Thoughtfully Refined
Vintage furniture,
reimagined for beautifully lived-in homes.
Timeless pieces, restored and elevated into one-of-a-kind statements for rooms meant to be lived in and loved.
The Studio
A new life
for timeless pieces.
Every piece begins with character — the shape, the craftsmanship, the history, the details that make vintage furniture worth saving. At Vibrant Vintage, those pieces are carefully restored, refinished, and elevated into beautiful furnishings designed to live naturally inside today's most thoughtfully styled homes.
The studio was founded on a quiet belief: that the most meaningful rooms are built slowly, layered with pieces that carry a story. Each restoration is approached with patience and intention — honouring the original lines, choosing finishes that feel current, and adding small details that make a piece feel new again without erasing where it has been.
The result is furniture that feels both timeless and current. Classic silhouettes. Modern finishes. Refined details. Pieces with soul, created for homes with style.
Discover the Studio →Featured Transformation
Transformation Spotlight
The Claret Tallboy.
A traditional five-drawer tallboy reimagined in a deep wine-toned lacquer. Kara leaned into the classic silhouette — preserving the moulding and bracket feet — then added warm antique-brass hardware so the piece could anchor a calm bedroom as a single, collected moment of colour.
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The Process
Refinished with intention.
Styled with elegance.
Curated Vintage Finds
Each piece is selected for its structure, character, and potential to become something truly special.
High-End Refinishing
From surface preparation to paint, stain, hardware, and finishing details, every transformation is completed with care and precision.
One-of-a-Kind Results
No two pieces are exactly alike. Every finished item is designed to feel distinctive, elevated, and beautifully personal.
The Gallery
A library of work.
Each piece, a story.
The Gallery is the heart of the studio — a growing library of refinished pieces, each one told through finish, craftsmanship, and the room it was made for.
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The Claret Tallboy
Deep claret lacquer
View pieceThe Heirloom Greene
Soft sage with oak top
View pieceThe Marchand
Honeyed natural oak
View pieceThe Cobalt Stand
Lacquered cobalt + brass
Have a piece in mind?
Would you like your piece commissioned? Send Kara a few details and she'll personally walk you through the finish, the timeline, and the chapter it could become.
Commission Your Piece
Commission
Have a piece in mind?
Begin a commission.
Whether it is a family heirloom, a vintage marketplace find, or a piece that no longer fits your home's style, share a few details and Kara will personally reach out to discuss your space, your piece, and the finish that will make it feel completely your own.