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Sure you can go ahead and call Aria an antique shop, but this isn't your grandmother's antique shop--where you need to dig through tons of junk to find treasure. The objects at Aria are...
At Blackman Cruz the objects either came from dead people, are made from dead people or animals or could easily kill you. By objects that came from dead people we of course mean antiques, but...
At Blackman Cruz the objects either came from dead people, are made from dead people or animals or could easily kill you. By objects that came from dead people we of course mean antiques, but...
"What is it?" and "I want it.", in that order, must be the two most common utterances at Darr. The vintage and antique home accessories and furniture store travels to multiple...
Rarely does a shop come along that mixes several themes so flawlessly and naturally as Empiric. The shop's own line of 1940s style furniture forms the base of the store. The new sofas,...
Rarely does a shop come along that mixes several themes so flawlessly and naturally as Empiric. The shop's own line of 1940s style furniture forms the base of the store. The new sofas,...
New Yorkers are used to rapid change like neighborhood property values, but Evolution catalogs change of a more gradual nature. The one-of-a-kind shop collects (animal and human) bones, bugs,...
A few steps away from the hustle bustle of Newbury Street lies a gothic, multi-denominational church's dusty storeroom. Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Chimeras is truly a store unlike any other....
For the home that has everything consider adding decades old advertising signage or a factory work table or Goodyear slick racing tire. Rather than running after furniture or ceramics or lighting...
We might have passed by items like those in Rayon Vert a dozen times without taking a second look. Which explains why we'll never be able to open such a store. The shop, that was once more...
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At Voila they sell all kinds of vintage oddities and art. From desks made out of airplane parts, to giant beetle collections, to vintage tower clocks, to art by the most amazing contemporary...
X21 sure sounds like it could be a sci-fi movie, so then it's appropriate that the store looks like the warehouse of a movie production. Stocking a huge collection of antique and vintage...
For children and the child in all of us, Zanzabelle is a magical little cottage. First thing's first, get yourself a cone of ice cream. Then, take your pick among old time candies, cool little...
Aria
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Sure you can go ahead and call Aria an antique shop, but this isn't your grandmother's antique shop--where you need to dig through tons of junk to find treasure. The objects at Aria are all treasures in their own way. Beautiful maps and charts, boxes and jars, wooden carvings and metal light fixtures are sprinkled throughout. If the shop seems distinctly European that's because...
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Address:
1522 Grant Avenue
San Francisco CA 94133
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-433-0219
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5
Blackman Cruz
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At Blackman Cruz the objects either came from dead people, are made from dead people or animals or could easily kill you. By objects that came from dead people we of course mean antiques, but Blackman Cruz' selections are decidedly dark or just pain odd--framed mug shots, any number of phalluses, industrial tools and so on. Made from people or animals are everything bronze dipped skulls...
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Address:800 North La Cienega Boulevard
West Hollywood CA 90069
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-310-657-9228
Blackman Cruz
At Blackman Cruz the objects either came from dead people, are made from dead people or animals or could easily kill you. By objects that came from dead people we of course mean antiques, but Blackman Cruz' selections are decidedly dark or just pain odd--framed mug shots, any number of phalluses, industrial tools and so on. Made from people or animals are everything bronze dipped skulls...
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Address:2021 17th Street
San Francisco CA 94103
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-934-9228
Darr
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"What is it?" and "I want it.", in that order, must be the two most common utterances at Darr. The vintage and antique home accessories and furniture store travels to multiple continents and dips back a few centuries for its one of a kind finds. A small sample: old industrial shelving, antique mirrors, curious tins and jars, giant animal heads and eerie portraiture.
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Address:369 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11217
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-718-797-9733
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6
Empiric
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Rarely does a shop come along that mixes several themes so flawlessly and naturally as Empiric. The shop's own line of 1940s style furniture forms the base of the store. The new sofas, tables, storage units and beds in the line are classic '40s with simple, sleek lines and an air of seriousness to them. Interspersed among these are furnishings and accessories of a distinct...
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Address:7918 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90048
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-634-7323
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5
Empiric
Rarely does a shop come along that mixes several themes so flawlessly and naturally as Empiric. The shop's own line of 1940s style furniture forms the base of the store. The new sofas, tables, storage units and beds in the line are classic '40s with simple, sleek lines and an air of seriousness to them. Interspersed among these are furnishings and accessories of a distinct...
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Address:6021 Washington Boulevard
Culver City CA 90232
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-310-842-9777
Hours: By Chance or By Appointment
Evolution
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New Yorkers are used to rapid change like neighborhood property values, but Evolution catalogs change of a more gradual nature. The one-of-a-kind shop collects (animal and human) bones, bugs, anatomical models, medical texts and other paraphernalia related to this great big dance called life.
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Address:120 Spring Street
New York NY 10012
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: Yes
Phone: 1-212-343-1114 or 1-800-952-3195
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-7
Gargoyles, Grotesques and Chimeras
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A few steps away from the hustle bustle of Newbury Street lies a gothic, multi-denominational church's dusty storeroom. Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Chimeras is truly a store unlike any other. The space is full of gothic, often religious, artifacts and oddities. There are gargoyles, opulent candelabras, crucifixes, eerie paintings and postcards. Add to this some dark instrumental music...
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Address:
262 Newbury Street
Boston MA 02116
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-617-536-2362
Hours: Call ahead.
Obsolete
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For the home that has everything consider adding decades old advertising signage or a factory work table or Goodyear slick racing tire. Rather than running after furniture or ceramics or lighting from landmark artists and manufacturers as many antique shops do, Obsolete finds beauty in objects that served a clear utilitarian purpose in their heyday and now are merely anachronistic oddities.
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Address:222 Main Street
Venice CA 90291
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-310-399-0024
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-6
Rayon Vert
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We might have passed by items like those in Rayon Vert a dozen times without taking a second look. Which explains why we'll never be able to open such a store. The shop, that was once more flower shop than home accessories shop and still does floral arrangements, has a knack for finding beautiful, often odd, objects and furnishings. These flea market finds are pared with a equally...
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Address:
3187 16th Street
San Francisco CA 94103
Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-861-3516
Voila
Reader Suggested: At Voila they sell all kinds of vintage oddities and art. From desks made out of airplane parts, to giant beetle collections, to vintage tower clocks, to art by the most amazing contemporary artists. Their style is amazing. A visit to their store is an experience!
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Address:518 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-954-0418
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-5 Sat: 11-5 Sun: Closed
X21 Modern
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X21 sure sounds like it could be a sci-fi movie, so then it's appropriate that the store looks like the warehouse of a movie production. Stocking a huge collection of antique and vintage furniture, accessories and and oddities, if you can get past the shock factor and take a good look around you'll find some beautiful pieces. Giant pickles are steps away from attractive Scandinavian...
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Address:890 Valencia Street
San Francisco CA 94110
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-415-647-4211
Hours: Mon-Thu: 12-6 Fri: 12-7 Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-7
Zanzabelle
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For children and the child in all of us, Zanzabelle is a magical little cottage. First thing's first, get yourself a cone of ice cream. Then, take your pick among old time candies, cool little toys, quirky books, bottle of pop, pop design items and countless other products that will have you reminiscing of your salad days.
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Address:2912 Rowena Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90039
Site: Official Site Online Shopping: No
Phone: 1-323-663-9900
Hours: Winter: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6 Spring-Fall: Mon-Sat: 11-9 Sun: 12-7
