If you are planning to do a spring cleaning in your cupboards, do not throw away this crockery which can be sold at a high price in flea markets. We’ll explain it to you.
Fashion is an eternal beginning, and this also applies to dishes! Indeed, in 2024, the decoration inherited from our grandmothers is more trendy than ever. Vintage is no longer out of date but rather coveted, so much so that the trend is reflected in tableware.
Result, Vintage porcelain is highly coveted! And these rare pieces of tableware are resold at a golden price in flea markets. Especially pieces adorned with flowers with gold edging. A model that is difficult to find in stores but which almost all grandmothers have in their closet.
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The price of porcelain is exploding
So before you get rid of them, if this kitsch style is not to your taste, you should probably try to sell them. And for good reason, some people are ready to pay a lot to obtain porcelain tableware. Because after having searched numerous flea markets in search of the Holy Grail, without success, the price can rise quickly once the treasure is unearthed.
Whether you have bowls, tea sets, cups, salad bowls or plates in stock, all pieces of old porcelain tableware are experiencing a significant price increase. “It’s mathematical, like demand is increasingly strong for pieces that have become rare given their age, and Grandma’s plates are enjoying a new lease of life!”, explain West France.
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Old tableware more trendy than ever
The porcelain trend is even affecting restaurateurs. Indeed, in the trendiest restaurants, we can often admire old crockery, which looks like it came straight out of our grandmother’s cupboard.
As for brands and decorative concept stores, the trend has not escaped them. The latter therefore try to attract customers by releasing collections imitating old tableware. But nothing beats authentic porcelain tableware, so if you have some and want to supplement your income, head to Ebay or Leboncoin where many buyers are likely waiting to come across a deal.
Passionate about women’s news, Agathe has been deciphering the latest trends for aufeminin since 2022. Her favorite areas? Psychology, nutrition and well-being advice, without forgetting the tips…