Boston is a great place to find vintage markets 🎞
🕰️ Cambridge Antique Market: A 5-Floor Time Travel Through Vintage Wonders Finally checked out this Cambridge gem—five floors of antiques, oddities, and retro treasures! If you love vintage kitsch or unique home decor, this is your happy place (just bring comfy shoes for the climb!): 🌟 What You'll Find (Beyond Just Old Stuff) Vintage Home Decor Goldmine • 1920s Art Deco glassware ($15–$45) • Victorian-era oil paintings (some signed, $80–$200) • Working gramophones and vintage radios ($100–$300) Quirky Collectibles • 1950s diner-style kitchenware (think atomic age mugs) • Antique cameras (Kodak Brownie models from $35) • Vintage jewelry—from Art Nouveau brooches to 1980s statement earrings 💡 Shopping Tips for Vintage Hunters Bargain Hunting 101 ✅ Many stalls offer 10–20% discounts on marked prices ✅ Look for "red tag" items—they’re already on sale! Hidden Gems to Spot • 3rd floor: Vintage board games (complete sets from the 1960s) • 5th floor: Mid-century modern furniture (think Eames-style chairs) Chinese-Made Antiques? Yes, but most are one-of-a-kind exports from the 1900s—different from modern stuff! 📍 Practical Deets & Vibe Parking Hack Free spots out front, but arrive before 11 AM to snag one (alternatively, park in nearby lot for $10/day) Ambiance ✅ Eclectic stalls with creaky wooden floors ✅ Feels like exploring your grandma’s attic (but better organized) Best For ✅ Finding unique gifts (think 1940s perfume bottles for friends) ✅ Decorating your apartment with story-driven pieces ✅ Killing 2–3 hours on a rainy weekend 🌟 Final Verdict: 4.5/5 (Vintage Lover’s Paradise) Come for the thrill of finding a 1930s teacup, stay for the nostalgia of 1970s record players. Pro tip: Wear layers—it’s hot climbing stairs, but stalls have varying temps! 🕶️ #BostonVintage #CambridgeAntiques #ThriftShopping #AntiqueHunting #BostonHiddenGems