There’s nothing quite like the rush of spotting your dream antique or vintage find. Whether you have an eagle eye for overlooked treasures or are simply looking for decor inspiration, there’s nothing like a well-curated antique store to get those creative juices flowing. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of local spots to accommodate. We pulled together 10 of the best Birmingham antique stores with a wide range of goods (and prices) — happy hunting!
Urban Suburban
Neighborhood: Crestwood
More Info: urbansuburbanantiques.net
Shop antiques from nearly every decade at Urban Suburban. The shop accepts new items daily, so the selection of goods is ever-changing. Its pieces suit every style preference — mid-century modern, classic, maximalist, and everything in between. With over 60 vendors, you can shop everything from art and collectibles to jewelry and home decor.
STASH Bham
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: stashbham.com
STASH Bham is just as famous for its quippy Instagram quotes as its curated selection of high-end vintage pieces. Owner Melinda Decker has curated a one-of-a-kind collection of designer-quality antiques, and lucky for us, she’s sharing her own “stash” with the public!
The Brass Bear
Neighborhood: Hoover
More Info: Facebook
With over 300 vendors and 30,00 square feet of space, The Brass Bear is any treasure hunter’s dream. Brass Bear is a catch-all, whether you favor eclectic or classic pieces or you’re in the market for furniture or knickknacks. With so many fabulous selections, you could spend an entire day browsing. We dare you to leave empty-handed!
Hanna Antiques Mall
Neighborhood: Southside
More Info: hannaantiques.com
Hanna Antiques has been a Birmingham staple for years; it is the city’s oldest antique mall! Offering a wide range of styles and prices, it’s a perfect spot to find everything you’re looking for and then some. Hanna’s is a one-stop shop for furniture, glassware, clothing, and so much more.
Irondale Pickers
Neighborhood: Irondale
More Info: irondalepickers.com
Irondale Pickers is home to over 500 antique and vintage vendors with a range of styles and prices. The 120,000-square-foot building is home to a treasure trove of antiques, home decor, furniture, jewelry, art, and tchotchkes galore. Irondale Pickers is one of four “Pickers” locations, including Gardendale and the new Crestwood Pickers.
Attic Antiques
Neighborhood: Meadowbrook
More Info: atticantiquesal.com
This family-owned antique store has served Birmingham for over 50 years. Its collection of primitive and American antique furniture is a vintage dream, as is its collection of handmade quilts, yellowware, salt glaze, crocks, silver, glassware, lighting, and gifts. Be sure to stop in the year-round “Christmas room” for vintage holiday decor!
Henhouse Antiques
Neighborhood: English Village
More Info: Instagram
Henhouse Antiques has been a Birmingham staple since owners Barbra Ashford and Judy Hill opened its doors in 1997. Today, it is owned by its daughters, Libby Hill McGowan and Laura Ashford Gessert. Libby and Laura travel to England for “buying trips” once a year, hand-selecting every piece of furniture in the store. Their unique collection of English, French, Italian, and Swedish furniture extends from the 18th century to the 21st century!
Lolo French Antiques et More
Neighborhood: Lakeview District
More Info: lolofrenchantiques.com
Francophiles rejoice! Lolo French Antiques et More has an enviable collection of period pieces from the 18th to early 20th centuries. The Lolo team takes regular buying trips to Europe, so every piece is hand-selected and thoughtfully curated. While the shop specializes in French items, you can also peruse delightful Spanish and Italian antiques.
Chelsea Antiques
Neighborhood: Chelsea
More Info: chelseaantiques.com
Besides its delightful selection of antique furniture, garden items, knickknacks, and collectibles, Chelsea Antiques is a local favorite because of its fabulous rental selection. The store offers wedding and event rentals, and the on-site warehouse is truly swoon-worthy.
Tricia’s Treasures
Neighborhood: Homewood
More Info: triciastreasures.com
It isn’t a coincidence that Tricia of Tricia’s Treasures has such a knack for finding timeless steals. It runs in her family! She is a second-generation antique dealer, and her adult children are third-generation. Tricia puts a heavy emphasis on customer relationships and carefully caters the store’s antique furniture inventory to the pieces she knows her patrons will love. Shop Tricia’s trove of unique and classic antique pieces online or in-store!
Happy shopping, Birmingham!
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