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Poll/Survey Results Of Decorative Arts Trends For 2020
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New York - The Asheford Institute, a distance-learning school devoted to the
study of antiques, collectibles, and decorative arts appraising, has once again Catch up on past issues or visit our calendar of events.
released the results of its annual survey of top buying trends within the antique,
vintage and collectibles marketplace. Featured Sections-
The annual sampling process took on a slightly different look this year due to LOCAL SHOPS PAGES- updated with hotlinks to advertisers with
the pandemic, as only dealers and sellers who remained open for at least eight
months of the twelve-month period were invited to participate. While this has websites.
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in the results, as many of last years top-selling themes gave way to items from a
different period, and purchases that tended to be smaller in scale. ARCHIVES- of past issues
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place shifts in what people were buying and selling this year that probably had
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niche categories were added to the poll this year, which he believes is likely a re-
sult of people simply spending more time at home in front of their computers.
The following survey was conducted from January 2020 to December 2020 by
the research staff at the Asheford Institute. The survey consisted of a sampling
of over 2,163 current students and past graduates that are actively employed or
working within the antiques, collectibles and vintage marketplaces within the PINELLAS COUNTY
United States and Canada (both urban and rural areas). All those who partici-
pated in the survey operate their own antiques and vintage, or estate sale/ap- Antique Dealers
praisal businesses (including online concerns), and are listed as, “proprietors”
in the survey. 1. Jewel Antique Mall 6. Asian Willow
The focus of the survey was directed towards interest in current market trends 2. Laura Collum Antiques 2629 Central Ave. • 727-321-1100
within the antiques, vintage and collectibles community, based on sales and 3. The Silver Queen 7. Burchard Galleries, Inc.
requests for particular items/genre/periods from customers and clients. The 2528 30th Ave. N. • 800-520-2787
survey was informal in nature, and therefore did not employ any standardized 4. Antique Marketplace 8. Andrea and Friends
or measurable scientific practices or criteria in obtaining results. Survey results 5. Antique Galleries
were categorized by the age groups of the "proprietors," indicating item/genre/ of St. Petersburg
period specific preferences most popular to each of these groupings. 450 34th Street N. • 727-321-3331
The item/genre/period listings, and their relative popularity with consumers,
were represented by a potential numerical scale of 1 to 14 - with 1 being the
most popular - and 14 being the least popular.
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Antique & Vintage Business Proprietors - 2
Age Grouping: 20 - 40 3

1. Art Deco 8. Art Nouveau
2. Mid-Century Modern (MCM) 9. Lighting
3. Costume Jewelry 10. Paintings/Sculptures
4. Textiles 11. Memorabilia (ephemera)
5. 1970's Modular Furniture 12. Early Americana/Canadiana
& Objects d'Art 13. Glass
6. Space-Related Collectibles 14. Painted Furniture
7. Toys
Antique & Vintage Business Proprietors -
Age Grouping: 40 - 60 4

1. Art Deco & Period Jewelry 8. Industrial Lighting
2. Mid-Century Modern (MCM) 9. Vinyl Records (Vintage Stereos)
3. Automobilia/Petrolina 10. Paintings
4. Costume Jewelry 11. Kitchen & Barware
5. Folk Art 12. Early Americana/Canadiana
6. Textiles 13. Victorian 8
7. Watches (Antique & Vintage) 14. Architectural Antiques 7
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Antique & Vintage Business Proprietors - 6
Age Grouping: 60 - 80
1. Mid-Century Modern (MCM) 8. Georgian (Style) Furniture
2. Chinese Antiques 9. Paintings
3. Art Deco & Period Jewelry 10. Vintage Outdoor Furniture
4. Victorian Paintings 11. Lighting
5. Automobilia/Petrolina 12. Western Collectibles (No.America)
6. Folk Art 13. Silver
7. Golden Oak 14. Glass