11/16/08

WILBUR VINTAGE NEW LOCATION: 716 South 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

by nana223

WILBUR VINTAGE is not in the basement anymore. Please visit WILBUR at 716 South 4th St (between bainbridge and monroe -across the street from Essene market)!!!

10/01/08

Basement hours are on Saturdays and Sundays

by jbare

The Antiquarian is nostalgia at its best, walking in it is colorful and exciting, take your time browsing because there are hidden treasures everywhere.

It is pricey but some pieces are worth it. Do not be hasty though because most vendors will bargain.

And as far as the vendors go, most are friendly and helpful but I did run into one extremely rude and snobby lady, which was a big turn off.

It is hard to miss if you know what you are looking for, it is a big old church.

It is open every day but on Saturdays and Sundays the basement is open as well for more shopping.

• Pros: Atmosphere & Selection
• Cons: Price

01/30/08

Wilbur is a charming new vintage spot!

by sickgirloctober

I always love coming to the Antiquarium....but I am loving it even more now that WILBUR (a sweet new vintage store) has opened in the basement. The prices are great, and the owner will help you pick just the right thing. The little stall feels cozy ...everywhere you look is a carefully placed treasure. Don't miss this place! Just what the Antiquarium (and my closet) needed.

• Pros: everything so far....

01/14/08

Best Prices!

by rexregas

Check out the new space, WILBUR, downstairs at the Antiquarian! The guy sells new and vintage clothes at a reasonable price. The space is colorful and artfully arranged in a cluttered way. Wilbur also does consignment! A fun shopping experience.

A century-old synagogue transformed into quite a bizarre bazaar--courtesy of 20-odd antique vendors.

by Contributor

In Short
Also known as South Street Antiques Market, this place set up shop in a turn-of-the-century house of worship in 1983. These days, about 25 mostly unmarked, colorful booths sell their collectible old wares on the ground floor and in the basement. At the entrance, a vendor who bills herself as "Mod Girl" boasts a booth that drips with costume adornments: Bakelite bangles, sparkly animal pins, plenty of beads and baubles. Both upstairs and down, the selection is heavy on mid-twentieth century.

07/08/06

Terrible Service

by aector

Avoid the man who answers the phone and owns the shopping area on the right when you walk in the door. This man is miserable, angry and he will convince you to leave and never return. Get passed him and you will have a lovely time in this unique shopping environment where you are sure to find many, one of a kind treasures and much nicer people. A recent telephone call to the store ended with this man screaming at me and telling me to go f myself. Apparently I called when they were too busy to answer my inquiry. He could have simply asked me to call back at a better time. Avoid him at all costs. PS Don't miss the basement!!!

• Pros: Suburb merhandise at all but one shop.
• Cons: One very mean, snarly old guy.

02/13/06

I love the Basement!

by suziemorris

There is a lot going on in the Basement of the old Antiquarian- New, young designers and artists are starting to open booths selling their wares. Its becoming a great place to get original pieces at reasonable prices. Hopefully more vendors will fill in the empty spaces.

08/24/03

philly staple

by pocketpea

anytime you need an amazing vintage dress or new/old cords- and don't feel like wading through thrift stores, you know you will find something perfect at the antiquarian. jenny's vintage in the back space and dial v for vintage downstairs are both sure shots. and the prices are suprisingly inexpensive. and i love chatting with the vendors.

11/02/02

Cool Finds

by thrifter

Great place to find a variety of 20th century collectibles and clothing. The place smells real musty and like mothballs, but it's worth a visit!

• Pros: variety
• Cons: smelly