How To Incorporate Vintage Office Decor Into Your Home Officeš
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 donāt go for vintage office design and choose modern minimalism instead is beyond mešBut letās 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.āŗļø

Tips For Incorporating Vintage Office Decor Into Your Workspaceš
Creating retro office decor doesnāt 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.
Iāve put together a list of tips for beginners looking to transform their office using vintage decor.
Start With Small Vintage Desk Accessories

Itās 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.āļø
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

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 itās fully displayed so that itās 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.

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 letās be real ā whoās going to throw a 100-year-old rug into an office? The great thing about vintage office textiles is that they donāt have to actually be old, but look old. The same applies to other textiles ā 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, Iād recommend keeping the lights a bit dimmed for a cozier feel, that is, if the nature of your work allows it.