I had a very positive experience here. The staff were incredibly friendly. They showed us around,…read moreanswered all of our questions, and were even very kind to our 6 year old daughter. They had a great selection of wonderful items. They also helped me with a vintage radio I had been looking to acquire for months. This one was in good condition and matched the look I was going for. Everyone was nothing but friendly. I read some of the other reviews, and my experience was the polar opposite of the negative ones.

We had a wonderful experience at Robertson's Antiques in Carmel-by-the-Sea…read more We were interested in a beautiful antique leaded glass lamp, and the senior manager spent a lot of time explaining the lamp to my wife and answering our questions. She was very patient, knowledgeable, and helpful, and she also worked with us on the price. When we came back, the owner, Nick Robertson, personally took the time to tell us more about the lamp, including its approximate age, the unsigned shade, and the Art Nouveau spelter base. What really impressed us was that he was willing to write his assessment directly on the original receipt, sign it, and confirm that, as far as he could tell, the shade and base were original to each other. This lamp was especially meaningful to us because I chose it as a gift for my wife to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. She was so happy to receive it. We wanted to find something with history and character--something we could enjoy in our home now and hopefully pass down through our family one day. This beautiful lamp felt perfect for that. We also purchased a 1909 ten-volume Guy de Maupassant book set, which made our visit even more memorable. We truly appreciated the time, knowledge, patience, and personal attention we received from everyone at Robertson's Antiques. For us, this was more than just buying an antique. We came home with a beautiful piece of history, a special anniversary memory, and something we hope will stay in our family for generations. Thank you, Nick and the team at Robertson's Antiques, for making this such a special experience.

I truly do not like doing bad reviews, but this needs to be said…read more Witnessed the woman that seemed to own the place ( dirty blonde/grey hair older) talked down to other customers and then she was very rude to my daughter husband and I. One customer wanted to buy earrings and the woman wanted to tell her a story, but the customer didn't seem to understand what she was saying. So the woman said are you even listening , then she snaps and says do you not understand English ?! . The customer said can I please buy ? So the conversation continued a little , the woman just kept talking down and said "oh, never mind you don't understand anything I'm saying. " But in such a rude tone. We were next to buy, attempted to use a card , she barked no card, and rolled her eyes. Then we all said ohh man ok, and began to look to see if we had cash, she interrupted when we just said "awhhh ok" and said "well the signs on the door, didn't you read ? It says no card under $20" . We were stunned at her tone, and she then repeated it hellla rude. [the door was propped open and the store is very packed because it's the size of a walk in closet . OFC we didn't read the little hand written sign on the propped open door ] It was incredibly ugly toned and disrespectful. We just closed our wallets and said never mind & we left. I hate bringing race up, but she definitely wasn't fond of the foreign accents . Very weird woman.

A lot of antique Alice in wonderland stuffs! The owner is a very nice grandma, I called 2 times to…read moreconfirm the address, she was very patient to let me know how to find her

Owner was extremely rude to my wife and didn't want us to touch anything. When my wife apologized…read morethe owner stated, "You don't look like someone who'd buy something anyway." We have never been so insulted in our lives and we will never step foot in here again. If you venture in there do not bring kids and seriously do not touch anything. She doesn't want you to even pick up a book.

Remarkable shop. Very curated and elegant, with beautiful period continental objects and…read morefurniture. During our visit in Carmel, Hildegunn, the owner, had a lovely chat with us. She is friendly and knowledgable.

Love this store!! Great atmosphere and beautiful things to…read morediscover... I bought the beautiful table you see in the first picture on the top left. It's absolutely perfect in and for my place. John was kind enough to load it in my vehicle for me. Went back a couple times, found a little figurine I adore... I will definitely be back...

Do yourself a solid and visit this place. Wonders selection…read moreof items to fit all needs and styles Will visit again and again PS Thanks for the Flash - childhood item back in my possession

Elegant boutique estate jewelry. Bought a beautiful platinum ring for my wife. Excellent service…read moreand fair prices. Wonderfully nice staff, ask her to tell you the podiatrist joke!

Lauren is GREAT and so knowledgeable! She has this charm that is so welcoming and encourages…read morevisitors to look, browse and learn. We got a 5ct aquamarine vintage pin that is just so lovely. A visit to this local gem is a must, with wonderful selection and collection, and more wonderful staff to make your visit and purchase experience memorable. We will continue visiting every trip.

This place is a mess! To preface I visit many coin shops and coin shows, The owners were reluctant…read moreto sell anything saying they had nothing at first. I had to plug in lights and display stands myself to view what they had and they had a standoff attitude when asked for inventory behind counters. The place was a mess and seemed like one of those shops where the owners hoard stuff and sell at insane markups.

I inherited a stamp collection and wasn't sure what to do with it so I went here. The lady was very…read morekind and helpful. My wife and I were the only ones in the shop at the time. The place has been there for many years and they also buy and sell trading cards and buy gold and silver. She did help me with the stamp collection. It was basically considered a beginner's collection. There aren't many stamp collectors anymore so the ones that are around are the ones that are after rare stamps and even though some of the stamps I had were old they are still considered easy to find. I'm glad I went there and am thankful for her insight and the time she spent with us.

I went in while visiting Carmel and wasn't expecting to buy... Ended up buying a vintage leather…read morejacket and vintage dior necklace & bracelet set! The owner, Ava, was very kind to me and definitely made this visit worth it. We made good conversation and she even recommended me some items after seeing my selection of things. Will be buying from here again when given the chance!

A very pricey place for vintage clothing and accessories. Definitely not a thrift shop.read more

If I could rate it a 10 I would. Michael is the manager and is a pure delight. We go to Carmel…read morefrequently. We found Michael and his store (which is gorgeous by the way). Our first time in was due to a beautiful piece of jewelry in the window. BUT what I ended up falling in love with was a beautiful sapphire ring. STUNNING, PERFECT. My husband was a doll and purchased it for me for our anniversary. Since then, we have gone in to peruse, and this last time I just wanted Michael to check the mounting of one of my rings. He not only did so, he cleaned and polished it. AND he let me try on all sorts of baubles. His store is amazing, HE is amazing, he somehow knows intrinsically what you may be interested in and willingly shows you pieces that make you swoon. Great service, beautiful store and amazing selection. LOVE this place, this guy. Totally trust him! GO!

Michael was the best! Very informative and helpful. Definitely made the experience worthwhile,…read moreallowing us to try on multiple amazing pieces.

Such a great find! Amazing two story antique shop. They…read morehave everything from clothing to furniture to Knick Knacks. It it surprising well organized for the amount of stuff they had. We ended up leaving with some vintage magazine ads and a vintage cook book. Everything felt pretty reasonable priced there if definitely something for everyone there. I could spend hours in there if I could! Definitely worth a stop if you're into collecting and vintage items.

What's New? Located…read morein a 1927-era building that once housed the "Carmel Canning Company warehouse #2," and was granted "Historic Structure" status by the City of Monterey in 1994, one year before the Antique Mall opened in June '95. This place is by far my favorite antique store in the Bay Area, as its 21,000+ sq ft of floor space and two floors are occupied by over 100 different merchants selling everything from modern art and jewelry to old toys and abundant knickknacks. The only issue with this place is the parking situation, which can be a bit of a hassle, especially on weekends. Fortunately, it's a bit removed from the more popular Cannery Row area and on the opposite side of the Aquarium, so while it may be difficult, it's not impossible. Otherwise, come forth and feast your eyes on the treasures to behold. Just make sure you give yourself at least two hours to take it all in, or you're going to miss out on some interesting finds.