6 Spots That Offer The Best Of Vintage Home Decor In Kolkata

Run by brothers Anwar and Arshad, The Russell Exchange is the oldest auction house in India. Their collection includes a wide range of decor items like old TV sets, carved wooden items, old film cameras, statues, vintage record players, rare lithographs, colonial-era gas lamps, old cassettes, roll wire pipes, framed photos, cut-glass decanters, brass paan boxes, antique lamps, and more. Did you know they also rent out antiques to film sets and that there’s a documentary called 'The Auction House — A Tale Of Two Brothers' made on them?

Another gem of a store located in Park Street, Konark Collectables houses everything vintage. Their range of decor items includes period furniture, vintage clocks, console tables made of mahogany, curio cabinets, handcrafted chairs, vases, writing desks and so much more. The list just goes on. If you’ve got stuff to sell, you can do that here and get something in exchange or just collect the cash, whatever you prefer.

Vintage home decor is hard to find. But, not anymore thanks to Barretts. Located in Park Street, Barretts is where you head for good antique furniture made of wrought iron that won’t cost you a bomb. The shop is known for its intricate designs and patterns, monograms, and swirls. Find a wide range of rocking chairs, beds, dining sets, chair sets, tea trolleys, chandeliers, bookshelves, and more.

Located in Maniktala, Curio World is one of the best places to shop for antiques if you’re looking to add vintage vibes to your casa. The shop is home to a wide range of brass and bronze antiques, utensils from the Zamindari period, vintage furniture and accessories, chess boards, stunning paintings, and dice games, among other things.

Located in Ballygunge, Antiquana Period Furniture is more than just a vintage furniture shop. Find a beautiful collection of antique gramophones, record players, vintage chairs, tables, sofas and armchairs at super affordable rates. If you’re looking to add vintage vibes to your home, your search for antiques ends here.

Another gem of a shop in Park Street you just cannot ignore when it comes to vintage decor. It is one of the oldest and most famous vintage shops in the city. This auction house is known for its collection of brownie cameras, vintage car models, old typewriters, record players, gramophones, chess boards, vintage clocks, antique furniture, and busts of Queen Victoria. If you’re looking for vintage home decor, this shop is a must-visit.