If you have an older home, own vintage furniture in need of repair or want an article from the past…read morefor your dwelling Architectural Antiques is a go to. A piece of hardware, a drawer pull, on a vintage chest of drawers we own broke. I was dubious we could find a replacement that matched the existing item and thought at best we would have to replace all 12 pulls. We went to Architectural Antiques and they were able to help us find a replacement part (used of course! And since we brought the drawer they even installed the replacement part. The cost was minimal - much,much less than buying and installing all new hardware. The staff is upbeat and very helpful and they have everything from door knobs to light fixtures. It's an interesting place to go and browse.

If you own a house that was built in 1960 (like mine), or need a part for something that is no…read morelonger made, you should know about Architectural Antiques. They carry parts that have been salvaged from old buildings -- anything from a hinge, to parts for a door, to stained glass that has come out of churches and old houses. It's the place to look if you need a replacement, or if you want to add an antique cabinet, light, or window. I was able to find hinges that matched, when one broke, and I was able to find a door mechanism that fit our very strange front door lock (the door knob is in the center of the door, making the lock linkage extra long. Who shops there? Everyone from restaurants to businesses to average consumers. The people in the store miraculously know where everything is located and a very helpful. It's truly a treasure.

We came here because my son is looking for some vintage lead soldiers…read more We have been here multiple times and have never had any issues. As we were downstairs looking around, one of the ladies (short hair and striped top) came down and ducked around the corner watching us. I knew what she was doing but chose to ignore her hoping my kids wouldn't know what she was doing. We did find 3 lead soldiers and asked for help, the ladies at the counter told is they would be right with us. We stood there for about 5 or more minutes until someone finally came to help us...apparently they all needed to help one customer. We bought our items and left. My two kids pointed out in the car to me that they knew the lady in the striped top was watching us. There were plenty of other customers also shopping but she decided to follow and watch us. No thanks. This is the last time we'll ever come here. There are plenty of other antique shops around that don't do this to us. We love antique shopping. It's sad too, as we live in Elk River.

I love how people give this 3 stars but then say how they have everything. I give it 5 because they…read moredeserve it. Yes, its managed well and the people working there are all kind and helpful. The three levels are laid out well and you are not cramped walking through there. Never an old musty smell or tons of junk. I have bought many things here over the years from old fireplace mantles, to upcycled gifts, a midcentury drink cart, Vintage Pyrex, and even Cutco knives. I love this place and every time I am up in Elk River i make sure to stop in!

An antique shop in a large white house, it has 2 floors and multiple nooks and rooms filled with…read moreall sort of vintage and antique findings. I attended one of their flea markets today, that's when other antique vendors set up outside the perimeter of the house with their own goods. On flea market days, the white house items are an extra 20% off ( excluding sale items). All sales are final. Very fun place to walk thru, reminded me of all those antique shops in the Stillwater area. There are so many little spaces to discover and dig thru. In one of the rooms they even have free coffee to sample! Free parking in the lot next to it, in addition to free street parking in downtown Anoka. All the staff were welcoming and smiling as we came thru.

When you love the holidays as much as I do, and you find a cute and vintage collectors shoppe that…read morereminds you of that small town Hallmark movie, you KNOW you're going to be happy. We recently stopped in here and just had so much fun in a short time. Every room is filled with stuff to look at from different artists and brands and it's fun, kitschy, and warm. We met the owner and she was delightful! We will be back to explore the upstairs too!

great family run business with a lot of fun findings in an organized clean store, I always find…read moresomething I need, from a kitchen tool to silver jewelry

I had not been there in a while. It has a large parking lot, easy access in a small strip mall. I…read morefound it to be mostly odds and ends and nothing that really caught my eye. It looks like remnants of Estate sales They are closed some days. The staff were nice but just not a place I would go wow! We need to go there

Fantastic shop that will have the item you're looking for plus a few more things that you didn't…read morerealize you needed! Very helpful staff. Worth checking out every now and then as new items come in all the time.

Fab little shop packed to the gills with amazing decor for your home. But not just any decor,…read moresalvage and vintage decor. This is also where you'd come to get some old antique amazing looking glass and wood door from the early 1900's. Fun old doorknobs and drawer pulls. Glass windows, salvage tin ceiling tiles. I really wish we had a shop like this where I am...I'd be in here all the time. Cute owner too. Bonus..next to Cupcake!

A Rare Bird Antiques has a beautifully curated collection of unique, interesting pieces - from…read moreantique statuary and bits for your garden to art for your walls to decor items, furniture and more. The owner is great to work with and definitely knows her market. My most recent purchase, an amazing portrait from the 60's with bold color and an emotional significance that resonated for me personally. You never know what you will find. Definitely check it out!

Entering into A Rare Bird Antiques is the ultimate escape from the busy world outside. Located on a…read morebustling section of 50th and Xerxes, the moment I walk into A Rare Bird, I've entered into a space where the shoppe owner's talent to pull you in with the gentle whispers of antique and vintage art, furniture and patina-covered garden accessories brings a sense of calm. Whether you are out to browse or are in the market for an antique or vintage piece, you will find A Rare Bird a respite from the outside world, no matter what the season.

I went to the old location a few years ago, in the mood to buy. It took me a moment to remember why…read moreI didn't make a purchase, and then it hit me: no one would help me. Frustrated at being able to get anyone to help me, I left. Today, I had a project, and I needed to find some old wood for shelving, so I went to the new location thinking it might be better. It wasn't. It was possibly worse. I think I was the only customer in the entire store, yet, I still could not get any help. The other people in the store - I thought they were customers at first, until I went upstairs, when one followed me up and turned on a light and then left, so maybe they worked there (or not). I had a piece I wanted to buy in hand, but when I approached them, they ran away to the back of the store. It is so rare and disturbing to want to give someone money, but not to be able to do so. I hate this place: so many great items and no way to buy them. I wish them luck. They will need it. I will take my business elsewhere.

Update: Stopped back later in the day and the shop was open - it looked like they had a nice…read moreselection of materials - lots of trim and other wood in the basement. The owners seem really nice and accommodating. I'm not sure if the late opening was a one time fluke or a regular occurrence - I suppose the jury is out for me on this review for now. I've added two stars back for quality materials and customer service.

Gosh this place is so cool!!! So many unique treasures. If you're into the natural world and…read moretaxidermy, this is your haven.

What a trip! This shop is SO fun to walk around. I can't believe I haven't been in yet!…read more When you walk in, you'll be greeted by big taxidermied heads and gothic oddities from floor to ceiling. Truly, on this one I'll let the photos do the talking. There's so much to uncover here, many of which are a bit too spooky for my home decor but a blast to walk through! I didn't get anything, but my favorite items were the butterfly displays and the bug displays that had them in little mini vignettes like reading a book, smoking a cigarette, etc. hahah they were so darling and clever. Prices are steep but probably reasonable considering the uniqueness of everything here. If you're looking for a holiday gift for that quirky pal, come here! And even if you're not...you're gonna want to see this place.