vintage item; antique; period piece
Refers to an item from a past era, often with nostalgic or collectible value. Used for objects that are not necessarily ancient but are characteristic of their time.
I found a vintage Showa-era electric fan at my grandmother's house.
This shop specializes in vintage records.
Compound of 当時 (とうじ, 'at that time') + 物 (もの, 'thing'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word straightforwardly means 'thing from that time'.