I cannot say enough kind words to express how genuinely wonderful my experience here was. New to…read moretown, I was looking to furnish my apartment with some antiques (better than IKEA, not as expensive as CB). I found myself at Past Prezence a few weeks ago, and I'm surprised I ever left! Past Prezence, run by Gina and Herb, is a true haven of wonderfully eclectic home furnishings, purses and articles of clothing. Each item has a rich story in its past, which I'm sure Gina and Herb will tell you about if you ask. Aside from the antiques, Gina and Herb also sell (and make!) original coffee tables from unexpected materials. Brimming with creativity and stocked with the right tools, Gina and Herb make custom pieces, too. I can claim, with absolutely no hyperbole, that Gina and Herb are artists. And, at that, some of the kindest, most interesting and inspiring people I have ever met. Visiting Past Prezence, from a completely selfish perspective, got me so much more than I bargained for: an artful coffee table, a beautiful mirror, a mellowed dresser, and a few of Gina's vintage purses (that already lived a memorable life, but are in great shape to live again)! Find yourself tired of mass-produced, low-quality furniture, purses and people? Visit Past Prezence for quality furnishings at great prices, interesting conversation and a little bit of inspiration. You will not be disappointed. And lastly, an important note on location-- it is in an industrial park (Building 5, I believe?) and is listed under "Sensation Wear" (for now) on the sign near the fire department. Follow your GPS, and when you get on the right road, take a "right" right after the fire department (you'll see the sign on your left) and continue down the road. It will be the building on your left. It may be a little difficult to find, but if you're lost, give them a call and they'll kindly help you to the right place. To Gina and Herb-- If you're reading this, thank you thank you! Wonderful meeting you. Best of luck :)

From the owner: We sell vintage, antique and custom accessories for the home as well as make custom furniture right…read morehere in our workshop. We carry a vast amount of one of a kind housewares, vintage clothes, and vintage purses. Call first, as we live just across the street and can meet you at anytime just in case we are out. Weekends you need to call first because the front door is locked.

Wonderful antique shop on RT 126 in Holliston…read more Nice variety of household items- from vintage jewelry to hobnail glassware, to storied books and freshly crafted soaps. Well organized and easy to peruse. A lovely shop with very friendly staff. I purchased 2 antique filigree light switch covers before my toddler reached his shopping limit for the day. Lots of 'farmhouse' style items. I will be back to pick up some gifts for the holidays!

Great country store with a wide variety of gifts and antiques. Definitely worth a visit!! Cash or…read moreLocal Check only!

Nice guy who works here (owns it, maybe?) but it is just STUFFED TO THE BRIM in the back room with…read morestuff... and not in a good way either. Kind of like you are watching an episode of "Hoarders", and then found yourself standing in it. I found them on Craigslist because I was looking for a chair, and they always seem to be posting (maybe not a good sign), and while I was looking for a wood chair, it was just too hard to see them way in the back/hoarder room. Also, the overwhelming smell of must/mildew would make anyone thinking of buying anything upholstered say NO.

I can't believe this place isn't on Yelp yet - it's a great find! I went in today and bought a…read morebeautiful steam trunk (at an amazing price!). The owner, Eugene, couldn't have been nicer and his showroom consisted of about seven rooms! You can find anything here: furniture, jewelery, relics, crystal, etc. I feel in love with a pair of antique wood snowshoes - but one thing at a time... I'll be back soon enough. Tip - not sure if he owns two galleries. I went to the one at 381 Elliot Street in Newton.

Also can't believe this place has only one review on Yelp, it is really great, I bought some wooden…read morefurniture here at an amazing price. The owner is super nice and helped me put it in my car. I will be back!

Stupendous shipping - my purchase of terra cotta pot and saucer was packed as though it was a…read moreChinese export tureen. Thank you again!

From the owner: New England Garden Company offer an extensive collection of European garden antiques, English lead…read moreornaments, and fine handmade reproductions. Bringing beautiful objects to American gardens for over 30 years. New England Garden Company imports fine English and European garden antiques and architectural elements including fountains, statuary, planters, pedestals, finials, cast iron antique gate and furniture, sundials, troughs, sinks, obelisks, etc. Come Visit or Browse online!

I have a beloved olde family heirloom lamp (the kind that your relatives try to weasel out of you…read morebefore you're mature enough to realize how lovely it is). Two weeks ago, to my utter despair, the little bugger shocked me; intervention was required. Enter Appleton Antique Lighting. It's a bit small, and Route 9 is a bit crazy, so keep your eyes peeled. The gent going through bills off to the side was a bit brusque, but the lady at the register was very sweet. They quoted an *extremely* reasonable price for the fix. They said it might take two weeks, but they got it done in one. And my lamp is back to its healthy, non-shocking ways. Go there. And bring your poor, your tired, your huddled lamps, yearning to be fixed.

I can't say that I know a whole lot about lamps. My bedside lamp had been bugging me for the last…read moreten years or so - I kept having to wiggle the switch to get it to work, and sometimes the light would go out while I was reading, it would go out and I'd have to get up and wiggle the switch again - one of those really annoying little things. Finally it dawned on me that there's people out there who fix these things - I took it to Appleton, and the rest is history. They are incredibly nice there, and while they said it would take a few days to fix, it turned out they were able to sneak it in between larger projects and the lamp got repaired by the next day. Not bad! Basically, I would say that they were very knowledgeable, extremely welcoming and affable people with excellent customer service, and as far as I can tell, they charged a reasonable price. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again as they certainly have earned a repeat customer (just hoping that I won't have any more broken lamps, haha).