Oh my goodness! This place is so cute! A husband and wife own it and they have for over 20 years…read more The wife is the finder and takes pride in all her antiques she finds. Her husband is in charge of the packing and is so proud of it he regaled me with many a story of a satisfied customer after traveling home with treasures that didn't break. It was adorable. While it did take about 30 mins to wrap one glass to take home, which turned into 3 before I left (probably his tactic haha), I enjoyed listening to his stories and looking around the store. If you like glassware and china, this is the place for you.

Stopped by this absolute gem of a shop for some wedding gift shopping and we we amazed at the…read morevariety and quality of the pieces assembled by Janice and Carl. We loved meeting them both as we marveled at the beauty assembled around us. We will definitely be back. If you are in the area late in the day on Thursday, Friday or Saturday, you shouldn't miss Elegant Findings.

To the Out of towner, person without car walking everywhere…read moreand naive enough to assume.....Don't walk here expecting her to be open. She's apparently an owner who opens and closes when she feels like it. I walked 45 min to come to this "amazing" antique store only to find it closed. No hours posted on door. She has mail stuffed in the bars in her door that make it appear she hasn't been open for days. Hugely disappointed but I learned a lesson to always call these small places that aren't made to follow hours.

Been a client here for a number of years. I always seem to find something...whether a unique piece…read moreof jewelry or a wonderful piece of art for my walls...You truly never see this place the same way twice. If you're not shopping here...you're truly missing out on something special.

The best antique store on Newbury, also sells hard to find Agraria soaps!read more

I have been in Marcoz' former location to purchase a variety of (smaller) treasures since the…read moremid-70s and have always found him to be most professional, helpful, reliable and HONEST. Just returned to Boston and visited again at his new location on St. James by Arlington. Wonderful selection. Marc is an expert in French lighting and only sells authenticated pieces; I found the poor anonymous review totally out-of-place as I know he would have never refused to see a client. He's been in his new location 3 1/2 years and that review from his former location is not even a year old. Very dubious in my estimation. Anyone seeking quality at fair prices, should stop in. And- for small dog lovers, his pooch, India is a charmer.

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.

We own a small condo in Cambridge in a building that is about 150+ years old. Finding the perfect…read morefurniture to fit in some of the odd areas has been difficult. The other day we needed a very specific piece, in a very specific design style (mid-century modern), at a very specific size. After going to no less than 4 'modern' furniture shops, I was finally able to convince my husband to drive with me to Newton to take a look at a piece I found on DCA's website that I was pretty sure was EXACTLY what we needed. And, spoiler alert, it was. Then the other day, again, trying to find a corner table/cabinet is basically impossible, again at a very specific size and design style. But DCA in the Boston location had it. Not only are the pieces here unbelievably beautiful, they are affordable (within reason) and well restored. The owner and his sister were so wonderful to work and speak with about the pieces they have collected. I could have spent hours looking at everything they have in their showrooms. This is now our go-to for mid-century modern furniture. PS. check out their Klippan Wool blankets. Perfect for the cold season.

If you like Mid-century this is this the authentic place to go. The proprietor, Jim, will walk you…read morethrough various woods and styles. He has a keen eye for Scandinavian design. It's two floors. The store has old world charm and unique mid century design.

I purchased a vase through their auction and the shipping company wanted a lot to ship it so…read moreCentral Mass Auctions packed and shipped it themselves and it arrived perfectly. They were very friendly and accommodating. Sharon Moyse

I called Wayne seemingly out of nowhere one day last spring. My in-laws had to vacate their…read moreproperty of 40+ years to move closer to us so that we could care for their medical needs. I could tell from speaking to him that he was someone that would treat their estate respectfully and thoughtfully. I was RIGHT! Wayne was there exactly when and how we needed him. He knew his stuff and was able to monetize these valuable items to their respective potential. Mostly, it was a huge relief to have this enormous task be a little less stressful than it could have been. We were in good hands from start to finish! Thank you Central Mass Auctions!!! I would HIGHLY recommend!

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!)