Discover Perth's Best Online Vintage And Pre-Loved Furniture This Second Hand September
Jiwkoff House by architect Iwan Iwanoff via Real Estate.com.au
Before we jump straight into the Instagram stalking, let’s stop to consider that #secondhandseptember is a movement that was conceived in 2019 by Oxfam UK as a way to “Say yes to less”. The idea is that you shop only second hand wardrobe items for the month of September. That’s every - single - item - of -clothing - ladies!
But, this is not a fashion blog and I’m no clothes horse (you have no idea how thrilled I was when hoodies become a daily rotation). This is a place to discover #goodesign, namely that of the Perth architectural, building, craftsmen or interiors variety - so this article is all about arming you with motivation to source more local, pre-loved pieces for your home by gifting you a hit list worth stalking.
Luckily for us, the movement has ‘grown’ and now represents all facets of the avid collectors playbook, so it’s not just clothing or fashion, it’s decor, furniture, art, books, textiles and furniture too (especially perfect if mid-century modern tickles your fancy).
If you read my recent post about my upbringing you would also know I grew up sparingly and wouldn’t have made it through without pre-loved and second hand. Back then, it wasn’t trending and it was emotionally very hard, so this movement to me has real depth.
All I ask is that you put it to bloody good use. #secondhandseptember is not for the faint hearted.
You are by oath of reading this blog committing to shop in a less but more thoughtful capacity. You are purposefully seeking quality, pre-loved, era’s past, life still left furniture and homewares that deserve a longer life because waste, and fast fashion or furniture are epically bad for our planet.
Spit on your hand and repeat after me “I am a conscious consumer. I take this vow as a lifetime commitment to seeking out second-hand; not just in September, but for the ages! I’m going to live more gently on this earth”. Nicely done. I heard you all from here.
Let’s kick it.
19 of the best Perth vintage online furniture stores.
RESOURCES : Gabby has also pulled together one of the best Perth Vintage Shops guides there is if bricks and mortar is your jam. Packed with all the best for clothing, decor, books, homewares, retro by Perth postcodes. Dayam!
Vintage Scout.
Pastelia Vintage.
The Vintage Restorer.
Blue Bird Vintage.
Retro Find.
Foam Buffalo.
My Vintage Apartment.
The Upcycling Gypsy Muts.
One Night Stand.
Roof Pocket.
No Scruff.
Anew Vintage.
An Australian marketplace for second and vintage pieces, many of Perth’s online vintage selllers use @curated_spaces so it’s one to keep an eye on. You can also purchase items from all around the country.
More mid-century furniture in Perth, that’s what we all want right? Well, if you found the perfect piece’ all that’s left to do is for you to share your fabulous finds with the rest of us.
By using #spreadingroomers (which I check regularly) I can share your #secondhandseptember with others, and that only strengthens the purpose behind us all buying less but buying well.
If I’ve forgotten to add anyone to this curated list, feel free to also comment below so I can edit the blog for others.
Deb x
