Best Antiques In Boston
Cambridge Antique Market
201 Monsignor O'Brien Hwy
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 868-9655
www.marketantique.com/cambridg.htm
Be prepared to get lost for hours inside this giant warehouse. It's five full floors of antique dealers selling everything from housewares to books to lighting and more.
There are over 100 dealers displaying their goods at any one time, so bring your walking shoes. Don't skip the basement, where there is a large selection of furniture and antique bicycles. Since each vendor operates independently, prices and payment policies vary.
Marika's Antique Shop
130 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 523-4520
Marika's is one of several small antique stores that line the streets of the North End. This jam-packed space was named Best of Boston in 2010 for their antique home accessories. Specializing in silver service, porcelain, estate jewelry and select furniture, it's worth a stop inside as you stroll by.
Machine Age
645 Summer Street
(at Harbor St)
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 464-0099
www.machine-age.com
Stashed away on the South Boston waterfront, Machine Age is a 9,000 square foot warehouse filled exclusively with refurbished antique furniture, lighting and art pieces. They specialize in mid-century pieces, from the 1920s to 80s. If you're looking for 18th and 19th century pieces, this isn't the spot.
SoWa Vintage Market
460C Harrison Ave.
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 921-4773
sowavintagemarket.com
This antique and vintage market was added to SoWa Sundays in 2010. You'll find 25-30 rotating vendors inside the building right next to the SoWa Open market.
Curated collections of home furnishings, jewelry, furniture and vintage clothing fill the tables each weekend from Spring through Fall. Check their website for extended season events.
