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These finds are full of personality
Create a charming kitchen inspired by your grandparents by repurposing furniture, filling cupboards with aged pots, and displaying vintage mismatched china in a dresser.
According to Pinterest's autumn trend report, there's been a rise in searches for 'thrifted kitchen ideas' and 'vintage kitchenware'.
While thrifting leads to one-of-a-kind pieces you will struggle to find anywhere else, it's also a double-edged sword that can result in incomplete sets with missing pieces, damaged items, or real antiques that may not be safe to use. So, we curated and handpicked a selection of vintage-inspired kitchenware, including textured glassware, antique serveware, and more.
From embossed textures to eclectic elements you never knew you could fall in love with, these pieces embody grandma-core, filling your home with warmth. It's as if you bought them at an underrated, hole-in-the-wall thrift store. Ahead, you can shop our favourite vintage-inspired finds to give your kitchen a splash of character.
This Petite Fleur dinner plate from Villeroy & Boch is an heirloom piece. Featuring a charming floral pattern with a traditional scalloping along the perimeter and a glossy finish, this dinnerware channels the whimsy and romanticism of a French country in all the right ways.
A butter bell is another quintessential vintage find, and this one features a traditional China-inspired blue and white pattern. It creates an air-tight water seal to keep your butter fresh and spreadable, regardless of whether it's homemade or shop-bought.
If you're in your pastoral era, these handmade stoneware mugs are a must. With embossed botanical detailing and warm, earthy tones, these mugs add a calming charm to your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Plus, they are microwave and dishwasher-safe.
This baking dish set from Staub looks like it was passed down through the generations. We love the classic blue colourway, but it's also available in cherry red, ivory and pure white.
Perfect for Christmas, this stoneware platter from Spode is a festive vintage-inspired find. It's at the top of our wishlist.
There's nothing more grandma-core than floral dinnerware. With its hand-painted orange and yellow floral motifs and blue border, this stoneware set oozes vintage charm.
Although most vintage-inspired finds are awash in colour, these textured soup bowls deliver a nostalgic, cottagecore nod. Each bowl has beautifully carved embossed detailing in a neutral beige palette that maintains a minimalist look with character.
Pour yourself a chilled glass of sherry in these crystal-inspired glasses. Perfect for hosting a drinks party over the festive period.
Christmas is right around the corner and nothing will say "'Tis the season!" like this gingerbread-themed mixing bowl. It's a playful addition to your baking essentials with a vintage festive charm that feels straight out of a fairy tale.
These farmhouse-inspired berry baskets are such a versatile addition to your kitchen, more specifically your fridge, to store and rinse all your smaller produce.
Featuring colourful garden motifs all around, we're betting that your grandma has something similar to this pitcher in her collection. Its sculptural handle and spout give it a handmade touch, whereas the greenery and florals add a touch of whimsy.
Bring a touch of nostaglia to your kitchen with this blue vintage-inspired plate from Wade.
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