As others have said, it's a little on the small side, and some items are a little pricey, but…read morebeyond that...great experience. Fav part was how friendly and helpful vendors were. I def found some cool stuff, they have a little bit of everything from vintage clothes, handmade items, food, and antiques. I also love the location and that it's open almost every Sunday.

There was some good stuff here, and I enjoyed walking around the booths. The fresh vegetables and…read morefruit were a big draw and I munched on blueberries while I looked around. The booths were a good variety of items, one carrying plants, couple with furniture, couple with clothes, couple with trinkets. Parking was easy. My only complaint is that it was rather small. There was about 15 booths, so we made our way through pretty quickly.

Finally checked this place out and I've never seen anything quite like it. There are 5 floors of…read morevintage/antique knickknacks, furniture, art, jewelry, clothing, etc. in this old building. There is a parking lot but it's quite small. There are different booths and each one is labeled with any sales that might be going on, but there aren't many staff members, so it was kind of difficult to shop. There are a lot of items that are locked in cabinets and you would presumably have to grab someone from the first floor to unlock it if you wanted to have a closer look. I wasn't trying to spend a ton anyways and am usually happy just browsing, so I just got a small ceramic cup that wasn't locked in anything. There was a booth on the first floor selling fine jewelry and tennis bracelets that were gorgeous but out of my price range. There were a ton of eclectic interesting things here, some kind of grimy and some in pristine condition--truly a one man's trash is another's treasure sort of place. I would definitely come again to browse.

Finally checked out this spot after wanting to come for a long time. They have 5 floors of antiques…read morebelonging to many different vendors, so each one you walk through has its own style and character. You could spend hours here. They have everything, clothes, decorations, kitchenware, large furniture--basically anything and everything. There's elevators and they do have a parking lot although parking was tight and crowded. But it is also accessible by Lechmere station. We found some cool paintings and a decorative dish. I would come back here! You can pay by card and the workers were friendly. Some things were pricey but some reasonable, it depends on the booth you were purchasing from.

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.

If you are looking for an antiques shop where the owner really knows their business, this is the…read moreone for you, even if you have to drive out to Brookline from Boston (not that far really.) Prices are very reasonable--they are not out to get you but to share their love of antiques with you--and the store encompasses a wide definition of what an antique really is. Sometimes an "antique" can be a lamp or table that is actually very modern in concept and history, but is not appreciated by many homeowners. The owner also has a very good sense of design, and if you tell her where the piece is going to go, she can advise you on whether it is the right choice. Highly recommended!

Apparently they were on Newbury Street for 20 years prior to moving to their current location in…read moreBrookline, where they've been since for another 20 or so (the commitment, as you can probably tell, is impressive to me). Autrefois definitely did not share the crowded, dusty feel most antique shops I've been to -- I can't profess expertise in the area, but the store seemed pared down without being austere. The pieces were all wonderful, and I know that at least some were artfully restored, so well, in fact, that I even asked the owner about the great condition of most of the things, and she was happy to show me exactly where certain pieces were restored (she seemed to indicate that they are sent off for professional restoration). It's worth noting that I didn't see a piece that was obviously restored, and everything had a great patina. As I told her, if I had the money, I would be a frequent patron!

What a gem of a store!…read more It's a very curated vintage store. They have a really great collection of jewelry. I was particularly impressed with their ring selection. I have made two separate purchases so far and intend to come back again! Everything is super charming, like the drawer of "little guys" (photos attached!) For in store events they have a DJ playing records, you can shop, listen to music, and purchase a beverage to enjoy while you shop. The staff really care about what they do and it shows in the details.

As someone who really tries to buy second hand, even when on Newbury in the face of hot&new…read moreclothes, Vivant makes it super easy! Their selection is great, their staff is friendly, and the store lay-out is super logical. I ended up grabbing something from their jewelry selection--def worth a visit!

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.

Stopped by this absolute gem of a shop for some wedding gift shopping and we we amazed at the…read morevariety and quality of the pieces assembled by Janice and Carl. We loved meeting them both as we marveled at the beauty assembled around us. We will definitely be back. If you are in the area late in the day on Thursday, Friday or Saturday, you shouldn't miss Elegant Findings.

This is an exciting new area in Central Square. Starlight's motto is "a parking lot for cars…read moretransformed into a place for people." I came by to buy groceries from H-Mart but instead was surprised to see a bustling new area with pop-up stores and live singing. It looked like there were a lot of local artists selling purses, clothing, and small crafts. While there weren't that many vendors on a Saturday afternoon (maybe five to seven), I was happy to see that plenty of customers were walking around and enjoying the music. I think Starlight has a lot of potential. I'm excited to see how the Central Square Farmers Market is incorporated into this space and whether this'll continue into the winter.

This is a great use of space! Having artful, social community gatherings is such a tremendously…read morebetter use of space than having this be a parking lot. I am so happy that this venue was created at just the right time, when more people needed a good outdoor space to hold events. The venue is really beautiful and well put together, and Michael and his wife do a great job with it.

This is a pretty small antique store but there's plenty to look at. We looked around for about five…read moreminutes before leaving. Super quick to walk through and check it out if you're in the area. Staff was helpful and the items were cheap.

Someone has done a great job of organizing and cleaning this place up from what it was in the old…read moredays (10 or more years ago), when it was hard to even walk in it. Some great finds for good prices, from the elegant (Chinese style chest of drawers and small storage chests) to the practical (used clothing in very good condition).