Vintage Collections: 11 New Display Ideas

Looking for ways to display your vintage collections? Get inspired today by these 11 fabulous ideas and make your treasures shine.

Vintage Collections

Vintage collections are a popular hobby and form of self-expression for many people. They involve the gathering and preservation of items from a specific era or time period that are considered to have historical, cultural, or sentimental value. Vintage collections can encompass a wide range of items, from clothing and accessories to furniture, toys, books, vinyl records, and more.

One of the main appeals of vintage collections is the opportunity to own and appreciate items from the past. Vintage items often possess a unique charm and craftsmanship that can be lacking in modern mass-produced goods. They can also provide a glimpse into different eras and lifestyles, allowing collectors to connect with history in a tangible way.

There are countless categories of vintage collections to explore, depending on your personal interests and preferences. In this post, we’ll be focused on vintage home decor collections and how to display them.

Lifestyle of Love Blog Hop

I’m also thrilled to be joining 11 other very talented home decor bloggers in today’s Lifestyle of Love blog hop, hosted by my friend Cindy over at County Road 407. Today’s theme is vintage collections, and there’s so much inspiration to be found.

If you are joining me from Lora over at Create and Ponder, welcome! Aren’t Lora’s ideas for decorating vintage Christmas tree stands amazing? Lora’s vintage collections always inspire me.

Do you have a vintage collection that you want to update, change, display differently, etc.? If so, I hope to inspire you here today to start a vintage collection of your own, change up a current collection, or simply add to an already existing one.

Vintage Collection Displays

I have numerous vintage collections, from my mother’s extensive pewter collection and transferware collection to my own collections of brass candlesticks, blue and white dishes, platters, and blue bottles.

So, let’s dive right in!

1. Built-in Bookshelves

One of my favorite furniture pieces to decorate are these built-in bookshelves at our home in Vermont, with various vintage collections that I found while out Thrifting with the Gals. I am forever changing and mixing them up with my new finds.

Check out my most recent post, How to Decorate Bookshelves for a Vintage Christmas to see more. And you won’t want to miss the post, How to Decorate with Old Musical Instruments.

You may also enjoy these vintage collections styled in last year’s post, Cozy Winter Neutral Built-Ins.

And this DIY with old salvaged windows and vintage brass candlesticks, too.

You may also really enjoy making these Dishy Kitchen Hooks You Can DIY in Minutes.

2. Vintage Pewter Collection

One of my favorite family collections is my mother’s extensive pewter collection in her antique hutch, which was featured in the series In My Mother’s Home.

Display pewter in an antique hutch, on an antique table, or on a fireplace mantel.

3. Vintage Bottles

I love collecting old blue bottles. Here are a few ways I decorated our home with them.

On a mantel with Christmas evergreens and pearls. See more in the post, Setting a Winter Table with Vintage Blue Bottles.

It can be in a wooden train on built-in shelving or hanging on the wall in vintage frames. Click on Images to see more.

You may also enjoy these cameras and McCoy vases in the post, Vintage Eclectic Decor Meets Craft Room Design.

4. Vintage Quilts

You will love this post, How to Fold and Display Heirloom Quilts. Click on Images to see more.

5. Vintage Books

If you don’t have a vintage book collection, I highly recommend it. There are so many ways you can decorate and use vintage books in your decor. You may enjoy the post, 10 Fun Ideas for Decorating with Vintage Books! One of my very first blog posts, eeek.

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6. Scrabble Letters

A vintage Scrabble collection looks fabulous and adds color to glass pitchers or vases.

They can be found on coffee tables, in vintage crates, or on a shelf. And you’ll love this Christmas tree made with scrabble letters.

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You may also enjoy the post, Vintage Booth Winter Window Display from my Vermont vintage window booth!

7. Vintage Jug Collections

Vintage jugs or crocks make wonderful collections for both indoors and outdoors. You may also enjoy the post, Antique Crocks with White Tulips.

8. Vintage Dishware Collections

I swear this is going to be my downfall. I love vintage dish collections—every single one of them, haha.

You can display vintage dishware collections just about anywhere: on bookshelves, on kitchen shelving, in old kitchens, and on wall racks.

I have also created multiple table settings with all my collected dishware, which you may see more of HERE.

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9. Vintage Band-Aid Tins

How cute are these old Band-Aid tins collected and displayed in a bathroom?

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10. Vintage Glassware Collections

I love finding and collecting vintage glassware. Colored glassware is definitely a favorite on my table settings. Here are a few ways I have displayed my vintage glass collections.

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11. Vintage Ski Lodge Decor

Last but not least, is my favorite vintage ski lodge decor. So much so that I created an entire series around it.

Next up on today’s Vintage Collections home tour is my friend Kim over at Shiplap and Shells. Kim is sharing beautiful vintage collection tablescape ideas. You won’t want to miss it!

And don’t forget to drop by the others joining me here today, too!