Explore & Enjoy // Art & Culture
Antique Stores
Madison Kuhn
I first started antiquing, or as she refers to it “treasure-hunting,” with my grandma over ten years ago and I immediately fell in love. I have since explored countless antique and vintage stores in an effort to find the best collections.
There’s something uniquely thrilling and rewarding about searching through a store and stumbling upon a special piece of “treasure” that has long been forgotten and bringing it back to life. Not to mention shopping at antique and vintage stores often means you’ll find items at better prices and quality.
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Eastern Market Antiques
Eastern Market Antiques - Market Street, Detroit MI
For me a trip to Eastern Market isn’t complete without spending some time wandering through Eastern Market Antiques. Not only will you find interesting old furniture, but they’re also stocked with tons of clothing, jewelry, and odd collectibles.
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Detroit Antique Mall
Detroit Antique & Props - Inc., Fisher Freeway Detroit
This sprawling 12,000 square-foot warehouse is jam packed with everything from doors and hardware to furniture and antique collectibles. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and can offer fun tidbits about many of the different items and local history.
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John K. King Used & Rare Book Store
John K. King Used & Rare Books - West Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit MI
Not what typically comes to mind when imagining an antique store, King’s is a playground for any book lover. With four floors, their collection is enormous, and you’ll spot rarities you never knew existed. This is the perfect place to wander and don’t be surprised if you find yourself getting lost in between the aisles for hours.
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Odd Fellows Antiques
Odd Fellows Antiques - Twelve Mile Road, Berkley MI
A fun store with a constantly revolving inventory. With more than 50 dealers on site, you can spend the whole day browsing through a variety of antique and vintage at all price points.
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Time Warp LLC
Time Warp LLC - Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores MI
A favorite of both mine and my grandma’s, this is an eccentric store with a huge, well-curated selection of collectibles, antiques, oddities, and everything in-between. The staff is very welcoming and helpful and can offer fun facts about the different items. You’re sure to find something unique at this store.
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Fred's Unique Furniture & Antiques
Fred's Unique Furniture & Antiques - East 8 Mile Road, Warren MI
Whenever I’m in the market for a new piece of furniture (and a great deal) this is always my first stop. Plan to make a day out of the trip, you’re going to want to spend some time scouring the two warehouses full of anything and everything you could want for your home.
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Village Antiques
Village Antiques - 22630 Michigan Ave, Dearborn MI 48124
There’s no shortage of fascinating items to look at in this store. They have a great selection for even better prices. They even have a clock repair on-site!
