Right across from the Ashby BART station at the busy intersection of Adeline and Ashby, Jack's Antiques offers a step back from the bustling outside world. Since 1946, the purveyor of antique furniture, rugs and other housewares has been providing Berkeley with a glimpse of the past. Its multi-room layout organizes goods by era, with full displays of beds, dressers, dinnerware and more available for the public to peruse firsthand. The large shop also has a backyard area for patrons to relax and take in the store's rustic charm.
Eastern Classics specializes in Japanese antiques, tansu imports and original and restored Chinese antique furniture as well as custom-built, handmade Oriental furniture. The owner, Zhixiang Yin, has been working with Asian antiques and carpentry methods for more than thirty years and will work with customers to design exactly what they need for their space using time-proven methods and quality materials.
Husband and wife Pat and Gerry opened Harmonique Home in 2004 and it quickly became a popular destination for clients in search of Asian furniture, antiquities and curiosities and quality home accessories. The store also sells custom furniture designed and built to meet suit most any client's needs and offers interior design services and staging services for the discriminating client. In addition to furniture, the company carries a unique selection of rugs, tabletop items such as glasswear, candlesticks, tea pots, mirrors as well as a collection of custom made jewelry.
Walking into People's Bazaar on Adeline Street is much like entering 50 different flea markets from 100 years ago, all packed into one cozy shop. Since 1972, the Berkeley-based antiques retailer has been scouring estate sales and European vendors for rare finds on vintage items. The store's walls are lined with antique artwork and hand-woven rugs and narrow aisles lead visitors through a maze of collectible housewares and furniture.
People's Bazaar also sets up staging for various local theater and performance groups, with one notable set being that of the San Francisco-based television show Nash Bridges.
Rosebud Gallery sits at the corner of Station Place Alley and Solano Avenue, in a tiny Tudor style cottage. The store windows are filled with unique collections that change frequently.
Like many antique shops, the interior of this fairly small store is is crowded with treasures on the walls, floor and even dangling from the ceiling. Visitors can expect the unexpected.
Ohmega Salvage buys and sells architectural materials that range from the Victorian Era to present day. They have a wide selection of chandeliers, light fixtures, bath tubs, armoires, ornamental hardware and fireplace mantles. They also have stained glass windows and statuary that is perfect for home gardens. If you need a piece of furniture for just a day or two, they offer rental services to local customers. Ohmega Salvage gladly accepts donations of salvage goods at this location.
Ellington & French specializes in home and garden decor in 19th and 20th century styles. Offerings cover every need in the home, from dinnerware and bedroom furnishings to eclectic and stylish gardening accessories. It also offers an array of unique goods outside of furnishings including body care products, staionery and jewelry. Offerings are constantly changing.
Berkeley Flea Market is a weekly event that features numerous vendors and includes fresh produce, arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry and antiques. Most of the vendors are local artisans and farmers. Sign ups are the last Thursday of the month, and there is often a waiting list for this popular event.
Antiques on Solano is a multi-dealer collective showcasing a large collection of antique postage stamps, coins, jewelry, maps and prints and old glass bottles. Large antique prints and maps are displayed on the walls.
Aura Jewelers offers platinum and diamond rings and bands, sapphire necklaces, gold earrings, silver bracelets, enamel pins and crescent moon brooches. Select one of the antique pendants or lockets that are more than 100 years old for a unique gift. Aura Jewelers also carries animal carvings, decorative boxes, stone bowls and fossils. International shipping is available.
