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It’s a situation all too familiar: You know what you want, but aren’t sure what to ask for. When shopping for vintage furniture, that is. Browsing in person, this isn’t an issue—with the pieces all in one room, it’s easy to gravitate toward what you like. But the Internet is the opposite of one curated room: endless options, endless sites, and inconsistent labeling. How do you know what to literally type into the search bar? Here, House Beautiful has cooked up a list of search terms (grouped by style) to help you uncover the vintage furniture you’ve been coveting but don’t know where to find online. We suggest checking out e-commerce marketplaces that specialize in vintage—1stdibs, Chairish, and Etsy are a few good places to start.
With clean lines, organic shapes, and built for small spaces, this postwar American design movement is still a popular aesthetic today.
Saarinen
Architect and industrial designer Eero Saarinen created curved, slick furniture quintessential of the era. His Tulip chairs and table for Knoll were (and still are) fantastically popular.
Eames
Charles and Ray Eames conceived some of the period’s most enduring designs, notably their lounge and office chairs.
Noguchi table
Designed by Isamu Noguchi, these organically-shaped, glass-topped cocktail tables have inspired countless other designs. Check out Noguchi’s iconic paper lamps, as well.
Walnut console
Media consoles were a popular furniture style of the era, often fabricated in walnut or other woods.
Knoll
This furniture company produces some of the most well-known mid-century designs—check out both their vintage pieces (on online marketplaces) and newly produced pieces (on their own website).
Herman Miller
Another producer of many famous mid-century furniture designs, including Eames pieces like the famous lounge chair and these more classic office chairs.
George Nelson
Formerly the lead designer for Herman Miller, Nelson created many celebrated designs. His bubble pendant, which emits a soft glow, is beloved.
Known for its use of pop art colors and kitschy themes, the Memphis Group designed furniture that was “radical, funny, and outrageous” in the 1980s.
Sottsass
Ettorre Sottsass was an Italian architect and designer known for founding Memphis Milano (aka the Memphis Group) in 1980. You've probably seen his pink ‘Ultrafragola’ mirror on Instagram.
Radical 1980s
This was the style and era of Memphis design; the group disbanded in 1987.
Terrazzo
A composite material commonly used in Memphis Group designs made with chips of granite, quartz, marble, or other stone.
Marco Zanini
A founding member of the Memphis Group known for his geometric ceramics, furniture, and lighting.
Memphis fruit bowl
A common creation of the Memphis Group, ceramic and glass fruit bowls perfectly encapsulate the group’s playful spirit.
Coined by House Beautiful’s own Emma Bazilian, some call this style “granny chic,” nodding to Colefax & Fowler, Mario Buatta, and other purveyors of traditional, sumptuous decorating.
Chintz
A fabric or wallcovering pattern depicting a rich, floral pattern. This Brunschwig & Fils pattern is spot-on for chintz-lovers.
Club chair
Cushioned, upholstered furniture is a cornerstone of the Grandmillennial aesthetic. Club chairs, like this one by Cowtan & Tout, are an ideal armchair shape to show off one’s favorite textile.
Chinese export porcelain
A staple accent piece for tabletop decor, mantels, and—topped with a shade—bedside tables.
Skirted
Seating, tablecloths, and more can feature ruffled bases. Classic Grandmillennial.
Tufted
From sofas to ottomans, tufted pieces have an exaggerated quilted effect on the surface, and are both traditional and classic.
Toile
Short for "Toile de Jouy,” these fabrics depict repeated prints of pastoral scenes, often on a white ground.
Chinoiserie
A decorative arts interpretation of East Asian motifs, used for fabrics and wallcoverings.
The minimalist furniture of the Scandinavian Modern movement favors clean lines and natural materials—practical with a sleek aesthetic.
Danish Modern
From around the 1940s to the 1960s, this era of furniture embodies the classic Scandinavian look.
Teak
A common wood used in Scandinavan modern furniture.
Hans Wegner
A furniture designer whose work informed the style of the Danish Modernism movement, Wegner created iconic styles like the Wishbone Chair.
Finn Juhl
A Danish architect and designer known for his contributions to Danish Modern furniture.
Modular Shelving
Large shelving units—in teak especially—were popular during the era.
Poul Henningsen
This designer and luminary is best known for his striking-yet-simplistic aluminum and glass pendant lamps, like the PH5 (pictured) and the Artichoke.
This style of 19th-century furniture favors heavy woods, ornate carvings, gilded accents, and classical motifs.
Mahogany / Rosewood armoire
Two common woods used in Regency pieces, plus a regal furniture shape (one may also choose to search for a “wardrobe”).
Gilt Mirror
Large, ornate mirrors ringed in gold were typical of the era—and are sure to make a statement.
Brass inlaid
Intricate designs where brass integrates into the marquetry of the wood.
Chaise Longue
Often victim to the misnomer “chaise lounge,” this “longue” sofa shape’s name is literally French for “long chair.”
Writing table
This Regency desk style may also be called a “bureau plat.”
Louis XV
Louis XV furniture often features curved wooden frames and ornate gilding; bergères are upholstered French-style armchairs traditional of the era.
At once cozy and contemporary, this country-inspired aesthetic championed by Joanna Gaines incorporates natural materials and neutral hues.
Bleached wood
Look for bleached pieces (pine, birch, and oak are solid choices) for bright interiors that still feel lived-in.
French country
While “live, laugh, love” signs feel passé, French country accents—from milk crates-turned-trays to erstwhile coffee cans—add charm.
Rustic
Tabletop accents and kitchen accessories can get the “rustic” treatment for spaces that don’t want to feel so precious.
Bistro chair
A classic rattan seat design, simple enough to work in a variety of spaces.
This futuristic furniture style is all about biomorphic shapes, inspired by the technological boom and Space Age of the mid-20th century.
Pierre Paulin
A master of sofas and chairs, Paulin’s slick style still proves popular.
Bouclé
A nubby fabric used to upholster furniture of the era. (Search with and without the accent!)
Chrome cocktail table
This shiny metal brings the Space Age aesthetic to life, and it’s often paired with glass for accent tables.
Vladimir Kagan
Another iconic designer whose furniture is known for its sinuous silhouettes.
Lucite / Acrylic
A clear, shiny plastic, lucite is also known as “acrylic glass.”
Kartell
This plastic furniture purveyor distributed its share of Space Age designs.
This aesthetic reflects both architecture and furniture with an emphasis on stained hardwood designs, symmetry, and accent glass.
William Morris
Morris is best known for his textile designs.
Craftsman
An architectural and furniture style stemming from the Arts & Crafts movement.
Mission
Synonymous with wooden furniture in the style of the movement.
Morris chair
This stately, wooden seat has a reclining back.
Frank Lloyd Wright
Though not formally an ambassador of Arts & Crafts (most of the architect’s home designs are considered “Prairie Style”), Wright’s aesthetic has crossover with the movement.
Stained glass or Leaded glass
Ornate window panels are an Arts & Crafts signature.
Stickley
Stickley was a major manufacturer of the period.
Bungalow
Again, either a style of architecture or furniture that’s synonymous with Arts & Crafts motifs.
Lawn chairs, begone—it’s easy to step up your patio furniture game with the right search terms for beautiful pieces.
Butterfly Chair
This iconic shape makes for a comfortable and striking lounge chair.
Rattan / Wicker
A natural textile style for outdoor living.
Salterini / Wrought iron
These styles of vintage Italian garden furniture are timeless.
Lantern
Elegantly light the way for outdoor gatherings that last past sundown.
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