Look out for chinoiserie and French furniture.
While design trends may come and go, antiques are always a chic investment—and they can actually grow in value over time, whether you opt for antique jewelry, art, or furniture.
“Antiques often appreciate in value over time due to their increasing rarity, historical significance, and craftsmanship, making them a potential hedge against inflation while diversifying an investment portfolio,” explains Noel Fahden, the VP of global merchandising for Chairish.
While there’s certainly opportunity for monetary gain, antiques are valuable in more ways than one, including emotional value, which can be harder to quantify. Dianne O’Connor, the founder and CEO of Weston Table, says that investing in antiques is a personal and emotional experience that should reflect your unique taste and be shaped by your connection to the past.
O’Connor says, “Perhaps it reminds you of someone important in your life, perhaps it serves as a historical marker of who you are and where you have come from, or perhaps it is nothing more than an investment in something that makes you feel good and reflects your deeply personal sense of taste. I believe that if you choose to invest in antiques, those investments should have personal meaning.”
From emotion-led purchases to antique trends, we’ve asked experts to share what they are seeing in the antique world. Here are the antiques collectors will be investing in for 2025, from glamorous Art Deco pieces to mid-century modern delights.
Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Fahden shares that mid-century modern furniture has become a favorite style of younger collectors, proving that what goes around comes back around—especially in design. Seating options like this chic settee from Cesare Lacca, as well as designs from Dunbar, are highly sought after.
Art Deco Rugs
Antique rugs are always a great investment. According to ABC Carpet & Home, Art Deco rugs from the 1920s will be very popular in 2025. As we’ve been seeing for the past few years, Art Deco will remain in demand for years to come.
Coalport Imari
“We’re seeing increased interest in highly decorative and patterned antique porcelain and stoneware sets,” Fahden says. Coalport Imari, which is deeply colorful and rich in history, is expected to surge in popularity in the coming year. Coalport porcelain, named after the town in England, was a fixture of the 19th century, and is just as timeless today.
Antique Barware
“Antiques handmade using centuries-old techniques or refined craftsmanship will always be a good investment with potential to increase in value,” explains O’Connor, and that is especially true when it comes to barware. Buyers are looking for one-of-a-kind pieces, like this Champagne tap, to break out at their next cocktail party.
First-Edition Modern Literature
Beautiful books and interior design go hand in hand. Up your antique collection and hunt for something really special by looking “for specially in pristine condition [books] with original dust jackets, as these have become increasingly scarce,” shares Fahden.
Chinoiserie
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Ornate pieces, like this elaborate secretaire bookcase, are surprisingly versatile and look just as at home in a stately manor as they do a contemporary apartment. Decorative chinoiserie is once back in vogue, according to Chairish.
Louis Philippe Case Pieces
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Leave it to the French to create furniture styles from the 19th century that still look just as chic today. Louis Philippe case pieces combine incredible craftsmanship and high-quality materials, and Fahden shares that commodes (the French term for a chest of drawers) are at the top of many antiquarians’ lists. Fahden adds that Louis XVI seating will also be in high demand next year.
Biedermeier Furniture
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Impeccable woodworking skills take center stage with 19th century Biedermeier furnishings, which are having a resurgence according to Chairish. Celebrating the wood itself, these pieces, which were mostly made in Austria and Germany, evoke a richness that you rarely find in pieces made today.
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