Vintage Floral Centerpiece for Antique Table is Rustic Gold

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Vintage Centerpiece Wire Basket
Fresh Cut Wildflowers
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Learn how to create a stunning vintage centerpiece using a cute wire basket and fresh-cut wildflowers. This centerpiece will add a touch of rustic charm to your home decor.

My favorite second-hand shop, The Cottage by the Brook in Walpole, NH, recently reopened for the season, and I was thrilled to stop by on a quick trip back to Vermont this summer. I found this cute vintage basket “thingy” and loved all its blue and rustic chippiness. Coupled with fresh-cut wildflowers from a local roadside farm stand, this vintage centerpiece was born.

I hope you like it, friends.

*Update: The Cottage by the Brook has unfortunately closed since the original writing of this post.

Vintage Centerpiece

A vintage centerpiece is more than just a decorative element; it’s a nostalgic nod to timeless elegance and classic beauty.

With its delicate floral arrangements and the unique charm of green thistles, a vintage centerpiece effortlessly captures the essence of yesteryear, making it a perfect choice for wedding receptions or any event that celebrates the past.

The blend of vintage themes with carefully chosen blooms evokes a sense of romance and history, transporting guests to a time when every detail was cherished and every arrangement told a story.

Whether you’re planning a wedding or simply adding a touch of nostalgia to your decor, a vintage floral centerpiece brings warmth and a sense of tradition to any setting.

Vintage Centerpiece Wire Basket

This wire basket, oh my goodness! I have no idea what it would have been used for, but it’s so charming with its chippy blue patina and vintage accents.

It will be the foundation for this antique table’s vintage centerpiece.

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You may see more floral arrangements in this metal basket in this 6 Forage Basket Arrangements for the Off-Season post.

Country sampler magazine

This vintage centerpiece was also featured in Country Sampler Magazine!

Fresh Cut Wildflowers

Next, I simply created a colorful bouquet with fresh-cut farmstand flowers and placed them into a cream-colored stoneware vase filled with water.

Do you love stoneware and crocks, too? You’ll love this Vintage Crocks: Spring Floral Arrangements post—it’s one of my favorites!

And then placed the stoneware vase with flowers into the wire basket.

Red and pink flowers in stoneware inside wire basket centerpiece.

A large antique pine dining room table that I found on Facebook Marketplace sits so pretty in our Coastal Maine Home.

I just love it, and it matches perfectly with my mother’s antique chairs.

Vintage centerpiece with colorful flowers on antique table in dining room

I scattered a few antique platters on the table to add even more vintage charm to this dining room’s vintage centerpiece.

Find more flower arrangement inspiration in this Galvanized Flower Buckets: 7 DIY Floral Designs post.

Vintage centerpiece in wire basket with colorful florals on antique table.

Table centerpieces are so enjoyable to design in the fall. Let me show you how to create your own using an old wooden toolbox in 5 easy steps.

Find more vintage centerpiece inspiration in this Table Centerpiece Fall DIY Décor Ideas For Tabletop post.

Vintage centerpiece with vibrant wildflowers on antique table in vintage style home.

Vintage Themes

There are many ways and themes you can work with when creating your own vintage-inspired centerpieces. Here are 5 vintage themes to start with:

Victorian Elegance: This theme emphasizes ornate details, lace, and rich floral arrangements. Use antique vases or silver urns filled with roses, peonies, and green thistles. Add touches of pearls, lace doilies, and brass candlesticks for a romantic Victorian-era ambiance.
Rustic Farmhouse: Embrace the charm of country living with this theme. Combine wildflowers, dried lavender, and green thistles in weathered wooden crates or mason jars. Enhance the centerpiece with burlap table runners, vintage milk cans, and galvanized metal accents to evoke a cozy, pastoral vibe.
Art Deco Glamour: Channel the glitz and glamour of the 1920s with a centerpiece that features bold geometric patterns and luxurious materials. Use tall, sleek vases filled with feathers, greenery, and dramatic flowers like calla lilies or dahlias. Incorporate metallic elements, such as gold or silver candle holders, to complete the look.
Shabby Chic: This theme is all about soft colors and distressed finishes. Arrange pastel flowers like hydrangeas, roses, and green thistles in chipped enamel pitchers or repurposed tea tins. Accentuate with lace ribbons, vintage books, and soft, faded fabrics for a delicate, feminine touch.
Mid-Century Modern: For a more minimalist vintage vibe, create a centerpiece that reflects the clean lines and bold colors of the mid-20th century. Use simple, low-profile vases in retro colors like mustard, teal, or avocado green, and fill them with a mix of succulents, dahlias, and green thistles. Add atomic-inspired candle holders or vintage glassware to complete the centerpiece.

Each of these themes brings its own unique vintage flair to your centerpiece, allowing you to create a memorable and nostalgic atmosphere for any occasion.

Explore more in this How to Repurpose an Oil Lamp into a Unique Flowers Vase post.

Vintage centerpiece on antique table with colorful flowers and antique platters.

Flower Arrangements

Floral arrangements are a popular and ideal option for vintage centerpiece creations. Here are five floral arrangement centerpiece ideas that you could easily try:

Timeless Tea Tin Floral Arrangement: Create a charming vintage centerpiece by repurposing antique tea tins as vases. Fill the tins with a mix of delicate florals such as hydrangeas, peonies, and sprigs of baby’s breath. The combination of the faded, decorative tins and the soft, romantic blooms perfectly captures a vintage theme, making it a delightful addition to any table setting.
Lace and Pearl Accented Vase: For an elegant vintage theme, wrap a classic glass or ceramic vase in lace and adorn it with strands of pearls. Fill the vase with a mix of roses, lisianthus, and greenery like eucalyptus for a floral arrangement that exudes old-world charm. This vintage centerpiece, with its delicate details, is perfect for a sophisticated, timeless look.

Vintage centerpiece on antique table in dining room. Baskets hanging and platters on table.

Antique Silver Urn with Garden Blooms: Use an antique silver urn as the base for a lush floral arrangement featuring garden roses, dahlias, and trailing ivy. The tarnished silver adds an authentic vintage touch, while the overflowing blooms create a rich, opulent centerpiece that embodies the grandeur of vintage themes.
Rustic Mason Jar Trio: Embrace a rustic vintage theme by using a trio of mason jars as vases. Fill each jar with a different floral arrangement, such as sunflowers, lavender, and daisies, paired with wildflowers and greenery. The simplicity and nostalgic feel of the mason jars combined with the vibrant blooms make this vintage centerpiece ideal for casual, country-inspired settings.

Find more antique basket inspiration in this Antique Baskets Vintage Decor Ideas post.

Vintage centerpiece on dining room table with hanging baskets and vintage platters.

Vintage Book Stack with Florals: Create a unique vintage centerpiece by stacking old, worn books and topping them with a small floral arrangement. Use a shallow bowl or a small vase filled with flowers like ranunculus, garden roses, and greenery. The juxtaposition of the aged books and fresh blooms brings a literary twist to your vintage theme, making it a conversation piece as well as a beautiful centerpiece.

Can you see Ella, our Bernese Mountain dog, peaking through to say hello?

Vintage style dining room with antique table and vintage centerpiece. Hanging baskets and vintage platters with Bernese Mountain Dog looking on.

Thanks for stopping by today, and I hope you found loads of vintage centerpiece inspiration.

Your Guide to an Eclectic Style~

If you have any thoughts, comments, or suggestions, I’d love to hear from you. Please share in the comments below. And be sure to share this blog post link with your friends who are also vintage enthusiasts.

Do you have a flair for all things vintage, too? I would love to see and feature you in our Reader’s Showcase Series. A place for you to share and be recognized for your talents and passion for all things thrifting, vintage, and antique decor-related inspired by your time here with Dabbling & Decorating. Email me at annck@dabblinganddecorating.com