Vintage Arts & Objects

Affordable, lived-in pieces with mid-century sensibility - curated to sit beautifully alongside contemporary originals.

An art gallery wall featuring numerous colorful paintings, including portraits, landscapes, and abstract art. A classical sculpture of a woman is displayed on a table beneath the artwork, along with two vases and a potted plant.

Why vintage with Curio Atelier

Curio Atelier curates vintage art and objects that are affordable, accessible, and meant to be lived with. From local markets to farther-flung finds, we favour warm, mid-century textures that sit easily beside contemporary originals and emerging artists.

Curio Party is our sister shop dedicated to selling vintage directly. If you love the thrill of the hunt, you can browse and buy one-of-a-kind pieces there yourself.

If you’d rather have support, our advisory service can source vintage specifically for your home, business, or project—then handle framing, placement, and install so everything feels intentional, not random.

A close-up of a fabric tote bag with artwork of a woman’s face, hanging on a chair with tan leather straps and metal frame, surrounding an art gallery or antique shop with paintings and a large antique vase in the background.
Decorative wall art display featuring a pair of hands entwined in a circular pose on a black circular background, a framed abstract art piece of a woman wearing a headpiece, a colorful zigzag-patterned vase, a carved white bust, a photo with a blue ornate frame, and a bird-shaped wall hanging.
Cozy room with a yellow couch decorated with colorful embroidered pillows and a vibrant patterned blanket. Artworks and framed pictures hang on the wall, including a portrait of an elderly woman, a zebra sketch, and abstract art. A white vintage horse sculpture is positioned beside the couch. A hanging lamp provides warm lighting, illuminating the eclectic decor.

Sourcing through our vintage & antique partners

We maintain a small network of trusted dealers and pickers. Share your brief (size, mood, budget), and we’ll propose 3–6 options with photos, measurements, and condition notes. On approval, we arrange light restoration/framing and install with your artwork.

  • Warm materials (wood, brass, ceramic, textiles) soften minimal rooms and make contemporary works feel at home. Vintage pieces bring in patina, humour, and a sense of history that keeps newer works from feeling too “perfect.”

  • Yes. We map scale against your walls and furniture, recommend framing or pedestals where needed, and plan the final placement so it feels balanced in the room - not like an afterthought.

  • For advisory clients we can reserve shortlisted objects briefly while we finalize art selections (subject to partner policies).

  • We work with a range of budgets and can usually propose options at different price points. In your enquiry, share even a rough range We work with a range of budgets and can usually propose options at different price points. In your enquiry, share even a rough range (for example, “a few hundred for an object” or “up to ____ for a key piece”) and we’ll tailor our search accordingly.

Ready to collect vintage?

  • Shop directly at Curio Party
    Explore our sister shop for one-of-a-kind vintage art and objects with character - hand-picked, accessible, and ready to live with right away.

Shop vintage at Curio Party

  • Work with Curio Atelier for a layered art plan

    If you’d like vintage thoughtfully paired with contemporary works, our advisory service can design a full plan for your home, studio, or business—sourcing both new and vintage pieces so everything feels cohesive.

Ethics & provenance

Provenance is documented where available. Cultural protocols are respected in sourcing and display. Availability and pricing may vary through partner dealers.