What a hidden gem! Not so hidden! This store has such a great variety of items and sizes. It is…read moreclean and organize. It is a place I will visit every time I am in town.

The owner helped me pick out a dress for a wedding. she was so helpful, and the dress we found was…read moreabsolutely perfect. I was so comfortable and confident. absolutely recommend.

This is one of my favorite stores and I haven't been there for a while, but since it's the holiday…read moreseason something called out to me with their decoration. Very nice things with prices that are matching with the value and the quality of the vintage items. if you want well crafted high-end items, come here. It's very inspirational for somebody like me who likes beautiful things.

Nothing special. Everyday items that can be found almost anywhere. The selection could be better…read morefor what you would expect to find on Charles St.

Was closed indefinitely.I wish it would have been open because it looked very cute inside. Just be…read moreaware.

This is a nice shop. There isn't a lot of inventory but what they do have is pretty nice. It's a…read morecute arrangement. I think most of their inventory is mix of vintage and maybe some recycled vintage. It looked mostly vintage though. Prices are usually $30-$55 or so. It's not the cheapest but I think most vintage is usually not dirt cheap. Some of the dresses were really cute and I would have totally worn them!

The cutest store in Boston! They had cookbooks, hosting gifts, clothing, perfume, plates, decor,…read moreetc. Truly something for everyone! A great place if you're looking for a gift. They have dressing rooms in the back too. The employee was friendly and welcoming but gave us our space to just look around. I ended up buying a plate which had cute lobsters on it. I recommend adding Shake the Tree to your Boston itinerary!

Warning - never again - spoke to rudely as unwanted customer (potential thief). Rating was for old…read moretimes sake, was my local goto shop for 8 yrs for gifts for staff, trainees, donations . . . something changed - sad - hope for better for future customers

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.

First, not sure why all the negative reviews. Kindly ignore Kathryn D from 2017 and more recently…read moreJean C's negative complaining reviews. The prices are fair. This is a charity. I just snagged two shirts today for $10 for the two. One was a Eileen Fisher. I picked up another lovely 100 percent linen shirt with a designer label for $5 bucks a couple of weeks ago - retails for around $200. I don't wear conservative - these were nice basic shirts and in style. The ladies have always been nice to me. And if you think a small charity shop, such as this, takes credit cards, which charge swipe fees for each transaction which for little business like this one would be prohibitive, guess again. So warp back into reality and bring cash. The place is small but if you hit it right, you can get some good stuff and it is for a good cause.

Whether the ladies are nice or salty is a crapshoot. They just DOUBLED the price of sweaters and…read moreblazers, I can see a dollar or two, because of inflation, but double? These are DONATED items given to a place that doesn't have to pay RENT or TAXEs and is run by UNAPAID volunteers. They have no overhead whatsoever, maybe a light bill? Do they really need to jack up the prices? This has to be the richest church in the United States, maybe out done by someplace in New York LA.. The last three times I went , I saw the ladies take first pick of the best of hats, scarves and jewelry. I asked one of the ladies to hold some items because I didn't have cash and they were closing.- she didn't bother even putting a note on the bag, and they put the items back out on the floor to be sold and were all gone when I went back to retrieve them! What's the point of having a thrift store if people can't even thrift here

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!)

For such a small store, this place is PACKED with amazing pieces. I visited here for the first time…read morethe other day, after foolishly not bringing a jacket with me on a day trip in the area (thinking I'd be warm enough). I was getting lunch at a nearby spot and Googled some clothing places in the immediate area and Great Eastern Trading was first first to come up. It had good online reviews so I walked right over and I'm so glad I did! The customer service I experienced was absolutely phenomenal and I ended up leaving with a jacket that I am in love with. Next time I am in the area I will 100% be returning!

This store is a MUST if you're in the Central Square area. They have a great selection of leather…read morejackets, suit sets from the 60s/70s, accessories, etc. I went at around 12pm on a Wednesday and I was the only person in the store. The woman working there (so sorry I forgot her name) was knowledgeable and extremely friendly and I had a lovely time chatting with her. The prices were decent, with some affordable items and some more pricy pieces but nothing ridiculous like you'd see at other consignment shops in Boston. I'll definitely be back