Thrifting in Buffalo, NY and Beyond: Where to Start

If you’re looking for thrift, vintage, and consignment shops to browse in Buffalo this weekend, look no further. The city’s multitude of shops allows you to take pieces from the past and make them your own.

 

Buffalo Antiques

Antique Store, 1539 Hertsel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216

With 25 years of experience in the business, Buffalo Antiques & Quality Furniture specializes in providing its customers with access to an unparalleled selection of accessories, furniture, sterling, and china.

 

Gothic City Architectural Antiques

Antique Store, 1940 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14207

Gothic City Architectural Antiques celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021, and the business is still going strong. Customers can browse the 9,000-foot showroom, 10,000-foot warehouse, and outdoor acreage for signs, mantels, furniture, and architectural artifacts from another time.

 

The Old Chapel Antique & Artisan Market

Antique Store, 172 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120

Repurposing what was once a church, the Old Chapel Antique & Artisan Market offers more than just antique home decor and vinyl visiting customers. Shoppers can also take home handmade goods, as well as treats from the on-site Orange Brick Cafe.

 

Niagara Emporium

Antique Store, 4545 Transit Road #800, Buffalo, NY 14221

Niagara Emporium markets itself as a collectibles store, but there’s more to the shop than that. Here, you’ll find furniture, a collection of antique video games, and even tropical fish.

 

The Peddler

Flea Market, 656 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222

The Peddler is a Buffalo flea market. Antique hunters can make their way through hundreds of stalls throughout the summer to find clothing, furniture, accessories, jewelry, and statement pieces for their mid-century collections. The Peddler is also known for its flash sales, so keep an eye on the market’s Facebook page.

 

Antique World & Flea Market

Flea Market, 11111 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031

Considered to be the largest flea market in western New York, the Antique World & Flea Market opens its doors to anyone and everyone. You can bring vintage wares for appraisal or attend the various auctions that take place on-site while browsing the unbeatable collection.

 

The Story Garage

Antique Store, 1875 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14207

The Story Garage is not a garage at all. Instead, it’s one of the best furniture warehouses in all of Buffalo. Stop in to find gently used and restored pieces to set your home apart.

 

Coocoou27

Antique Store, 111 Tonawanda Street, Buffalo, NY 14207

Coocoou27 offers customers access to a vast selection of mid-century modern furniture. Shop here for stable, gently-used statement pieces, including dining tables and lounges.

 

My Cuzin Vintage

Vintage Goods, 168 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201

Anyone who is looking for clothing or shoes out of the 80s and 90s absolutely must stop by My Cuzin Vintage. This relaxed shop buys and sells a more modernized collection, making it ideal for anyone that wants to get in touch with their youthful roots.

 

Queen City Vintage

Vintage Goods, 1478 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216

Looking for Buffalo gear in addition to your vintage goods? Queen City Vintage specializes in keepsakes to help you remember Buffalo all the better.

 

Scoop Shop

Consignment Shop, 648 Auburn Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222

Considered to be a ladies consignment shop, Scoop Shop is the best place in Buffalo to go to find a selection of antique art, clothing, and home decor.

 

White Dog Vintage

Vintage Goods, 1241 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216

White Dog Vintage houses a collection of clothing and decor from the mid-century onward. Eagle-eyed shoppers can add to their vintage collections without breaking the bank.

 

Second Chic

Consignment Shop, 810 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222

Second Chic is an Instagram-based secondhand shop that offers a wide assortment of clothes for reasonable prices. Drop by to find gently worn clothing, shoes, and accessories.

 

Hertel Home Consignment, Inc.

Consignment Shop, 1390 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216

Hertel Home Consignment brands itself as a high-end consignment shop for furniture and accent pieces. Drop by to find an antique work that’ll start conversations in your home.

 

Keepsake Consignment

Consignment Shop, 585 Potomac Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222

Keepsake Consignment specializes in clothing sales and exchanges. Find name brands here, including Chanel, Tiffany, and Louis Vuitton. 

 

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