Vintageweave Interiors
This West Third Street shop has antique cake plates, beautiful glass bottles and garden items. The owners hunt for great finds in Europe to bring back to sunny Cali. 7928 West Third St.; 323.932.0451
45 Three Modern Vintage Home
Is ’60s or ’70s more your style? This shop is packed with mid-century art, rugs, pillows, furniture and tchotchkes. Word is, they are expanding into the space next door, for an estate-sale-only outpost, soon. 1051 1/2 S Fairfax Ave.; 323.932.0832
DeKor
This Scandinavia shop is filled with whimsical textiles, art, glass and pieces crafted from reclaimed wood. 2145 W Sunset Blvd.; 213.375.7627
Herman Schwartz
This little shop on Pico can easily be missed, but it’s filled with statement pieces. Plus, they have some contemporary art here too. 5825 Pico Blvd.; 323.274.5151
Reel Appeal
Here, in Los Angeles, we are lucky to snag items from extinct TV shows and movies. Reel Appeal has just those items. This liquidation destination is near the Burbank airport, and it’s always best to call the owner first to find out what goodies he has in store. You can find random collection of gumball machines, arcade games, chic leopard dining chairs, the possibilities are endless. 2911 Winona Ave., Burbank; 818.565.3569
Nick Metropolis Collectible Furniture
This shop can easily be mistaken as a junk yard. This La Brea open-air shop has oddities you can’t find anywhere else. So, pull over and just go with it! There are old-school classroom lockers, tiki bars and larger than life dinosaurs. 100 S La Brea Ave.; 323.934.3700
Looky Thrift Store
Looky can be hit or miss, but when you find something good, it’s worth it. 2545 Lincoln Blvd., Venice; 310.306.2100
Nadeau
Nadeau has fun, sometimes-painted second-run furniture. With a motto of “furniture with a soul,” be prepared to get a piece that will tell a story. 9040 Santa Monica Blvd.; 310.559.6326
Painted Ladies
This boutique has all sorts of vintage furniture and fixtures, all re-painted. For you girly girls, this is your spot. 1619 Lincoln Blvd., Venice; 310.822.5507
Tini
I remember when Tini, which is an acronym for This Is Not Ikea, was online-only. Now, it’s a full on shop with retro-glam items piled high to the ceiling. 515 S Fairfax Ave.; 310.999.5951
Sunbeam Vintage
This warehouse is named for the theater that once stood in its space, and was previously only open to set designers, by appointment. The prices here can’t be beat! 106 South Avenue 58; 323.908.9743
Finster Studio
This eclectic shop is anything but snooty. There is something for everyone. From furniture to mid-century tchotchkes, it;s all here! 2638 N Figueroa St.; 323.342.0234
