This 1980 antique mall shares 70+ vendors w/ Antiques 1, which is on the same property. The original owners transferred ownership to their daughter, who manages both.
The owner was neither friendly nor unfriendly as we spoke at the counter. However, her new older male staffer was extremely friendly; we enjoyed his Southern hospitality. From my years of antiquing experience, service from the check-out counter can make or break a mall.
Antiques II is open from 9 AM till 5 PM Monday thru Sunday. Currently, this is THE mall to visit should you be in the market for VINTAGE TOYS in mint condition! Very impressive collection throughout the building-- SEE PICS.
Antiques II is smaller in size than Antiques I; however, I found it to be better. Not many primitives & I gather that most of the furniture offered is housed in Antiques I; however, the dealers here offer many quality items @ fair prices.
I found the most gorgeous, richly-colored oil painting for $125 prior to a 10% discount (which I had to request). It's definitely mid-century because the heavy, hand-made frame is solid wood & has the standard thick horizontal wire for hanging-- SEE PIC. I also found two reasonably-priced antique glass ornaments while my companion took home a rustic 1930's or 40's painting.
After stopping here, definitely make the short walk next door to the sister mall since the merchandise changes regularly & these two malls share some vendors.
A very CLEAN, beautifully ORGANIZED & REASONABLY-PRICED mall that I WILL visit again upon my return to Nashville, a city that has won my heart (along w/ Murphysboro). After shopping here, & to complement your day, head over to Alley on Main for an excellent lunch or dinner! read more