Blue Spinach

Recycled designer fashion on consignment

For over thirteen years this top-end recycled designer consignment store for men and women has dominated it's field selling some of the hottest overseas and local designer pieces at prices that'll keep bringing you back for more.

Address

348 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst.

Phone

02 9331 3904

Di Nuovo

Designer recycled fashion

A recycled-fashion mecca that has mint-condition women's clothes and accessories from many top international labels as well as local and New Zealand designers, including Scanlan & Theodore and Karen Walker.

Address

92 William Street, Paddington

Phone

02 9361 4221

Doug Up On Bourke

Industrial, commercial, rustic antiques

Haven for renovators and aesthetes, Doug Up On Bourke is one of Sydney's largest sources of industrial, commercial, rustic antiques and hard-core collectables sourced in Australia. Specialising in mid 1800's to late 1950's, their first floor warehouse space looks just like a museum. Their collection of industrial work benches, rustic kitchen tables, shipping trunks, old signs and more are nothing short of mind blowing. Wander among history and beautiful design at this radiant, family-run emporium.

Address

901 Bourke St, Waterloo

Phone

9690 0962

Elements I Love

An eclectic mix of antique pieces

Step into this SoHo-style warehouse store furnished with authentic antiques and quirky artisan homewares. A little bit 'wealthy eclectic aunty' and very much Parisian chic - find a personal collection of pieces to put a signature touch to your home.

Address

Shop 2/276 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills

Phone

9698 8884

Frou Frou

Women's fashion & accessories

Upcycle your life at Frou Frou, a boutique with a touch of Parisian charm, that showcases quality one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, exclusive handmade jewellery and sought after Australian designer labels. Owner and Designer Peta Mathews travels regularly to New York and Europe to source her rare, covetable collection.

Address

197 Harris Street, Pyrmont

Phone

9692 0583

Graham & Graham Design

Retro and vintage designer furniture

Graham & Graham specialise in Australian and Danish Mid 20th century hand restored teak furniture, 60s ceramic bull figures, Italian and West German ceramics, as well as beautiful custom vintage fabric lampshades.

Address

142 Regent St, Redfern

Phone

8084 3983

I Like Birds

New and vintage homewares

Combining modern interior with notes from the past, I Like Birds houses it all for simple sourcing. Step into the emporium of curios and discover everything from kitchenaelia to apothecary paraphernalia.

Address

14 William St, Paddington

Phone

9331 5501

Ici et La

Furniture, fabrics and accessories from France

Ici et La appeases the antique-inspired home maker with a penchant for one off pieces. Browse a selection of early 20th Century items and French flavoured collectables characterised to make the home a destination. Most iconic to Ici et La is vibrant striped French canvas deckchairs and an array of fabric for workshopping at home or by request — an upholstery service is also available and often attends to city projects such as Melbourne's Rooftop cinema.

Address

7 Nickson Street, Surry Hills

Phone

8399 1173/9699 4266

Leona Edmiston Vintage

Leona Edmiston vintage clearance boutique

Leona Edmiston's most recent store in Balmain gives a new meaning to vintage. Selling designs from her previous seasons, this boutique lets fans snap up a floaty frock or some fabulous heels for a bargain.

Address

483 Darling Street, Balmain

Phone

9810 3046

Mitchell Road Antiques

20th Century Antiques and Furniture

Mitchell Road Antique and Design Centre is perched on the corner of Mitchell Road and Fountain Street. It fits more than 70 stalls within its walls. Selling pre-loved and vintage goods from the 1800s through to the 1980s you can find anything your heart desires - antiques, clothing, jewellery, furniture, lighting and other collectables. Stallholders will hunt down anything you're struggling to find. There is also a hiring service for stylists.

Address

Upstairs, 76 Mitchell Road, Alexandria

Phone

9698 0907

Mitchell Road Emporium

Recycled Preloved furniture & Bric-a-brac

The reformed Mitchell Road Auctions, like its new name, no longer has auctions. Customers can now purchase fixed price vintage and pre-loved furniture and bric-a-brac from various specialist stalls (featured to right). Plenty of treasures to be found.

Address

76 Mitchell Road, Alexandria

Phone

9699 7007

pelle recycled designer footwear

Consignment store for pre-loved vintage

Be prepared to blow your budget when you look through Pelle's consignment collection of vintage and recycled shoes, bags and accessories from the houses of Chanel, Dior, Prada, Gucci and marc jacobs, among others.

Address

90 William Street, Paddington

Phone

9331 8100

Petra's @ The Roof

Vintage & international designer clothes

This well-edited vintage shop is high on statement pieces by global design stars as well as wardrobe staples by cult brands. Shop for a bargain on gold boots by Marc Jacobs or top Swedish designer brands and live out your New York dreams in Manly.

Address

404 Sydney Road, Balgowlah

Phone

0449 182 919

Prue Trollope

Eclectic, pretty mix of old and new homewares

Step into Prue Trollope's fabulous lifestyle store, scattered with luscious cushions, retro swimsuits, vintage furniture, gorgeous gifts, cotton nighties, wooden toys and cotton quilts, and you'll never want to leave.

Address

21 Mullens Street, Balmain

Phone

9810 6567

Queen Justine Vintage

Wearable affordable quirky vintage

With incredible hand-picked arrivals weekly, this cute vintage store re-lives the 70s, 80s and early 90s. Denim, leather and lace, and party dresses aplenty. Crochet bikinis and fab accessories get snapped up fast. Lot's more treasures online.

Address

122 Regent St Redfern.

Phone

0425 295 373

quintessential duckeggBLUE

Found industrial and antique objects

The destination store for 'found industrial and antique objects', and the home of original French leather club sofa chairs, quintessential duckeggBLUE offers only the most select pieces from around the world. From French industrial furniture, antique European farmhouse tables, industrial lighting, mannequins, vintage linens to many more objects of impeccable provenance.

Address

497 Darling Street, Balmain

Phone

9810 4330

Retro on Regent

Mid 20th century, industrial furniture & homewares

One of Sydney's favourite dealers of all things vintage, Patti Southern has opened a warehouse space full of handpicked mid 20th century design, both retro and industrial.

Address

68 May St, St Peters

Phone

0408 839 493

Retrospections

Vintage, retro and handmade

An eclectic corner store for original 50s and 60s homewares, vintage books, handmade toys, Australian designed accessories and all things retro, based on the idea of looking back to move forward.

Address

498a Miller Street, Cammeray

Phone

8065 4639

Reuze Vintage

Vintage and upcycle fashion

Reinvent, redesign, rediscover and rethink fashion at this diehard vintage boutique for bona fide style setters. A dream discovery to the individualist, this gem grants instant exclusivity with rare finds for him and her.

Address

294 Oxford St, Paddington

Phone

9360 1897

Rozelle Markets

Sydney's favourite second-hand markets

With around 100 stalls and live music every Saturday and Sunday, Rozelle Markets is Sydney's favourite antique, collectable and second hand market. Vintage, rare, unusual, quirky or just plain practical must-haves at excellent prices.

Address

Rozelle School, 663 Darling Street, Rozelle

Phone

9818 5373

Rudi Rocket

Vintage, industrial, retro

Set yourself apart at RUDIROCKET with vintage, industrial, retro furniture, lighting, art and jewellery sourced locally and abroad. A hand-selected mix of Australian and international designs from antique to mid-century modern at this haven for the home.

Address

128 Regent St, Redfern

Phone

0488 990 490

Sammy & Sid

Vintage & new clothing

Vintage addicts and modern-day fashionistas flock to this boutique for exquisite pieces by local and international brands. Come for covetable threads by Marni, Miu Miu, Camilla and Alex Perry, and accessories that blends playfulness with elegance.

Address

149 Pittwater Rd, Manly

Phone

8964 9520

Surry Hills Markets

Secondhand and handmade goods

Address

Cnr Crown Street and Little Collins Street, Surry Hills.

Phone

Sydney Antique Centre

Antique and collectable homewares and jewellery

One of Australia's oldest and largest antique centres with an in-store cafe and exhibition space. This bustling mecca of antique furniture, homewares, jewellery and collectables truly seduces decorators and treasure hunters alike.

Address

531 South Dowling Street, Surry Hills

Phone

9361 3244

The Change Room

Recycled designer & clearance

More than 1700 clients have consigned their former shopping trophies with The Change Room. Think of the boutique as an evolving remix of recycled designer clothes, shoes and bags. You'll also find genuine clearance stock from other boutiques.

Address

4 Ernest Pl, Crows Nest

Phone

9906 2406

The Old City

Organic cafe with vintage collectables

Discover the shop that sells more than just organic coffee. Lose yourself in a world of vintage pieces from all corners of the globe. Get cosy with a book or two and perhaps take home a piece of history.

Address

1/386 Darling St, Balmain

Phone

0410 395 365

The Vintage Clothing Shop

Vintage clothing and accessories

Established in 1974, this locally renowned shop stocks an unusual and eclectic selection of original vintage clothing and accessories complimented by a range of stylish costume jewellery. A treasure trove of vintage design.

Address

Shop 7, St James Arcade, 80 Castlereagh Street

Phone

9238 0090

Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers

Antique and fine art auctioneers

Those who like the finer things in life flock to this auction house, where collectables go under the hammer regularly. Look out for French furniture and objets d'art plus Australian and European items.

Address

224 Young Street, Waterloo

Phone

9699 7887

Victorious

Vintage and Australian designers

Finding Victorious is a little like going on a treasure hunt, but once you've discovered this Paddington gem, you'll find one-off vintage pieces alongside Australian designers to please the individualist within. Happy hunting!

Address

3 Victoria Street, Paddington

Phone

9380 4838

Watson & Heidmann

Antiques and restorations

This inspiring store unites two industry leaders - Blake Watson's collection of antiques and vintage homewares is unparalleled, while Jurgen Heidmann masterfully produces and restores furniture and furnishings.

Address

2 Boundary Street, Redfern

Phone

8399 3322

Your Lucky Day

Revisited interior design

A little shop full of fabulous finds with a tight edit of recycled and retro interior pieces. Casual and friendly, it might be why Belle's Editor claimed it his 'Favourite Retro Store'. Your Lucky Day is surprisingly kind on the wallet too.

Address

72 Pitt St, Redfern

Phone

0431 186 027

Zulu Lulu

Fashion Emporium for Women

The jewel of Zulu Lulu is the friendly expertise from staff and Lulu herself who will help you navigate the $50 pieces to the $600 party gowns. Jewellery, shoes and fascinators available in her gem of a boutique.

Address

171 Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point

Phone

8920 2899