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Brisbane Antique Centre
Dealing since 1977, this collection of high quality antique furniture, jewellery and other treasures is displayed in an old Art Deco building that was once a furniture factory, built in 1927.
Two floors house 25 or so dealers, with a toy room for the children (smart move in an antique store), and a television for Dad who has been dragged along by Mum! "We deal in the entire spectrum of human endeavour" is their very apt motto, so you will have to go see for yourself, but take your "bursting" wallet with you!
Address: 791 Sandgate Road Clayfield Brisbane QLD 4011
Opening hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Sat; 10am-5pm Sun.
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3262 1444
Neighbourhood: Northern Suburbs
Nearest train: Toombul train station; bus 171
Email: brisant@mirra.net
Diamonds Furniture Market
Diamonds Furniture Market combines two large stores of second-hand furniture. There are rows and rows to squeeze between in the search for that piece of modern, period or antique furniture for the home and office. In addition, there are household goods, white goods at economical prices and even pianos to test your musical abilities.
The second store has, downstairs, even more economically priced furniture, in fact all you need to set up a home from a stereo to crockery and cutlery!
New-looking reproduction pieces and some good quality Italian-style lounge suites are very stylish, at very reasonable prices.
Address: 153-157 Enoggera Road Newmarket Brisbane QLD 4051
Opening hours: 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri; 8am-4pm Sat; 9am-4pm Sun
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3356 0132
Neighbourhood: Northern Suburbs
Nearest train: Newmarket train station; bus 370
Email: diamondone@one.net
New Farm Antique Centre
Inside a 1920s red brick Woolstore, 40 dealers present 1,200 square metres of interest for collectors and antique lovers, or those who just love to browse.
This store uses the whole ground floor to display old wares, decorator and antique furniture, collectables (an interesting maritime section) and plenty of English china. There is a mini museum of cups, each one labelled with a description and date, from circa 1750-1850.
Items range from AUD2 to AUD20,000, there is something for everyone here, even old phone restoration!
Address: 85 Commercial Road New Farm Brisbane QLD 4006
Opening hours: 10am-5pm daily
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3852 2352
Neighbourhood: The Valley
Nearest train: Bus 470
Vincent's
Foresters' Hall is a heritage building found among the trendy cafes and restaurants of the most "renovated" suburb of Brisbane, Paddington, where Vincent displays his goods.
This old hall has the right character, however, to display predominantly retro and vintage clothing. The retro furniture also looks "at home" here; some of the pieces definitely have character!
Old books, records (remember them?) and eclectic and interesting collectables complete the picture. Search to find that particular piece you need; two carved timber wardrobes were excellent examples of "retro antique"--prices are very reasonable--50 cents to AUD300.
Address: 16 Latrobe Terrace Paddington Brisbane QLD 4064
Opening hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4pm Sat; 10am-2pm Sun
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3876 3245
Neighbourhood: Western Suburbs
Nearest train: Buses 374, 375
Beep World
Coming to the attention of most Brisbane locals via their low budget but quirky and strangely memorable advertising campaigns, this business added to its Sydney outlets with a Brisbane store in 1998. Since then, Beep World has been supplying people with both new and factory second electronic goods for their laundry, kitchen or living room.
If you head on over to the showroom and check out the large range of televisions, videos, stereos, washers, dryers, fridges and telephones, you are sure to find a bargain, and there are a number of package deals available to suit your lifestyle.
Address: 901-903 Beaudesert Road Archerfield Brisbane QLD 4108
Opening hours: 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm Sat; 10am-4pm Sun
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3277 9588
Neighbourhood: Southern Suburbs
Nearest train: Bus 117
Emma's Bookshop
Established in 1983, this small bookshop is a true West End landmark.
Occupying every available inch of shelf and floor space is a superb collection of quality second-hand books, ranging from poetry to political treatise, with a great selection of classical and modern literature thrown in for good measure.
Take your time to browse over the book tables out front too--there is always a great bargain sure to be hiding right under your nose.
When you are done, grab a caffeine fix at any one of the neighbouring cafes.
Address: 82A Vulture Street West End Brisbane QLD 4101
Opening hours: 9am-6pm Sun-Fri; 8am-6pm Sat
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3844 4973
Neighbourhood: Southern Suburbs
Nearest train: South Brisbane train station; bus 190
InforTech Computers
If you know the difference between your RAM and ROM, and you care about the speed of your modem or the size of your motherboard, then you need the experts to built you a PC (personal computer).
The friendly technicians at InforTech Computers can custom build a PC to your specifications using new or recycled hardware.
Or you may wish to upgrade your existing computer, add a network card or purchase a CD writer.
The staff can repair or troubleshoot if you are having difficulties with your computer.
Address: Shop 3 221 Elizabeth Street Brisbane QLD 4000
Opening hours: 9am-6.30pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3220 2500
Neighbourhood: Central Brisbane
Nearest train: Queen Street bus station
URL: www.infortech.bizhosting.com
Changing Perceptions
Changing Perceptions has a constantly changing range of stock as the pre-loved clothing store is very popular and nothing stays on the shelf for long.
The store always has something of interest, with a large range of popular Australian designer labels, as well as some international ones. Generally, the stock is of good quality, but as in all pre-loved clothing stores, one must keep an eye out for hidden faults.
The staff are always keen to help and what you cannot find one week you are likely to discover the next.
Address: 13 Stuartholme Road Bardon Brisbane QLD 4065
Opening hours: 10am-5pm Tues-Fri; 10am-7pm Wed; 10am-2pm Sat
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3369 4775
Neighbourhood: Western Suburbs
Nearest train: Buses 375, 475, 471
Aardvaak Antiques
If rummaging among an abundance of treasures and junk pieces delights you, try this shop of good value furniture and an eclectic mix of collectables. From an old timber wheelchair to an antique gas stove, you will be sure to find that unusual piece here, even musical instruments!
Sales are held often and Tom, the owner, delights in restoring your favourite piece, working away at the back of this 1910 building while he divulges his wealth of information as you browse. He describes his shop as a "messy mix"!
Address: 140 Ipswich Road Wooloongabba Brisbane QLD 4102
Opening hours: 9am-5pm Tue-Sat; 10am-1pm Sun
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3891 7100
Neighbourhood: Southern Suburbs
Nearest train: Bus 511
Absolutely Fabulous
This small second-hand shop in the trendy café area of New Farm offers a mix of treasures and junk. Some small antique pieces sit comfortably among retro chairs and bar stools.
Oriental pictures, jewellery, lampshades and a wall of photo frames fill the shop where you will be sure to find an antique or funky buy!
Go to Koffies nearby for your coffee and complete the visit with a movie at Village Twin cinema opposite.
Address: 762 Brunswick Street New Farm Brisbane QLD 4005
Opening hours: 11.30am-6.30pm Tue-Fri; 10.30am-4.30pm Sat, Sun
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3358 6099
Neighbourhood: The Valley
Nearest train: Buses 370, 375, 379
Gabba Bazaar
A footpath filled with second-hand goods greets you here; try an old rocking chair for a brief respite before you enter!
Inside the walls show Aboriginal Art and artefacts at reasonable prices, with two small rooms offering many varied collectables for the collector of moderately priced pieces and interesting junk.
A piano sits among old dressers, cupboards, dressing tables and kitchen tables; a true eclectic mix for you to browse and/or buy. The owner also will buy and sell for you.
Address: 4 Ipswich Road Wooloongabba Brisane QLD 4102
Opening hours: 9.30am-4pm daily
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3392 4222
Neighbourhood: Southern Suburbs
Nearest train: Bus 511
Gabba Old Wares
The term "old" has meaning here, as this shop buys and sells anything old and interesting, and has been in the "Gabba Village" since 1998.
Australiana collectors can have a great time searching through the many sections, from Arnott's biscuit tins to old silky-oak kitchen dressers.
Kerosene lamps prevail among the glassware and knick-knacks; chairs and desks and other second-hand pieces are very economically priced. Prices from AUD6 for a glass bowl to AUD3,000 for a dresser.
Paintings and prints cover the walls--do not forget to look up!
Address: 9 Logan Road Wooloongabba Brisbane QLD 4102
Opening hours: 9am-4pm Mon-Sat
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3891 3911
Neighbourhood: Southern Suburbs
Nearest train: Bus 511
One Stop Antiques
For silky-oak furniture this two-roomed shop is a must to visit. Once the last staging station before the town of Brisbane for the Cobb & Co coaches, (returning gold diggers from the Gympie gold fields), it has displayed good value furniture since 1988.
Tables, dressers and cupboards abound, against a backdrop of a large wall hanging tarpa from Tonga, made from mulberry leaves, the ethnic colours setting off the patina of the silky-oak pieces.
You can have your furniture needs custom made here, in silky oak, maple and cedar; and they do expert restorations.
Address: 134 Junction Road Clayfield Brisbane QLD 4011
Opening hours: 10am-5pm daily
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3262 5788; +61 (0)419 667 361
Neighbourhood: Northern Suburbs
Nearest train: Eagle Junction train station; buses 301, 306, 320
URL: www.onestopantiques.com.au
Robert McKenzie Antiques & Secondhand
For lower-priced furniture of good quality visit this old garage of tin roof and walls to find unrestored pieces of furniture to buy and possibly do up yourself.
There are some treasures among the "trash" though; an exquisite baby grand piano, built in the 1860s, with an intricate walnut veneer finish sits proudly among the bric-a-brac.
Beds, wardrobes, china and glassware all vie for your attention; and Robert will come to your house to buy.
Address: 150 Ipswich Road Wooloongabba Brisbane QLD 4102
Opening hours: 10am-5pm Mon, Wed-Sat; 10am-4pm Sun
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3392 1903
Neighbourhood: Southern Suburbs
Nearest train: Bus 511
Smith Brothers
Since 1917 the Smith Brothers, now in this lovely old shop with leadlight front windows, have served collectors who search for interesting pieces.
A delightful timber ship with two red funnels sits in pride of place in the window to greet you.
Old equipment (e.g. a gold sluicing machine) rests nonchalantly among many innovative choices for collections of almost any type. How about some old Australian food safes? They have huge ones that must have fed 100 shearers on a sheep station!
They buy and sell, pick-up and deliver, and thoroughly enjoy old wares.
Address: 14 Logan Road Wooloongabba Brisbane QLD 4102
Opening hours: 9am-5pm Wed-Sat
Telephone: +61(0)7 3391 4001
Neighbourhood: Southern Suburbs
Nearest train: Bus 511
Southside Antique Centre
China, fine china and more china! Here you will find 88 china cabinets to search through to find that special piece. Occasionally a display of kerosene lamps will break the line of cabinets, but for furniture, downstairs you go.
This floor seems to specialise in bedroom dressing-tables, dressers and cupboards. Some are really good value Georgian pieces. The walls have many fine paintings and prints.
A gathering of quaint antique suitcases makes its point--"look at us" they seem to say.
A free valuation Sunday occurs frequently.
Address: 484 Ipswich Road Annerley Junction Brisbane QLD 4103
Opening hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Fri; 10am-5pm Sat, Sun
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3892 1299
Neighbourhood: Southern Suburbs
Nearest train: Fairfield train station; bus 511
Email: rhonda@southside-antiques.com.au
Browse House (The)
Second-hand stores, especially those who buy, sell, loan and trade, are often the final resting place for goods that no one would ever give a new home too. However, this compact shop is an oasis for the casual bargain hunter with products on display that seem too good to be true.
Apart from an ever-changing stock of jewellery, musical instruments, watches and sporting goods, the store keeps a very good selection of second-hand CDs. The only regret is that someone had to part with them in the first place!
Address: 226 Given Terrace Paddington Brisbane QLD 4064
Opening hours: 9am-6pm Mon-Fri; 9am-5pm Sat
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3217 6180
Neighbourhood: Western Suburbs
Nearest train: Buses 374, 375, 377, 382, 383, 385
And Woven Cane
Cane materials hanging from the ceiling and covering a wall catch your eye as you enter this small shop that has offered expert repairs to your treasured old cane lounge or chair since 1982.
Bentwood, Grecian and Spindle back chairs are sold here as well as spare parts and repairs for them.
Reproduction split cane and sea grass furniture are made to your requirements; a delightful cane cot is on display to tempt you, even baby weighing scales in cane!
Address: 186 Arthur Terrace Bardon Brisbane QLD 4065
Opening hours: 10am-3pm Tue-Sat
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3368 1531
Neighbourhood: Western Suburbs
Nearest train: Bus 378
URL: www.andwovencane.com.au
Email: ron@andwovencane.com.au
Clayfield Jewellery
Operating since 1975, originally as a manufacturer only, Clayfield Jewellery has one of the largest antique and estate jewellery on display in Brisbane.
Drawing on years of experience the employees have extensive knowledge of antique jewellery. With a workshop on the premises, the shop offers repairs and remakes of the highest standard. Customers can also create their own unique pieces.
Fine quality jewellery with superb workmanship is available. Including engagement rings, earrings, watches, pendants, bracelets and more.
Address: 74 Sandgate Road Clayfield Brisbane QLD 4011
Opening hours: 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9am-1.30pm Sat
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3362 5195
Neighbourhood: Northern Suburbs
Nearest train: Buses 300, 306, 315, 320, 321
URL: www.clayjewl.com.au
Email: clayjewl@fan.net.au
Cordelia Street Antique and Art Centre
Just one block from South Bank Parklands, this Antique Centre holds a vast range of quality collectables in an old, rundown church. The large, two level building has 800 square metres of antiques from a range of dealers. The centre boasts Australian furniture, English and Continental furniture, Early Oriental pieces, porcelain, silver, art and jewellery.
One can spend hours sifting through the fascinating pieces. The staff is very helpful and can arrange delivery of your purchases.
Address: Corner of Cordelia and Glenelg Streets South Brisbane Brisbane QLD 4101
Opening hours: 10am-5pm daily
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3844 8514
Neighbourhood: South Bank
Nearest train: South Brisbane train station, South Brisbane ferry stop
Discovery Corner
This family has been selling antiques in Brisbane since 1970, and although they have scaled down the size and quantity of antiques over the years, the choices they still offer are considerable.
You can tell by the table settings on the many superb antique tables that they specialise in fine china and glassware, as well as elegant tables and chairs in mahogany, cedar, walnut and pine, all quality early Australian pieces.
Scattered around among paintings and other treasures are many silver pieces too, in fact something to delight any antique buyer, from AUD5 to AUD30,000.
Address: 812A Sandgate Road Clayfield Brisbane QLD 4011
Opening hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Sat; 10am-5pm Sun
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3862 2155
Neighbourhood: Northern Suburbs
Nearest train: Eagle Junction train station; buses 301, 306, 320
Estelle's
Old Queensland colonial houses lend themselves to antique shops, and this one is no exception. The character of this 1890s house shows off four rooms of many beautiful pieces of furniture in walnut, cedar, mahogany and English oak.
From church pews to huge wardrobes with intricate carving, the antique aficionado will enjoy browsing here, with collectables and old wares as well. Prices are reasonable for these quality pieces.
Estelle has the highly collectable Dolls of Nations and also Mickey Mouse toys displayed, Mickey looking slightly out of place here among the furniture!
Address: 173 Latrobe Terrace Paddington Brisbane QLD 4064
Opening hours: 10am-5pm daily
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3367 3357; +61 (0)417 198 992
Neighbourhood: Western Suburbs
Nearest train: Bus 385
Eureka Street
The wonderful patina of old timber literally glows at you in these two large rooms of country style furniture.
The Eureka Stockade miners' uprising in Ballarat, Victoria was in 1854, and since 1987, "Eureka Street" has upheld a tradition of using Australian and imported recycled timber, along with "subtly aged" new local pine to craft tables, chairs and dressers in the style of that time.
Using predominantly the "Baltic stain" finish on most of their pieces, there are also some entertainment units and some leather lounges (new) to select.
The colour brochure can help you choose at your leisure.
Address: 627 Oxley Street Sherwood Brisbane QLD 4075
Opening hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Sat; 9am-9pm Thu; 10am-4pm Sat, Sun
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3278 6655
Neighbourhood: Western Suburbs
Nearest train: Sherwood train station, buses 454, 455 to Indooroopilly, then 598
Email: eureka@bigpond.com.au
James Murray & Thomson
This building was once a hardware shop, but now displays very exclusive furniture for those with large rooms. The shop specialises in 18th and early 19th century English furniture, the high ceiling providing plenty of space to display tall pieces.
Come with a healthy bank balance to buy here, as prices start in the thousands and continue to the hundreds of thousands.
However the intricately ornate dressers, wardrobes, bookcases and many superb sets of tables and chairs are worth a lengthy browse. The dark blue walls and black ceiling provide a peaceful ambience to enjoy perusing.
Address: 11 Logan Road Wooloongabba Brisbane QLD 4102
Opening hours: 10am-4pm daily
Telephone: +61(0)7 3891 1990
Neighbourhood: Southern Suburbs
Nearest train: Bus 511
Email: ianmurray@optushome.com.au
Jubilee Terrace Antiques
Any child (and the child within) would delight in a rocking horse with the character that this shop seems to find. Two superb specimens greet you as you walk into this cute shop in an old 1910 house. The building itself has rooms that wander here and there.
Add to this an extremely helpful and knowledgeable owner to answer your questions and you are set.
A fish tank surrounded by treasures keeps the owner peaceful, perhaps. From china collectables to old gramophones, to chairs hung from the ceiling, the atmosphere and character here makes for a great visit.
Address: 129 Jubilee Terrace Bardon Brisbane QLD 4065
Opening hours: 10am-5pm Wed-Sun
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3366 7171; +61 (0)417 606 717
Neighbourhood: Western Suburbs
Nearest train: Bus 144
Kellies Antiques
Wander up the marble stairs of the magnificent 1936 Brisbane Arcade to find two small shop fronts displaying select fine antique jewellery and stunning silver items, in the elegant setting of the heritage leadlight windows. In addition to specialising in jewellery and silver, Kellie also delights in fine china, all artfully displayed to tempt your wallet to open! In one corner sits an extremely unusual antique stove, itself worth a visit. The Gallery level walkway past the shops looks down on the mosaic tiled floor of the ground floor to view its beauty.
Address: Shop 16, Gallery Level, Brisbane Arcade Brisbane QLD 4000
Opening hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3221 4825
Neighbourhood: Central Brisbane
Nearest train: Roma Street train station; Queen Street buses
URL: www.kellies-antiques.com.au
Mirror Image
What a great shop for the wicked witch to admire herself! Mirrors to delight everyone.
Framing mirrors since 1990 the owner (and framer) has seen many changes in fashion, particularly bathroom mirrors. Faux finish is very popular now, bright yellow and blue frames, perhaps with starfish and shell borders, are on show in all sizes, and other colours.
The antique frames range from ornate to stunningly simple, or simply stunning. Convex, or "butler" mirrors (enabling the butler to see around corners) are also available.
Recycled timber, gilt and hand painted designs on the frames allow you plenty of choice.
Address: 2 Ipswich Road Wooloongabba Brisbane QLD 4102
Opening hours: 11am-3pm Wed-Sat; 10am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3891 7899; +61 (0)412 222 432
Neighbourhood: Southern Suburbs
Nearest train: Bus 511
Paddington Antique Centre Pty Ltd
This Antique Centre was established in 1985 in an historic old theatre building in the trendy suburb of Paddington. Over 60 dealers share the large floor space providing one of the largest ranges of collectables in Queensland. There are dealers of furniture, toys, swords and military memorabilia, jewellery, prints, camera and filming equipment and much more.
A look at the building alone is worth the visit and there are plenty of other antique stores to browse through in the area.
Address: 167 Latrobe Terrace Paddington Brisbane QLD 4064
Opening hours: 10am-5pm daily
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3369 8088
Neighbourhood: Western Suburbs
Nearest train: Bus 375
URL: http://www.uq.edu.au/pac/
Roger Hose Antiques
Enter with the nose held high taking in the aroma of furniture polish, a favourite pastime of lovers of antique furniture (well, some anyway!). Roger spends his time lovingly restoring beautiful pieces of furniture.
Housed in a high-ceiling (corrugated tin) 1860s building that was once an ice-works, this well-informed restorer has displayed mostly Australian furniture since 1983, and will do valuations, pick-up and deliver, and even lease furniture for parties!
Have fun squeezing around his tables, chairs, dressers and a myriad other great pieces.
Other antique shops, two cafes and a restaurant are in this "Gabba Village" area
Address: 37 Logan Road Wooloongabba Brisbane QLD 4102
Opening hours: 10am-4pm Tue-Sat
Telephone: +61(0)7 3391 0440
Neighbourhood: Southern Suburbs
Nearest train: Bus 511
URL: www.gabbavillage.com/antiques/
Email: antiques@gabbavillage.com
Turn O' the Century
For an antique lover this must be heaven! The quality and range of Australian Colonial and English North Country furniture found here is bound to make choosing enjoyable, but difficult.
Since 1970, in an old 1926 building similar to many in the Sherwood area, this shop has displayed exquisite antiques, many in the high price range you need to pay to get quality, but many smaller pieces of good value also. Prices range from AUD5 to AUD50,000.
They buy and sell, do valuations and arrange delivery all in a pleasant manner befitting their elegant pieces!
Address: 377 Oxley Street Sherwood Brisbane QLD 4075
Opening hours: 10am-5pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4pm Sat
Telephone: +61 (0)7 3379 7311
Neighbourhood: Western Suburbs
Nearest train: Sherwood train station; buses 454, 455 to Indooroopilly, then 598
Email: bandbattoc@powerup.com
