Vintage-Inspired vs. Antique Furniture: Why We Build New

A newly built mid-century style solid wood console table with a brass lamp and old books in a bright New England room

Quick answer: Antiques are generally 100 or more years old and vintage pieces are a few decades old; vintage-inspired furniture is newly built with classic shapes and warm finishes. Choosing new means sound joints, a known wood species and a finish made for daily use, while keeping the character you love.

Classic shapes

A mid-century record player stand borrows 1950s proportions but is built today in solid wood.

Warm finishes

A farmhouse console table gets its glow from hand-rubbed oil, not decades of wear.

No repairs needed

A newly built coffee table arrives flat, square and ready for coasters and card games.

Our promise

Every piece at The Antiques on the Farmington — from a tree bookshelf to a bench — is new. We do not sell antiques.

Frequently asked questions

Do you sell antiques?

No — every piece is newly built in solid wood.

Why choose new over antique?

Sound joints, a known species, a durable finish and no restoration costs.

Will it look old?

It looks vintage-inspired: classic lines and warm finishes, without distressing or damage.

Shop the shop: record stands & consoles · coffee tables & desks · tree bookshelves · benches & decor. Free U.S. shipping on every order.