History, or, Batman Likes Antiques
In a recent blog post for Antiques Avenue, a UK seller of vintage jewellery, I discussed the particular appeal of antique furniture, but afterward I found myself wondering about antiques in general. What is the nature of our attraction to all things old? Obviously I could cite quality, but I'm not sure that accounts for the charm that antiques hold over us. In the case of vintage antiques1, many of us who were there are still around, so it makes sense that some Baby Boomers would have a taste for the styles of their youth. Still, vintage and retro pop aesthetics have no problem thriving in today’s young community (think of the hipster clothing craze, or the continued popularity of retro adverts). So what gives?
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