I drove by this consignment store a few times and a pottery-barn-style caramel armchair in the…read morewindow display caught my eye. When I finally went in, I was surprised to see that this consignment store specialized in fine furniture. Three employees in the front area were dressed professionally and I got the impression that they had trained eyes for furniture design and quality. I didn't see furniture that fit my style. This store offers large ornate & formal dining furniture (traditional / English / old-style hotels / tea rooms) and desks, sofas, hutches, lamps, accent pieces, etc. Prices seemed to range from $250 - $1000. For example, price tags on lamps were around $250 and dining tables were around $1000. These are great prices considering the pieces being sold. I saw a lamp I liked -- it looked like it was salvaged from a lighthouse and restored to near-perfect condition. I took a peek at the armchair in the window and it was only $265! The condition of the armchair was 'like new' except for a few scratches on the legs. If you're looking for country / contemporary / chic furniture styles, you won't get much from a visit to this store. But if you're looking for traditional & formal furniture, this store is for you. Note: there was a sign that said a 3% charge would apply to credit card purchases. --- P.S. I am giving this store 4 stars because of the wide selection, prices, & level of professionalism despite having little interest in the furniture styles that this store specializes in.

Stay away from this company and their estate sales. Every time I have attended an estate sale I…read morehave been treated as though I may steal something, employees following me around without offering sales support, and most recently chastised for asking for a "Sold" sign for two low-value items. Steer clear at all costs unless you want to feel bad about yourself the rest of the day. And never take a child, even if you are a single parent and have no care coverage options. They must train their employees to assume the worst in people.

Hunt & Gather is the kind of place you can stay hours at and never get bored. You can find anything…read moreand everything there. If you're on the hunt for something whimsical, I gather you'll find it (or a close cousin of it) here. Everything is very reasonably priced too, and the staff is really helpful as you navigate the carefully curated chaos.

Wow! So much to look at! Spent a fun hour or so meandering through all the vintage finds. I wished…read moreI'd known about the bottom level, I could have spent another hour! Loved all the unique pieces, could have bought more than my bust of Apollo, but I had to pack whatever I could in my suitcase haha. The bus was a little pricey at $50 but I love it and there were plenty of staff around if you needed help finding anything I did ask if they had any marble chess boards, they did not thankfully for me. It probably would've been another hundred lol fun time searching around!

The empty nest offers a variety of goodies from estates and auctions…read more It offers rare finds and antiques that become stand out pieces inside your home. Be prepared to be wooed when you visit. It is relaxing walking around looking at the items until you find your favorite piece.

I wish I could give a 3.5 rating, since overall it was a good experience…read more So here's the deal. - lack of large signage on the exterior, makes it easy to miss being it blends in with the other businesses along the strip. -upon entering you may be given a strip of SOLD stickers. If not, you can find them by the registers. They're for tagging larger items you want to buy. You put the sticker on, and take it's product/price tag to the cashier for check-out. -the store is packed with items and people, which makes moving around not so easy. I don't think it's ideal for walkers, wheelchairs, or strollers. If you have mobility challenges, navigating may be tough. -some items don't have a price tag, like the pillow I bought. I asked the cashier how the price is determined, and was advised they assign what they think is a fair price at check-out. My pillow was valued at $4. -i got there at 10:07am, 7 mins after they opened and there were people everywhere. That said, if you're a serious shopper arrive early to see the goods before the super-early birds snatch it all up. -again, it's filled with stuff; mainly furniture, home decor, dinnerware, kitchen goods, some shoes, books, and I even saw cute scarves and bags. It didn't seem like a destination for clothes. Now that I'v summed that up, I do believe it's a nice option for thrifting and would definitely recommend it.

If you've got the cash and you're on the hunt for asian antiques and crafts, Indigo should be on…read moreyour must hit list along with Three Pagodas and CW Smith. The store is a little randomly located, imo, but then again, I'm not a North Loop/Twinsville-to-be area expert, yet. But, we were happy we stumbled upon it. The owner was extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The selection represents a wide variety of countries. Some of my favorite pieces ended up being Korean chests. Come prepared to dig, though, as there is a ton of stuff...seriously. But I fell in love with many antiques...it was like there were many needles in the haystack.

Nice place. Like the indigo cloth selection. Really cool Asian antiques…read more Authentic stuff

Love this place! It's very clean and organized - but there are also opportunities for digging…read morethrough treasures if you're into that too. :) The prices are very reasonable and there isn't any pressure to purchase anything. The owners were around and available for questions but not hovering - which I appreciate. They have home decor, furniture, clothes, bags, accessories, etc. I got a little horse figurine and a 100% linen shirt for $13 each. I'll definitely be back! I'd recommend following them on Instagram so you can see new goodies and their hours - they're usually open every other weekend. Also, dogs are allowed inside!! Yippee.

This is a super cool spot that I finally got a chance to check out. Their hours vary, so make sure…read moreto check before you go, but I've heard it's because they basically sell out of everything when they're open and spend all of the time that they're closed to restock their inventory. The selection of goods is highly curated but also greatly varies, and I found a lot of very interesting knick knacks. The prices seemed very reasonable to me as well, and the woman I talked to at the register was very friendly. Would definitely return

One of a kind finds! Worth your time checking it out!! Unique pieces for your home & personal…read moreaccessories.

If you're looking for some vintage finds or antiques take a trip to the Urban Cottage. Owners…read moreCheryl and Patty have a flair for designing and love to collect just about anything. This is a quaint old house filled with lots of treasures. It's the "occasional sale" concept in that it's only open once a month. When I walked in they had a large collection of refurbished furniture and accessories and were featuring a local artist (Here We Go, Alice) . The Urban Cottage is definitely worth shopping at for those one-of-a kind items or great deals. This is the kind of place that is fun to look forward to and see what new and exciting merchandise you'll find at the next sale.

Gosh this place is so cool!!! So many unique treasures. If you're into the natural world and…read moretaxidermy, this is your haven.

What a trip! This shop is SO fun to walk around. I can't believe I haven't been in yet!…read more When you walk in, you'll be greeted by big taxidermied heads and gothic oddities from floor to ceiling. Truly, on this one I'll let the photos do the talking. There's so much to uncover here, many of which are a bit too spooky for my home decor but a blast to walk through! I didn't get anything, but my favorite items were the butterfly displays and the bug displays that had them in little mini vignettes like reading a book, smoking a cigarette, etc. hahah they were so darling and clever. Prices are steep but probably reasonable considering the uniqueness of everything here. If you're looking for a holiday gift for that quirky pal, come here! And even if you're not...you're gonna want to see this place.

Love this place. Don't go there cuz you might buy something I want…read more I bought two Eames vintage chairs, a vintage stainless steel rolling cart so we can put stuff on it (coffee, liquor, food) and roll it around the house. I also bought two vintages designer lights and a couple pieces of glass labware to put cocktails in and put on the rolling cart to roll around the house (see above). I also bought a very cool looking gumball machine where you push down a little lever and a gumball comes out.** **I have put real gumballs and M&M peanuts in this thing and it has yet to spit out a gumball. It's pretty cool, though. OK, these guys have vintage cocktail glasses and shakers (do you see a problem here?) and more labware that I might buy. And a couple great vintage stands from a chemistry lab that has lots of clamps for test tubes. I'm trying to justify this one. My god!! They have two gigantic overhead light fixtures on rolling frames. If you live in one of those hoity-toity warehouses there is no excuse not to buy these. O, VINYL RECORDS YOU PEOPLE. SOUNDTRACK ALERT!! Endless Boogie was playing on their sound system. New favorite band. Ba-bump ba-bump ba-bump (Jaws) they are only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from about noon on.

Wow! This place has some cool stuff. I will be back for more. They had some things I've never…read moreseen before. Things I may not need, but definitely want. They also have lots of things I really do need. I took lots of photos so that I can think about some of the things that caught my eye. Also, the service there was first rate. I was very pleased and glad that I found the perfect desk chair before someone else bought it.

Wow, just... bravo. I am almost at a loss for words, almost. I need to muster up a few syllables to…read morepraise you and your work! If I could even call it 'work' more like 'an absolute joy' When I heard about your antiquification process and method, I must admit I was unsure...well, here we are, aren't we? So I had inherited an almost new bedside table from IKEA. I had the receipt and everything, the thing was about 3 months old. I didn't much care for it, to be honest and planned on giving it to Goodwill or auctioning it off. A Nepalese sherpa told me: "Hold that thought" while guiding me through his wonderful terrain. SO, upon returning to the US I called you guys up and 2 hours later I was witnessing a miracle. You made this IKEA table look 150 years old! I swear to Christ that it's a genuine antique now and I polish it 2-3 times per week, I use mayonnaise because I heard Celine Dion talk about how good it is to lather your antiques in mayo, she said this on the Oprah Winfrey show...and BY GOD, does it work. Something to do with the oil in the condiment. I plan on finding ALL MANNER of things around the house and having them antiquified...I've already bought TWO brand new things that I want to have antiquified to look EVEN older than the IKEA table. I wonder how far back you can go with this process! 5 out of 5 EASY, can NOT recommend enough Regards, - Sasha

I went to the August market and found some cool stuff, vendors cage every time I know, so you never…read moreknow what treasures you'll find!!

Oooh, this place is fun! It's located in the antiquing capital of Minneapolis (50th & Xerxes) near…read moreHunt & Gather and Piccadilly Prairie (and a whole host of other ones). The other stores seem over-priced and stuffy, but The Loft is much more down-to-earth, and has a more eclectic aesthetic. The guy who owns the store salvaged an old Midwestern barn, and the whole store has been renovated with the materials, giving it a rustic, homey atmosphere, and a TOTALLY different vibe than the other stores around town. We recently bought a quaint ice-cream-parlor set for our front porch, and felt like we walked away with an awesome deal. The set was in great shape, and we were able to negotiate down about 10%, which made us not only love our furniture even more, it made us love the people at The Loft even more. What they lack in attitude and pretention they make up for in style. The basement is the real gem, with rooms filled with everything from old dishes + knick-knacks to dining sets + beautiful old wood furniture. I'd say the best part about this store is the people who work there, who aren't afraid to smile and chat and answer questions patiently (we can be sllooowww decision-makers!). The assorment of styles here is impressive, and is fairly evenly dispersed across the last 10-15 decades. There are some precious old children's books + dressers alongside bright + bold vinyl couches, like Scarlett O'Hara falling through the rabbit hole and ending up in Austin Powers' apartment - it would make you a basket case in your own home, but, in the store, it somehow makes perfect sense. This is one place I feel simply lovely about patronizing. It isn't an overwhelmingly large + cluttered space, and, if nothing else, you'll get to wander around in the remains of an old barn right in the middle of our little Minneapolis-town.

My spouse and I carried a 100+ lb piece of furniture up the stairs to the vehicle outside, and the…read morecashier, who casually stood at the counter, could not be bothered to so much as open the door for us. I dealt with the same individual during a previous visit and was not impressed with her pretentious attitude. Since what I spend contributes to her salary, I will not shop here again.