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While this writer doesn’t agree with every stereotype about Connecticut, one does seem to be accurate.
That is, shopping at antique stores is a quaint and charming way to spend an afternoon.
And that some of the best antique stores are in Connecticut.
Are you an antiquer with purpose looking for that special table, armoire, or desk?
Or are you more of a rambler, letting your curiosity be your guide?
Either way, to lovers of antiques, poking around shops and auction houses, Connecticut is calling your name. Connecticut boasts such an impressive amount of antique stores, it has its very own antique trail.
However, there are a lot of antique shops in CT. So many, in fact, that the adventurous antique lover can head out and find at least one store in every charming Connecticut town.
Ready to discover the best antique stores in CT? Let’s get into it:
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23 of the best antique stores in Connecticut
If you want to literally take the easy route, we’ve narrowed down your choices to twelve of the best antique stores in CT.
We’ve also included an activity or two to incorporate into your antique shopping journey for each stop.
Note that the shops are in order of distance from our inn in downtown Greenwich, Connecticut. That said, they are all equally fabulous in our books!
1. Greenwich Living Antiques and Design Centre | Stamford
If you want bragging rights that you share something in common with the likes of:
- Katherine Zeta Jones
- Beyonce
- Anne Hathaway
Then shopping at Greenwich Living Antiques and Design Centre is the place to be. This is not your run-of-the-mill antique store. Instead, you’ll find high-end items including furniture, mirrors, light fixtures and more.
If you are very particular about every item in your home, you will find elegant, unique pieces that speak to your discerning taste. Shopping here and the other high-end stores in Stamford’s antiques shopping district is one of the most unique things to do in Connecticut.
While in the area, don’t miss the opportunity to experience the stunning architectural beauty of the Glass House. Designed in the late 1940s by noted architect and Frank Lloyd Wright contemporary, Phillip Johnson, the building is historic for its integration into its natural setting and innovative materials. It marked an introduction of the International Style to America.
And check-out our full guide to attractions, activities and things to do in Stamford, Connecticut, for more to do while you’re in town.
2. Fairfield County Antique & Design Center | Norwalk
Some antique centers with many dealers didn’t make this list because they can be rather depressing.
Sad wares displayed in a way that looks more like a hoarding nightmare than a vendor stall, more than a few are better avoided.
But not the Fairfield County Antique & Design Center.
The antiques from various periods are all high-quality, well-preserved, and reasonably priced.
At least, considering this is still Fairfield County.
A personal favorite for this writer at this top pick of antique stores in CT is DC Kingswood.
Once you’re done shopping in Norwalk, be sure to explore of the attractions, activities, and restaurants of Norwalk, Connecticut.
4. Stratford Antique Center | Stratford
The bright blue color of this building is not the only distinguishing feature of Stratford Antique Center. With over 200 vendors in one location, it’s one of the largest antique malls in Connecticut.
Head to one of the largest roadside attractions in Stratford, CT, to find anything and everything you want, from furniture to collectibles and glassware to statues. You’ll want to give yourself plenty of time to browse the wares, so you don’t miss a thing.
Be sure to treat yourself to some ice cream at Wells Hollow Creamery. There, you can choose from over 50 different flavors as a reward for your shopping finesse at one of the best ice cream shops in CT.
Or explore more of the best breweries in Connecticut that are clustered in the Bridgeport / Stratford area.
5. Fleur De Lis Antiques & Design | Redding
As the name implies, this little gem specializes in French Country.
That said, you’ll also find an impressive variety of periods, including the popular Mid-Century Modern.
Their carefully curated selection speaks to the owners’ eye for beauty. Common pieces include:
- High-end designer pieces including art
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Jewelry
- Decorative accessories
The collection at Fleur de Lis Antiques is so well known that they are the go-to spot for both film and television set designers. And even some of the celebrities that star in the productions will make a visit.
While you’re there visit the Lonetown Farm Museum and explore the books at the Mark Twain Library. The library was founded as the iconic writer’s dying wish, who wrote the check just a day before his death.
Antique stores in Woodbury, Connecticut
Quaint and charming Woodbury, Connecticut, is the antiques capital of Connecticut. So, of course more than a few entries on this list call this town in the Litchfield Hills home.
Check-out our top 3 picks for Woodbury, CT, antique stores, and plan a visit that coincides with the Woodbury Flea Market, one of the best flea markets in Connecticut.
6. Monique Shay Antiques and Designs
Another shop with a flair for finding French antiques, the twist here is that the finds are French Canadian.
From La Belle Province in Canada, Monique Shay offers the lovely rustic pieces featured in several home design magazines. These country items include lovely hand-painted cupboards and armoires, ideal for one-of-a-kind storage. You’ll also find a wide variety of furnishings ideal for every room and corner of your home.
Despite their rustic charm, there is no doubt these items have an elegance unique to French-Canadian Antiques.
7. G. Sergeant Antiques
Are you looking for English furniture from the 18th century?
Then G. Sergeant Antiques offers superb examples of the furnishings of this glorious period.
Collectors and museums alike trust the owner to find authentic pieces for their curated collections. So you know you’re on to something good.
Elegance is at the heart of the furnishings found here, with a selection that also includes American and Continental furniture. Art, mirrors, lighting and dozens of other desirable finds are also to be had here.
8. Wayne Mattox Antiques
Museum-quality items found the perfect home in this circa 1835 Greek-Revival house in the lovely town of Woodbury. Carefully selected American and European furniture, in hand with paintings and folk art create the ideal selection interspersed with a good balance of other hidden treasures.
The owners’ unique approach to their selection leaves the doors wide open for discoveries from every era.
Pieces of significance throughout several centuries and decades from furniture to iconic vintage advertisements can be found at Wayne Mattox Antiques. If you are looking for something with impact, personal meaning, or historic relevance this is where you’re sure to find it.
9. Key to the Past Antique & Design Center | Clinton
Another antiques mall with multiple dealers, Key to the Past features a range of items.
It’s interesting to see the individual tastes and interests of the vendors, in each of their stalls.
Key to the Past features large space, ample parking, friendly and helpful staff, and prices that are more than reasonable. Especially if you’re visiting from Fairfield County, or are used to antiquing in New York City and the Hudson Valley.
And head to nearby New Haven to explore its museums, restaurants, and parks.
10. The Past Antiques Marketplace | Oakdale
This is a great destination as you can also enjoy Nature’s Art Village complex. If you love the idea of pokey spots where it takes patience and determination to sort through wonderful things for unique finds, the Past Antiques Marketplace is the place to go.
Whether you are looking for furniture or jewellery, light fixtures or figurines you’ll want to set aside time every month or so to find what’s new at The Past.
11. Mine in Mystic | Mystic
No antique crawl would be complete without a stop-in at Mystic.
Mine is the ultimate vintage lovers’ find. Antiques and on-trend vintage items stand shoulder to shoulder, appealing to a broad range of tastes from shabby chic to eclectic elegance.
This is a great stop if you are in the market for a bedroom piece with exceptional bureaus and vintage chests. You’ll also find a good mix of other furnishings, including unfinished tables, and a collection of smaller pieces that help make a house a home.
After your search, stop in at the Mystic Museum of Art where you might find it difficult to decide if you should be focused on the art or the lovely views of the garden and river. It’s just one of the many top activities, attractions and things to do in Mystic, Connecticut.
12. Antiques on the Farmington | Collinsville (Canton)
Located in historic Collinsville in an 1800s grist mill, there isn’t a better spot to spend a few hours exploring. The 50 vendors at Antiques on the Farmington offer antique and vintage wares of all eras, shapes and sizes.
Satisfy an open mind and undying curiosity with endless opportunities for one-of-a-kind finds. From artwork to clothes and from tools to dining tables, if you need it, chances are you’ll find it here.
After exploring one of the best antique stores in CT, rest your weary bones at Brewery Legitimus and enjoy a cold beer at this craft brewery. This top pick among Connecticut breweries is in the former Waring factory building on Main Street.
13. Collinsville Antiques Emporium | New Hartford
This is a 22,000 square feet of pure treasure hunting bliss. Collinsville Antiques Co. in New Hartford is not just a store—it’s a whole experience.
- Over 100 dealers under one roof
- Everything from vintage clothes and jewelry to mid-century furniture and quirky collectibles
- Open every day from 10 to 5
- Wheelchair-friendly with wide aisles and ramps
- Layaway plans and credit cards welcome (because sometimes you just need that lamp)
- On-site Cruisin’ Cafe serves up breakfast, lunch, and Buck’s famous French Ice Cream
14. The Vintage Co-Op | Forestville (Bristol)
This spot is the new kid on the Connecticut antiques block, and it’s already pulling its weight. The Vintage Co-Op opened in summer 2025. Folks in Forestville have since adopted it as their rainy-day treasure hunt.
Todd, the owner, has a shop feels bright and lived-in. Sunlight pours through the big front windows. And it catches on:
- Old furniture
- Quirky collectibles
- And whatever curious item he found at a flea market last weekend
He mixes in pieces from local artists, too. It gives the place that “someone cares about this town” energy.
It’s the kind of shop where you’ll lose track of time wandering from one vignette to the next. Strike up a conversation with another browser over a funky lamp you’re both eyeing.
Don’t get too friendly, though, in case you actually want it!
They’re open Wednesday through Sunday.
15. Mike & Dave’s Antique Shop | Guilford
Guilford has no shortage of charm, and Mike & Dave’s adds its own spark to the mix. These two have been in the antiques world for decades, and you feel that the second you walk in. It’s part cozy gallery and part treasure hunt.
Their shop leans into the delight of the quirk:
- Artwork with personality
- Curios you didn’t know you needed
- And offbeat finds that elicit a grin before you even pick them up
The shelves change on the regular. So whatever you saw last month is gone. Replaced with something far quirkier.
What sets this place apart (aside from the inventory) is the conversation. Mike and Dave have a knack for turning browsing into a chat with old friends. Ask about a piece and you’ll get the whole backstory:
- Where it came from
- Who loved it before
- And why they grabbed it in the first place
They’re open seven days a week (peek at Facebook for holiday quirks).
16. Clinton Antique Center | Clinton
Right off Main Street, this place is the antique version of a clown car. That is, it’s way bigger on the inside than it looks. Clinton Antique Center sprawls across 6,000 square feet.
With over 100 dealers packed in, you’ll find everything from:
- Vintage surfboards turned tiki bars
- To brass candleholders
- Groovy lunchboxes
- Glowing uranium glass
- And enough nautical bits to deck out your yacht (or whatever you’ve got)
It’s a fan favorite for shoreline day-trippers to duck out of the sun and discover the unexpected.
Locals know to leave time to wander: there’s always more to see, and new finds hit the floor daily. It’s casual, albeit a tad chaotic.
17. Grand & Water Antiques | Stonington
You’ll find this gem in a brick storefront steps from the harbor in Stonington Borough. It’s where Grand Street meets Water, in fact (hence the name).
For over 20 years, Grand & Water Antiques has specialized in the sea-loving side of New England’s past:
- Ship lanterns
- Weathered maps
- Old compasses
- Silver that once dined on the high seas
- And paintings plucked from a captain’s study
It’s more gallery than garage sale. Mid-century pieces play nice with the nautical finds, though.
The shopkeepers are quite approachable. And they’re happy to offer a bit of backstory or help you spot the one piece that feels like yours.
And it’s a great excuse to spend a bit longer while poking around Stonington, CT, anyway.
New Preston Antique Shops
New Preston is the kind of village where you half-expect someone to wave at you with a cup of tea. It’s small, cozy, and packed with personality—and antiques.
Here’s the lineup:
- Plain Goods: Run by Michael DePerno and Andrew Fry, this spot is all about simplicity and timeless style. It’s inside a historic building called Pavilion Hall, and offers a beautiful mix of home goods, textiles, and clothes.
- River Song Antiques: Carol and John Waldman’s place feels like stepping into a rustic dream. Architectural salvage, folk art, and well-worn charm from the 1800s and 1900s—basically, everything you didn’t know you needed.
New Milford Antique Shops
If you like your treasure hunts with a side of small-town bustle, New Milford delivers.
Along Route 7, you’ll find a tidy lineup of shops:
- Lee’s Antique Center
- Mike’s Antiques
- And Best Treasures, LLC
The Auction Barn is a scene all its own. Weekly estate sales and monthly auctions make it fast, a bit chaotic, and quite entertaining. Go for the thrill, stay for the “wait, what is that?” moments.
Downtown, The Hunt feels like a mashup of museum curation and tag sale prices. And all packed into 5,000 square feet. You’ll spot a vintage globe next to a velvet armchair and suddenly realize you need both.
And of course, no list is complete without Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market. Open Sundays from April through December, it’s New England’s largest weekly flea market. Get there early, wear comfortable shoes, and bring cash. And snacks. You’ll be there a while.
Find even more unique shopping throughout Connecticut
Now that you’ve finished the list of top antique stores in CT, are you still hungry for more deals?
Or in the mood for more vintage finds, or simply something completely unique?
Head to some of the most unique shopping locations in Connecticut, including our own downtown Greenwich shopping district.
Or better yet, shop local, and shop quirky at the various flea markets sprinkled throughout the state of Connecticut.
Who knows what you’ll find on your next shopping trip?
Updated and republished: November 19, 2025
