My wife and I visited Upstairs Downstairs today and were really impressed with the selection and…read moreprices. Laura and the rest of the staff were incredibly helpful and responsive. We ended up picking a few really great pieces to help furnish our new apartment and were very happy with our purchase. And, in the time of COVID, everyone was wearing masks and they provided complimentary hand sanitizer (even multiple options!) which made us feel very safe. We can't wait to come back!

This is one of my favorite stores and I haven't been there for a while, but since it's the holiday…read moreseason something called out to me with their decoration. Very nice things with prices that are matching with the value and the quality of the vintage items. if you want well crafted high-end items, come here. It's very inspirational for somebody like me who likes beautiful things.

Oh my goodness! This place is so cute! A husband and wife own it and they have for over 20 years…read more The wife is the finder and takes pride in all her antiques she finds. Her husband is in charge of the packing and is so proud of it he regaled me with many a story of a satisfied customer after traveling home with treasures that didn't break. It was adorable. While it did take about 30 mins to wrap one glass to take home, which turned into 3 before I left (probably his tactic haha), I enjoyed listening to his stories and looking around the store. If you like glassware and china, this is the place for you.

Small little mom & pop shop owned by the cutest little old couple who are celebrating their 20th…read moreyear in the shop. My sister from Texas purchased some china here years ago and came back for more. Most of the china is in perfect condition, if not, they tell you and it is reduced in price. They do a great job at packing/shipping the china. Everything was mailed from Boston to Texas in perfect condition.

Been a client here for a number of years. I always seem to find something...whether a unique piece…read moreof jewelry or a wonderful piece of art for my walls...You truly never see this place the same way twice. If you're not shopping here...you're truly missing out on something special.

To the Out of towner, person without car walking everywhere…read moreand naive enough to assume.....Don't walk here expecting her to be open. She's apparently an owner who opens and closes when she feels like it. I walked 45 min to come to this "amazing" antique store only to find it closed. No hours posted on door. She has mail stuffed in the bars in her door that make it appear she hasn't been open for days. Hugely disappointed but I learned a lesson to always call these small places that aren't made to follow hours.

The best antique store on Newbury, also sells hard to find Agraria soaps!read more

I have been in Marcoz' former location to purchase a variety of (smaller) treasures since the…read moremid-70s and have always found him to be most professional, helpful, reliable and HONEST. Just returned to Boston and visited again at his new location on St. James by Arlington. Wonderful selection. Marc is an expert in French lighting and only sells authenticated pieces; I found the poor anonymous review totally out-of-place as I know he would have never refused to see a client. He's been in his new location 3 1/2 years and that review from his former location is not even a year old. Very dubious in my estimation. Anyone seeking quality at fair prices, should stop in. And- for small dog lovers, his pooch, India is a charmer.

My son and I stopped into this unique little shop yesterday. What a pleasure to meet Pat and a…read moreblessing that she shared her story with us. Dont miss this incredible, one of a kind shop, and dont leave without an autographed book from Pat which is an amazing piece of history!!! Such a special experience to meet 102 year old Pat!!!

Very pushy sales lady, trying to get you to buy her book. Found a ring that we liked, was told it…read morewas handmade and real silver. This was not true as it turned the finger green.

We own a small condo in Cambridge in a building that is about 150+ years old. Finding the perfect…read morefurniture to fit in some of the odd areas has been difficult. The other day we needed a very specific piece, in a very specific design style (mid-century modern), at a very specific size. After going to no less than 4 'modern' furniture shops, I was finally able to convince my husband to drive with me to Newton to take a look at a piece I found on DCA's website that I was pretty sure was EXACTLY what we needed. And, spoiler alert, it was. Then the other day, again, trying to find a corner table/cabinet is basically impossible, again at a very specific size and design style. But DCA in the Boston location had it. Not only are the pieces here unbelievably beautiful, they are affordable (within reason) and well restored. The owner and his sister were so wonderful to work and speak with about the pieces they have collected. I could have spent hours looking at everything they have in their showrooms. This is now our go-to for mid-century modern furniture. PS. check out their Klippan Wool blankets. Perfect for the cold season.

If you like Mid-century this is this the authentic place to go. The proprietor, Jim, will walk you…read morethrough various woods and styles. He has a keen eye for Scandinavian design. It's two floors. The store has old world charm and unique mid century design.

Until last summer, I walked by this store hundreds of times and never managed to get myself in…read morethere. With the plethora of antique shops on Beacon Hill, it's easy to overlook some. I'm happy that a glittery window display caught not only my eye but my cousin's too as she and I were strolling down Charles St. What we noticed in particular were some stunning pieces of vintage jewelry. We discovered that in addition to some beautiful pieces of antique furniture and some exquisite oil paintings, Bridge Antiques has quite an impressive collection of antique jewelry both fine and faux. On that day last summer, my cousin ended up buying an intriguing and quite bold emerald ring from Turkey with mysterious designs and inlays that included evil eyes. It needed a bit of work from her jeweler at home to restore some aspects of it but she did get a great deal. Respectful bargaining on price seems to be okay here. When she wears that ring now it is out of this world different and attention grabbing. The owner is a pleasant woman with an adorable dog that sometimes keeps her company in the shop. She doesn't mind folks like me who browse for a long time. She will happily take anything you might want to see out of a case for a try-on. Some other shops on Beacon Hill suffer from the snob factor but that's not an issue here so it's a comfortable experience. While things can be pricey, the quality of most things seems quite good. Not to undermine the furniture and art here, most of which is lovely, for me this has become the place to check out the antique jewelry. It's not to be missed if you are a fan of jewelry that comes with history.

"A white couple from Canada and I entered this store at the same time. The woman u see at the door…read moreasked me to leave. Her reason was that she was conducting a private sale with the couple. Therefore, she needed to be alone with them. She then asked me to leave. The couple heard the exchange and left in protest" A friend just experienced this racist ignorance today. It's not acceptable to be a racist and think your customers will be as well....In 2018 this is happening for obvious reasons. Don't support racism or gender discrimination. Boston shop needs to do better! Just say no...

A nifty thing happened several months ago: 20th Century had a 20% off sale for all of their…read moreBakelite. Yes!! I could finally go live the dream!! Beacon Hill antique stores are world-renowned for their offerings and for their high price tags, and I was finally going to be able to mitigate the second part somewhat. The owner is a quiet guy who's been in the business of antique jewelry for nearly forty years. He's owned this shop in this space for about two decades. We talked about vintage plastics, and he showed me an elusive set of Haskell faux Alexandrites (in Swarovski-style crystal). He helped me to find several Bakelite bangles that actually fit me, zomg, and he got me to try on two of the most ornate, beautiful, and serious-business tiaras I've ever seen. Think Statue of Liberty meets Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Costume and fine jewelery (as well as the aforementioned gorgeous assortment of tiaras) deck out every case, every wall, very elegantly. Though there's so many beautiful things to choose from, the shop is very well organized and doesn't feel crowded. There's an entire case devoted to Bakelite. Plus, when I was there for the sale, the whole front window was decked out in vintage American plastics. This automatically makes 20th C. LTD my favorite storefront of 2011 in the city of Boston. As another reviewer mentioned, the prices are dear, but they aren't out of orbit for what's being offered. Plus, remember: it's Beacon Hill. Still, I dare you to come to Twentieth Century Limited and leave empty-handed.

OMGZ complete awesomeness overload!…read more Sometimes I long for California, but an uber-Bostonian trek through Beacon Hill always does the trick. I was already flying high when I set out on this decadently lazy Sunday afternoon, autumn wind at my back. I had no idea the day was about to get infinitely better after my visit to Twentieth Century. This is vintage accessories at their finest. A plethora of pearl necklaces for $20 and under, a slew of trinkets and baubles to adorn your ears, wrists, necks, and fingers - everything from plastic bangles to authentic antique Dior. And it doesn't stop at jewelry - perfect your throwback ensemble with the perfect pillbox hat, dainty gloves, or ladylike purse. And if you're REALLY into opulence, splurge on a tiara! The real gem for me (no pun intended) was the $10 bin. Not only is $10 already a fantastic price for these pieces, but they also have an incremental savings system - 3 for $25. But I was pleasantly surprised when I learned that it doesn't stop there - my 4-item purchase knocked the price down even further to $8 each! Between the phenomenal staff, fabulous selection, and fantastic prices, I couldn't love this place more. And a fellow shopper of mine seemed to agree, as she exclaimed several times, "I want to just live here!" So for the love of love, stay away from So Good, don't even think about Claire's, H&M, or even my beloved Anthropologie. For a bonafide treasure hunt that's sure to end in elation, check out Twentieth Century. (check out their website for a coupon - not that you'll even need it!)

The perfect spot for finding a slightly unusual gift that just may make you a family favorite. The…read moreowner, Barbara, finds all kinds of prints which she slips into mats and frames, resulting in some charming collectibles for your walls. She has them well organized so if you are searching for something related to Fish, Fashion or Fall River, you can find it easily. Just look under F. It's really Fun searching for topics that are meaningful for you or a Family member. Many of the prints are related to Boston and its various neighborhoods. With some priced at $25, you can find a fun souvenir. You'll see men with mutton chops, women in hoop skirts, old newspaper articles and views of the city from long ago. You'll also find a wide assortment of maps and some old books. None of this is very valuable and many of the prints are taken directly from the pages of books, but you'll be happy with your little treat. And if you buy one for a gift, the recipient will be happy, too, unless they were hoping for a Red Sox jersey, a box of salt water taffy or some Sam Adams coasters.

I could spend all day in Eugene Galleries. This isn't just an art gallery, this is history. There…read moreis so much to see in this store, thus far I've only been twice but I have every intention on becoming a regular. Likely I'll need to go back several more times before I can actually say I've seen the entire gallery, by then I'm sure Barbara (the owner) will have made many more purchases. Anyway, the gallery isn't as big as I'm certain my review has made it sound, but there's a lot of art! Art on the walls, on shelves, in boxes, drawers...but at the same time its well organized and not cluttered. I also really love the diversity. There's not just one theme going on here...different era's, genres, styles. It really is a gem on Charles St.