Most Popular Antique Stores in the U.S. for True Vintage Lovers

Whether you yearn for a simpler time, get a thrill out of treasure hunting or are a collector, you’ll love sifting through these best antique stores.

30 Best Antique Stores in the U.S. for True Vintage Lovers

Antique stores are more than just a way to pass a Sunday afternoon. Throughout their corners and cabinets, you can find treasures that will launch you back through history and tell a story of long-forgotten eras.

There are thousands of great antique stores across the U.S., but these 30 stand out for the rarity of their items, the breadth of their selection or the beauty of their offerings.

30. West End Architectural Salvage

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Opened in: 2016

West End Architectural Salvage features furniture and pieces from a variety of old buildings and structures, including old schools, offices and restaurants. Being in the shop feels like a trip back in time.

29. Uncommon Objects

Location: Austin, Texas

Opened in: 1991

Uncommon Objects is known for rare and antique oddities — from taxidermy to old medical equipment to rare and strange books. It’s a thrill for shoppers into all things creepy and eerie.

28. The Antique Mall of America

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Opened in: 2005

The Antique Mall of America is something of a one-stop shop for antique lovers of all kinds, from jewelry to collectibles. If there is one thing they are known for, it’s a highly knowledgeable staff with a genuine love of antiques.

27. Ohio Valley Antique Mall

Location: Fairfield, Ohio

Opened in: 2008

The Ohio Valley Antique Mall is known for its sheer size and variety of vendors. It sits on over 2 acres of land and has 550 dealers in total, selling everything from collectible items to furniture to clothing to rare vintage magazines and sports equipment.

26. Paramount Antique Mall

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Opened in: 1999

Paramount Antique Mall is home to more than 225 vendors that take up every bit of this sprawling location's 48,000 square feet. It’s a must-see for shoppers looking for a full day of treasure hunting for goodies like antique china, pottery, coins, glassware and primitives.

25. Relics Antique Mall

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Opened in: 2010

With over 90,000 square feet of showroom, Relics Antique Mall can keep you busy for hours. It has dozens of vendors offering toys, collectibles, house goods, jewelry, artwork, furniture and more. There's also a dedicated Flea Market Section.

24. James H. Cohen and Sons

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Opened in: 1896

James H. Cohen and Sons is an amazing representation of the rich history of New Orleans. It specializes in weapons, guns, coins and jewelry from the region.

23. Giannetti Home

Location: Franklin, Tennessee

Opened in: 1994

Giannetti is the parent design company of Patina Home & Garden store. The Giannetti Home store is the passion project of design pair Steve and Brook Giannetti, who select and renovate European and American antiques. The shop and its items have a distinct farm-chic look.

22. Pasadena Antique Mall

Location: Pasadena, California

Opened in: 1976

The Pasadena Antique Mall carries something for everyone, from rare toys to vintage clothing to furniture from the 1800s and 1900s. However, thanks to the mall's proximity to Hollywood, it especially shines with its collection of clothing and pieces that were featured on actual TV and film sets.

21. Lolo French Antiques

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Opened in: 1992

Lolo French Antiques offers an authentic French shopping experience in Birmingham. Its owner, Laurent Gouon, has lived and worked extensively in France and regularly travels back to the country to hand-pick the pieces for his Alabama shop.

20. Rejuvenation

Location: Multiple locations throughout U.S.

Opened in: 1977

Rejuvenation is a chain; however, you won’t find two similar items across its locations. It specializes in renovating, re-upholstering and redesigning vintage pieces to give them a fresh, modern look that stays true to their retro roots.

19. Midtown Antique Mall

Location: Stillwater, Minnesota

Opened in: 1991

Midtown Antique Mall is the biggest establishment of its kind in the Midwest, boasting over 65 diverse and interesting dealers. It’s the ideal place to go for a full day of antiquing for every type of item from jewelry to collectibles to artwork.

18. Get The Gusto

Location: West Palm Beach, Florida

Opened in: 2018

Get The Gusto is run by a mother-son duo who hand-select household pieces that they personally like. They have established a distinct Floridian, airy, tropical aesthetic and are a favorite among interior-design junkies and professionals in West Palm Beach. They carry furniture and artwork.

17. Maps of Antiquity

Location: Chatham, Massachusetts

Opened in: 2006

Maps of Antiquity is run by two history and map buffs with a passion for preserving history through these geographical pieces. As its name suggests, the antique shop is known for authentic maps from around the world and from several centuries — but its focus is on maps of the Northeast.

16. Black Dog Salvage

Location: Roanoke, Virginia

Opened in: 1999

Black Dog Salvage is not so much a store as it is a salvage warehouse. The team here reclaims items and parts from turn-of-the-century to mid-century modern architectural structures and repurposes them into one-of-a-kind furniture, decorative items and artwork.

15. Stoudts

Location: Adamstown, Pennsylvania

Opened in: 1987

Stoudts is home to a brewery, restaurant and popular antique mall. As for the antiques, there's something for just about every type of collector. But the real treat is to enjoy one of the housemade brews after a long day of treasure hunting.

14. Foxglove Antiques

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Opened in: 2000

Foxglove Antiques curates a selection of vintage pieces from Spain, France, the U.K., Belgium and Italy. Find statement items like lamps and chandeliers as well as handmade jewelry.

13. Larry’s Antiques & Things

Location: Cottonwood, Arizona

Opened in: 1983

If you’re going to visit Larry’s Antiques & Things, make sure you have plenty of time, as this store sits on several acres and takes up five buildings. This allows it to carry bulky vintage items like antique tractors and wagons. There are also thousands of small, rare items, from jewelry to books to old weapons.

12. Wiscasset Antiques Mall

Location: Wiscasset, Maine

Opened in: 2002

Wiscasset Antiques Mall features 13,000 square feet of floor space for antique shoppers to explore. You can expect to find primitives and collectibles as well as a fair share of decorative household items and furniture that embody classic Maine aesthetics.

11. Newel

Location: New York, New York

Opened in: 1939

Newel has long been a must-see for anyone who visits New York City for an antiquing trip. It features stunningly well-kept and renovated vintage pieces of furniture and décor from nearly every era and part of the world — but with a focus on high-end, luxury items.

10. American Gothic Antiques

Location: Stillwater, Minnesota

Opened in: 1992

American Gothic Antiques is a must-see for collectors of rare Civil War items as well as other collectible items from the 1800s and 1900s. Its thoughtfully designed layout gives it a museum-like feel.

9. Kim Faison Antiques

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Location: Richmond, Virginia

Opened in: 1987

Kim Faison Antiques is known for carrying hard-to-find antiques from all over Europe and the U.K. The owner, Kim Faison, hand-selects every item, and her shop has become something of a go-to for interior designers because she has an eye for timeless style.

8. Brass Armadillo Antiques

Location: Denver, Colorado

Opened in: 1992

Brass Armadillo Antiques is known, first and foremost, for being massive. Inside the shop sit over 600 antique and collectible dealers, selling everything from vintage cookie jars to wood armoires to real and costume jewelry.

7. Blue Moon Antique Mall

Location: Pensacola, Florida

Opened in: 2002

Blue Moon Antique Mall is known as one of the oldest and largest antique shops in Pensacola. It carries a bit of everything, including quirky decorative pieces, furniture and collectibles.

6. Rau Antiques

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Opened in: 1912

Rau Antiques is considered a high-end antique store, carrying fine jewelry, luxury glassware and handmade pieces of furniture. It also sells art that was once owned by celebrities and historical figures.

5. The Antique Market

Location: Clinton, Tennessee

Opened in: 2002

The Antique Market is known for its collection of primitive to early 1800s period items, including furniture, lighting and handcrafted items. It also carries some rare collectibles and decorative pieces.

4. Nantucket House Antiques

Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts

Opened in: 1973

Nantucket House Antiques features all household trinkets that epitomize New England charm. Think vintage telescopes and painted wood entryway tables. It also carries select Canadian and English pieces.

3. Dixon Rye

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Opened in: 2015

Dixon Rye features an elegantly curated collection of household items, including statement pieces of furniture and tabletop decorative items.

2. James & Jeffrey Antiques

Location: West Palm Beach, Florida

Opened in: 1989

Located on West Palm Beach’s famous Antique Row, James & Jeffrey Antiques carries stunning 18th- and 19th-century home décor items spanning from art to fine rugs to chandeliers. There are often unique European pieces as well, including hand-painted side tables and decorative items.

1. Terrace Oaks Antiques

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Opened in: 1988

Terrace Oaks Antiques takes up 10,000 square feet and hosts a total of 60 vendors. It is known for its incredible collection of military and sports memorabilia as well as some rare first-edition books and vinyl records.