The Thrift Store Find Gaining Popularity In 2026 That Can Give Your House Some Vintage Charm

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Once the preferred accessory of little old grandmas and well-dressed Victorian ladies, brooches are making a major comeback. From high-fashion or budget-friendly brands to classic vintage pieces you can find at a thrift store, beautiful decorative pins are now the "it" accessory of 2026. Brooch styles, materials, and metals can vary — from classic and ornate to modern and chic — but either way, it seems more people are looking for pieces with character and individuality, and brooches certainly fit the bill.

"Brooches appear to be enjoying a resurgence, and we're also noticing continued enthusiasm for rococo-esque smaller pieces, from ornate jewelry boxes to jewelry itself," the Alfies Antiques team told Country Living. "It seems increasingly that buyers are seeking items that feel personal and highly unique. The brooch trend may reflect that desire."

If you're a brooch lover and looking for a way to display your latest find somewhere other than on your lapel or collar, the good news is that these vintage beauties also make stunning home decor. From walls and fridges to lamps and curtains, they're a charming way to add some old school glamor just about anywhere. You can break out the glue gun for a bit of DIY decor, or take advantage of your brooch's built-in pin for something even simpler.

Brooches are a sweet and easy way to add some vintage charm and Victorian-inspired decor to your home. Since they come ready-made with pins, they're easy to attach and use to embellish curtain tie-backs. For a charming look at the dinner table, you can also pin them to napkin holders as added embellishments.

And since brooches are beautiful little pieces of art in and of themselves, you certainly don't need to keep the pin attached for it to be a piece worth saving and using in your home. You can detach the pin back with wire cutters and then use the main, ornamental part of the brooch to embellish other objects in your home, such as gluing the brooch to jewelry boxes and other containers, or gluing it to lamp shades to give them a stylish upgrade. Or you can try creating a stunning fridge gallery wall with brooches. Simply remove the pin and glue a magnet to the back, and your brooch can be transformed into a fancy fridge magnet that adds a touch of vintage charm to your kitchen.

Brooches can also make gorgeous wall art. Showcase your brooch in a shadow box, or pin it to a beautiful piece of fabric or tapestry and hang the whole piece. Or, if you don't have the time or desire to make your own brooch wall art, sites such as Etsy have some gorgeous brooch art finds that you can purchase ready-made to hang on your wall.