The Best Places to Shop Antiques, Vintage and Thrifted Finds in NYC

There are very few places in the United States with a storied past like New York City. Whether you’re looking to outfit your closet with vintage fits or shopping for a small piece to take home after your vacation, make sure to stop by these thrift, vintage, and antique shops.

 

Mantiques Modern

146 W. 22nd Street, #1

New York City, NY

Mantique Modern brings over 100 years of expertise to the antique business. The storefront specializes in luxury vintage goods, with its current inventory including gilded home decor, art, accessories, and goods from Tiffany & Co.

 

Kentshire Galleries

Bergdorf Goodman,

754 5th Avenue, 7th Floor

New York City, NY

Whether you’re looking for a costume piece or the perfect engagement gown, Kentshire Galleries has you covered. The shop collects new acquisitions from NYC locals and beyond, bringing out lightly-used luxury items and making them available to everyone.

 

Avid Diamond

71 West 47th Street, Suite 1201

New York City, NY

Are you looking for a unique and affordable piece of quality jewelry? Avid Diamond doesn’t just specialize in engagement rings. The store keeps a wide variety of earrings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, and loose diamonds in stock, all lightly worn at another time.

 

Michael’s, The Consignment Shop for Women

1125 Madison Avenue

New York City, NY

Michael’s styles itself as a luxury confinement shop meant for stylish women on a budget. Its online catalog includes designer name handbags, shoes, accessories, and couture fashion, all available at affordable prices. The store has been operating since 1954.

 

Buffalo Exchange

114 West 26th Street

New York City, NY

With outlets operating throughout the United States, Buffalo Exchange is a smaller antiquing chain that cultivates a unique collection of local stock in NYC. Interested parties can browse the current clothing collection and sell their goods to the store’s representatives.

 

AuH20

84 East 7th Street

New York City, NY

AuH20 takes the practice of upcycling to a new level. Open from Friday to Sunday, the shop is named for owner Kate Goldwater (AU-H2O) and specializes in selling shoes, accessories, and genderless clothing.

Crossroads Trading Co.

24 West 26th Street

New York City, NY

One of many antique outlets operating throughout the United States, the New York City Crossroads Trading Co. is an excellent shop for beginning antiquers. Explore the shop’s catalog of clothing and home goods online or browse the stacks in person. Interested sellers even have the option to sell their wares of choice by mail.

 

New York Vintage

117 West 25th Street

New York City, NY

Shoppers looking for vintage couture and designer goods can explore the racks at New York Vintage. Carefully cultivated with the elegant closet in mind, this shop specializes in women’s clothing and accessories, bringing the highest fashion of the past century back into rotation.

 

Manhattan Art & Antiques Center

1050 2nd Avenue

New York City, NY

At just over 40 years old, the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center represents the available inventories of over 100 realtors. Shoppers exploring this mini-mall and looking to either buy or sell can find three stories’ worth of antiques from Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond.

 

Cure Thrift Shop

111 East 12th Street

New York City, NY

Cure Thrift Shop is a non-profit organization that dedicates its profits to the study of juvenile diabetes. After opening in 2008, the shop now offers repeat customers access to a rotating stock of clothing, wallets, scarves, accessories, knives, and home furniture.

 

Furnish Green

1261 Broadway, #309

New York City, NY

Furnish Green offers vintage signage, home furniture, and unique art pieces for pickup and delivery throughout greater New York City.

 

Olde Good Things

302 Bowery

New York City, NY

Olde Good Things specializes in antique, luxury goods for the interior and exterior of your home. Find chandeliers, mirrors, and old doors in the warehouse. Outside, the store keeps salvage stone on hand for use in gardens, driveways, and flower beds.

 

George Glazer Gallery

308 East 94th Street

New York City, NY

Are you looking for unusual collection pieces? George Glazer Gallery cultivates globes, art and prints, celestial charts, and props from 20th-century films.

 

John Koch Antiques

201 West 84th Street

New York City, NY

John Koch Antiques has served New York City and the surrounding boroughs for over 30 years. Come inside to find vintage rugs, antique lighting fixtures, fine china, and other goods from nearby estate sales.

 

Westsider Rare & Used Books

2246 Broadway

New York City, NY

Rich in manuscripts and first editions, Westsider Rare & Used Books is a treasure trove of literature for collectors. Both old hands and casual readers are invited to browse the stacks.

 

Westsider Records

233 West 72nd Street

New York City, NY

Locals and tourists looking for authentic vinyl can head to Westsider Records. The store specializes in vintage vinyl records while also stocking VHS tapes, DVDs, and a small book collection.

 

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