Is Fringe Furniture Worth It Or Is It Just A Passing Trend?

Pour a glass of giggle juice and gather round babes and boys, because the '20s are still alive and well (even if the slang isn't). Vintage verbiage aside, one thing seems to remain true: The Roaring Twenties really are here to stay, and not just in the current decade. Home decor tends to be cyclical, so it's no wonder that Art Deco and all that comes with this aesthetic continues to reappear on the interior design scene every few years. And while geometric shapes are a no-brainer when it comes to nailing the vintage decor theme, it's fringed pieces that take the cake and make for great statement pieces. 

Though you might wonder if these embellishments have "staying power" in interior design, the truth is that fringe has come back into fashion over and over again throughout the decades. And done right, it can really make your space pop. Subtlety wasn't always the name of the game in the '20s, but fringe furniture and other pieces can be tastefully understated while still bringing a little pizzazz to your home. In the modern era, you can find stylish, chic designs that offer a taste of the Roaring Twenties without too much flash. It's all about finding balance when decorating with pieces that have a little extra to them. You don't want to incorporate too much or your space can begin to feel heavy — a little like someone's rich grandparents who haven't joined the current century. To nail the fringe trend, think light, simple, single pieces that can make a statement without taking over the whole show.

It's completely up to you what piece or pieces you want to use when introducing fringe to your layout. For example, a chair with fringing along the bottom can offer the kind of focal feature that will draw the eye while still playing nicely with your other furniture because it doesn't feel too loud. Choose colors that match your existing aesthetic, and if the fringe itself is meant to be the statement, muted tones in the fabric or coloring can help your piece blend. You can still opt for luxurious materials like velvet, which complements the fringing in the Alberhill chair from Target ($380) or the AliExpress DAVINRICH chair ($1,198.00), which has a matching fringed ottoman ($466).

This design is a great way to add dimension and texture to a room, and you don't always have to use a larger item. Lampshades with vintage fringe like the Urbanest by Walmart are inexpensive ($15.99) and classic examples of style from another era that still don't feel dated. When used in small doses, comforters, throws, and pillows can also bring the fringe theme through a little more. Curtains are another simple addition, and you can always make your own fringed items by sewing or using fabric glue to attach spools from the craft store! If your budget can't match the stylish, perfectly antique piece you saw online or in-store, just recreate it.