If you like vintage and antiques, this place is quite a treasure trove. There are so many items and…read morethey are placed quite haphazardly with no clear signs on what each aisles contain. Except for the records which are grouped together and near the door. Otherwise it is pure browsing. Some things are super old and yellowed with age. I guess this can also be an educational place to bring your kids to show them what the old televisions or stereos look like. I heard they may move soon due to rental increase and Steel and Oak brewery will take over the premises. So do pop by soon before a slice of history is gone.

Forget about paying high prices elsewhere -- go where the locals shop. Put on your most comfortable…read moreshoes and take a quick and easy Skytrain ride to New Westminster. The more time you spend here, the more surprises you'll uncover. Browse through their wonderful and jumbled collection of kitschy / classic / rare treasures. Rose and Craig have a nose for the unique and the valuable. And they won't gouge your wallet. It's a favourite with casual buyers and movie prop seekers alike.

I stumbled onto the Wylde Wood and to be honest I could have spent hours in there looking at each…read morepiece of art in detail if I wasn't on a time limit. This is a small specialty boutique shop filled with unique items ranging from the Renaissance period, Steampunk culture and Victorian style pieces. They have local artists designing for the store and the items are one of a kind. The staff were just as kind and wonderful as I took my time looking at everything in the store. Wylde Wood is definitely special and I hope they stick around for a long time.

From the owner: The Wylde Wood Collective is a chocolate box of whimsy and magical artistry nestled on the Upper…read moreLevel of The River Market in New Westminster, BC. Comprised of predominately local artists, craftspeople, and authors, there you will find steampunk fancies, fae whispers, gothic charms, medieval relics, and more character than you can wave a wand at. The store changes completely every season and there is always a friendly face to welcome you into the glammourie.

Twelfth Street in New West is not usually on my radar for walking and window shopping, but it's got…read moresome pretty cool stuff if you care to look. Such as a bright orange Eames reproduction chair - hey, what is this place? It's the Banana Lab, a hidden treasure trove of mid-century modern furniture and little design-y things. Hidden in plain sight, really, as it's just across the street from a Yelper fave, Big Star Sandwich. Frankly, I'm heartened there's now another MCM-focused vintage store in town! Packed into the Lab's small space is a number of nifty teak sideboards, record cabinets, chairs and other Danish modern furnishings and housewares for my soon-to-be groovier living room. Prices compare favourably to the *other* MCM store, and the proprietors here seem really nice and friendly and enthusiastic about their wares.

I came here today for the first time as I'm looking for a dining set. The lady who helped me was…read morevery kind and friendly and helped me measure tables and chairs so I can have some reference when considering the pieces in my home. There's plenty of mid century furniture to choose from and upon inspection of some of their refinished items, they do an incredible job. Like with vintage and hard wood furnitures, some of the pieces are not cheap but they're unique and will last a long time. The other plus to this store is their kitschy (and sometimes original) art pieces and tchotchkes. I prefer this place to the shop in the Quay so I'll most likely come back as a few items tweaked my fancy (especially the sunburst table) and I'll be sure to let people know about this place.

Sent an email with questions regarding some pieces of china I acquired. Response was rude, short…read moreand abrupt. I followed up with an inquiry to other possible places I could ask. No response at all. Would not recommend at all.

Though I may not be an antiques expert, I know what I like: Danish teak furniture, low-slung chairs…read moreand loveseats, and retro partyware that reminds me of parties in that our suburban rec room circa 1982. Urban Treasures definitely has some of these gems among its merchandise. For example, a line of glass chip-and-dip bowls atop a cabinet caught my eye, so striking, yet practical with the dip bowl that hangs on the rim of the chip bowl. When I expressed my admiration for them, the gentleman minding the store confirmed that he collected these and other retro serving dishes. Upstairs I found the exact set of condiment dishes that my Mom has been serving sauces with fondue for years (we're so 70s, my family), as well as a wondrous coffee set with coordinating tray, and those dishes with multiple wells, perfect for setting out an array of peanuts and little crackers. There were some nice big ticket items as well, including a lovely red corner cabinet on the landing, a red chair-and-ottoman set, and a surprisingly comfy brown loveseat. I practically drooled on a Danish teak dining set. Oh yes, and some artworks that would look right at home in the old Brady den, or hanging over the tiki bar of my dreams.

Upon first entering the store, the man tending the store kept a baleful eye on my girlfriend and I,…read moreas if we were some kind of hooligans instead of customers. Looking at some of the furniture, we found several pieces of retro furniture we liked, but they were damaged. The chair I liked, in particular, had a cracked leg and water damage, and was up for an outrageous price. I had heard a man commenting on fake antiques, but I don't know, as I'm not an antique aficionado. When I tried to ask about the damage on the chair, the man tending the store was excessively rude, and treated me like I didn't know what I was talking about. I would not suggest this store to anyone, at least until they get a friendly face to tend the place.