Discover Washington's thriving antique scene with over 350 dealers in Snohomish alone, massive multi-dealer malls, historic Antique Row in Tacoma, and world-class collections spanning from Seattle's waterfront to charming small towns.
Antique Dealers
In Snohomish aloneAntique Trail
Bellingham to CentraliaSq Ft Showroom
Apple Annie GallerySeattle Market
Since 1978Located 30 miles north of Seattle, Snohomish features over 350 antique dealers in a dozen shops within less than one square mile of historic downtown. Founded in 1861, this beautifully preserved Victorian-era town is Washington's premier antique destination.
829 2nd Street, Snohomish, WA
200 Dealers 5 Levels Since 1928
The anchor of Snohomish's antique district, Star Center Mall is housed in a beautiful 1928 building and holds the distinction of being Snohomish's first second-hand shop. This vast antique store features 200 dealers specializing in everything from furniture and glassware to vintage jewelry and collectibles.
Unique Feature: Houses the Northwest's largest antique reference bookstore with over 10,000 reference books where collectors can research values and authenticity.
Downtown Snohomish, WA
70 Vendors 20,000 Sq Ft 26+ Years
Sitting in the same location for over 26 years, Victoria Village offers two floors of antique vendors selling everything from vintage clothing to classic furniture pieces, estate jewelry, and home décor.
Shopping Tip: Plan to spend 2-3 hours exploring both floors. The variety ranges from affordable collectibles under $20 to premium furniture pieces worth thousands.
Best Time to Visit:
Weekdays less crowded; weekends bring food trucks and street vendors
Average Visit Duration:
Half-day minimum (4-5 hours) to explore main shops
Parking:
Free street parking throughout downtown; arrive early on weekends
Annual Visitors: Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit Snohomish annually, including many from overseas, specifically for antique shopping.
Seattle offers diverse antique shopping from waterfront showrooms to neighborhood vintage malls. The best areas include SODO, Georgetown, Ballard, Fremont, and Pike Place Market.
1400 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA
Since 1978 6,000 Sq Ft
One of the largest antique dealers in Washington, located steps from Pike Place Market on the waterfront. Features 19th and 20th-century furniture, nautical items, vintage typewriters and cameras, art, and antique wardrobes.
Website: seattleantiquesmarket.com
Note: Featured on Pawn Stars Do America TV show.
Fremont neighborhood, Seattle, WA
Multi-Vendor Basement Location
Located beneath street level in Fremont, the "center of the universe," this subterranean treasure trove features vintage/mid-century furniture, collectibles, records, art, clothing, memorabilia, and local jewelry designers.
Website: fremontvintagemall.com
Highlights: Murals of cultural icons from bygone eras; some of the coolest Art Deco furniture this side of 1955.
Montlake, Seattle, WA
Appraisal Services 20+ Years
Clean and neatly organized shop in Montlake's central business district, specializing in Chinese antiques and Mid-Century Modern (MCM) items circa 1940s-1960s.
Website: mrjohnsonsantiques.com
Expertise: Owner has been successfully appraising antiques in the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years.
1501 Pike Place at Post Alley
Local favorite featuring a huge assortment from antique teacups to delicate memorabilia. Known as one of the best places in Seattle to find salt and pepper shakers.
1501 Pike Place
Treasure trove with huge selection of VHS tapes, hard-to-find collectibles, records, and Seattle trinkets. Kids love the 25-cent bins full of toys and unexpected items.
Yelp reviews highlight: "Henry lived in France for fifteen years collecting from flea markets and estate sales. His inventory is absolutely gorgeous. He's friendly and interested in helping you find something you love."
Downtown Ballard
Large building selling both new and used items. Mix of true antiques and current used furniture at affordable prices.
Industrial neighborhoods with multiple antique stores within walking distance. Great for vintage industrial pieces and architectural salvage.
Ballard Avenue features a collection of boutiques, antique stores, and exclusive shops with historic charm. Mix of vintage treasures and modern fashion.
Known as the "center of the universe," Fremont offers eclectic vintage finds, including the popular Fremont Sunday Street Market with antiques, art, and vintage clothing.
Tacoma's Antique Row on Broadway between South 9th and South 7th Streets features roughly a dozen eclectic shops in vintage buildings within the revitalized Theater District.
742 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
Victoriana Mid-Century Modern
Well-stocked shop featuring antique furniture, vintage advertising, lighting, and old coin-operated machines. Space crowded with everything from Victoriana to Mid-century Modern finds.
Vibe: Great fun to browse whether you're a serious collector or casual shopper.
755 Broadway, Tacoma, WA
6,000 Sq Ft Open Daily
6,000 square foot shop crammed with treasures from yesteryear, from old vinyl LPs to carved cigar-store Indians.
Hours: Open every day.
Downtown Tacoma's Antique Row
Destination for antiques since 1984. Three levels contain 20 shops and a jewelry repair stand.
749 Broadway, Tacoma
Buys, sells, and trades antiques, collectibles, comics, and old toys.
756 Broadway, Tacoma
Specializes in vintage glassware, china, milk glass, and tea cup sets. Also carries comics, Matchbox cars, action figures, and Fisher Price toys.
748 Broadway, Tacoma
Huge variety of vintage items and antiques across multiple categories.
Tacoma's Antique Row
Specializes in vintage glassware, china, milk glass, and tea cup sets.
Broadway, Tacoma
Western wear specialist featuring bootstrap, hats, vintage varsity letterman jackets, and jean jackets.
Parking:
Ample meter parking on Broadway, or park free all day at Tacoma Dome Station and take the free Link rapid transit to "Theater District" stop (one block from Broadway and South 9th).
Time Needed:
Plan for a couple of afternoons to properly browse all shops on Antique Row and nearby areas.
Spokane, WA
25+ Years 2 Floors
Family-owned business with over 25 dealers across two floors. Specializes in Native American collectibles, vintage kitchen cabinets, and furniture items.
Website: marketstreetantique.com
9126 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA
160+ Stores Largest Selection
Largest selection of collectables, oddities, and video games in Spokane area. Includes antiques, vintage items, records, clothing, DVDs, and Pokemon cards.
Website: famous-joes.net
14 W Main Ave, Spokane, WA
Restoration Services
Specializes in antique and reproduction lighting with wide selection of restored vintage fixtures. In-house restoration staff can refurbish customer lighting.
Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
2012 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA
Antiques and vintage-inspired décor with urban farmhouse theme.
Hours: Tue-Sat 11am-6pm
Spokane, WA
Features great vendors adding to vintage and salvage aesthetic. Celebrates Spokane's rich history.
Website: 1889salvageco.com
Washington's smaller towns offer charming antique shopping experiences in historic settings. Don't overlook destinations like Cashmere, Port Townsend, Centralia, and Puyallup.
Olympic Peninsula
National Historic Landmark 1850s Founded
Port Townsend isn't just another Pacific Northwest town with antique shops - it's the real deal. The entire downtown is a National Historic Landmark district where Victorian-style buildings house hundreds of treasures within.
Water Street: Main antique corridor with shops like Vintage Hardware offering everything from Victorian teacups to massive industrial salvage.
Cascade Loop, 15 min from Leavenworth
70,000 Sq Ft 25+ Years
Leavenworth's Bavarian charm combined with nearby Cashmere's massive antique galleries creates an antique treasure trove against a mountain backdrop.
Website (Apple Annie): appleannieantiques.com
I-5 Corridor
Part of Washington's unofficial 170-mile antique trail from Bellingham to Centralia. Multiple antique shops in historic downtown.
American Oak, Mahogany & Walnut furniture specializing in American Antique Furnishings.
Pierce County
Northern Washington
State Capital Area
Lighthouse Antiques & Crafts - Antique mall with 100 vendors in 10,000 sq ft showroom selling unique, one-of-a-kind gifts and crafts.
Washington's multi-dealer antique malls offer one-stop shopping with hundreds of vendors under one roof, from 6,000 to 70,000 square feet of treasures.
Edmonds, WA
Largest in Seattle Area 175+ Dealers 30,000 Sq Ft
The largest antique and collectible store in greater Seattle area hosting over 175 unique dealers displaying eclectic mix of antiques and collectibles.
Website: antiquepavilion.net
Tacoma, WA
120 Dealers 20,000 Sq Ft
Antiques, vintage, collectibles, primitives, retro, and mid-century products offered through 120 dealers in one convenient location.
Near Seattle, Tacoma & Olympia
Multi-Dealer
Ballard area antique mall serving the greater Puget Sound region with diverse vendor selection.
Website: pacificantiquesmall.com
Washington's unofficial antique trail stretches more than 170 miles from Bellingham to Centralia, offering dozens of antique-rich towns and hundreds of vendors. This route includes both sprawling multi-dealer malls and cozy mom-and-pop shops.
Route Highlights: Bellingham → Edmonds → Seattle → Snohomish → Cashmere → Tacoma → Puyallup → Olympia → Centralia
Seattle and surrounding areas offer exceptional mid-century modern and vintage furniture dealers, from newly upholstered Scandinavian pieces to industrial salvage.
Seattle, WA
Scandinavian MCM
Premium vintage furniture store specializing in newly upholstered and refinished vintage Scandinavian and Mid-Century Modern furniture. Curated collection of local art, sofas, cabinets, lighting, and dining tables.
Website: sparklebarn.com
Greenwood, Seattle, WA
Nationwide Shipping
Seattle's premier destination for unique vintage furniture, art, and home decor. Carries Early American Antiques, English Antiques, Post Modern, and Vintage Mid-Century Modern.
Website: bigwhaleconsignment.com
Seattle, WA 98124
Exceptional Vintage
Offering exceptional vintage furniture with focus on mid-century modern aesthetics.
Website: madsenmodern.com
Burien, WA (near Seattle)
Full of mid-century modern, vintage, and unusual items. Wide variety of furniture, art, jewelry, and home decor. Buys and sells industrial, MCM, and vintage furnishings.
Website: alafairantiques.com
Downtown Renton, WA
Operated out of a 100-year-old house filled with vintage and contemporary previously owned furnishings and décor.
Website: moderntovintage.com
Seattle & Tacoma
Building materials and salvage including mid-century modern themed items. Great for architectural elements and industrial pieces.
Website: seconduse.com
Tacoma, WA
Midcentury home goods and furniture store with curated collection taking care of selection for you.
Washington hosts numerous estate sales and auctions weekly, offering opportunities to find rare antiques, heirlooms, and one-of-a-kind collectibles from private collections.
Find the best estate sales in Washington with pictures, details, and directions.
New estate sales in WA every week with current photos, dates, times and addresses.
Online estate liquidations and business liquidations.
Phone: 253-449-6650
Website: adamsestateauctions.com
Quality auctions of original art and antiques from exclusive family estates in Washington. Licensed, Insured & Bonded.
Website: rainierestates.com
All items sold AS IS WHERE IS. No refunds or returns. 10% Buyer's premium added to auction total. Tax waived with active reseller permit.
Website: soundestatecompany.com
Port Orchard area
Vintage and antiques sales in the Puget Sound region.
Seattle/Tacoma/Bellevue Area
Regular estate sales throughout Puget Sound region.
Common Finds:
Buyer Tips:
Professional appraisal services in Washington help determine fair market value, authenticate items, and provide documentation for insurance, estate planning, or sales.
Montlake, Seattle, WA
20+ Years Experience Pacific Northwest
Owner has been successfully appraising antiques in the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years. Charges hourly fee for appraisal services.
Specialty: Chinese antiques and Mid-Century Modern items circa 1940s-1960s.
Website: mrjohnsonsantiques.com
829 2nd Street, Snohomish, WA
10,000+ Reference Books
The Northwest's largest antique reference bookstore where collectors can research values and authenticity. Information and value guides available for most collectible interests.
Access: Located within Star Center Antique Mall.
Serving Washington DC & surrounding areas
Certified personal property appraisers providing insurance/replacement appraisals and fair market value appraisals. Appraise fine art, antiques, furniture, porcelain, silver and more.
Rate: $175/hour with two hour minimum
Website: washingtonianappraisals.com
Specializes in broad spectrum of antiques and collectibles including vintage furniture, fine art, porcelain, silverware, and rare books.
Standards: Adheres to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
Website: djrauthentication.com
Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide 2023 is the most complete and best-illustrated price guide available with 12,500 listings and more than 3,100 full-color photographs. Kovels' is the only guide with prices based on actual sales from the previous calendar year, not estimates, covering both American and international items.
When to Use Authenticators: Services of an authenticator are sometimes necessary for items commonly faked, of very high value, or where authentication would dramatically impact appraised value.
Seattle, WA
Specializing in lighting, furniture, art prints, and decorative arts.
Website: bbbantiques.com
Naches, WA
Antique American oak furniture including china cabinets, dining tables & chairs, buffets, bookcases, file cabinets, and desks.
Website: hobbitantiques.com
Centralia, WA
"American Antique Furnishings" specializing in American Oak, Mahogany & Walnut furniture.
Website: amerantfurn.com
Thorp, WA
Combination fruit stand and antique mall offering unique shopping experience in rural Washington.
Website: thorpfruit.com
American oak antique dealers in Washington commonly carry:
Snohomish is the Antique Capital of the Northwest, located 30 miles north of Seattle and 5 minutes east of Everett off Highway 2. This historic town features over 350 antique dealers in more than a dozen shops, all located within less than one square mile of downtown.
Founded in 1861, Snohomish is one of Washington's oldest cities. Its beautifully preserved Victorian-era buildings create an authentic historic atmosphere. The Star Center Antique Mall anchors the district with 200 dealers across five levels in a stunning 1928 building. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit Snohomish annually, including many from overseas, specifically for antique shopping.
SODO, Georgetown, and Ballard are recommended for concentrated antique shopping in Seattle, with multiple stores you can walk between.
Pike Place Market Historic District (established 1907) offers Antique Touch and Rummage Around within the market, plus Seattle Antiques Market nearby on the waterfront at 1400 Alaskan Way.
Fremont, known as the "center of the universe" to locals, features Fremont Vintage Mall in a subterranean basement location with vintage furniture, collectibles, records, and Art Deco pieces. The Fremont Sunday Street Market adds year-round European-style vendors with antiques, art, and specialty items.
Ballard Avenue is famous for its collection of boutiques and antique stores in historic buildings. Ballard Consignment offers a large selection of both new and used furniture at affordable prices.
Apple Annie Antique Gallery in Cashmere is the largest antique showroom in Washington with 70,000 square feet of beautiful antiques housed in a charming vintage building. Located on the Cascade Loop, antique lovers and treasure hunters travel from all corners of the United States to visit this destination.
Aurora Antique Pavilion in Edmonds is the largest multi-dealer antique mall in the greater Seattle area, featuring over 175 unique dealers in 30,000 square feet of retail space.
Star Center Antique Mall in Snohomish spans five levels and houses 200 antique dealers plus the Northwest's largest antique reference bookstore with over 10,000 books. Built in 1928, it was Snohomish's first second-hand shop.
Tacoma's Antique Row is located on Broadway between South 9th Street and South 7th Street in downtown Tacoma's revitalized Theater District. Roughly a dozen eclectic shops occupy vintage buildings in this older section of downtown.
Notable shops include Broadway's Best Antiques (742 Broadway), Brandy's Attic (755 Broadway with 6,000 sq ft), Sanford & Son (in business since 1984 with three levels and 20 shops), Lick's Antiques Mall (749 Broadway), and Lily Pad Antiques (756 Broadway).
Parking: Ample meter parking is available on Broadway. Alternatively, park free all day at Tacoma Dome Station and take the free Link rapid transit to the "Theater District" stop, then walk one block up the hill to Broadway and South 9th.
The number of shops and square footage to browse on Antique Row alone can easily occupy a couple of afternoons. Shops range from Victoriana to Mid-century Modern, western wear to vintage glassware.
Seattle Area Mid-Century Modern Specialists:
Tacoma: Vessel Vintage Collective offers curated midcentury home goods and furniture.
Building Salvage: Second Use (Seattle & Tacoma locations) carries mid-century modern architectural elements and industrial salvage pieces.
Port Townsend is a National Historic Landmark district on the Olympic Peninsula, founded in the 1850s. The entire Victorian-style downtown feels like one magnificent antique. Port Townsend Antique Mall features 15,000+ square feet of collectibles, while Water Street serves as the main antique corridor with shops like Vintage Hardware and Magpie Alley.
Cashmere (15 minutes from Leavenworth) hosts Apple Annie Antique Gallery with 70,000 sq ft and the Antique Mall at Cashmere with 15,000 sq ft (25+ years in business).
Centralia is part of Washington's 170-mile antique trail. Up the Creek Antiques specializes in American Oak, Mahogany & Walnut furniture.
Puyallup features Victoria Sells Antiques (100 dealers) and 3rd Street Antiques (15,000 sq ft with 85 vendors).
Don't overlook Snohomish (350+ dealers), Bellingham (Penny Lane Antique Mall with 40 dealers), and Wenatchee (three-story vintage store).
Online Listing Platforms:
Washington-Based Estate Sale Companies:
Tips: Arrive early on the first day for best selection. Bring cash as some sales don't accept cards. Inspect items carefully since most are sold AS IS. Join email lists to receive advance notice of upcoming sales.
Mr. Johnson's Antiques (Montlake, Seattle) has been successfully appraising antiques in the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years. The owner charges an hourly fee and specializes in Chinese antiques and Mid-Century Modern items circa 1940s-1960s.
Star Center Collectors Reference Bookstore (Snohomish) is the Northwest's largest antique reference bookstore with over 10,000 reference books where collectors can research values and authenticity. Located within Star Center Antique Mall at 829 2nd Street.
Professional Appraisal Standards: Look for appraisers adhering to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). DJR Authentication specializes in vintage furniture, fine art, porcelain, silverware, and rare books with USPAP compliance.
When to Use Authenticators: Services of an authenticator are sometimes necessary for items commonly faked, of very high value, or where authentication would dramatically impact appraised value.
Price Guide Resources: Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide is the most complete guide with 12,500 listings based on actual sales (not estimates), covering both American and international items.
Washington's unofficial antique trail stretches more than 170 miles from Bellingham to Centralia, offering dozens of antique-rich towns and hundreds of vendors. This route features both sprawling multi-dealer malls and cozy mom-and-pop shops.
Route Highlights (North to South):
Plan a multi-day road trip to explore the full trail, or focus on specific regions like Puget Sound (Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia) or North Cascades (Snohomish-Cashmere-Leavenworth).
SODO Flea Market (Seattle) is held periodically at 2401 Utah Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134. Check their schedule for upcoming dates, typically 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Fremont Sunday Street Market (Seattle) is a year-round European-style street market in Fremont offering antiques, art, clothes, tools, and specialty products. Features vintage clothing vendors, record stalls, and unique treasures like antique chests and vintage dictionary art. Enjoy delicious street food from popular Seattle food trucks.
Indoor Vintage Flea Markets are held at various locations throughout the year:
Finding Current Events: Check platforms like antiquetrail.com/Calendar, 10times.com, and local antique mall websites for current schedules. Many events are seasonal, with peak activity in spring and fall months.
Last updated on November 27, 2025