This is a great little place for authentic, quirky antiques. It's in a beautiful part of Wakefield…read morenear the lake, so if you're touring main street, it's definitely worth a look.

You can't always count on it being open exactly by the posted hours, but if you're near downtown…read moreWakefield and it happens to be open, it's definitely worth your time to stop in. It's a small space but they use it well; there are knickknacks and cool antique pieces everywhere you look, and the owners are knowledgeable about what they sell and about the history of the town. This shop differs from other local antique shops in that it sells more small pieces and collectibles, rather than large pieces of expensive furniture and framed paintings. It's a much cozier and more welcoming feel than the showroom-style places nearby where you're scared to touch anything with a price tag on it. I collect vintage compacts and cosmetics and Un-Common Antiques has saved me a couple trips to Concord, as I can find the pieces I'm looking for here without the ridiculous markups and the long drive.

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.

This is a small little place right downtown. You can certainly go here for a Swampscott and…read moreMarblehead themed item. The employees are always friendly and helpful. Everything has a French feel -whcih I love. Elegant and fun at the same time. Lots of candles, French soaps and hand creams and lots of other items to go with that. Since I love everything French, this is a great place! Baby gifts as well - hand printed tea towels etc. Definitely lots of little items to look at and browse through! Family owned business too!

Overprice crap you can find at goodwill. The store is very small and owner is disrespectful. I…read morecannot believe how rude the owner treated my wife, since she is not from Boston.

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...

Bodhi Leaf ... Wow! Ma Kali guided us to this shop. An amazing Tibetan gift shop full of wonderful…read moreclothes, fabric wall hangings, incense, jewelry, Buddhist items and more. The owner was wonderful to speak with and we made several purchases. We will be back to buy more when we visit Boston next time.

Whenever my mom visits from out of town, this is one of her "essential" stops in the Harvard Square…read morearea. The shop owners are always super welcoming and helpful, and they remember her from year to year. Lovely selection of ladies' dresses and other apparel. And such a peaceful atmosphere!

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 address on Yelp is incorrect. It is located on 587 Somerville Ave, Somerville…read more My experience was wonderful. The owner was very helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed the Chicken Bastilla. It was fantastic and reminded me of how it tasted in in Morocco many years ago. The Lamb with prunes was tender and flavorful.

Overall fantastic experience in this store. No complaints whatsoever but I rarely give 5 stars…read more When you first walk in you are overwhelmed by the dazzling array of lamps, linens, and other Moroccan odds and ends. The owner, Addi, was instantly warm and helpful. We took our time and he walked me through all products I was interested in. I was there to buy a lamp and there were many great options, both for candles and for lightbulbs. Everything is handcrafted. The prices are very fair in my opinion. I bought a stunning lamp for only $110. It was not equipped for light bulbs at the time but Addi offered to do that on the spot. Saved me a trip back out to Somerville (I live in Brighton)! This is fantastic spot to buy unique gifts for someone, especially if they have a taste for the exotic.

I am so excited to see that European Country Antiques is still going strong in spite of pandemics,…read moreetc! I furnished a house with their amazing products about 15 years ago. Just sold the place over Labor Day, and the furnishings helped me close the deal. They're the perfect combination of not-too-fancy but add-warmth that I like. In addition to the furniture, the service is great. They referred me to a moving service that moved big, heavy furniture in driving rain with good humor and success. I'll be coming back soon!

Large furniture pieces with price tags to match. Antiquers beware: a lot of the pieces are…read moremix-matched butcher block style tops attached to separate bases. Also, lots of the hardware is not original. That being said, this is still a great collection for what it is: large scale, drool worthy furniture cuteness.