Timeless & Trending: Antique Collectibles Taking Over Right Now

Whether you're a seasoned collector, casual browser, or interior design enthusiast, this list is your go-to guide for antique treasures that are trending today and holding their value tomorrow.

Ironstone Pottery

Timeless, durable, and clean in design, white ironstone pieces from pitchers to platters are beloved for their farmhouse charm. Collectors hunt for English makers like Johnson Bros. or J&G Meakin.

Why it’s hot: Neutral tones and timeless shapes make ironstone easy to style in both rustic and modern homes.

Vintage Pyrex

Bright, cheery, and full of mid-century flair, Pyrex mixing bowls, casseroles, and refrigerator dishes in patterns like Butterprint, Gooseberry, and Snowflake are hotter than ever.

Why it’s hot: It hits that sweet spot of nostalgia and practicality and people love using what they collect.

Costume Jewelry from the 1940s–1960s

Bold brooches, clip-on earrings, and rhinestone statement necklaces by designers like Trifari and Weiss are having a moment.

Why it’s hot: They’re wearable, giftable, and often more affordable than fine jewelry yet still packed with glamour.

Oil Paintings and Portraits

Original (and even amateur) oil paintings are back in style, especially moody landscapes and vintage portraits.

Why it’s hot: Art collectors and designers are tired of mass-produced prints, original art feels special and one-of-a-kind.

Brass Decor

Vintage brass figurines, candlesticks, animals, and trays are no longer hiding in the clearance bin, they’re center stage.

Why it’s hot: Warm metal tones work beautifully in boho, eclectic, and traditional interiors.

Vintage Quilts and Textiles

Whether hand-pieced or machine-stitched, colorful vintage quilts are now being used as bedspreads, wall hangings, or even fashion statements.

Why it’s hot: They're cozy, sustainable, and full of craftsmanship you can’t find in mass-market items.

Ephemera

Postcards, ticket stubs, handwritten letters, vintage photos, these paper-based treasures are being used in scrapbooks, gallery walls, and junk journals.

Why it’s hot: Affordable and easy to collect, ephemera lets you hold a literal piece of the past in your hands.

Primitive Kitchen Items

Wooden rolling pins, butter molds, crocks, grain scoops, and hand-forged utensils.

Why it’s hot: Rustic simplicity never goes out of style and these pieces add authenticity to farmhouse and cottagecore spaces.

Milk Glass

White opaque glassware from brands like Westmoreland, Fenton, and Anchor Hocking, vases, bowls, compotes, and more.

Why it’s hot: Timeless, photogenic, and easy to mix with any decor. Also great for wedding displays.

The world of antiques is always evolving. What’s trending today might be tomorrow’s holy grail so keep your eyes open and most importantly, buy what you love. Collecting is part heart, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt and Junction is here for all of it!