Our story

A love of design. A habit of looking closer.

Swedish Vintage began during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the thrift shops we loved temporarily closed, we started looking across the Netherlands and beyond for vintage pieces with character, craftsmanship and a story worth keeping.

What began as a personal search became a shared project: finding distinctive furniture and objects, learning where they came from, and helping them find a new home.

A special place for IKEA design

We have long admired IKEA’s design history and its collaborations with influential designers. When we can, we pair pieces with period catalogue imagery and research, so you can see the context behind an object as well as the object itself.

A second life, by design

We believe good design should be lived with. Sourcing vintage furniture keeps well-made pieces in circulation and brings individuality to contemporary homes. We choose each piece for its character and the story it can carry into a new home.

The people behind the finds

A small team, with a shared eye for design.

We each bring a different skill, from interior design and research to the practical work of restoring vintage pieces.

IRINA WARBOUT
Co-founder / Designer

Irina brings an interior designer’s eye and an instinct for pieces that make a room feel personal.

Berend Post
Co-founder

Berend shares the research and stories that help each piece find its next home.

Remco
Restoration & Repairs

Remco brings years of practical repair experience, giving selected pieces the care they need for a new chapter.