Everything Old is New Again…

In recent years, America has seen the resurgence of old-fashioned values, and with it came a return to antique-inspired interiors.

Many furniture companies are paying homage to pieces designed in generations past. The idea of infusing antiques into your home is as popular as ever. It seems as if the adage is true … everything old, really is new again. I think there are several factors that have played the role in the return of our grandmother’s dining room furniture or a replica that is hard to distinguish from the original.

First, using products that are made in America is of great importance to many of us. This movement to support bringing jobs back from overseas has caused a revival of American style, including reproductions of designs by the great Duncan Phyfe (shown here in my Hickory Chair dining table). My friend and Hickory Chair president Jay Reardon calls his furniture company “the new antique.” He often says, “It’s your grandmother’s furniture but better.” A second trend that is bringing back the furniture of old is the idea of sustainability and green design. It is so much more earth-friendly to reuse something that you already have than to buy new. So if you are the proud owner of family heirloom furniture, giving it new life and a new look is certainly a responsible choice. It’s easy on both the earth and your pocket book. So whether you furniture is antique or reproduction, if your look reminds you of your grandmother’s home, you are likely right in style.

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