Antique stores worth a visit in Toronto
Why pay premium prices for furniture and lighting when you can score vintage pieces for a fraction of the cost? By shopping at an antique store, you’re also getting products that were originally built to last, and that’s a win-win for you at the end of the day.
Guff
1 Davies Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2A6Along with a rockin’ shop that’s full of character, GUFF has a newsletter that gives you an early scoop on the latest items in stock. A social media presence isn’t an option, it’s a necessity in today’s world, and the folks at GUFF understand that. What they also get is when you’re buying furniture for your home, you need complete sets which they can provide. Best of all, the goods here in Leslieville are in great condition.
Antique Lighting by Victorian Revival
1150 Castlefield Ave, York, ON M6B 1E9There are so many memorable things about the Victorian Era in England, including the historically great literature written at that time. It also coincided with the La Belle Époque in France and Belgium, connecting the trend across the Channel. Victorian Revival combines the two, stocking lighting, furniture and fireplaces that reflect the parallel style movements. Unlike Queen Victoria, you’ll never want to be in seclusion after scoring a great period piece from this shop.
Vintage & Custom Lighting
3075 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1Z5One of the risks inherent to any shop is carrying too diverse a selection and failing to stock enough quality items. There’s no danger of that here, with the focus solely on quality, antique lighting fixtures. But instead of just selling period lighting pieces, this shop also does custom designs by finding reclaimed materials and reassembling them into works of art. They’ll brighten your room in more ways than one.
Of Things Past Inc
1096 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2L6One of the best places to go antique shopping is a consignment store where you’ll see new finds on the floor multiple times each day. This means landing the perfect piece is just a matter of when, not if, especially if your timing is good (we recommend visits morning, lunch AND afternoon.). And if you bring some items from home to consign, you can end up with even bigger savings.
Green's Antiques
529 Parliament St, Toronto, ON M4X 1P3Travel a bit further north on Parliament and you’ll arrive at Green’s, a Cabbagetown landmark that’s been around since the ’60s. Green’s has everything you need to make your living space a home, such as full furniture sets and bronze statues to complement them. And if you’re interested in reversing the process: Green’s will appraise and restore your vintage items if you already have pieces you love.
All Most Antiques
1133 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1K9Seek out Sam, the store owner, when you’re wandering the aisles of this barn-styled antique store in Leslieville. If you’re in luck, he’ll make awesome recommendations based on your tastes and budget, leaving you a happy shopper every time. Among the best things about AMA are the reasonable prices. Unlike at some antique stores that seem to think that rust is gold, you’ll find affordable treasures here to please your home and wallet.
