What People Are Saying About Broadway Antique Market
The Editor
Valerie Moloney
Citysearch
In Short – From cigarette lighters to a 1950s/60s bamboo bar reminiscent of Elvis in Blue Hawaii, this shop is pure vintage heaven--all 20,000 square feet of it. Black leather couches displayed at the front of the store end the hunt for lovers of the mid-century aesthetic. Rhinestone baubles glitter in glass cases throughout the store. Collectibles such as a 1940 issue of the New Yorker or a 1968 nudist art exhibit calendar contemplate the past, while a 1970s flowery long skirt in the store's mid-section screams groovy. Fur coats from the 1940s and 1950s evoke memories of Marilyn Monroe…
01/21/09
Buyer Beware
by chicagojohn1971 at Citysearch
Buyer Beware!!
I recently bought a set of china from BAm that had over 100 pieces. I asked the staff if all the pieces included were in the same great condition that the display pieces and was told that they were. They also said that this particular vendor was very reputable and could be counted on for the quality of the antiques he sold at their store. I took them at their word and did not inspect each piece of the service before taking it home. Once I got home and had an opportunity to inspect the china, I found that more than half of the pieces we very used in poor condition.
I contacted the store to see what could be done and was told that they could not help
- Cons: This store does not stand behind its merchandise
08/19/02
If you need that needle in a Haystack...
by goheidigo at Citysearch
This is the place to check if you are looking for that unique item you can't find anywhere else. You will probably pay a good penny for it though as these guys aren't cheap. But hey, they do offer layaway! Huge store with different vendors! Very clean with great ambiance! Open every day! It's one of my favorite for gifts!
- Pros: Large selection, Unique items, Clean bright store
- Cons: Location is far north, Can be pricey
The Details on Broadway Antique Market
The Extras:
A few items are available for auction on eBay.
Know Before You Go:
Browse the large selection of 1920s-1970s jewelry--dazzling in colors like powder blue and garnet--in the middle section on the far north side of the store. Here you'll also find 1930s pieces made from Bakelite, the first type of synthetic plastic used in the 20th century.
The Extras:
The second floor boasts an impressive collection of mid-century dining sets and furniture along the lines of an Eames, 1960s Jens Rison club chairs and nineteenth century wooden dressers.
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