Calgary antique shops are few and far between, but they carry an impressive selection of furniture, ancient objects and vintage bric-a-brac. Turnover is high, and surprises are frequent at these boutiques, inviting regular return visits. Search for the finest in old-time home accouterments at the following shops.
Reclaimed Trading Company is a one-stop shop for architectural salvage and one-of-a-kind antiques. Check out the selection of adorable vintage trailers in the yard surrounding the main building, then sift through the shop’s stash of vintage and antique signage. Everywhere you look, you’ll find unique furniture pieces such as straight-off-the-farm harvest tables. The shopping experience gets even better when staff members offer visitors freshly poured local beer to sip while perusing the endless wares.
Bamboo Ballroom is a women’s fashion and accessory boutique in Inglewood. While racks of trendy clothing and glittering baubles fill the space, it is also home to BEX Vintage, a local vintage furniture and home decor purveyor. BEX Vintage’s pieces are featured throughout the shop, focusing mainly on classic mid-century designs and eye-catching housewares.
The owners of Uniquities Architectural Antiques travel to Europe four times annually to locate furniture, garden items and architectural salvage that includes flooring, tiles and stone. While they’re ambling through the Old World countryside, they will custom locate such treasures upon request.
Vintage and antique enthusiasts live for the thrill of the hunt. And when the pursuit involves exploring the 15,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles at Inside Avenue Antiques, the thrill is considerable. Home to 55 vendors, Inside Avenue has something for everyone from decades past.
Located just south of Glenmore Trail on Macleod Trail Southeast, Heirlooms Antiques Calgary carries a wide variety of antique and collectable items and a variety of furniture, antique toys, cameras, housewares and more. Dealing in such items for more than 40 years, Heirlooms is known for the expertise of its appraisers and estate evaluators. Visit the expansive showrooms, or shop online for a stunning array of treasures.
Junktiques has offered incredible antique furniture finds for over 30 years in the heart of Inglewood. The shop carries a wide selection of English Canadian, French Canadian, Mennonite, Hutterite and Doukhabor furnishings that are begging to be taken home by customers who’ll cherish their history. The shop also houses a variety of home decor accessories and architectural pieces, many of which can be repurposed for a new life in your home.