It’s not commonplace to think that memories are for sale — shared, passed down and given, yes; for sale, no. It is not commonplace except in the world of antiques. We all associate tangible items with memories. Once these tangible items reach a considerable age, they are labeled as antiques. And as they are passed down from generation to generation and seller to buyer, they absorb the memories of past owners and embody their history. These layers of history, whether known or unknown, are in fact what make antique pieces so valuable.
Take a pair of Danish leather chairs that command your attention, not just because of their stunning craftsmanship and buttery leather but also because of the history seeping from every inch of them. Which designer took the artistic leap to embrace the clean lines of modernism and reject the rigidity of traditional design? Were the chairs well loved until the early ’70s when affection of Danish style waned? How many people have taken a seat in them? How many places have they called home? Whatever the case, the stories are there — for you to learn or to imagine.
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originally published on styleblueprint.com
