How To Incorporate Vintage Office Decor Into Your Home OfficešŸ“ 

How To Incorporate Vintage Office Decor Into Your Home OfficešŸ“ 

Most office decor nowadays is uniform and it pretty much all looks the same. Most of all, I feel like the majority of offices these days scream modernity. Why so many people don’t go for vintage office design and choose modern minimalism instead is beyond mešŸ˜€But let’s leave that aside and dive straight into incorporating vintage style into your workspace.


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In this post, I will cover some vintage office decor ideas and tips for adding vintage flair to your home office. Readers will learn about different ways of creating a vintage office space for a nice and cozy, yet creative and inspiring environment.ā˜ŗļø

The interior of an old office with vintage office decor items on a wooden desk such as a typewriter, wooden basket, seal stamps, and a fireplace in the background.

Tips For Incorporating Vintage Office Decor Into Your WorkspacešŸ“’

Creating retro office decor doesn’t have to be a difficult endeavor. Even with just a few decor accessories, such as a floor lamp or a vintage office desk, we can achieve a wonderful office setup reminiscent of the old days. 

I’ve put together a list of tips for beginners looking to transform their office using vintage decor. 

Start With Small Vintage Desk Accessories

A vintage orange rotary phone on a wooden surface.

It’s not a must to go all out with vintage-inspired office design, at least not in the beginning. Start small by adding vintage desk accessories, such as: 

  • a rotary phone 
  • a vintage lamp
  • a wooden clock, or
  • an hourglass.

These small vintage desk accessories will make a world of a difference when displayed correctly. My advice is to not clutter the workspace too much, thus not only creating a better environment for concentration but also better displaying the unique vintage pieces.ā˜Žļø 

For a more extensive list of vintage items for the office, see my blog post where I cover 23 must-have vintage office decor items

Look For Antique Furniture Statement Pieces 

A dark cherry wood antique chair upholstered in green with gold-tone ornaments, standing on a red carpet.

Create a vintage office space instantly by throwing in even just one or two antique statement pieces, whether it be a Queen Anne-style armchair or an old-fashioned typewriter. Look for antique or antique-style pieces on online marketplaces such as Amazon, Etsy, or Facebook Marketplace. 

Place the statement piece in a visible enough spot making sure it’s fully displayed so that it’s the first thing a person notices when they enter the room. 

Invest In Vintage-Inspired Textiles 

Though textiles such as rugs or curtains may feel like expendable pieces for an office, they will unify the overall vintage vibe of the room. I would suggest looking for vintage patterns and colors depending on the particular style to be achieved. These could be bold colors or oriental, geometric, or floral patterns. For example, for a 1970s-style office, I would even go for all-over carpeting.

A dark wooden chair on an old-fashioned area rug in a vintage office.

While a vintage rug is typically between 20 and 50 years old, something more antique of 80-100 years old will also work perfectly if it fits the rest of the decor. But let’s be real – who’s going to throw a 100-year-old rug into an office? The great thing about vintage office textiles is that they don’t have to actually be old, but look old. The same applies to other textiles – curtains, throw pillows, or upholstery. 

Create A Vintage Office Vibe With Lighting

The right kind of lighting can add lots of ambiance to old-fashioned office decor. Depending on the vintage style of your office, go for wall sconces, an antique-style hanging lamp, or a Tiffany-inspired vintage floor lamp. If possible, I’d recommend keeping the lights a bit dimmed for a cozier feel, that is, if the nature of your work allows it.