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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

When’s the best time to shop for antiques? Experts reveal the ideal season for finding secondhand treasures

Living room with high ceilings, large fireplace with painting above, antique glass pendant, antique books and vases and upholstered armchairs.

There's nothing I love more than antique shopping, and I do it all year round. But come fall, I do notice that my local stores seem to up their game, the finds get better, and also the amount of flea markets and vintage events seems to increase, too. So that got me thinking, is fall the best time of year to shop for vintage and antique furniture and decor?

There is, of course, no season for decorating with antiques; bringing secondhand finds into your home is a guaranteed way to ensure that it is timeless. But is there a right season to find these gems? I turned to my designer and vintage expert contacts to find out when is the best time of year to shop at vintage and antiques sales.

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