When it comes to shopping for our homes, there’s nothing more exciting than the thrill of the hunt—especially for antiques. The past few years have seen a resurgence for demand for antique furnishings as supply chain challenges have prompted designers and shoppers alike to reconsider their value. Recovering a beautiful antique sofa or pair of chairs is not only often a faster solution for furnishing a space, but also a more sustainable choice. Even antique-cased goods and accessories have surged in popularity, as designers and shoppers have rediscovered the beauty and warmth of decorating with brown furniture.
Luckily, shopping for antiques has never been more fun, thanks in part to a new generation of antiques dealers who are modernizing the practice with new tools for engaging with customers, such as Instagram, and a fresh eye for what styles will appeal to today’s shoppers. But even as sales of antiques surge on social media platforms and online marketplaces, visiting an antiques shop in person remains the best way to learn about different styles and find that special piece you’ll love forever. Our editors have scoured the country in search of the very best antiques shops in the United States. Whether you’re planning a Saturday shopping stroll or a serious buying trip for your home, these 25 spots are sure to deliver finds you’ll love forever. Happy shopping!
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
In addition to its extraordinary mix of tabletop (like its extensive collection of Parisian ceramics by Astier de Villatte) and handsome upholstery, Dixon Rye (set in the heart of Atlanta’s design district) offers shoppers a mix of antique furniture, decorative objects, and barware beautifully curated by proprietor Bradley Odom.
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Nowhere is the return to brown furniture more clear than at Found, a Birmingham antiques shop specializing in wooden casegoods and vintage oil paintings and accessories. First launched on Instagram, Found now operates out of a Birmingham showroom with monthly shopping events and appointment-based shopping.
Location: Palm Beach, Florida
Consider this a one-stop shop for discovering Palm Beach-style décor. In addition to antiques and vintage furniture, designer Meg Braff’s South Florida outpost offers a little bit of everything, from her vibrant wallpaper and textile collections to contemporary lighting.
Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts
Located in the heart of Nantucket, this shop specializes in American, English, and Canadian antique furniture, as well as vintage and antique decorative arts specific to New England such as lightship baskets, scrimshaw, and sailor woolies. Nantucket House Antiques is also home to a design study and represents several local and regional artists.
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Max Rau opened the doors of M.S. Rau Antiques in 1912, dealing in fine Victorian furniture, cut glass, and decorative ironwork. Over the years, the New Orleans landmark grew to become one on the most-renowned art and antiques gallery in the United States. While the shop houses an impressive collection of furnishings, its jewelry boutique of centuries-old gems and historic baubles makes the institution shine.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
After years of traveling the globe, Erik Retzer opened RIGHT | PROPER as a way to bring the best of the world’s design into your own home. The shop, located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, specializes in heritage furniture and home accessories, from antique candelabras from Mexico to Bavarian hunting lodge chairs.
Location: Los Angeles, California
Joanna Williams founded Kneeland Co. in 2010 as way to share her discoveries while traveling extensively across the world. The globally sourced shop houses rare handmade home goods and jewelry along with an extensive vintage textile library.
Location: Online
John Rosselli’s beloved shop pays homage to well-crafted and ornate design. The storefront on Manhattan’s Upper East Side closed its doors in 2020 and moved to an e-commerce-driven business model with a digital marketplace. His taste and eye for antiques have been revered for the past 50 years, and his pieces often find a home in his wife’s (Bunny Williams) design projects.
Location: Atlanta
A former lawyer, Barry Hutner followed his passion for collecting and and opened the beloved Parc Monceau in 1996. The Atlanta antiques shop is filled with a diverse selection of finds ranging from Regency furniture to midcentury chairs.
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
There has never been a more apt mother-son design duo. Having only opened its doors a few years ago, Casa Gusto has taken Instagram by storm with its presentation of distinctive, well-curated finds. Antiques range from 17th- and 18th-century pieces to mid-century flair.
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
REVIVAL mingles old and new seamlessly in a gorgeous warehouse studio located in one of Chattanooga’s chicest historic districts. Don’t miss out on its vintage seating selection as the shop often has rare finds such as grotto chairs and George III library chairs.
Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts
Rhonda Eleish and Edie van Breems coordinated their obsession for Swedish design into a storefront specializing in Gustavian formal and country Swedish folk antiques. Their impeccable styling keeps customers inspired, and the pair have even written three books on Scandinavian design.
Location: New York
Housed in her West Village gallery-in-residence, historian Emily Eerdmans puts antiques, modern works of art, and design treasures on vivid display. Eerdmans hosts a number of exhibitions throughout the year giving art lovers the chance to fall in love with a new artisan or discover a legend of the past.
Location: Santa Barbara, California
Giannetti Home is a one-stop-shop for design-lovers. Design duo Steve and Brook Giannetti act as both architect and interior designer with a curated mix of European and American antiques in their gorgeous Santa Barbara haven. They’ve even found time to design their own line of furniture inspired by the antiques they love.
Location: Atlanta
Located in The Shops of Miami Circle in Buckhead, Maurice Chandelier specializes in antique lighting but dabbles in everything from statuary to gilt furniture. Be ready to stay all day for treasure hunting.
Location: Richmond, Virginia
On the scene for more than 25 years, Kim Faison has become a well-respected importer of rare and early English, Scandinavian, and Continental European antiques. Pro tip: You’ll have to make a trip to the store or frequently check Instagram, as she does not have a website, and nothing stays in the shop for long.
Location: New York City
Celebrating 80 years in the market, Newel’s Manhattan storefront is a haven for the antiques-obsessed. Preferring not to favor any one particular style or period, the store’s products include everything from the Italian Renaissance and English Victorian, to French Art Deco and beyond.
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
Susan and Wolfgang Hofherr’s Authentic Provence may specialize in French and Italian antiques, but the Palm Beach shop is also brimming with reclaimed materials like tiles, mantels, and garden statuary. Be sure to venture into the secret Provencal garden where antique fountains and urns are on enchanting display.
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
Cedric DuPont, son of a French antiques dealer, followed in his father’s footsteps and expanded offerings to include 17th-, 18th- and 19th-century Italian and American antique furniture.
Location: New Orleans
Author and designer Tara Shaw has been a go-to source for prized European antiques for nearly 20 years. Shaw’s New Orleans showroom embodies her design ethos of mixing Old World classics with modern textiles and finishes.
Location: New York City
Maison Gerard has been around since 1974 and quickly developed a reputation as the go-to luxury source for French Art Deco furniture, lighting, and objets d’art. The shop has and continues to acquire works from the likes of Jean-Michel Frank, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, and Jules Leleu.
Location: Atlanta
Sheila Benson of Foxglove Antiques scours the globe for Belgian, English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish antiques. The shop’s offerings also include original art and handmade jewelry.
Location: New York City
Laserow’s clean and sophisticated approach on Instagram creates a sense of hero worship for gorgeous Swedish and European antiques. Expect a well curated, luxurious experience from the interior design studio and antiques shop.
Location: New York City
Located on the Upper East Side, Yew Tree has been around since 1991. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with backgrounds in antiques journalism and interior design, respectively, joined forces to supply New York with English country furniture and European folk art.
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Laurent Gouon (known as Lolo) has the story of an 18th-century Renaissance man. Initially opting for culinary school in France, he later found himself as a carpenter on a sailboat in the United States and then landed in Miami as a chef. Working in a restaurant eventually took a toll on Lolo, who wanted to bring a piece of France home to Birmingham. Lolo takes frequent buying trips home to France and deals almost exclusively in French antiques.
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Sara Clark is the Style Assistant at VERANDA, where she writes about interiors, fashion, style, and the latest design trends.
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