About Us - Just the Facts about Vintage Swank

Located in the heart of Historic Front Royal, Virginia, Vintage Swank is just one hour west of Washington, D.C. in Northern Virginia. Vintage Swank prides itself on providing a superior collection of Vintage Clothing, Housewares, Mid-Century modern Furniture, Lighting and more from the 1920s-1970s. From designer couture to just plain funky we have something for every taste and occasion.

We at Vintage Swank are more than retailers, we are collectors. From our vintage cars, to the vintage clothing and accessories we wear everyday; we value the quality and style behind every piece of vintage you buy and own. Whether it's a small accessory to accent an outfit, or that perfect 50s lamp in your living room, look to us first for the finest quality and selection.

Vintage Swank specializes in Women's, Men's, and Children's Vintage Clothing, as well as any and all the accessories you could need to complete any outfit. Our large selection of Hats, Gloves, Neckties, Shoes, and more will help you put together the perfect ensemble for any occasion.

The Store

Get all the information about the store; including hours of operations, driving directions, and contact information by checking out our store page.

Also, find all the great places to visit when you make the trip to Front Royal. From the double feature drive-in movie and DinosaurLand, to Skyline Drive and the Skyline Caverns, there is plenty to do around Front Royal. Spend the day or spend the weekend; there is plenty to do after your stop at Vintage Swank; check out our Roadtrip page.

The Merchandise

We specialize in wearable and usable items from the 1920s-1970s. Our large selection of over 15,000 swanky items, from designer couture to just plain funky, will help you put together the perfect ensemble or room for any occasion and home.

Vintage Swank specializes in women's, men's and children's vintage clothing, as well as any and all the accessories you could need. Wearable vintage clothing is what vintage clothing is about. We offer thousands of everyday and special occasion items that are ready to be worn off the rack. We also offer items from many great vintage designers like Pucci, Gucci, Lilli Ann, Burberry, Mr. John, Suzy Perette, Emma Domb, Jonathan Logan, Iolani, Anne Fogarty, Schiaparelli, Jack McConnell, Jean Desses, Lilly Dache, Christian Dior and many others.

One of our specialties lies in our collection of amazing Art Deco items. Our selection incorporates the most highly desirable manufacturers such as Revere, Chase, Frankart, Nuart, West Bend, Manning Bowman, Farberware, Napier and many more to the classic icons of the Art Deco era. We strive to provide items that are beautiful to look at and fully functional.

Vintage jewelry is another area in which we offer many unique pieces that are extremely hard to find, as well as delightful costume jewelry you can wear to any occasion. We have compiled one of the most elaborate collections of immaculate vintage jewelry including bakelite, lucite, celluloid, rhinestones, wood, plastic and metal pieces. Our collection is a must see for any vintage jewelry lover.

We also specialize in vintage and mid-century modern furniture of the 1940s-70s. From high end designer furniture from; Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, Russel Wright, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, Verner Panton, Eames, Burke, Herman Miller, Bertoia, Hans Wegner and many more to everyday use items. All our furniture is meant to be used and adored in your home.

Every item we sell that has a plug is in perfect working order. Every toaster, blender, mixer, radio or anything else that has a plug will work. We specialize in amazing vintage telephones from the 1930s-1970s. Many of our items are fully restored which involves a complete reconditioning of the inner workings and making every phone work on a current modular phone line. You can find great telephones from Western Electric, Kellogg, North Electric, Stromberg Carlson, Automatic Electric, ITT and others. We always have classics like the Princess, Ericofon, Sculptura, Genie and many amazing art deco bakelite telephones. All our telephones are polished and tested to ensure when they arrive in your home you can plug them and and order a pizza.

No matter what you are seeking we strive to have something that fits your desire. We ensure whether you purchase a restored gumball machine, or a clip-on bow tie, it will be in amazing condition.

Care and Quality

At Vintage Swank we take great pride in the quality of the vintage items we sell. Every piece of clothing is checked for stains, tears, flaws, discoloration and wear. We are very selective and very rarely offer items that have been damaged, (When bad things happen to good clothing). If you have any questions about any item, or would like to see more detailed images before you make a purchase, feel free to contact us. We are more than happy to make your buying experience as comforting as possible.

All of our items are stored in a temperature controlled environment to help maintain the quality. Every piece of clothing is carefully protected from insects, sunlight, and even odor.

Our Quality Scale

Make sure to use our quality scale to know the condition of the items you are purchasing.

Ordering

We accept Visa and Master Card. Every transaction is protected with VeriSigns 128-bit SSL payment processing encryption. Our site is also secured with a Thawte SSL certificate. All the personal information that is collected with your order remains with Vintage Swank and will never be sold or distributed to anyone.

Since we are located in Front Royal, Virginia, Virginia residence are required to pay Virginia sales tax.

Return Policy - Our Guarantee

Every item you see pictured on Vintage Swank is the exact item you are purchasing. There are no alterations to photos to remove imperfections or dislocations. We try to make sure all of our items are accurately sized based on our sizing methods. If you have questions regarding our sizes, please see our Sizing Charts.

Each item descriptions will accurately denote any flaws, such as tears, frays, stains, or discoloration.

If you are not satisfied with your purchase, send it back to us within 10 days of delivery, with a copy of your receipt. We will credit back your account upon its receipt and inspection. The item(s) must return in the same condition they were shipped or we retain the right to only refund a percentage or none of the original purchase price. Items must return with their original tags attached. Items damaged during shipment are not refundable. We recommend the purchase of insurance and delivery confirmation for all returns. In the event an item arrives damaged due to shipping we will do all we can to provide you with the proper photos and paperwork to file an insurance claim. We will not be responsible for filing insurance claims on your behalf except on FedEx or Plycon furniture purchases. Since FedEx and Plycon furniture orders are automatically insured, we offer assistance on any insurance claim regarding a furniture purchase. We do require you to notify us within 48 hours of the delivery date that you are sending the item(s) back. Initial shipping and handling charges are non refundable. If our return policy is not properly followed we will assess a $5.00 per item restocking fee on items up to $50 and a 10% of the purchase price per item restocking fee on items over $50.

All items are inspected prior to shipment to ensure the item shipped is exactly as listed in the item description. Damage caused to an item as a result of mishandling by the customer will not be covered under the return policy.

All furniture sales are final and we offer no return services related to furniture sales. Please make sure you read the item description for condition details. If you have any additional questions or require additional photos please let us know.

NOVUS Plastic Polish sales are final and we offer no return services on any NOVUS Polish purchase.

If your package is returned to us for any reason, you will be charged a second set of shipping and handling fees to reship the order. You will be contacted via email if a ackage is returned. If you fail to respond to us within 30 days of us sending you notice of a returned package, the order will not be reshipped and will be considered abandoned by the purchaser and once again become the property of Vintage Swank.

International Returns

The standard return policy applies to international orders. However, the shipping charges you pay do NOT include customs fees, import taxes, brokerage fees, or duties. If you refuse to pay the customs fees when your order arrives, the shipment will be returned to Vintage Swank and we will be charged the customs fees plus return shipping costs. Therefore, we do not issue refunds for customs fees, shipping, or the cost of your order if you refuse to pay the customs fees.

Return Address

Vintage Swank
ATTN: Returns Department
212 East Main Street
Front Royal, VA 22630

My package arrived damaged. What do I do?

If you receive a package that has been damaged, keep the original package, all packing materials and parts intact and contact Vintage Swank immediately. You will need to document the package damage and the product damage with photographs and supply them to Vintage Swank for assistance in filing an insurance claim.

In order for Vintage Swank to assist you you must have purchased the optional insurance in the checkout process or made a direct furniture purchase which automatically includes insurance through FedEx Ground or Plycon. We will do everything to assist you in receiving an insurance reimbursement for your product. Insurance reimbursements can and will only be made on orders that have insurance and are deemed damaged in shipping by the delivery service. It is the purchasers responsibility to purchase insurance.

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