We recently hired Annette to run an estate sale for us because we are moving and downsizing…read more Annette and her whole team were great from start to finish. She worked hard with her team the week of the sale getting the house set up and items priced. She did a wonderful job and we were able to sell almost all of our furniture and many other items as well. The whole process was easy from start to finish and Annette was very responsive to texts and calls if we had questions. She does great job with advertising as we had people waiting outside our house at 7:30 am for a 9:00 am start time, and it was busy all day. She was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend her to anyone in need of estate sales services.

Annette and her staff are wonderful. I found a perfect Knoll Saarinen Dining Table and a pair of…read moreBertoia chairs there. Also in great condition. They are supportive and patient while you shop. Annette has a great eye. I encourage everyone to stop by.

A nifty thing happened several months ago: 20th Century had a 20% off sale for all of their…read moreBakelite. Yes!! I could finally go live the dream!! Beacon Hill antique stores are world-renowned for their offerings and for their high price tags, and I was finally going to be able to mitigate the second part somewhat. The owner is a quiet guy who's been in the business of antique jewelry for nearly forty years. He's owned this shop in this space for about two decades. We talked about vintage plastics, and he showed me an elusive set of Haskell faux Alexandrites (in Swarovski-style crystal). He helped me to find several Bakelite bangles that actually fit me, zomg, and he got me to try on two of the most ornate, beautiful, and serious-business tiaras I've ever seen. Think Statue of Liberty meets Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Costume and fine jewelery (as well as the aforementioned gorgeous assortment of tiaras) deck out every case, every wall, very elegantly. Though there's so many beautiful things to choose from, the shop is very well organized and doesn't feel crowded. There's an entire case devoted to Bakelite. Plus, when I was there for the sale, the whole front window was decked out in vintage American plastics. This automatically makes 20th C. LTD my favorite storefront of 2011 in the city of Boston. As another reviewer mentioned, the prices are dear, but they aren't out of orbit for what's being offered. Plus, remember: it's Beacon Hill. Still, I dare you to come to Twentieth Century Limited and leave empty-handed.

OMGZ complete awesomeness overload!…read more Sometimes I long for California, but an uber-Bostonian trek through Beacon Hill always does the trick. I was already flying high when I set out on this decadently lazy Sunday afternoon, autumn wind at my back. I had no idea the day was about to get infinitely better after my visit to Twentieth Century. This is vintage accessories at their finest. A plethora of pearl necklaces for $20 and under, a slew of trinkets and baubles to adorn your ears, wrists, necks, and fingers - everything from plastic bangles to authentic antique Dior. And it doesn't stop at jewelry - perfect your throwback ensemble with the perfect pillbox hat, dainty gloves, or ladylike purse. And if you're REALLY into opulence, splurge on a tiara! The real gem for me (no pun intended) was the $10 bin. Not only is $10 already a fantastic price for these pieces, but they also have an incremental savings system - 3 for $25. But I was pleasantly surprised when I learned that it doesn't stop there - my 4-item purchase knocked the price down even further to $8 each! Between the phenomenal staff, fabulous selection, and fantastic prices, I couldn't love this place more. And a fellow shopper of mine seemed to agree, as she exclaimed several times, "I want to just live here!" So for the love of love, stay away from So Good, don't even think about Claire's, H&M, or even my beloved Anthropologie. For a bonafide treasure hunt that's sure to end in elation, check out Twentieth Century. (check out their website for a coupon - not that you'll even need it!)

Fancy furniture store in neighborhood. Nicely appointed inside, a style that is modern but hearkens…read moreto traditional as well. Staff friendly. Worth checking out. But bring your wallet .... pricey stuff this is!

Reside is a neighborhood gem. I love coming in to browse and shop their new pieces. Their selection…read moreand the design of the shop show a clear dedication to curation. I always feel comfortable walking around and asking questions & the customer service is lovely - Chloe is a gem! I'll definitely be back.

Brought in an antique Pistillino lamp with Italian wiring that I had purchased while in Italy and…read morewanted to use in the US. Jerry was able to rewire it for American electrical outlets in about an hour for $75. Very glad to have his handy expertise in the area, as many of these skilled craftspeople seem to be retiring. It was an easy fix and not prohibitively expensive.

Fun is certainly the word! I had a blast hanging with Jerry while he expertly and efficiently…read morerepaired my lamp. Highly recommend!

Until last summer, I walked by this store hundreds of times and never managed to get myself in…read morethere. With the plethora of antique shops on Beacon Hill, it's easy to overlook some. I'm happy that a glittery window display caught not only my eye but my cousin's too as she and I were strolling down Charles St. What we noticed in particular were some stunning pieces of vintage jewelry. We discovered that in addition to some beautiful pieces of antique furniture and some exquisite oil paintings, Bridge Antiques has quite an impressive collection of antique jewelry both fine and faux. On that day last summer, my cousin ended up buying an intriguing and quite bold emerald ring from Turkey with mysterious designs and inlays that included evil eyes. It needed a bit of work from her jeweler at home to restore some aspects of it but she did get a great deal. Respectful bargaining on price seems to be okay here. When she wears that ring now it is out of this world different and attention grabbing. The owner is a pleasant woman with an adorable dog that sometimes keeps her company in the shop. She doesn't mind folks like me who browse for a long time. She will happily take anything you might want to see out of a case for a try-on. Some other shops on Beacon Hill suffer from the snob factor but that's not an issue here so it's a comfortable experience. While things can be pricey, the quality of most things seems quite good. Not to undermine the furniture and art here, most of which is lovely, for me this has become the place to check out the antique jewelry. It's not to be missed if you are a fan of jewelry that comes with history.

"A white couple from Canada and I entered this store at the same time. The woman u see at the door…read moreasked me to leave. Her reason was that she was conducting a private sale with the couple. Therefore, she needed to be alone with them. She then asked me to leave. The couple heard the exchange and left in protest" A friend just experienced this racist ignorance today. It's not acceptable to be a racist and think your customers will be as well....In 2018 this is happening for obvious reasons. Don't support racism or gender discrimination. Boston shop needs to do better! Just say no...

I can't believe this place isn't on Yelp yet - it's a great find! I went in today and bought a…read morebeautiful steam trunk (at an amazing price!). The owner, Eugene, couldn't have been nicer and his showroom consisted of about seven rooms! You can find anything here: furniture, jewelery, relics, crystal, etc. I feel in love with a pair of antique wood snowshoes - but one thing at a time... I'll be back soon enough. Tip - not sure if he owns two galleries. I went to the one at 381 Elliot Street in Newton.

Also can't believe this place has only one review on Yelp, it is really great, I bought some wooden…read morefurniture here at an amazing price. The owner is super nice and helped me put it in my car. I will be back!

THESE GUYS REALLY DO WALK ON WATER, so I can't NOT comment on the recently written Yelp review on…read moreRestorers Without Borders. I used their services to repair a roll top desk that belonged to my grandparents. The top surface of the desk was damaged and stained, the drawers were impossible to open, and the roller gears were barely operable. They completely refurbished the desk from top to bottom. It's BEAUTIFUL, and the makeover is not to be believed! They preserved the desk's antique integrity and it looks and works perfectly. They even managed to save the original manufacturer's maker's sticker. They provided me with before, during, and after photos of the desk's progression through the repair stages and completed the work exactly when promised. I can't believe that this type of quality old world services which is done with a smile still exists. Bravo to Restorers Without Borders. You're the best.

My son and I stopped into this unique little shop yesterday. What a pleasure to meet Pat and a…read moreblessing that she shared her story with us. Dont miss this incredible, one of a kind shop, and dont leave without an autographed book from Pat which is an amazing piece of history!!! Such a special experience to meet 102 year old Pat!!!

Very pushy sales lady, trying to get you to buy her book. Found a ring that we liked, was told it…read morewas handmade and real silver. This was not true as it turned the finger green.