3rd Street Antiques is not only Puyallup’s biggest antique mall with 2 floors and over 80 vendors, it’s also pleasantly organized. Record collectors will appreciate the selection of LPs. Whether you like the raw search for a treasure or prefer to browse a highly-curated storefront, you’ll find it all at 3rd Street.
HOURS:
Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm
Sunday, 10am-5pm
COME FOR:
The sheer size and the records
INFO:
201 3rd St SE, Puyallup, WA 98372 | (253) 445-1435
Pinkies out! Founding Family Antiques has a showroom of beautiful furniture, housewares, lamps, and kitchen goods in excellent condition. Be sure to stop by on your way to Rainier. If you have questions about anything on the floor or about Eatonville in general, the owner is only too happy to help.
HOURS:
April-October, Monday-Saturday, 10-6
November-March, Friday-Saturday, 10-6
COME FOR:
The thoughtful inventory and kind owner
INFO:
41918 Lynch Creek Rd E #9402, Eatonville, WA 98328 | (360) 832-4611
Part of the joy of antiquing is the spectacle, and if any place has spectacle in spades, it’s Howard Welborn Antiques. In addition to the antique classics you’d expect, the shop is also a statuary—think suits of armor, life-sized ceramic figures, and sculpted animals. When you’ve had your fill of statues, look up at the dozens of Italian chandeliers in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and materials. Special mention for their record selection.
HOURS:
Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4:30pm
COME FOR:
The whimsy and maybe a chandelier (why not?)
INFO:
5927 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 | (253) 970-3902
Inta Vintage sprawls over 11,000 feet with 60 vendors, but one of the reasons we appreciate this Sumner shop is how hard they go for the holidays. Shop for seasonal gifts and decor from their inventory of mostly vintage and antique items, with some local goods thrown in. Inta Vintage also hosts classes and events, such as a Macrame class and a western-themed Cowgirls Whiskey and Brew night.
HOURS:
Monday-Saturday, 10-5pm
Sunday, 10-4pm
COME FOR:
Seasonal goods and a strong community
INFO:
1109 Main St, Sumner, WA 98390 | (253) 939-4888
Despite its name, Junkers Nest is a well-organized store with a fresh and feminine aesthetic. Hutches burst with tea sets and vintage garments mingle with decor on the walls. Among the ephemera, you can also find cards and locally-made candles.
HOURS:
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 11-5
COME FOR:
Charming gifts for family and coworkers
INFO:
1002 Main St, Sumner, WA 98390 | (253) 447-8348
The Key Antiques appears to be on the brink of an enormous dinner party with a showroom filled with dining tables set with plates and table decorations. You’ll also find hutches, credenzas, candlesticks, and serving platters—everything an elegant dining room and kitchen could yearn for.
HOURS:
Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
COME FOR:
The distinct feeling of time travel
INFO:
9625 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 | (253) 588-0569
The Lily Pad Vintage Toys and Collections
Lily Pad Vintage is part of Tacoma’s Antique Row downtown, but it’s sure to stand out from the crowd with its unique point of view. Whether you’re shopping with a kid or buying for your own inner child, Lily Pad enchants with a vast array of comics, Matchbox cars, action figures, kids’ books, Fisher Price toys, and much more.
HOURS:
Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
COME FOR:
The distinct feeling of time travel
INFO:
9625 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 | (253) 588-0569
Like many antique shops are, Old Main Street is positively bursting with goods. Scan too quickly and you’re likely to miss dozens of items. With a little patience, you’re likely to find great deals on housewares, decor, vintage toys, and great seasonal finds.
HOURS:
Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm
COME FOR:
The search for a diamond in the rough
INFO:
16511 Pacific Ave S Unit D, Spanaway, WA 98387 | (253) 536-3241
Pacific Antiques opened in 1991 after being a furniture store for 30 years, and in 2022, it passed into new ownership once again. In addition to maintaining the space featuring dozens of vendors, the new owners have installed an Asian art section and plan to add a 50’s-style diner for hungry treasure hunters.
HOURS:
Daily 10-6
COME FOR:
Delicate china and vintage art
INFO:
10228 Pacific Ave S., Tacoma, WA 98444 | 253-539-0117
There are two floors of vintage and antique goods at Pioneer Antique Mall, but lovers of superheroes will be especially pleased with this location thanks to the wide selection of comic books. Though the quality and pricing varies widely, Pioneer is known for having pretty good sales, so it’s worth the perusal. They also buy gold and silver at the shop.
HOURS:
Daily 10am-5pm
COME FOR:
A great deal
INFO:
113 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371 | (253) 770-0981
Located in downtown Tacoma’s Antique Row, Sanford & Son has been a destination for antiques since it first opened in 1984. The three levels contain 20 shops and a jewelry repair stand. Sanford & Son is an especially great location for furniture enthusiasts.
HOURS:
Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm
COME FOR:
Great vintage furniture
INFO:
743 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402 | (253) 272-0334
With over 100 vendors and multiple floors, this place is the antique jackpot. While you’re sure to find plenty of options and price points, the only possible downside to a mall this big is missing something you’re looking for; luckily, they’ve found a solution for specific searches called the “Wish List.” You simply describe the item you’re looking for and leave your contact information, then vendors review the Wish List and call you if they have it. Bingo!
HOURS:
Daily 10am-5:30pm
COME FOR:
A shop so big, you might get lost
INFO:
8219 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499 | (253) 584-0500
Located on downtown Tacoma’s Antique Row, Vessel Vintage Collective is a midcentury home goods and furniture store. If you don’t want to try too hard on your treasure hunt, or you’ve already been to a couple antique shops and are starting to get tired, Vessel Vintage takes care of the curation for you. Their showroom is smartly decorated so you can imagine the decor and furniture in your own home.
HOURS:
Thursday-Sunday, 11-5
COME FOR:
Impeccably curated showrooms that inspire
INFO:
760 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402 | (253) 272-2070
