What is the difference between vintage and retro?

The difference between vintage and retro relates to age and the specificity of the terms. Vintage refers to items produced 20 or more years ago. Retro describes things either produced in the past or that resemble things produced in the past. Anything that is vintage can correctly be called retro. However, some retro pieces are actually contemporary, meaning they were made within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage furniture, apparel, jewelry and decorative objects.

Retro Vintage Pie

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Vintage Mabe Pearl Pendant in Yellow Gold Mount Complete with 9ct Yellow Gold Fa

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

within a yellow gold collar style mount to a pie-crust edge surround. Suspending by a V-shaped pendant

1980s British Retro Vintage Vintage Pie

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mabe Pearl Pendant in Yellow Gold Mount Complete with 9ct Yellow Gold Fa

Dm 0.69 in

Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Padova Pie Server

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Padova pie or cake server. In sterling silver. Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co

1980s Italian Retro Vintage Vintage Pie

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Padova Pie Server

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H 1.5 in W 1.88 in L 10 in

Omega Rose Gold Constellation Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2852 .

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Omega 18 K Pink Gold Constellation with Original Omega 18k Pink Gold Band . Pie Pan Dial

20th Century Swiss Retro Vintage Vintage Pie

Materials

18k Gold

Omega Rose Gold Constellation Automatic Wristwatch Ref 2852 .

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What is the difference between vintage and retro?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
The difference between vintage and retro relates to age and the specificity of the terms. Vintage refers to items produced 20 or more years ago. Retro describes things either produced in the past or that resemble things produced in the past. Anything that is vintage can correctly be called retro. However, some retro pieces are actually contemporary, meaning they were made within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage furniture, apparel, jewelry and decorative objects.