2010 elevated the old and mainstay stores, like Restoration Hardware, are filled with pseudo-aged, unfinished furniture. What about real vintage and antique furniture? In my interior design practice in Seattle, I see clients investing in key pieces and I refer to them as the ‘soul’ of the home. Other clients plan and design around family heirlooms. They reflect on the many memories shared with the furniture. We are rapidly approaching 2011 and I happened upon a ‘trends list’ for 2010. Sure enough ‘Old is New Again’ was one and another ‘Mix it Up’ noted that “classic 19th century pieces mix with vintage and current furniture from this year”, (Kimberly Ayres).

Check out the piece my clients are using in the redesigned island of the kitchen.

Finished on all sides, it boasts ample storage and a beautiful marble top. In the room it will separate the kitchen from the family room and inspire conversation about the ’ well traveled look’. In this instance my clients looked at online antique stores and sourced this buffet in Chicago.

Imagine the stories and fun gatherings that will surround the addition of this vintage piece to the kitchen. For the gourmet group gatherings, this 78″ server is perfect for setting up a buffet with accessories and linens. Wine and cheese pairings or tasty desserts, the antique server becomes a functional, vintage addition to a gourmet kitchen.

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