Vintage Halloween Decor Is Trending—Here are 10 Pieces a Home Editor Approves Of

Let’s start with a stoneware candy bowl that feels like it was pulled from a (very chic) witch’s lair. Designed by Florence Balducci, the bowl is covered in black cats, roses and all-seeing eyes with a sculpted hand creeping over the side. Not only does the glazed finish offer an almost heirloom feel, but I’d argue that the design is also innocuous enough to display on your entryway table year-round. Regardless, it’s guaranteed to make your house the coolest coven on the block come Halloween. 

This typewriter goes out to anyone who enjoyed the annual Halloween read of The Raven in English class. It’s an Edgar Allen Poe-inspired design that features faux parchment paper with "Nevermore" written in big letters at the top (a repeated refrain throughout the poem). The hand-painted polyresin finish, with its gold accents and copper-coated paper, gives it an antique, lived-in feel like it’s been sitting in Poe’s haunted writer's den for centuries.

Now for a pumpkin that doubles as a spooky statement piece. MacKenzie-Childs takes the classic gourd and gives it a couture makeover with bold black-and-white checkered panels, textured snakeskin accents and a silver spider perched on top for good measure. It’s part 1940s Halloween glam, part Tim Burton fever dream, and perfect for adding some drama to your mantel or dining table. (I have similar mini versions of the pumpkin at home, and every year, I’m tempted to keep them out long after the candy’s gone.)

If you’re on the hunt for true vintage Halloween decor but don’t have the time (or budget) to scour for them, this set of posters is as close to the real deal as you can get. Channeling designs from the 1920s through 1940s, these prints feature classic black cats, pumpkins and ghosts that were often displayed at Halloween gatherings from those eras. Hang them up in your living room or kitchen, and voilà—a setup that’ll take grandma and grandpa back to their childhoods.

Here, a Victorian-style telephone that the kids will love. With a distressed black finish and a skeleton face embedded in the rotary dial, this phone doesn’t just look the part—it talks, too. It says lines like, “Collect call from the grave…. do you accept?” and “Your mummy is on the other line…I’ll connect you, please hold,” making it equal parts campy and creepy. Place it on display during your spooky soiré and your guests won’t be able to resist picking it up.

If your goal is sourcing functional, sophisticated Halloween decor—that can still be used during Christmas—this cheese board is it. Made from a luxe blend of onyx and marble, it taps right into the resurgence of vintage checkered patterns (which I’ve been seeing everywhere on Instagram). Whether you’re serving up mummy brie or caramel apple martinis, this board’s timeless design will keep your hosting game on point well beyond October 31st.

This stack of faux books is the personification of TikTok’s dark academia aesthetic. Featuring classic horror titles like Dracula and Frankenstein, it pulls from Gothic literature of the 19th century—when haunted castles and eerie landscapes ruled the genre. The worn spines and etched design make it feel like something you’d find tucked away in a dusty library or old English manor. Pop it on a coffee table or mantel, and suddenly your space is channeling the vibes of a 19th-century Gothic study.

Sticking with the theme of haunted Victorian mansions: This candelabra is another essential. With three brass hands reaching up to hold taper candles (sold separately), it’s eclectic yet somehow elegant—which seems to be another theme of this year’s Halloween decor. Stick it in the center of your dining table, throw in some dripping wax candles, and you’ll have yourself a spooky tablescape from another era. 

This vintage-inspired pumpkin is part ghost, part jack-o'-lantern—and 100 percent chic. The paper-mâché design gives it that old-school Halloween feel; definitely something you’d find at a 1940s costume party. Place it on your porch (covered) or windowsill and add a flickering light inside for a nostalgic glow that lights up your neighborhood. Bonus: it has an easy-to-clean surface, so a quick wipe with a dry cloth will allow you to use it year after year. 

Finally, a vanity mirror that looks undeniably antique. With intricate spider webs spun across one side and a delicate, vintage-style frame, it’ll bring just the right amount of creepy Art Deco to your Halloween setup. Set it on your dresser or mantel to create a creepy vignette—especially when paired with matte black candles and a couple of white pumpkins. And while one side shows off its web design, the other is a regular mirror, so it’s functional too.