Tucked away in the UWS is this small yet mighty antique shop full of pieces of estate sales in Manhattan. The owner told me he exclusively buys from Manhattan estate sales since he knows the pieces are always quality pieces. He has a great range of pieces at all price points! Highly recommend for anyone who is trying to infuse a bit of old world charm and personality in their nyc home. read more

John Koch Antiques - Vintage plates and more! - Antiques Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Proprietor refuses to mask up in pandemic times. When my wife explained that her father had just passed away from COVID, his response was, "yeah, well I had a rough morning." Would not recommend this establish for humans, or anyone who cares about humans. read more

Beautiful, creative, eclectic. This isn't IKEA ( thank god). It has magical stuff and it changes rapidly. One of a kind Antique store. John is knowledgeable about his merchandise and the larger matrix of antiques. Great fun to look here. read more

A friend of mine told me about this little antique store on the Upper West Side like she was telling me a big secret. When I got there I knew why. The selection was so diverse, from antique to mid-century. The owner explained that they were an estate business so the range of goods made sense. As someone who has spent years on the hunt for good, affordable antiques, I was really impressed. The prices were so reasonable. I found a Milo Bauman sofa half the price of a similar to a one I had just seen downtown. I bought a small, mahogany side table and a set of very cool 50's dinnerware which I cherish. I brought another friend up there the next week and it looked like half the store had been updated. I've learned since that the turnover is really fast, no wonder. They helped me find an inexpensive, reliable upholsterer, worth it's weight in gold. This is not your average, stuffy, overpriced antique store. They seem to get that combination look of the vintage with the truly antique. This is the rare kind of place that is fast disappearing in New York, the kind that defines a city's character. read more

GREAT finds here, however you pay the price for them. Everything i looked at was cool and I just had to have! However, due to wallet constraints I left only with a vintage framed picture of a little girl and her kitty cats. lol. I will be back for some fancy furniture. read more

John Koch Antiques - Great find - Antiques Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I walked in the tiny, cramped store, & the owner asked me if I had any questions. I was looking for bronze accessories, & he said he didn't sell them- only to go back & say he had some to show me. When I asked to look at them, he said he "had paying clients" to help. I looked at him, turned around, & left that store. If I WASN'T a paying customer, I wouldn't be antique shopping for my house. He is disgustingly rude, & he don't have to worry about me going there; or telling others to patron his store. Treat people how you like to be treated, not how you feel like doing others. Please know there's 5,000 other antique shops in N.Y. read more

If you are looking for eye catching time relics, this estate store is worth at least a peek. Particularly, if you are looking to build a hidden patio or outdoor writing nook. Be careful, it is easy to overspend here. This trove has depth. From antique tole painted stands to French Modernist Rosewood Tables, with accessories to complement. First flat away from college-minded modalities...come here. Make your home. read more

This place is expensive, but the stuff is mostly in good condition and lovely. If you're looking for antiques, this place might be worth a look. read more

We have loved this place for years. John is knowledgeable without being officious. His selection of items is great, and he will buy back items when they no longer fit your needs at a fair price. Every time we walk across his block, we have to stop, even if we are not looking to buy something, because there is always great stuff there. If you love antiques and vintage, then this is a place you must visit over and over read more

John Koch Antiques is one of the best antique shops in NYC. They buy/sell a lot of estates, so the merchandise is continually fresh. And there's fast turnover because the pricing is sane and often amazing. (This is not one of those east side stores where everything's been jacked up x10.) If you see something in here you love, buy it, because if you wait someone else will snap it up later that day. Staff is extremely knowledgable and patient. And it's fun to shop here. You start to know the regulars who come in at least once a week, so there's a community feel. I love this store. read more

Nestled on a quiet and unassuming UWS block, Koch Antiques is the best kept secret in New York City. With an exceptional mix of vintage and modern furniture and an eclectic variety of accessories to add warmth and charm to any space, there is always something for everyone. After discovering Koch Antiques in 2005, I have never turned back. Following a gut renovation, my entire apartment has since been furnished with items from Koch Antiques. The beauty of Koch is the variety of inventory and the uniqueness of each piece. My living room has been decorated with everything from a European Art Deco mahogany dining room table to a glass topped, chrome legged coffee table. Add to this mix six 1970s steel chairs and two lucite bar stools and you have the perfect blend of contrasting yet complementary decor. These items highlight only a few of the pieces purchased from Koch Antiques over the years. Of course none of this could have been possible without the incredible value ascribed to these items. When you can purchase the two lucite bar stools for a quarter of the price offered at places like ABC Home, you know you have found a gold mine. Their prices are simply unbeatable. Oh, and don't forgot that Koch is a great place to find one of a kind presents for weddings, engagement parties, showers, etc. Finally John (the owner) and Kevin are exceptionally talented and have unrivaled knowledge in their field. They are honest, fair, reasonable and fantastic to work with. Overall, I could not recommend Koch Antiques more highly. Just be sure to check out the store as often as possible as their turnover is high and you don't want to miss anything! read more