“Why is it that every time we spot a piece of furniture in someone’s home, a piece we really, truly love, they break our hearts by saying, “Gee, thanks, it’s vintage!” Suddenly our hopes of buying the same item deflate—along with our good mood.
But don’t feel too bad for us, because thankfully Team Domino is also full of shopping experts (who happen to be friends with even more shopping experts), and so we’ve done the hard work for you and found the absolute best vintage furniture stores—from mid-century marvels to antique must-visits—in every single state. Sure, you might not score the same pieces your friends have in their homes, but that’s the beauty of the hunt. And you actually might find something even better.
Here’s our list of the 50 best vintage furniture stores in the U.S….
…The Northeast…
New Jersey: Flux Modern in Asbury Park
From Tulip tables to the kind of bar cart that would have supplied Don Draper’s afternoon cocktails, this mid-century megastore is filled with wood credenzas and sleek chairs for days.
New York: Form Atelier in New York City
Owners Avril Nolan and Guy Nguyen both worked for fashion and design magazines, respectively, so it’s no surprise that the Form showroom leans more museum-like than crafty curiosities shop. From woven Charlotte Perriand Meribel chairs to African artifacts, expect clean lines and pieces in impeccable condition.
Pennsylvania: The Modern Republic in Philadelphia
Shop owners (and lifelong friends) Kenya Abdul-Hadi and Steven Brown’s mid-century shop has such a colorful collection of Memphis-leaning and Art Deco finds that walking into the space feels like a dopamine hit. Estelle Bailey-Babenzien is also a fan; she shopped there for her client Adrian Grenier’s Brooklyn brownstone.
Rhode Island: Benefit Street Antiques in Providence
Domino’s style director, Benjamin Reynaert, loves the mix of this 23-year-old shop’s traditional pieces, from porcelain tea sets to upholstered dining chairs. And its selection of chandeliers and lighting will have you begging your landlord to switch out the boob lights in your current rental.
Vermont: The Barn Antiques in Middlebury
Follow along on this antique shop’s Facebook page for all of their new acquisitions, from wood basins to blacksmith equipment. It’s a treasure trove of weathered items with a provincial lean….”