Here’s Where Designers In Massachusetts Are Going For The Best Antique Finds

MASSACHUSETTS — You never know what you might find picking over someone else’s family heirlooms and other cast-offs at Massachusetts antique and second-hand finds.

If you’re looking for the ultimate secondhand store experience, head to Brimfield Antique Shows in Brimfield or Canal Street Antique Mall in Lawrence.

The stores on the new HGTV list are a haven for people who enjoy the thrill of the hunt for items with unique historic or aesthetic appeal and other hidden treasures, according to design professionals who haunt them.

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For the “Antique Stores Designers Love, State by State,” HGTV asked professional designers from around the country to share their favorite local gems for antique, vintage, and thrifted decor. HGTV said of Brimfield Antique Shows and Canal Street Antique Mall:

“When a project requires vintage rugs or case goods, I head to the Brimfield Antique Shows. The interesting assortment never fails to disappoint, and I always arrive prepared to act when I spot that perfect piece,” Designer Stacey Martin said. “I love unearthing small treasures at the Canal Street Antique Mall and frequently find curious accessories that create interest and give guests something to talk about,”

If you’re looking for a longer, multi-state road trip check out the stores HGTV recommended in Maryland, Maine, or Michigan.

Maryland: Modern Mobler, Goldsborough Glynn Classic Furnishings & Finds, Sally Shaffer Antiques and Antique Village.
Maine: Antiques on Nine, Pillars, and Antiques Etcetera.
Michigan: Vintage Eastern Market

“The best things to gather as you crisscross the country are, of course, the memories you make along the way,” HGTV said. “New-to-you home finds that’ll make your own space even cooler, now — those are pretty good, too.”

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