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How Vintage Inspired Fall Decor Adds Character to Your Home

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Looking for some autumn decor inspiration? Mixing vintage pieces with your fall decor adds warmth and character to your home. Take a look at how I used my vintage treasures to decorate for the fall season.

open shelves with fall vintage decor

Updated: 9/19/22

Our 1920 beach cottage is full of vintage style decor no matter what season we’re in.

Before we moved into our 102-year-old house 10 years ago, the only old thing I owned was an antique table that my mom gave me and a hope chest from my childhood.


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fresh fall flowers in a vase

When we started planning the variuos stages of house renovations we would endure, we knew it was imperative to keep the character of our old home.

So it seemed only natural that we would gravitate towards anything with vintage vibes.

fall cream wreath and hydrangeas

My Favorite Vintage Decor Items for Fall

Here are some vintage home decor items around our cottage this fall…

  • Vintage scales
  • Stacked suitcases
  • Vintage copper
  • Wicker picnic baskets
  • Galvanized buckets
  • Crocks
  • Vintage books
  • Ironstone
  • Vintage glass bottles
  • Bowls and trays

vintage green scale with faux fall decor

Vintage Scales

I have a compulsion when it comes to vintage scale decor.

Every time I see a vintage scale in an antique or thrift shop I want to buy it. It doesn’t matter that I have at least 10 different scales in my home already.

This antique hanging scale pictured above was love at first sight when I found it in an antique mall in Port Orchard, WA.

white vintage scale with green bowl and copper canisters
vintage yellow scale with ironstone dishes on top

Vintage and antique kitchen scales are so easy to display fall home decor like pumpkins and fruit for the season. They’re perfect for any fall kitchen vignette.

I love how easy it is to change out the decor from season to season with an entirely new look.

vintage scale with bread boards

pumpkin sign and vintage suitcase

Vintage Suitcases

Suitcases are great for stacking and adding height to any fall vignette. I also love using a stack of them as a fun end table.

vintage suitcases for sale
vintage suitcase and wicker picnic basket

copper teakettle and pears in a vintage ironstone bowl

Vintage Copper

Copper is the perfect item when it comes to fall decor and always makes such a beautiful focal point. These vintage pieces add warmth and patina, not to mention complimenting the warm autumn colors.

copper canisters on the kitchen counter

Vintage thrifted copper finds are easy to find at any local antique shop. I can usually find a good deal on canisters, pitchers, teakettles, and containers.

vintage copper pieces found at a local flea market

Here are some of the pieces I found a month ago at the Bremerton Vintage Flea Market. I found some amazing thrifted copper finds that day.

dried hydrangeas in vintage copper tray

This is the prettiest copper container I spotted a few years ago. Smaller glass jars filled with dried hydrangeas fit perfectly inside.


vintage fall kitchen vignette decor

Vintage Wicker Baskets

Baskets are a wonderful starting point when creating an autumn vignette or styling a shelf. Chances are if I see a wicker picnic basket in a shop that is in decent condition, I will be taking it home with me.

wicker picnic basket with vintage copper kettle and ironstone

Wicker picnic baskets look beautiful in any vintage cottage or farmhouse decor.

vintage picnic baskets

A wicker basket is so versatile and looks great in any season.


vintage galvanized bucket with dahlias and fruit centerpiece

Vintage Galvanized Containers

Old rusty galvanized containers are always the best way to show off your fall floral arrangements.

You can see how just a simple vintage centerpiece, with this galvanized bucket as the focal point, helps to make the most stunning table.

vintage galvanized bucket with dried hydrangeas

Each year I dry my hydrangeas in vintage galvanized flea market finds. Antique mason jars are a great way to keep the flowers standing straight up.

vintage galvanized bucket with dried hydrangeas on wooden stool

vintage fall decor vintage crock with cotton stems

Vintage Crocks

Crocks are another great vintage item to show off natural elements such as fall fresh flowers and branches.

Even adding simple greenery to a crock makes a beautiful statement for fall.


Vintage Books

No matter how you stack them up, antique and vintage books are a great foundation for any fall home decor vignette.

Old books add height and are a great way to display fall decor such as pumpkins.

vintage books with plaid fabric pumpkin

green apples in white ironstone pedestal bowl

Vintage Ironstone

Pumpkins, fruit, and vegetables look fall fabulous when placed in an old, antique, or vintage ironstone piece.

vintage ironstone dishes with white pumpkin
faux artichokes in vintage ironstone pedestal bowl

What I love about using ironstone for my fall decor is that it’s such a simple touch that doesn’t take a lot to make a big statement.

vintage green metal picnic basket

vintage wicker basket and glass jars

Vintage Glass Bottles

I love the look of amber bottles mixed in with clear bottles. What I love most about these vintage jars for decor is how the different shapes create so much interest.

vintage glass bottles in fall colors

Green glass jars also look great for the fall season.

Visit my fall home tour for more decor ideas.


vintage chicken feeder as centerpiece and hydrangeas

Vintage Chicken Feeder

If you have a rustic style of decorating, a vintage chicken feeder is perfect for showing off beautiful flowers, branches, pine cones, and fall pumpkins.

vintage chicken feeder with fall decor and pumpkins

I love this piece because it’s so easy to change the decor from season to season.


vintage dough bowl filled with faux apples

Vintage Bowls and Trays

Wooden and metal thrifted vintage trays or bowls will show off seasonal fruit or fall pumpkins.

I found this heavy and chunky dough bowl in a store in Poulsbo. The salesperson said that the owner found it in France.

vintage tray with pumpkin decor

Whether you chose a spot on the coffee table or a side table, you can always find the perfect place for a vintage tray or bowl for fall.


There’s just something so warm and cozy about mixing vintage pieces in with your fall decor.

Leave me a comment and let me know what vintage pieces you use for your fall decor.

Each month I join my friends Stacy and Jennifer for a blog hop where we share all things vintage, thrifting, and our flea market finds.

Be sure to visit their blogs today where you are sure to be inspired. Their links are below.

Until next time,

Happy Vintage Fall Decorating!


More Vintage and Thrifting Inspiration

Stacy | Bricks ‘n Blooms

My talented friend Stacy has some great upcycling ideas to make a ceramic bowl look like stone.


Jennifer | Cottage on Bunker Hill

You’re going to love how my friend Jennifer decorates her home with thrift store finds for fall.


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Comments

  1. Jennifer Howard says

    09/20/2022 at 4:28 pm

    Love the hydrangeas in the galvanized bucket, it’s one of my favorite ways to display them. So much inspo!!

    Reply
  2. stacy says

    09/20/2022 at 3:50 am

    Your finds really do add a lot of character to your beautiful home kim! I love all of your ideas. xoxo

    Reply
  3. Kathy A says

    08/28/2022 at 1:26 pm

    When I have seen your posts, I think it was mostly flowers so I really enjoyed seeing bits of the inside of your home. You really styled all your vintage treasures so well!

    Reply
  4. Stacy says

    10/20/2020 at 9:15 am

    I love all the vintage fall touches! It looks amazing Kim!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      10/20/2020 at 1:06 pm

      Thank you so much my friend!

      Reply
  5. Debbie-Dabble says

    10/19/2020 at 7:08 pm

    Kim,
    Love all your vintage pieces…All so charming!! Thanks so much for taking the time to visit!! Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

    Reply
    • Kim says

      10/24/2020 at 9:30 pm

      Thank you so much Debbie!

      Reply
  6. Carol Karl says

    10/18/2020 at 3:48 pm

    There are some lovely pieces here. Thanks so much for sharing.

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    • Kim says

      10/18/2020 at 10:24 pm

      Thank you for visiting Carol!

      Reply
  7. Ann says

    10/18/2020 at 9:53 am

    Luv the crocks. They’re my favorite🙌🏻

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    • Kim says

      10/18/2020 at 10:24 pm

      Thank you Ann! The funny thing is that I have never owned a crock until a few months ago!

      Reply
  8. Rebecca Payne says

    10/18/2020 at 9:39 am

    I love the vintage scales and the copper you used. Very pretty.

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    • Kim says

      10/18/2020 at 10:23 pm

      Thank you so much Rebecca!

      Reply
  9. Debbie says

    10/18/2020 at 4:48 am

    Inspiration galore! Thank you, Kim!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      10/18/2020 at 10:25 pm

      Thank you for the kind words Debbie!

      Reply
  10. Jennifer says

    10/17/2020 at 5:41 pm

    So many good ideas!! Love this post!

    Reply
    • Kim says

      10/17/2020 at 10:38 pm

      Thank you Jen. I appreciate you checking it out!

      Reply

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