I've only had a brief look in here. One of the things that I love doing sometimes is to visit…read moreantiques shops, just because of that atmosphere that the objects in the shop seem to exude. The smell of old books, the old world craftsmanship of the furniture, the curiosities that looked like they were cutting edge technology in 1935, it's just a good experience. Tusmore's isn't any different. It's got all the sights and smells you'd expect. They had some beautiful furniture when I went in there. There was this dresser that I'd just love to have sitting in my bedroom. Mind you, as with all beautiful antiques, the price tag was quite substantial. Well worth it, but I'll be waiting and saving. They do do auctions at Tusmore's, and they've been appointed as the South Australian consultant for Sotheby's, so you know that they have a good reputation.

There are so many antique dealers specialising in second hand furniture on Magill Road it's really…read morehard to know where to start! This place is probably the best bet. The shop is a huge old house with the warehouse attached out the back. I love exploring the house, wandering from room to room and discovering new treasures in every nook and cranny. Pedlars is the best mix of variety, affordability and quality on this strip. Kensington Antiques is the only place that beats them on price, but they don't have quite the range and their pieces don't tend to be in quite as good condition. Pedlars sells stuff for individual dealers (I think it's a consignment type arrangement), so there are two stages of quality assesment before the stock gets to the shop floor. They do auctions here too, which I imagine would be very worthwhile as it's at auctions that most furniture dealers pick up their goods before they inflate the prices to on sell to the end user. I have always found the staff really obliging and lovely here. They've allowed me to negotiate prices down and then happily manuevered a slightly too big table down the very narrow staircase for me at closing time. Customer service win!

Definitely one of the better antique stores down Magill Road, Pedlar's stocks not only beautiful…read morefurniture from around the world, but they also stock some beautiful decorative and collectable items, which I simply adore. These items are so unique, and for antique/collectable items, some of the prices are affordable to practically anyone, which I like. Not only do they specialise in items from France, Denmark and England, they also buy and sell local items. Also, they sometimes auction off the items they have for sale, which would definitely be something to keep your eye out for. So check out the website for more information on that. The outside of the store is eye catching, and one of the reasons I really wanted to venture inside of this store - I adore it.

This store smells like old wood, and if you like antiques, you'll love this smell…read more The owner dresses like a tradesman, wearing daggy old shorts and work boots, and does his own restoration. He sells a beautiful range of products, maintaining the authentic feel of the pieces. The focus here is on originality, and the prices reflect standard antique costs, as well as the fact that the shop is situated in an up-market suburb. You'll find some very interesting pieces hiding in here, and the owner is more than happy to help you find what you're looking for.

As much as I love the shops on Magill Road, this is definitely not my cup of tea. As the name…read moresuggests, they sell antiques. Mind you, probably not the prettiest antiques, in my opinion. There's a whole range of furniture, such as bookcases, chairs, coffee tables, chests of drawers and some vases and little decorative figurines. I think it's very expensive but I guess you have to be an expert on those things to be able to judge. Good shop though if you're a collector of antiques or just into that style.

If you're an antique collector or you just like to fossick through old stuff then you should go to…read moreSue Claytables Antiques Curios and Collectibles on Duthy Street at Unley. This antique store is run by Suzanne and Clayton Tregilgas. Both Sue and Clayton are avid collectors so they know what they're looking for when it comes to sourcing old stuff. Their Duthy Street store is filled with all sorts of antiques and you can find almost anything there. I saw a vintage trike, a rather funky vintage ladies hat, old glass jugs, chairs, plates, glasses, toys, lamps, picture frames, crockery ... phew the list goes on and on. My one word of advice is when you visit, is to make sure you give yourself plenty of time to have a good look through the entire store because it does take time to look at everything properly. Sue Claytables Antiques also specialise in collecting old Lego with a range of classic Lego for sale. Any lego sourced by Sue is usually built first before its put on display. Go and have a look through the shop if you're in the market for old bits and bobs.

Antiquing anyone? There is nothing I like more than to spend my spare time dropping into musky…read morestores looking at old furniture and other odd treasures. Maybe even squeeze in some time to pluck my nose hairs......no, I actually enjoy that.....hurts like hell but sure is satisfying! Anyways, not the biggest fan of most Antique stores, though I do like the ones that hide random things of interest, which is what I found with Sueclaytables. I particularly like the owners obsession with Lego, I'm a space ship builder myself! There is a lot to check out, so if you are looking for a quirky bit of old school appeal the store is worth checking out.

So I am getting all excited about my new house now and being a lover of all things antique and…read morethrift, I headed to look at some cool local antique stores to see if I could find any funky decorations for the house. The name of this store drew me in. It suggests funky cool grungy type of stuff for your home, and it definitely delivers. The stock choices for the store are a little more on the quirky side, some cool old cowboy boots, weird old toys, chests and lots of tools and mechanical gear. There was one item that was of particular interest. There was a vintage medical examination table from New York for sale. It had styrips, draws and weird mechanics. Oh it was wonderful. Reminds me of something from a crazy anatomist film. If only I had $6000.... Apart from that I founds some cool old door handles and some tools for my partner. There is lots on offer to suit anyone interested in antiques and quirky objects to decorate your home.

Need to furnish a loft apartment, old church, or just looking for a quirky / industrial / retro…read moreitem to use as a feature in your home / studio / office. This place is boss. They specialise in unique rustic, vintage pieces, you'll find the really impressive stuff - huge old work benches and flat files do have a price tag attached, but in general the asking prices are pretty realistic. The shop is not just unusual furniture, they also have smaller furnishings and items of interest, some clothes, vinyl and old mags. It's kind of a store of all the greatest stuff ever found at garage sales - a 'best of' if you will. Get into it.

Looking for a fur coat? I know I was and I found it here, upstairs amongst a vast array of vintage…read moreclothing. I must admit it did take me a while to find my fur, mainly because it took me so long to make it up stairs, and that's because I was distracted by the jewelery. So much vintage jewelery...you know, the stuff you used to drool over in your nanna's jewelery box when you were 6, and maybe like me, you haven't stopped drooling. The broaches, the hat pins, the hair pins, the earrings, the bracelets and the rings, it's almost too much to process; like a sugar overload. Another cool thing is that they have a hug book shelf dedicated to matchbox cars and there are so many random/ weird household items to explore! I will say that it gets slightly creepy as you delve further into the store, there's a book shed out the back which resembles a small library, this place has everything.

I made mention to a friend of mine one lunch time that I was looking for places that sell…read moresecond-hand books, and he showed me this place. At first I was a bit baffled because there only seemed to be antiques in the store, that is until I looked out the back and found a huge collection of books. I have to admit that their books actually aren't that great, and some of them are a little over priced (such as the Enid Blyton book that they are selling for $90.00 which I ended up getting elsewhere for $10.00 - needless to say that they still haven't sold it). While the books were pretty ho hum, the collection of antiques was nothing short of awesome - everything from clothes to household furniture to toys. While there are better second-hand bookshops in Adelaide, this is a place to check out if you like antiques.

This is probably one of the better, and not so ridiculously priced, antique stores I've had the…read morepleasure of walking through. There were some really nice dining room tables which you knew would be good quality for (not a cheap) good price. What else did they have which made me fall in love? A jukebox. A jukebox with a USB port? Awesome. It was all lit up and flashing lights and playing good music and I just really wanted to take it home then and there. There are a lot of things here from the 19th and 20th century from places like England, France, and even Asia. Definitely worth having a look through.

This is a fantastic antiques shop. It's not cluttered like many antique shops, instead everything…read moreis set out like it's valuable and loved - it's great to be able to tell when an owner loves their store, just by walking into it. The range of wooden furniture is extensive, and there are so many beautiful pieces in here. I let out a lot of "wows" and "ohhhs" as I went, wishing I had the house and money to fill my house with these pieces. One element that stood out was the range of clocks. I happened to be there right on 2pm, so I got to hear the clocks clang the time in all their different voices. If you're a lover of antiques, or just of beautiful furniture, this is a must visit.

Right off the bat I have to say that this is one of those places I love! You walk in the door and…read morethere are piles of books, LPs, toys, comics, it's all here and it's crammed into this little store. Seriously, the place is probably smaller than my living room, but I've spent well over an hour just checking out books and albums and I've barely scratched the surface! If you're looking for a rare book then check this place out. The owner is really friendly and keen to help if you're looking for something. If you're looking for a certain book or album, chances are it's here, he just needs to dig through the stock to find it. Come back in a week or so and it'll probably be there waiting for you to pick up. I just can't express how much I love this store. I don't always buy something, but it's a lot of fun wasting an afternoon ploughing through stock just to see what you might find. I always find myself thinking "wow I haven't seen that for years" or "I've never seen that before"