Antique Market
1324 Franklin Street, Vancouver, BC, V5L 1N9
604-875-1434 | Website
The Antique Market stores a large selection of vintage items, from stained glass windows, all the way through to dining room tables and chairs.
Category:
Shopping & Services
What:
| Store Type | | Food/Drink |
| Payment | | Interac, MasterCard, Visa, Cash |
Where:
| Neighbourhood | | Vancouver |
When:
| 7 days a week / 10AM –6PM |
Profile Last Updated: May 26, 2008
The Place for Antiques
Thanks to places like the Antique Market, should you wish to create an old-world feel in your home, then you’re able to do so. As is the nature of the antique game, the market’s inventory is always changing, with new old things being bought and old new things being sold. But there are certain areas in which the market specializes, and these include: stained glass windows, architectural iron, wrought iron gates, fencing, brass and iron beds, china cabinets, armoires, sideboards, bedside tables, dining room tables and chairs.
Distinctive Designs
Ornamental iron, architectural artifacts and other antique hardware are said to be perfect for incorporating into new construction such as building renovations, because they add a distinctive design to your home or garden. As for stained glass, most would agree on its aesthetically pleasing properties, and most of that which they stock at the market is from England and Belgium, dating from the late 1800's to the 1920's. But if it’s old furniture you’re looking for, whether it’s a bureau, a wardrobe, or a china cabinet, the chances are you’ll find something to suit your taste. And if the price tag turns your face pale, you’ll be pleased to hear that they also stock beautiful, hand-crafted reproductions.
Beds and Lights
Antique brass and cast iron beds have become increasingly fashionable in recent times. The classical designs of these brass and iron beds and headboards, and even the more elaborate designs of the all wrought iron beds, can easily fit into a traditional or modern setting. As for lighting (so important when it comes to getting the decorating just right) there you’ll find antique chandeliers, crystal chandeliers, wrought iron chandeliers, floor lamps and much more.
Thanks to places like the Antique Market, should you wish to create an old-world feel in your home, then you’re able to do so. As is the nature of the antique game, the market’s inventory is always changing, with new old things being bought and old new things being sold. But there are certain areas in which the market specializes, and these include: stained glass windows, architectural iron, wrought iron gates, fencing, brass and iron beds, china cabinets, armoires, sideboards, bedside tables, dining room tables and chairs.
Distinctive Designs
Ornamental iron, architectural artifacts and other antique hardware are said to be perfect for incorporating into new construction such as building renovations, because they add a distinctive design to your home or garden. As for stained glass, most would agree on its aesthetically pleasing properties, and most of that which they stock at the market is from England and Belgium, dating from the late 1800's to the 1920's. But if it’s old furniture you’re looking for, whether it’s a bureau, a wardrobe, or a china cabinet, the chances are you’ll find something to suit your taste. And if the price tag turns your face pale, you’ll be pleased to hear that they also stock beautiful, hand-crafted reproductions.
Beds and Lights
Antique brass and cast iron beds have become increasingly fashionable in recent times. The classical designs of these brass and iron beds and headboards, and even the more elaborate designs of the all wrought iron beds, can easily fit into a traditional or modern setting. As for lighting (so important when it comes to getting the decorating just right) there you’ll find antique chandeliers, crystal chandeliers, wrought iron chandeliers, floor lamps and much more.
