New York’s Best Vintage Shops
New York City, the Big Apple, is inarguably one of the world’s most vibrant, beautiful, attractive, and expensive cities. We love NYC and everything it has to offer – from cheap eats, to award winning broadway shows, to the fanciest dinners in America. One of the best things about New York is there’s something for everyone. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure type of city, and it opens its doors to all types of people from varied backgrounds, with diverse interests.
We’re of course in the decorate on a dime mindset a lot of the time. Even if you’re not into bargain hunting, most of us have experienced the feeling of a pinched wallet. Living in some of America’s most expensive zip codes doesn’t help the matter. However, it may fuel the urge to go on the hunt for amazing vintage and antique furnishings – or to scour Craigslist and marketplaces like Trovefor gently used furniture that’s selling nearby!
Because we know YOU love buying quality used furniture and decor, we went on a hunt to find the best vintage and antique furniture and decor stores around the city! We’ve also littered in some of New York’s finest antiques dealers, in case you’re looking to do some higher-end retail therapy, and we close the article with a selection of the best used furniture stores in The Hamptons.
Enjoy! And happy hunting.
Here’s your guide to finding great, cheap vintage furniture and accessories in and around New York City!
Don’t see a store you love on this list? Want to leave a testimonial for a shop? Let us know! Send an email to [emailprotected] – we’d love to hear from you.
Pippin – 112 West 17th St.
Pippinis a vintage shop specializing in antique jewelry—a passion of its owners—and it also has a fantastic collection of used furniture.
Furnish Green – 1261 Broadway #309
Furnish Greenis Manhattan’s local vintage furniture store. The owners hunt for unique vintage and antique pieces and bring 5-15 items into their showroom in New York City every weekday.
Junk – 567 Driggs Ave. & 197 N. 9th St. (Brooklyn)
Junk, in Williamsburg,consists of two shops. Together they offer over 10,000 square feet of fresh vintage stuff: furniture, dishes, art, primitives, records, books, photographs, clothes, accessories and more. Hours are 9-9 everyday. New deliveries come in three times a week!
RePop – 143 Roebling St. (Brooklyn)
RePop, described by NYC.com as “a vintage furniture and oddity show space that combines the overcrowded charm of an old-fashioned Parisian boutique with the promising clutter of a midwestern junk shop”, offers a wide range of merchandise (dolls' heads, antique chemical bottles, taxidermy, modernist and factory lighting, vintage signs, and more) and is also known for its selection of unique primitive storage items and mid-century modern furnishings. RePOP also features local artists.
Mantiques Modern – 146 W 22nd St.
Mantiques Modern in Chelsea has a great collection of antiques and oddities. Come often as they have new stuff all of the time. Walking into the shop is a like wandering into a private collection of industrial and modernist furnishings and art from the 1880s to the 1980s – from beautiful to bizarre! Pieces by famous designers such as Hermès sit side by side with robots and natural curiosities like skulls, crabs, and animal horns.
Dorset Finds – 544 Park Ave. (Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn)
Dorset Finds owner, collectibles dealer Justin Dorset, and the cool stuff he sells, are the opposite of stuffy. Dorset sources, restores, designs and sells vintage industrial furniture. Toledo stools, factory lamps and custom tables built from industrial-machine legs are some of our specialties. Dorset Finds operates out of a Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, workshop/showroom, where items can be viewed by appointment.
Yesterday’s News – 428 Court St. (Brooklyn)
Yesterday’s News is a jewel in the crown of downtown Brooklyn’s thriving antiques shopping scene. With an eclectic mix of mid-century, shabby chic finds and industrial steel furniture in mint condition, the store is, in their words, “overflowing with reasonably priced vintage furniture, brick-a-brac and clothing”. We love it!
Velma Vintage – By Appointment (Brooklyn)
Velma Vintage,located in the heart of Williamsburg Brooklyn, is open by appointment. Owner Lydia Rockett specializes in very old antique and vintage furniture, and tries to stay older than 1940s! She also occasionally gets mid-century pieces and has select hand picked clothing, like one-of-a-kind pieces and many Japanese Kimonos. The store also carries a large selection of vintage and antique materials, such as barn wood, antique hardware, vintage fabric, button, etc., as well as custom furniture such as benches, coffee tables, step stools, butler's chairs, end tables, barn doors, and other vintage furniture and decor.
See their storefront on Trove Market!
LOCAL TIP FROM VELMA VINTAGE:
Owner Lydia loves Mountain Province for coffee (it’s a full-service espresso bar offering a wide selection of teas as well as Filipino baked treats, specializing in fair trade, single-origin organic coffee imported from small growers in the Philippines); and Nha Minhfor delicious Vietnamese American eats (the menu is breakfast-inspired and is served throughout the whole day with a focus on vegetables and daily fresh sauces)! Stop by each of these for a bite or a refreshment while you’re in the area!
White Trash – 304 E. 5th St.
White Trash is a celebration of mid-century, modern furniture priced for the regular Joe. Located in the East Village of NYC, White Trash specializes in mid-century modern furnishings from the 40s through the 70s. It’s a small space and inventory changes rapidly!
Obscura Antiques & Oddities – 207 Ave. A (at E. 13th St.)
Obscura Antiques & Oddities has a marvelous collection of antique oddities with a touch of the occult. From taxidermic treasures to dolls you wouldn't want to be left alone with.
PIVOT Project – By Appointment (Brooklyn)
PIVOT is a design collective with 6 product lines, 3 of which we’ll highlight here! You can find the others on PIVOT’s website. The *POP SERIES* takes traditionally designed, authentic vintage furniture refinished in eye popping, vivid colors. The *ENCORE LINE* is created using retired musical instruments, that have dutifully served the school children of New York. Finally, each piece in the *ONE OF A KIND SERIES*, evolves from a salvaged item and reimagined. No need to worry about someone having the same furniture!
See their storefront on Trove Market!
Big Reuse (formerly Build it Green) – 69 9th St. (Brooklyn) &317 26th Ave. (Queens)
Big Reuse, formerly known as Build it Green,is New York City's only non-profit retail outlet for salvaged and surplus building materials. You’ll find everything from panel doors to high end refrigerators, window shutters to reclaimed lumber, kitchen cabinet sets to salvaged flooring.Big Reuse's mission is to keep these materials out of the landfill, while offering deep discounts on their resale.
LOCAL TIP FROM BIG REUSE TEAM:
“For all celebrations – and just sometimes just because, we go to Four and Twenty Blackbirds for the Oat Blackbottom Pie. And we run over to Court Street Grocers in Carroll Hillfor the BEST sandwiches as much as we can. And one of the best vinyl shops in the city is also right there, Black Gold Records.”
Vintage Thrift – 286 Third Ave.
Vintage Thrift in Gramercy carries men’s & women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, and jewelry; furniture, artwork, housewares, CDs, and DVDs. All merchandise is donated, and proceeds from sales benefitthe United Jewish Council of the East Side.
Demolition Depot – 216 East 125th St.
Demolition Depot in Harlem is a unique source of vintage plumbing fixtures, doors, windows, shutters, railings, gates, grills, mantels, stone and terracotta pieces, religious objects and more.
Brooklyn Reclamation – 676 Driggs Ave. (Brooklyn)
Brooklyn Reclamationin Williamsburg is filled with vintage and recycled furniture – everything from sleek, midcentury desk chairs to vintage model sailboats, and cool old commercial signs!
LOCAL TIP FROM THE BROOKLYN RECLAMATION TEAM:
When you’re in town, two of their favorite places to stop for a bite and/or coffee are Sweatshop and Black Tree! Sweatshop is a multidisciplinary studio AND espresso bar – grab a flat white and work on your brand strategy with an expert team! Black Tree serves American lunch, dinner and drinks, and can accommodate parties of most sizes – the duck-bacon stock ramen looks delicious to us!! Brooklyn Reclamation was even a part of building out some of Black Tree’s interior!
Olde Good Things –
Locations: http://ogtstore.com/locations
If you’re feeling like a splurge…. there’s the always fabulous Olde Good Things! Multiple locations throughout town, on Madison Ave., Bowery, and E. 16th St. (between 5th Avenue & Union Square). You’ll find everything from doorknobs, hardware, doors, mantels, decorative iron, stained glass, and terra cotta to antique furniture and oddities.
RoGallery – 47-15 36th St. (Long Island City)
RoGallery,an established auction house, art dealer and gallery, hasover 5000 artists paintings prints photographs and sculptures primarily from the 1960s through the 1980s! The style of each piece was generally contemporary and modern at the time it was produced, which brings amazing character and diversity to the collection of vintage and antique artwork.
Philip Williams Posters – 122 Chambers St.
Philip Williams Posters in Tribeca specializes in European graphic arts. They have a great quantity, quality, and range of posters, and they also sell smaller prints and art objects.
Authentiques: Past and Present – 255 W 18th St.
Authentiques in Chelsea is a fun shop with great finds, such as vintage and reproduction cartoon glasses, barware, Murano glass, Art Deco-style ashtrays, lamps, trinkets, and Christmas ornaments – year round!
Annex Markets – Chelsea & Hell’s Kitchen
Both Annex Markets are open every Saturday and Sunday, year-round.
Chelsea Flea Market: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.Every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Chelsea Flea Market opens up in a parking lot off of 6th Avenue just down the street from the aforementioned indoor flea. The market began more than 40 years ago and is also now providing a new space for vendors of the recently closed Chelsea Antiques Garage weekend market. Lots of great furniture and decor can be found here at more than affordable prices.
Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market (HKFM) offers a place where collectors and top-notch hagglers including the fashion éclat, artists, celebrities, tourists, and residents shop the market for antiques, collectibles, vintage clothing, home decorations, furniture, jewelry, and more.
Brooklyn Flea – Fort Greene & DUMBO
Locations: http://brooklynflea.com/
Brooklyn Flea, founded in April 2008, has grown into one of New York City’s top attractions, operating flea markets every weekend of the year that feature hundreds of top vendors of furniture, vintage clothing, collectibles and antiques, as well as a tightly curated selection of jewelry, art, and crafts by local artisans and designers, plus delicious fresh food.
Time Out also recently named Brooklyn Flea as one of the 50 best sights and attractions in New York City!
Gramercy Vintage Furniture – 61 Gramercy Park
Gramercy Vintagestocks a wide variety of vintage furniture from the 1800's, 1900's 10,'s, 20's, 30's, 40's, Mid-Century and more. Furniture, carpets and rugs are accepted for consignment and donation. The shop receives new merchandise and consignments almost every day. Gramercy is run by the same group of employees who for many years ran the St. Georges Furniture Shop that was located on Park Avenue South between 21st and 22nd Streets.Tax Deductible Donations Accepted to Benefit Calvary St. George's Church.
Green Village Used Clothing & Furniture – 276 Starr St. (Brooklyn)
Green Village Used Furniture & Clothing is an antique lover’s & bargain hunter’s paradise, with a warehouse of over 10,000 square feet, and vintage finds such as office desks and rolling chairs, flat files, filing cabinets, conference tables, tables and chairs, outdoor furniture, toys, bookcases, used clothing by the pound, vintage dresses, mounds of books, antique lamps, dressers and mirrors, costumes & props for set designers, electronics, sports equipment and more.
Showplace Antique + Design Center – 40 W 25th St.(between 6th Ave. & Broadway)
Showplace on 3 is a 10,000 square foot antique and design emporium located on the 3rd floor of the SADC. Over 80 dealers showcase and eclectic mix of period furniture, lighting, decorative accessories, fine art, jewelry, and collectibles in designer room settings and showcases. The inventory represents the best of seventeenth- through twentieth-century design in a diverse range of styles such as Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Mid-Century Modern.
25th Street Indoor Flea Market – 122 West 25th St.
This decades-old New York City business is filled with a variety of retailers. Here you won’t find much furniture, but there are plenty of antique housewares, art and other unbelievable memorabilia. Shops are run the old-school way, meaning if you have the gall to bargain for a deal, do it.
Housing Works Thrift Shops –
Locations: http://www.housingworks.org/locations/category/thrift-shops/
Housing Works is a healing community of people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, whose mission is to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS through relentless advocacy, the provision of lifesaving services, and funds raised through entrepreneurial businesses such as their thrift shops.
You’re venturing out to the HAMPTONS, you say? You want to do some high end vintage shopping, you say?
Well, you’re in luck! If you’re heading to the Hamptons, home to some of the most expensive and elaborate abodes in the world, we’ve got you covered! Here are seven must-see shops for your itinerary.
Wyeth Home – 3654 Montauk Highway (Sagaponack)
Wyeth Home is a great place to find that certain pièce de résistance to bring your room together. With a higher-end selection of mid century furniture and accessories, this shop is a must-see.
Ruby Beets – 25 Washington St. (Sag Harbor)
Sag Harbor’s Ruby Beets is features a variety of antiques mixed in with contemporary art and photography. Think decorative antiques, vintage and contemporary furniture, lighting, and accessories, as well as contemporary art and photography.
Monc XIII – 40 Madison St. (Sag Harbor)
High-end in all the right ways, this Monc XIII is a true Hamptons gem. Owner Natasha Esch travels the globe to bring unique and timeless treasures from the 18th century to modern day into her Sag Harbor showroom.
Mecox East Hampton – 66 Newtown Lane (East Hampton)
The Hamptons outpost of the well-known, high-end antique, Mecox is the embodiment of the traditional mix we love so much about the east side. Mecox keeps this location feeling unique, thanks to its sourcing of local pieces with classic vibes.Expect a selection of home and garden furnishings and antiques.
Marika’s Antiques – 6 S Ferry Rd. (Shelter Island)
Marika’shas been serving homes and inns for over 25 years. They carry a selection of antique and modern home furnishings, lighting, seasonal and outdoor garden decor.
Laurin Copen Antiques – 1703 Montauk Highway (Bridgehampton)
Laurin Copen Antiquesis home to a large collection of furniture, lighting, paintings, pottery, beds and smalls, ranging from mid century modern, industrial, Swedish, rustic, and folk to the unusual, organized throughout an eighteenth century farmhouse.
LOCAL TIP FROM LAURIN COPEN ANTIQUES:
Laurin’s favorite spot to grab an iced tea or iced coffee – and lunch-on-the-go – is The Golden Pear, right in the center of Bridgehampton!Golden Pear Cafes exude an easy style and charm that epitomizes Hamptons living at its best.
Beall & Bell – 430 Main St. (Greenport)
Beall & Belloffers a mix of mid-century modern furnishings, American, French and English antiques, and industrial pieces. Every Thursday, owners Virginia McFadden and Kenneth Ludacer share what they have discovered over the past week with their customers, including designers and creatives.
But wait... there’s more!
If you’ve got a car, or wheels to get out of town, we have two special places to share with you.
Old New House – By Appointment (Westchester)
North of the city in Westchester, Old New House is a charming business, run byhusband and wife teamMelissa + Dave. Keep reading below...
Old New House owners Melissa + Dave hand select every single antique and vintage piece that you see in their shop. They’ve got a selection of art, decor, rugs, furniture, and more!Dave is a 5th generation rug man, and Melissa’s been fascinated with vintage treasures since she was a young girl – their selection is a beautiful mash of their two personal interests.
See their storefront on Trove Market!
Scranberry Coop – 42 Main St./Route 206 (Andover, NJ)
If you feel like taking an interstate trip to NJ, head to Andover for a vintage lover’s paradise! Keep reading below...
If you have access to a car,Scranberry Coop in Andover, NJ is only an hour from the city. They have an extensive selection of vintage art, furniture, and collectables, with some cool modern pieces mixed in. If you feel like exploring, there are a lot of great antique places nearby too, most of which are small mom and pop places, so the prices are great!
We hope you’ve enjoyed our list of New York’s best vintage stores! If we’ve missed someone, we want to know! Send us an email at [emailprotected] and let us know who YOU love!
