Living room from the Practical Encyclopedia of Good Decorating and Home Improvement, 1970
The act of searching for the perfect piece of vintage furniture can be just as much fun as when you find it. Luckily, we have plenty of options in and around the city where we can find the mid-century chair or postmodern coffee table of our dreams. Since some vintage vendors have limited hours and others offer online shopping, be sure to check out websites and social media accounts before you go.
CURATED LARGE INVENTORY
Discount Mid Century Modern Furniture Warehouse (By Appointment) | 960 E Mermaid Ln. Wyndmoor, PA 19038
It’s hard to choose your favorite piece in this place! Our team had a blast visiting this large selection of curated mid-century furniture. Book a visit online and browse their collection and wait for the perfect statement piece to speak to you, or ask the helpful staff for direction. As their name suggest, they specialize in vintage mid-century modern furniture, and also have their own line of furniture made in the USA designed around their client’s favorite design attributes. They even have wish lists for their clients if you are looking for a specific piece. As a super bonus, they have in-house restoration and upholstery studios if you are looking to refinish some of your own pieces, and you can buy a piece from them as is, with some touch ups, or with full restoration.
Betsu Studio | 3232 Collins St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Browse through a thoughtfully curated collection of furniture and home goods that is vintage or perfectly picked to fit into your aesthetic. Every piece, while ranging in decade of origin and style, is a statement made with a variety of textures and materials. In addition to store hours, you can shop online or make an appointment. You can even rent their fabulous warehouse space for weddings or other parties and events.
MidMod Decor | 827 Glenside Ave, Suite #103, Wyncote, PA 19095
A family-owned shop that formed organically out of their love of collecting vintage furniture. Most items are Scandinavian and Danish Modern, although they have a variety of mid-century styles. Open weekends and by appointment during the week.
Mode Moderne | 1517-19 N Bailey St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
With over 35 years of experience selling vintage mid-century furnishings, Mode Moderne has what seems like an endless collection of mid-century modern furniture. If you know your designers from this era, you’ll want to stop by! They are open every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month, and by appointment. We encourage visiting in person to shop, but you can also find them on 1st Dibs.
Dig This | 717 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108
This store is right in the middle of Collingswoods’ bustling Haddon Ave, which makes it the perfect spot to visit if you’re looking to make a day out of shopping. In addition to vintage and mid-century furniture, their collection includes custom live edge furniture and slabs.
Retrodelphia (Appointment only) | 190 Timberlane Rd, Clarksboro, NJ 08020
Large space loaded with vintage chairs, tables, hutches, buffets, lamps, art and more. While it’s appointment only, they sometimes open their doors for special events.
The Modern Republic | 1651 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
This showroom specializes in mid-century furniture, artwork, ceramics, and other home goods. It’s nearly impossible to leave without purchasing something from their dreamy displays. Although we highly recommend visiting the space, shopping is available online.
TREASURE HUNTING
Jinxed Variety Store | Various locations in Philly
All different styles in all different conditions! While their Instagram page highlights their featured items, visiting their stores is a must if you’re in the area. Great selection and great prices!
Weaver’s Way Mercantile | 542 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Located in a garage in Mount Airy, this space offers locally made and vintage goods on the same block as the Weaver’s Way Co-Op grocery store. They offer an assortment of furniture and they always have great rugs.
Thunderbird Salvage | 2441 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
You could spend hours sifting through goods at Thunderbird Salvage, located in an old church. Walking through this place, you can find anything from an early 20th-century rocker to a 90s lounge chair. They opened up a second location up the street at 2856 Frankford Ave.
Weekend Philadelphia Flea Markets | Various locations
Throughout the year, this entity hosts several outdoor flea markets all over the city. Check their calendar for more upcoming dates and locations.
Urban Burb | 4313 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
A consignment shop for the home where you can often find vintage pieces. While it’s not the right fit if you’re looking for a deal, you can count on quality here.
SUPPORT NON-PROFITS
Retrospect Vintage | 508 South St | Philadelphia, PA 19147
Retrospect is owned and operated by Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia. It’s like you get a personal shopper who collects all the top vintage items from the area’s Goodwill donation centers. Shop in-store or online
Philly Aids Thrift | 710 S 5th St | Philadelphia, PA 19147
Going to thrift stores for the perfect piece can be exactly what some of us want! As a bonus, when you shop at Philly Aids Thrift, proceeds go to 19 local HIV/AIDS service organizations.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore | 3 locations in Philly, and 7 in various suburbs
You can often find a vintage or antique beauty at ReStore, where proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. They have great prices and proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity.
L to R: Merge Gallery, Antiques Cetner at the People's Store, Bucks County Dry Goods
Take a Day TRip
If you are feeling like a day trip, venture north along the Delaware to Hunterdon County, NJ and shop at stores in Lambertville and Frenchtown. While you’re there, check out our favorite
Golden Nugget Flea Market | 1850 River Rd, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Antiques Center at the People's Store | 28 N Union St, Lambertville, NJ 08530
A Stage In Time Ltd | 9 Lambert Ln, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Bucks County Dry Goods | 5 Klines Ct, Lambertville, NJ 08530 | Etsy store
Merge Gallery | 26 Race St, Frenchtown, NJ 08825 | Instagram
