Lifestyle and Special Interests
Antiques, Resale, and Thrift Shops
If you enjoy re-runs of Antiques Roadshow, we have some local resources you will love. You have 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 will find shops for those, too. Here are some of the best antique and vintage shops, shows, and auction houses in Greater Cleveland/Akron.
Auction Houses
Well-vetted pieces with an international following
Fine art, furniture, decorative art, jewelry, and antique auctions monthly
Fine art and antiques
Prints and original artwork
EA Favorites: Antique Stores
East Side
Large warehouse
Neighborhood with a dozen antique shops
Insider Tip: 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
In addition to the shop, has 30 years of experience in estate sales
Artist owner, mix of art, collectibles, antiques
West Side
The main antiques area in Cleveland with more than a dozen shops
Insider Tip: Some upscale, some downscale; long street...can drive up and down the street
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.
Insider Tip: 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 antique.
Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Fine American antiques.
