From home furnishings, like lamps and art, to specialty items, like cut-glass decanters and rare books, these are the items vintage experts say to thrift instead of buying new.
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Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
Only 500 decanters were produced, which can be purchased in one of two formats.
Millions of professionals power through their workday with copious cups of coffee—but most aren’t dropping by the office Nespresso machine more often than Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
Always look for silver items, including cups, plates, and vases.
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