The most successful rooms possess an almost magical layer of art and accessories that reflect the unique personality and perspective of its inhabitants. While its easy to recreate a beautiful catalog image with a few clicks of a mouse, finding the art, objects, textiles and quirky little somethings to develop a truly enviable space requires a personal touch probably a fun field trip to the secret shopping destinations and insider sources frequented by Bellevue and Seattle's best interior designers, collectors and in-the-know bargain hunters. Grab a mask and a drive thru coffee for a reconnaissance mission across the bridge to vintage Meccas in SoDo, Georgetown and Hillman City. You never know what you’ll find or who you’ll bump into....shhh.
Pacific Galleries | 241 S. Lander St. | Mon-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5
Seattle’s Largest Antique Mall which houses over 120 dealers offering furniture, homeware, art, MCM, salvage pieces, vintage clothing, collectibles, plus available office and storage space for rent. www.PacGal.com Follow @PacificGalleries on Instagram and Facebook.
EPIC Antique | 3701 7th Ave S |Wed-Sun 12-5
A fresh destination emporium and antique mall featuring dozens of finely curated dealer spaces and dazzling showrooms for M CULBERT HOME and TOM GORZ COLLECTION. Shop an array of delights ranging from small treasures to iconic furniture designs, unique lighting, art, and textiles with a bevy of custom work capabilities. Follow @EpicAntique on Instagram and Facebook.
Susan Wheeler Home | 5515 Airport Way S. | Wed-Sat 11-3 or appointment
Step into this drool-worthy boutique for stunning estate, modernist and fine costume jewelry, vintage and antique furniture, amazing art and a capsule collection of sharp vintage fashion. Specializing in French and Italian mirrors with occasional outdoor pop up sales. www.SusanWheeler.com, Follow@susanwheelerhome on Instagram.
Kirk Albert Vintage Furnishings | 5517 Airport Way S.| Wed-Sat 11-3, appt.
Find drama and inspiration at this gallery-like playground filled with high impact, large scale decorative pieces including folk art, antique signs, gutsy found objects and custom designs, will source one of a kind items for commercial and residential customers. Follow @KirkAlbertvf on Instagram.
District in Georgetown | District Auction | 5531 Airport Way S. | Special Hours
This curiousity shop is straight out of Antique Store central casting. Overstuffed with collectibles, leather, books, art and ephemera from 18th century to mid 20th century modern, and home to one of Seattle’s only monthly auctions, District is a browsing treasure hunter’s dream. Online Auctions, second Sunday of the month. Live auctions will resume after the pandemic. Follow on Instagram @instadistrict
Jacob Willard Home | 5600 Rainier Avenue South | Thu-Sat 12-6, appt.
Even a quick glance at the Jacob Willard Home Instagram page is bound to excite fans of mid century furniture with sexy silhouettes. Shoppers who act fast online or hurry over to this charming Hillman City shopping mainstay are rewarded with a choice selection of furniture and music curated by owner and dedicated local community leader Karl Hackett who also specializes in furniture restoration.
www.jwillardhome.com, Instagram and Facebook: @JacobWillardHome
