Top Places For Antiques In South Florida

The Daily Meal Staff|July 16, 2014 5:45 am EST

Antique shopping is something of an art form and many shoppers are well read on how to source the best finds. However, antique stores hold treasures for anyone who seeks them and the right shops with knowledgeable staff can really make the experience a lot simpler. These antique stores offer everything from home décor items to art pieces suitable for homes, theatres, commercial spaces and more. There are even great finds meant to be kept only as heirlooms that will increase in price with years to come.

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Alhambra Antiques
2850 Salzedo St.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 446-1688
www.alhambraantiques.com

It seems fitting that Coral Gables would be home to one of the most exquisite antique shops around. Alhambra Antiques is the source for home décor, furniture, fine art and more for creating opulent and well-styled interiors at home or in commercial spaces. The selection features truly well-chosen pieces so it's difficult for shoppers to make a wrong move – the merchandise is always elegant and stylish. Alhambra Antiques is a fun place to shop and a great go-to place for gift shopping.

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Kodner Galleries
45 S. Federal Highway
Dania Beach, FL 33004
(954) 925-2550
www.kodner.com

Kodner Galleries is an auction house and gallery space featuring incredible finds including impressive antiques. At any given moment, the selection includes such items as fine art, furniture, china and flatware. All of the pieces are professionally appraised for true value and to be sure customers are actually getting what they are paying for. The over 100-year-old business is an expert in its field and takes pride in fine offerings.

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Shades of the Past
2360 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
(954) 829-3726
www.shadesofthepastantiques.com

Shades of the Past is an antique shop in the stylish Wilton Manors neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale offering items sourced from estate sales. This chic shop mostly features finds for the home such as fine art, accent pieces, furniture and lighting. Aside from the beautiful treasures to be discovered in store, it's a very professional business with an outstanding reputation. Products purchased from Shades of the Past will be up to par in quality and operation. The shop's staggering selection is now supported by a second location in the Sugar Chest Antique Mall in Pompano Beach.

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Daniels Antiques
2520 S.W. 30th Ave.
Hallandale, FL 33009
(954) 454-1395
www.danielsantiques.com

Daniels is a high-end antiques shop with chic and elegant offerings. The product mix is very impressive with items ranging from pop culture collectibles of the past to furniture. Fashion fans will fall in love with its very special Louis Vuitton collection of steamer trunks, suitcases and other luggage from the iconic brand. Daniels Antiques has a store in Aspen, Colorado as well as one more South Florida location on Las Olas Boulevard.

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Antiques Supermarket
59 S.W. 12th Ave., Bay 102
Dania Beach, FL 33004
(954) 924-6666
www.antiquesaventura.com

Antiques Supermarket is a unique antiques store in the area that buys and sells items from Europe and South America. The merchandise includes paintings, sculptures, statues, tapestries, home décor and more with some items dating as far back as the 19the century. This is the ideal antiques store for art aficionados as it's certainly the focus of the shop. The store is open six days a week and it frequently hosts auctions on site.

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