As New York City is home to some of the best shopping destinations of all kinds the world over, we turned to Décor Aid interior designers to dish their go-to antique and vintage stores for 2019 to help you create the perfect mix of eras and elements at a variety of price-points. From 1st Dibs jaw-dropping showroom to a small charity thrift shop that’s a secret for those in the know, discover our takes on bookmark worthy New York City vintage furniture stores for endless inspiration and miraculous finds certain to inspire.

1st Dibs

200 Lexington Ave, New York City 10016

Housed in the must-visit series of showrooms in the New York Design Center, online auction house 1st Dibs showroom is a jaw-dropping experience even for the most novice of interior design fans.

More than just being considered one of the top New York City vintage furniture stores, we think a trip down the isles of 1st Dibs as an extraordinary educational experience chock-full of surprises and iconic furnishings and movements you only dream about seeing in real life.

John Derian

6 East 2nd St, New York City 10003

Not entirely vintage as John Derian is a celebrated master of collectible decoupage accessories and linens, he does, however, bring in quirky, shoppable conversation starters and vintage oddities to bring his tiny East Village shop to life.

What makes John Derian one of our most cherished New York City vintage furniture stores though, is his skilled eye at keeping shop goers wanting more, no matter how minimally inclined they may be.

Wyeth

533 Canal St, New York City 10013

With a hardcore love of all things mid-century modern and a museum-worthy selection, it’s no wonder why Wyeth is considered one of if not the premiere destinations for collectible furnishings that are certain to increase in value over a short period of time.

Décor Aid interior designer Mandy M. is such a fan that she admits to visiting the space at least three times a month for her clients and herself and considers Wyeth one of the best New York City vintage furniture stores, if not the country’s top resource for important design moments.

City Foundry

365 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 11217

Located on the heavy lighting and furniture retail strip on Boerum Hill’s Atlantic Avenue since 2000, City Foundry boasts a filled to the brim selection of carefully curated finds separated into four categories: industrial antiques and curiosities; mid-century modern furniture, smaller goods, and outdoor items and vintage metal.

Expect a vast array of options from signed heirloom furnishings to no-name industrial machinery bits that continue to keep this buzzy shop on every guide for must-visit New York City vintage furniture stores.

Pippin

112 West 17th St, New York City 10011

Housed in a distinctively quaint winding Chelsea storefront that gives off major small-town Main St. vibes, Pippin is a great resource for affordable vintage jewelry, heirloom artifacts, art, small furnishings, and decorative extras.

Décor Aid interior designer Nina R. added this suggestion to our list of the best New York City vintage furniture stores as similar retailers in the area tend to overcharge while delivering goods far less unique and charming.

Manhattan Art And Antiques Center

1050 2nd Ave, New York City 10022

Though it’s more like an edited antique mall with goods pulled from various antique and vintage dealers, there are beautiful decorative objects and furnishings to be found in every nook and cranny of this massive space. From collectible cloisonne scores to tapestries hundreds of years old, the variety is just as impressive as the goods.

Do be prepared to take in a variety of vintage and antique pieces and keep an edited eye out as this is one of those New York City vintage furniture stores that can be a tad overwhelming.

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White Trash

6 Astor Place, New York City 10003

Located in a petite East Village storefront, White Trash doesn’t open until 2 pm as it’s owner spends most of his mornings perusing estate sales so you won’t have to. Featuring a heavy rotation of covetable mid-century modern pieces, the shop is peppered with quirky and often humorous finds that boast historical provenance while lending any home a whimsical sense of play.

Décor Aid interior designer Jena C. considers it one of her favorite New York City vintage furniture stores as the goods are expertly curated, fairly priced and negotiable, and they offer search services to help you find a certain piece they may not have at the moment.

City Opera

222 East 23rd St, New York City 10010

With all proceeds going to benefit the New York City Opera, and with unbeatably low price-points for rare secondhand goods, there’s no reason to not explore their 23rd St. locale.

Just be prepared to dig as while everything is tidy if not hyper-organized, the edit is all up to you as curation is not what makes this one of our favorite New York City vintage furniture stores. What does make it a go-to, however, is the excellent deals to be found and the variety of grand, statement-making furniture and rare books.

Furnish Green

Long considered one of the best furniture stores online for it’s reasonably priced mid-century modern, shabby chic, retro furniture, décor, and salvaged architectural odds and ends, Furnish Green quietly built a significantly stocked retail outlet just a few years ago in Brooklyn.

Which was great news for when our interior designers are on the hunt for unique furnishings with a sustainable approach as there were only so many times a day Furnish Green would update their webshop to highlight their large assortment of goods on hand. Expect to come across the traditional, the unexpected, and the downright questionable as the sky’s the limit when it comes to the edit of Furnish green.

Artifacts 20th Century

One of the best New York furniture stores for remarkable finds in excellent condition, this East Village destination stocks mid-century modernism and art at it’s best while not being held hostage to sourcing furnishings simply by designer or maker for the sake of it.

Which is a savvy approach when it comes to delivering you quality, well-made, beautifully designed finds with historical provenance that won’t break the bank or have you second-guessing your purchases.

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