NY Times | The New Antiquarians
The article itself is a bit heavy-handed and I have mixed feelings about “people who are really into collecting old shit and feeling self-righteous and quirky about it” (they’re kind of in the same category as Wes Anderson überfans) but still, some cool photos and neato things which are still way better than most, uh, colourful uber-designy modern interiors. Plus, you know, has potential for ‘interesting commentary’ on ‘anti-modern and anti-technology attitudes, and possibly our generation developing a morbid fascination with death and old things for assorted speculative sociological reasons.’ Also links to a few blogs of that aesthetic - Hollister Hovey and Ancient Industries - which are Tumbl-worthy old image goldmines, like abbreviated versions of the Google Life Archives and Flickr Commons.
