Established in 1974, Marco Jewelers has a long tradition in Stamford. Offering an honest and professional shopping experience, you can look for new jewelery, get your current jewelery repaired and even appraised at this location. It welcomes all watches, jewelery and clocks for repair and is a certified buyer of gold.
Only a few blocks from the train station, Greenwich Living Antiques & Design Centre is accessible to travelers coming from both Manhattan and the entire New England region. Located a quarter mile south of the I-95 underpass, this popular dealer is easy to find and well worth the trip. Since opening in 2008, the centre has become one of the more fashionable attractions in the famous antique district of downtown Stamford. Products include an extraordinary collection of clocks, mirrors and fine furnishings from select time periods as well as paintings, silver and porcelain antiques. Other services and amenities include a conference room where designers can gather, an onsite coffee bar and access to many of the other dealers in the area.
Connecticut Antiques Center has a special place among all of the dealers located in Stamford's historic antique district. Located in Harbour Square on Canal Street between Henry and Ludlow streets, this antique superstore is usually the first stop on the list of well-known dealers and discerning shoppers all throughout the region. Specialties include furniture, chandeliers, area rugs, jewelry and small antiques to name only a few. Connecticut Antiques Center is open every day and accepts all major credit cards. Visit its Web site for more details.
The vast, 30,000-square foot showroom of International Fiduciary Inc. (or IFI for short) features the shiniest, most colorful antiques, fine art and furniture, with auctions held regularly (check the website for dates). IFI also has a monthly lecture series and an art gallery that showcases artists throughout the area.
Stamford is known to most experts as the "antique capital of the United States." The Antique & Artisan Center is one of the premier dealerships in the city and is located right across the Metro North train tracks on Jefferson Street between Meadow Street and Harborview Avenue. Offering a large selection of antiques, jewelry and other fine items, shoppers will be sure to find the perfect home decorations including chairs, sofas, stools, mirrors and much more. Other popular products for sale include paintings, statues, shelves and chandeliers. Current collections available consist of Mommie Design, Mad Design and Antiqu-ie Mame. Stop by for expert advice or visit its website for more details.
Cordovano Restoration provides high-end furniture restoration on a variety of styles and types of wooden furniture. Specializing in antique furniture, Cordovano has experience and expertise working with such finishes as French polish, lacquer paint, hand-rubbed lacquer and others. Stamford residents recommend Cordovano for his hassle-free approach to customer service and straightforward price quotes.
Long Ridge Tavern had been standing for over a century when it was finally renovated in 1997. Now, the smell of fresh flowers fills your nose as you walk through the garden to enter the building. Located four miles north of the Merritt Parkway at exit 34, Long Ridge Tavern is a popular choice among North Stamford locals for lunch or dinner any day of the week. The fine establishment offers outside seating, live entertainment and brunch on Sunday as well as an extensive lunch and dinner menu.
