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 Let them bewitch you |
5358 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 595 0889 |
Some of the best in traditional American wood can be found at this small shop where the furniture is literally stacked up to the ceiling. Aunt Bill and Emma (yes, real people) stock wingback chairs, an abundance of tables and vanities, chests, rockers and much more. Depending on what has come and gone that week, much of it literally spills out on the sidewalk. For reasons of which they are not entirely sure, they carry a large selection of china items. They also buy and appraise any piece that you are willing to part with, and offer free delivery on any purchase. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One person's trash |
2280 Fulton Street Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 849 3199 |
At this tiny shop across the street from the University, you will find an array of nicely preserved (and stacked) antiques and collectibles, a veritable cross-section of 20th century Americana. George Kimacek has assembled a collection that almost feels like a casual museum. Find dishes from the 30s onward, Art Deco costume jewelry, dolls of all types, baseball and football cards (in their original packaging!), vintage Playboy magazines, Halston posters from the 70s and 80s and all manner of timeless bric-a-brac in between. Kimacek is willing to trade if you have something of interest. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antiques, refinishing, repair |
2109 Virginia Street Berkeley, CA 94709 United States +1 510 548 2267 |
If you have got an old chair, table, hutch, lamp, mirror, or just about anything antique or with antique potential that needs repair, restoration, or just a little love, bring it here. This tiny store is filled with cleaned and refurbished pieces. It also sells many pieces that the buyers come across, from quilts to lamps, china to old children's dolls and toys. Both the showroom and the sidewalk brim with delightful goods from the early 20th century and beyond. You can even see the restorers hard at work in the back. And if they cannot do a specific job, they will refer you to someone who can. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oriental arts and jewelry |
2490 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 United States +1 510 843 2957 |
You will find some fine pieces at this Telegraph Avenue art and antique shop, with many of the items imported from the Orient and parts of Italy. There are beautifully carved Buddhas, statuaries and jade jewelry from China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia, necklaces from Thailand, bracelets from Vietnam and candleholders from the Philippines. It sells larger items like Chinese vases, some hundreds of years old, chests, masks and woodcrafts. Some beautiful hand-carved pieces from Bali are offered as well. There is a wealth of religious art from Florence, including crosses, statues and medieval pictures. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vintage mahogany furnishings |
5533 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 658 1414 |
The Parkers run this family-owned business, and they offer the finest in old furniture. Shiny black mahogany chairs, tables, china hutches, chests and bed frames fill this large space and gleam throughout. The owners specialize in early 20th-century American furniture, mostly from the 20s and 30s, purchased mainly from estate sales and auctions back East. The staff does stripping, repairs and refinishing, thereby making the finished piece practically new. It offers immediate delivery and a 30-day money back guarantee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Make a groovy pad |
5332 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 420 1950 |
If you long to add groovy, swingin' touches to your home a la Austin Powers, then look no further. This small store is crammed with high-end vintage and retro furniture from the 1930s through the 1970s. On any given day you might find Scandinavian office chairs from the 60s, Deco dining sets from the 30s, minibars from the 50s, swivel egg chairs, boomerang coffee-tables, chrome vanities and just about anything colorful, cool and crazy. Owner Joe Kunis will keep an eye out for a specific piece. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rare oak |
5601 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 652 7115 http://www.rockridgeshop.com/ |
This large and airy showroom features furniture, as well as craft items and home accessories from the early 1900s through the 1970s. The knowledgeable staff can steer you through the store's wide and varied selection of antique chairs, rolltop desks, buffets, chests, dining room tables and chairs that are mostly American Oak, in which they specialize. You will find a nice array of china, beautiful stained glass lamps scattered throughout the store, and even see some rare pieces (sadly, not for sale) like a child's barber chair from the turn of the 20th century. Worldwide shipping is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More soaps than daytime TV |
5405 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 595 8004 |
Owners Lucy and Jasmin have created a store filled with an eclectic assortment of soaps, comfortable clothing, and both locally made and antique furniture, all the sorts of things they liked. You are bound to find something to please either yourself or someone else, because these ladies have broad and interesting tastes. Find a fantastic array of soaps made with honey, rose, mimosa and lavender, many from a soapmaker in France who has been in business since the 18th century. You will also find furniture from local artisans and anything else that has caught Lucy and Jasmin's fancy! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gifts through the looking glass |
2632 Ashby Avenue Berkeley, CA 94705 United States +1 510 841 9891 |
Shopping here is rather like slipping through Lewis Carroll's looking glass. Dried flowers, French silk ribbons, antique figurines of saints, earrings, odd-shaped vases and an ever-changing selection of curios await you in a carefully arranged jumble. The net effect is rather surreal and, on the whole, pleasant. You will feel as if you have slipped out of the hurry-scurry 21st century and into a dreamy past of perfect gifts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Sonya Philip |
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Talismans indeed |
6007 College Avenue Berkeley, CA 94618 United States +1 510 653 7998 |
Few know antiques in the East Bay like Kingsley Moore. Locals know that he is the guy to talk to when looking for something in particular, or an appraisal is needed. New stock arrives weekly at this small store. On any given day, find beautiful antique American woodcraft like chests, tables, armoires and chairs. Kingsley also stocks fine artwork and estate jewelry. He is always willing to take a look at something you would like to sell, and appraisals are free. Review © 2007, Wcities |