Why go second-hand?

wp:paragraph Second-hand goods: a trend worth adopting! For a number of years now, a large number of shops (both physical and virtual) have been specialising in...

Design MarketMay 2022
wp:paragraph Second-hand goods: a trend worth adopting! For some years now, a large number of shops (both physical and virtual) have specialised in selling second-hand items. From small local second-hand shops to more upmarket flea markets, second-hand has become a consumer style in its own right. In this article, we take a closer look. Second-hand goods: a trend worth adopting! For some years now, a large number of shops (both physical and virtual) have specialised in selling second-hand items. From small local second-hand shops to more upmarket flea markets, second-hand has become a consumer style in its own right. In this article, we'll take a closer look. /wp:paragraph wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading Slow consumption Slow consumption /wp:heading wp:paragraph Born out of the slow movement in the 1980s, slow consumption is a veritable art of living. It's about thinking about the way we buy, and adopting a few reflexes to consume differently. Stemming from the slow movement that emerged in the 80s, slow consumption is a veritable art of living. It's about thinking about the way we buy, and adopting a few reflexes to consume differently. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph This trend favours second-hand products for both economic and ecological reasons. This trend favours second-hand products for economic as well as ecological reasons. /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16926, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} Photo credit Iconscorner.com Photo credit Iconscorner.com /wp:image wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading Zero-waste Zero-waste /wp:heading wp:paragraph Buying a second-hand piece of furniture or home furnishings means opting for zero waste! By choosing this eco-responsible approach, we reduce waste and our carbon footprint, which is a real boost for the planet. Buying a second-hand piece of furniture or home decor means opting for zero waste! By choosing this eco-responsible approach, we reduce waste and our carbon footprint, which is a real boost for the planet. /wp:paragraph wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading Economical consumption Economical consumption /wp:heading wp:paragraph Second-hand goods offer great value for money. For example, you can buy pieces by top designers for less. You can even find second-hand wonders on special offer (yes, yes, it's possible). At Design Market, we even have a section on our site dedicated to this. Here are a few examples: /wp:paragraph wp:image {"id":16920, "sizeSlug": "large", "linkDestination": "none"} 1. Brass chandelier Brass chandelier - 2. stag wall decoration stag wall decoration - 3. bird rug bird rug - 4. two-seater folding sofa two-seater folding sofa - 5. cansado bench by charlotte perriand cansado bench by charlotte perriand - 6. Yellow pouffe Yellow pouffe - 7. White floor lamp White floor lamp /wp:image wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading High-quality pieces High-quality pieces /wp:heading wp:paragraph La seconde main est cage de qualité. It offers durable pieces made from high-quality materials that you can keep for longer. The second hand is a quality cage. It offers durable pieces, made from high-quality materials that you can keep for longer. /wp:paragraph wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:heading A trend to follow A trend to follow /wp:heading wp:paragraph Unlike new items, second-hand objects have a history. In the world of decoration, this testimony to the past is very much in vogue. Hunting for and discovering second-hand decorative items at flea markets or on specialist websites is a great way to create an authentic retro-vintage atmosphere that's also perfectly in tune with the times. Unlike new items, second-hand objects have a history. In the world of decoration, this testimony to the past is very much in vogue. Looking for and discovering decorative items at flea markets or on specialist websites is a great way to create an authentic retro-vintage atmosphere that's also perfectly in tune with the times. /wp:paragraph wp:columns wp:column wp:image {"id":16921, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "none"} Pink vintage chair Pink vintage chair Pink vintage chair /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16922, "width":256, "height":256, "sizeSlug": "full", "linkDestination": "none"} Vintage lamp Vintage lamp Vintage lamp /wp:image /wp:column wp:column wp:image {"id":16924, "sizeSlug":"full", "linkDestination": "none"} Vintage ceramic vase Vintage ceramic vase Vintage ceramic vase /wp:image /wp:column /wp:columns wp:spacer {"height": "10px"} /wp:spacer wp:paragraph Every week, our teams invite you to discover our vintage collections to help you find what you're looking for among thousands of second-hand designer furniture items. So don't hesitate to contact us and follow us on our social networks. Every week, our teams invite you to discover our vintage collections to help you find what you're looking for among thousands of pieces of second-hand designer furniture. So don't hesitate to contact us and follow us on our social networks. /wp:paragraph wp:paragraph {"align": "right"} Marie Laplantine Marie Laplantine /wp:paragraph

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