A vintage time period refers to a span of past decades—typically from the 1920s to the early 2000s—when items now considered “vintage” were originally made and used. This era captures distinct cultural, fashion, and design trends that are now seen as nostalgic or iconic. To qualify as vintage, an item usually needs to be at least 20 years old, but not yet 100 years old (which would make it antique). For example, clothing from the 1950s, vinyl records from the 1970s, or electronics from the 1990s all come from vintage time periods. Each decade within the vintage range has its own recognizable aesthetic, from flapper fashion in the 1920s to grunge styles of the 1990s.