What antiques are worth money now?

Many antiques are seeing strong demand in 2025 thanks to collectors, investors, and trends driven by online resale markets. Here are categories currently worth good money:

🔥 Most Valuable Antiques Right Now

1. Mid-Century Modern Furniture (1950–1970)

High demand due to interior design trends.

• Brands: Eames, Knoll, Herman Miller, Danish Teak furniture
• Items: lounge chairs, credenzas, teak tables
  💰 Value: ₹50,000–₹5,00,000+ depending on condition & authenticity

2. Vintage Watches

Mechanical watches are booming.

• Brands: Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre
• 1960s–1990s sports watches especially strong
  💰 Value: ₹1 lakh to ₹50 lakh+

3. Old Currency & Coins

Indian and world coins are popular with collectors.

• British India silver coins
• Old banknotes with rare serial numbers
• Error coins
  💰 Value varies from a few thousand to lakhs

4. Jewelry (Victorian, Art Deco, 90s Designer)

Styles in demand:

• Art Deco (1920s–30s) geometric designs
• Victorian gold pieces
• Vintage designer brands (e.g., Tiffany, Cartier)
  💰 Can be extremely valuable depending on maker and stones

5. Retro Tech (1960s–1990s)

Surprisingly high market value.

• Original Nintendo, SEGA, Sony Walkman, Apple Macintosh
• Early mobile phones (Nokia 8110, Motorola “brick”)
  💰 Rare sealed items sell for lakhs

6. Vintage Posters & Advertising Signs

Especially:

• Bollywood posters (Amitabh, Raj Kapoor era)
• Coca-Cola, Shell, and enamel signs
  💰 ₹10,000–₹2,00,000+

7. Chinese & Japanese Antiques

Global collectors pay high prices.

• Porcelain
• Scroll paintings
• Samurai items
  💰 Some pieces reach crores at auction

8. Rugs & Carpets (Handwoven)

Especially Persian, Turkish, Kashmir silk rugs.

• Older and handmade = higher value
  💰 ₹20,000–₹10 lakh+

9. Rare Books & First Editions

Look for:

• First editions of classic authors
• Signed copies
• Early religious texts
  💰 Massive range depending on rarity

10. Art by Known Painters

Growing market for:

• Indian modernists (Husain, Raza, Souza)
• Regional folk art (Madhubani, Tanjore, Pattachitra)
  💰 High but authenticity is crucial