This two levelled antique store is a world of all things outdated and old school. At times, it's even historical and educational. The sheer size of their collections leaves one in awe. There are multiple cabinets devoted entirely to what I call 'man face mugs'. If it's ceramic, has a man's face moulded and painted into it, and it contains a liquid or solid- it's a 'man face mug'. Then there's the cabinet of rose pink glass wear. Be amazed at the cabinet full of egg holders and salt and pepper shakers, not to forget the cabinet of ceramic clown dolls, and try not to make a scene when you lay your eyes on the cabinet full of old, ornate pocket watches. There's a huge section of the store that houses military paraphrenalia. They have old war uniforms, badges, rifles, hats, navy gear, war propaganda posters- you name it, they've got it. There's your usual antique store wears: vases, tea sets, dry food canisters, books, clothes, and jewellery. They keep the furniture downstairs. What's neat about the furniture is that some of it has been organised into scenes. If you go downstairs and look to the first scene on the right, you'll find a dining setting that conjures up ideas of 'early colonial Australia'. The dining scene is set against a wall hanging of indigenous Australians walking through the desert. Again, 'early colonial Australia' pops up (actually, the last scene of The Proposition comes to mind, but banish that). It's up to you to decide whether it's tasteful or not. I can't afford anything in this store, not even a thimble, or spoon. It's an antique store, and so the prices are always jacked up, but this particular store's prices a bit over the top. A pair of no frills clip on earrings? $26- $40? No thanks. I will happily spend hours looking through your pretty things though. Thanks. read more

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The unlimited possibilities that hit you when you walk into Southside Antiques is overwhelming. As an avid fan of the Paddington Antiques Centre, I had a lot of high expectations walking into here. The thing I love about different antique centres is that they all stock the same types of things, but never ever stock the exact same things. That's the point right? They're antiques, sold for whatever reason from a previous owner with the possibility of delighting a new one. Well, Southside Antiques may be smaller than Paddington Antiques Centre, but it doesn't dull in comparison by any means. There's a beautiful ancient phone set just near the entrance that we aren't allowed to touch guys, just ask for assistance before you attempt to examine that one. There are antique tea sets that cost over a thousand dollars, vintage shoes and clothes, and the most beautiful and intricately crafted wooden chair I have ever seen in my life. There are even clogs for those of you who are Dutch! Everything is appropriately sorted into areas, and the kitchen looks like it's been lifted from a quintessential 50s advertisement with country-style drawers, old-school utensils, and nostalgic signage on the wall. Stumble along a little further and you'll find old movie posters, magazines, sewing patterns, and LPs, which I thought was just fantastic. You get so caught up in the glory of upstairs that you forget there's a whole untapped area of furniture downstairs with sets and singular pieces and clocks still ticking away marking time. There are some really beautiful Singer sewing machines and a fully fledged and restored washing mangle. Some of the items in this place fill you with wonder. So if you're scouting around for great antiques centres, make sure this one is a stop along your itinerary. read more

Southside Antiques Centre - Antiques Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

Antique centres are my go-to for bad moods, failed job interviews or rainy days. There is really nothing more cleansing for my system than total immersion in dust, rust or faded heirlooms. This veritable treasure trove of a store never fails to lift my spirits with its wondrous range of antiques. In fact the size of some of their collections is staggering. For instance you can walk past a full section dedicated to army paraphernalia (check out the crazy amount of medals on display) and then around the corner be surrounded by vintage magazines, cards and posters from the 50's (Be sure to read the 1954 Woman's day.) Being an antique store you can safely assume the prices will be astronomical (think $300+ vases) but it don't cost a dime to have a wander around and soak up the vintage goodness. read more

Southside Antiques Centre - Antiques Near Me - Brisbane, QLD

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Nestled on the main road of Annerley Junction, Southside Antiques is a place I'd not normally venture. But trust me city dwellers it is worth the trip outside of your urban comfort blanket for the treasure trove that awaits. From homewares to trinkets, jewels, retro movie posters, crockery and dear houndstooth blazers this two-level store has it all. Prices on most items are reasonable although I noticed a few items that due to general popularity the prices are pushed to the higher end of the scale. However, keeping in mind they are an antique centre and not a thrift/op-shop I forgive the inflation and keep on exploring. While you're there make a morning of it and stop for brunch or "elevensies" at Dudley Street Espresso. read more

I don't know how long my friend and I spent in here today; an amazing array of goods! I'm not going to list everything available, but do NOT plan for anything soon after walking through that front door - you're not going to be out of there for a while! Staff are friendly and happy to answer any questions you have. Larger items such as commissioned furniture are often tagged with additional information about the product's history, which is always a charm. read more