I love little shops like this, they are so much fun to explore. They are a combination of Antique…read moreshop, Junk shop (and I don't say "junk" with a negative connotation, I love junk shops) and museum. I often wonder how shops like this survive, but I am glad they sometimes do, when you walk around a place like this with jammed with so much treasure and trash that you can barely move, it is like entering another world (they don't even have a shop sign), I really find it fascinating. I never know what I will find, never anything I need but always something I want which I had never thought about before. They sell old cutlery and crockery, old books, vinyl, cameras which are probably 100 years old, teapots, old clothes a great place for costumers. Some of the old toys are fascinating too. If you are a fan of Antiques Roadshow this shop will be your dream come true.

If you're looking to decorate your home with period pieces or add antique art to your collection,…read moreyou definitely have to take a look at the items in Isherwood Antiques at Queen Street. The store offers a mix of modern and antique European furniture and decorative pieces that are beautiful and timeless. From 18th century portraits and commodes to vintage Louis Vuitton luggage and the latest fabrics from Chelsea textiles, you can be assured that they are all of high quality because all pieces are carefully and personally chosen by its owner, Nicola Isherwood. This store is definitely one of the must-visit antique stores in all of Sydney.

If you're looking to add a few unique pieces to your house, you should definitely include That…read moreVintage Shop on your antique shopping rounds. Sitting on Enmore Road (opposite Enmore Park), you'll recognise it by the jumble of antique furniture out the front and you can pull in to the store's carpark on the right. There are heaps of great knick-knacks and collectables, like malt tins, bottles, bird cages and artwork. Last time I was in there I saw an amazing kids' table and chair set in the shape of a cartoon-style red-and-white mushroom. It took serious willpower to walk away from that... From cushions to quilts to kitchenwares and frames, you'll be tempted to buy way more than you can fit in your house. If you're renovating, you've got an even better excuse to spend up big. There are always plenty of great doorknobs, light fittings and an eclectic mix of chairs. It's not all antique, though; you'll also spy some beautiful new products like candles and teacups. The owners have used every last inch of space so be prepared to do some digging!

Lots of fru-fru antique-y bits. The first room is filled with stuff that's just a little too…read moreprecious, and ornate, for me. China and crystal and old vases and nick-knacks. The second room appeals to me a bit more. The stuff here is a bit more rustic, a bit less previous. And there's quite a bit of it; watch where you walk. But a great deal of it doesn't seem to be *actual* antiques, just stuff made to *look* like it is. If that's fine by you, then the prices seem fairly reasonable.

Oh my word, I love antiques and this place has something for everyone. There is a mixture of…read moreEuropean and Asian antique items, furniture and bric a brac. The shop itself is well organised and very clean. I did think the silver could have been polished and my favourites collectibles were not available.. Cuff links! The manager was most helpful and showed me items that I was very tempted to buy. He had a good range of coloured glass, red being irresistible in my case! I think I will be back to this lovely shop. It is well situated in the suburb of Glebe.

An Aladdin's cave of treasures! I felt like I'd died and gone to heaven just walking through the…read moredoor. Quirky and fabulous things aplenty and the best damn service around. This is not your average antique shop and it's not often my expectations are exceeded, but visiting Halchemy Design was one of those times. I will most certainly be a returning customer when in the city. Thankfully too, the funky and friendly owner Jade is only too happy to post smaller items to me once I fall in love with them on Instagram. Let me tell you...once you go in there's no going back. You will want it all!

Absolutely beautiful items in this shop that are well looked after and well displayed. If you like…read morea little bit of history you find something in this shop. The main focus is the jewellery. Oh the poor young man who brought his girlfriend into the shop to look at rings...she obviously knew her diamonds and the older cuts...she talked knowledgable about the gems while the young man went a pale white colour looking at the prices. He was uncomfortable and moved from side to side...I thought he was going to faint! Luckily the lass saw the young man's look and finished the conversation and they left the shop. Outside the shop she spoke tenderly to him...while he shook his head. My turn...I have a keen interest in antiques and I picked out a few items that would accompany something that I already have. Ummm...the prices were far too expensive...although the items were beautiful. You definitely would find originals in this shop and everybody would comment on the ring, bracelet, brooch, cufflinks, silverware etc The shop assistants were extremely attentive and pleasant.

Awful experience! I have never been treated so badly by a shop assistant…read more I asked for a light and loupe to look at a stone under magnification and they refused. Their general attitude towards my husband and I was extremely rude and unhelpful especially when we had questions about a few pieces. We went back twice as I loved a piece they had but after being treated badly a second time we decided not to purchase anything from these negative awful people. Sad as I adored the piece but refuse to give money to dreadful people. We found what we wanted in Woollahra at a far superior antique jeweller.

This shop has all the looks of a bomb having gone off inside it, a jewelry bomb. Every nook and…read morecranny is draped in something sparkly and beautiful making it impossible for anyone with any magpie tendencies to pass by the shop without a quick look-in. Although this is not the only place that Tresors exhibits, they usually have a stall at the Antiques Fair, it is soon to close so it's important to remember this shop is still around. The shop assistant told me that the shop had always stocked the "more fun" things anyway. Their pieces are a variety of costume, antique and estate collection jewelry which hasn't been tampered with, so you'll find the prices and styles range wildly. Most pieces are one-offs. I could barely tear myself away, though I've definitely made note of this one for any friends' up and coming Birthdays (or presents to myself). Without a doubt there'll be something for everyone in there, and (for the blokes) the shop assistants are just gorgeous!

After years of longingly looking into the front window, today I made my first purchase from…read moreTresors, and I'm so sorry I waited this long to step inside. But antique/ old wares stores can be somewhat intimidating, with "invite only" style security, or posh/ rude staff. I've often found myself "looking shyly", too self conscious to ask questions, and hurridly scurrying out the door. My experience today at Tresors was anything but. On taking a gulp and stepping inside, I was greeted warmly by staff, who let me look unattended for as long as I needed until I approached them for assistance. The aim today was to find the perfect 30th gift for a dear friend, something beautiful, and one of a kind. To be honest, I'd say I found that "special something" 100 times over, such was the volume and collection of antique, vintage, estate, costume jewellery and ornaments packed into this modest store. I must've spent over an hour rifiling through what felt like grandma's treasure box, scouring their many drawers of beads and semi precious stone necklaces in every possible colour of the rainbow, aurora borealis, lapis lazuli, german art deco beads, citrine and 60's vintage mod beads. Each beautiful piece had a story, and nothing was too much trouble for the staff at Tresors who respectfully and patiently answered all my questions and made thoughtful suggestions, I even learned a thing or two and had a laugh in the process =) I finally decided on a beautiful string of pastel agate beads, (pictured). THE place to come for necklaces, beads, rings, brooches, bangles, bracelets and trinkets, not simply an excellent vintage store, but a collection lovingly curated by Jenny and her lovely and knowledgeable staff who know each piece personally. I simply can't recommend this store enough, do pay them a visit!

$350 dollars in the front, do I hear $400? $400 to the lady on the right. $450? $450 in the…read morefront. $450 going once, going twice, SOLD to number 914. Antique auctions are always a thrill. It's like a treasure hunt to find things that are unique and of value for the best possible price. It's true what they say, one man's junk is another man's treasure. Raffan Kelaher & Thomas does at least one auction per week at their warehouse and sometimes another one at a outside location. This isn't like shopping at Domayne or Harvey Norman (not that I have anything against them), but we're talking real Italian Murano glass, Victorian Gentleman's chairs or an Antique George III Mahogany and Inlaid display cabinet. Make sure you get there early to view the items and know what you are bidding on. You may just find that classic antique typewriter (which is what I'm in search of).

They have fabulous female auctioneers very spunky and gorgeous also great quality of goods from…read moreretro two antiques

You know what's totally cliche? Having a sneezing attack the minute you walk into an antique shop…read more Guess what happened when I walked through the doors of Towers Antiques & Collectables? Yes, I sent myself into a allergenic fit. Despite this, I weathered the snot storm and stuck around for some browsing. This long, narrow shop is full to the point of bursting with anything and everything old. Whoever did the collecting here didn't seem to have an eye for categorizing. There are old rotary phones atop pealing bookcases, aside bowls of tobacco tins, beside fancy lace gloves, near a bucket of butter knifes. Yes, butter knifes. They also have an old plastic pay phone. And some fantastic vintage postcards. And some 1960s political campaign buttons that are damn near hilarious. If you're impatient, don't shop here. Plain and simple. But it does have a charm associated with the unknown. I made it to the way back of Towers and found a box of vintage fabric scraps. I also discovered some extra cool tin containers from the 50s and 60s. For my hobby of making new stuff out of old stuff, these were both good finds.

Down the far end of King Street in Newtown is a whole strip of antique stores dotted between the…read morecafes, hair salons and bars. Walk as far as Towers Antiques & Collectables and meander your way back up to Newtown station, stopping at the bric-à-brac pack. I don't think it is called Towers because of the towering piles of amazing stuff in the store, but it should be. Step inside the beautiful old shop front and you'll find shelves lining every wall, with every surface is covered in objets d'art. Among the collections of curios you'll find vases of coloured glass, porcelain figurines, ashtrays, small wooden boxes and all kinds of other ornaments and trinkets. If you're looking for bigger items, Towers stocks antique furniture and a huge collection of lights and light fittings.