Lifestyle and Special Interests
Antiques, Resale, and Thrift Shops
If you enjoy re-runs of Antiques Roadshow, we have some local resources for you. There are shops to choose from whether you like dusty and rusty or pedigreed pieces. If you are cleaning out the attic and would like to consign pieces you'll find shops for those too. Here are some of the best antique and vintage shops, shows and auction houses.
Auction Houses
Well vetted pieces with an international following
Fine art and antiques
Prints and original artwork
EA Favorites: Antique Stores
East Side
Large warehouse
Neighborhood with a dozen antique shops
Insiders' Notes: A good number of shops for the bargain hunter; great restaurants
Fine art and antiques
Mini mall of shops
Shops in towns of Burton, Chardon, Middlefield
30 years, estate sales
Artist owner, mix of art, collectibles, antiques
West Side
The main antiques area in Cleveland with more than a dozen shops
Insiders' Notes: Some upscale some downscale; long street...can drive up and down the street.
Retro vintage
South
Hundreds of vendors
400 vendors
A Sampling of Thrift Shops, Attic and Treasure Finds
Resale shop raises funds. Inventory turns over quickly.
RBX (AKA Re-Builder’s Exchange)
A giant consignment warehouse to buy or sell architectural salvage and commercial or residential building materials.
Insiders' Notes: Entrance is on the side of the building, look for a small sign on Hamilton Road to direct you. You can also do some online shopping.
Focuses on helping people who are downsizing. Furniture, rugs and other household items. You can also have items re-covered there with fabric samples available. Entrance is tucked back in an industrial area.
“Upscale Thrift” Donated items
Repurposed, upcycled, vintage and antique
Eclectic mix of curated items. Some old salvage, some new.
Wide variety of vendors. Selection is focused on vintage items.
Downtown Willoughby
Mixed throughout the shops are a a few vintage resellers.
Antique Shows
First weekend in June and September. Vintage and antiques
Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Fine American antiques
