Vintage Guides

Vintage Art Deco style green onyx pin tray with arched black cat, from Oddly Darling Vintage
Art Nouveau vs. Art Deco: How to Tell the Two Styles Apart
Art Nouveau (about 1890 to 1910) came first, with flowing lines and flowers. Art Deco (about 1920 to 1940) followed, with bold geometry. Here's how to tell them apart. Read more...
Antique Edwardian photograph of six friends at a parlor card party, from Oddly Darling Vintage
Victorian vs. Edwardian: How to Tell the Two Eras Apart
The Victorian era (1837 to 1901) came first, then the short Edwardian era (1901 to 1910). Here's what changed, and the clues that tell Victorian and Edwardian antiques apart. Read more...
Antique Victorian cast brass hall tree hook with heart motif
Georgian vs. Victorian: How to Tell the Two Antique Eras Apart
Georgian (1714 to 1837) and Victorian (1837 to 1901) are the two big antique eras. Here's what each one means, what was made, and the clues that tell them apart. Read more...
Vintage Florentine style gilt wood miniature frame with a Victorian lady portrait
Vintage vs. Antique vs. Retro: What the Words Really Mean
Antique, vintage, retro, mid-century, collectible: here's what each word means, how old a piece has to be, and why it matters when you shop. Read more...