Essex is considered by many to be America's Antique Capital with over thirty shops within a mile of each other focusing on antiques. Essex is a collector's, dealers and decorator's paradise with art, furnishings, and accessories ranging from "early attic" to fine American and international antiques all housed in antique buildings in close proximity.


 
Every shop has its own distinct character inside and out. There are specialties in mid century modern, Arts and Crafts, period American and European, Asian, Americana and Victoriana antiques. Most dealers can arrange delivery or shipping of antiques if there is a need.

 

 
Custom made furniture with a classic, American, country flavor or exotic tree furniture can be found at several locales. Fine museum quality furniture restoration rounds out the local offerings.

The Essex Antique Dealers Association promotes Essex at all levels and antique and art auctions are a regular part of the Essex scene, as well, making the whole town one big antique center certainly worth going out of your way for.

In addition to the antique venues, several fine and folky gift shops and even a toy store are available to serve the needs of a different kind of shopper. Unusual, handmade, artistic gifts and toys from local, national and international makers fill the shelves of these stores. Shops are open every day throughout the year and are only thirty minutes from Boston.

 
 
Alexander Westerhoff Antiques logo
     
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Offering the area's finest selection of Period European, English and American antiques, lighting and accessories showcased in a beautifully restored 4500 square foot Essex landmark. 17th century through 20th century.Special Announcements
Since 1988, Alexander Westerhoff has been "the" destination spot for designers, retail clients, architects and antique collectors. Westerhoff's eye for the unique is world-renowned and his pieces grace some of the finest homes. Come visit the everchanging inventory and you will know what has been called "The Westerhoff Experience."

Awarded Boston Magazine's
BEST OF BOSTON 2011

 

 
Alexander Westerhoff
Antiques
18 Eastern Ave. (Rt. 133)
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 978-768-3830
Fax 978-768-3811

Alexander Westerhoff, Owner

 
Map Location and Hours
Everyday  11 - 5
Closed Tuesdays
     
 
 
All Prints and Maps logo
   
All Prints and Maps photo
All Prints and Maps, located at the rear of 34 Main Street in Essex, Massachusetts, has been specializing in 16th -19th century antique maps and decorative engravings for more than thirty years. The gallery is housed in a converted carriage barn dating back to the early 1800’s and offers, the beginner to the advanced collector, one of the largest choices of antiquarian images in New England.

Special Announcements
Own a piece of history!!! That’s right, for as little as $15 you could own an authentic antique map or engraving that is over 100 years old - a real piece of the past. Follow us on Facebook!

All Prints and Maps photo

www.AllPrintsAndMaps.com

 

 
All Prints and Maps
34 Main Street, Rear
(Rt. 133)
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 978-768-7404

Vincent and Barbara Caravella
Owners

 
Map Location and Hours
May through
the Holiday Season:

Open 7 days a week
Noon to 5 pm

January - April
By chance or appointment

     
 
 
Andrew Spindler Antiques logo
     
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Scholarly and stylish, Andrew Spindler Antiques offers unusual and fine quality period furniture, works of art, decorations, lighting, and curiosities from the 17th-20th centuries to collectors, dealers, designers and museums nationally and internationally. Follow us on Facebook!Special Announcements
Winner of Northshore Magazine's
"Best of the Northshore" 2011!

http://nshoremag.com/bons-2011/shop/

 

Andrew Spindler Antiques photo

www.SpindlerAntiques.com

 

 
Andrew Spindler Antiques
163 Main Street (Rt. 133)
P.O. Box 278
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 978-768-6045

Andrew Spindler, Owner

 
Map Location and Hours
 Monday 11 - 5 / Closed Tuesday
Wednesday – Saturday 11 - 5
Sunday 12 - 5
or by appointment
     
 
  
AnnTiques logo
   
AnnTiques photo
Distinctive antique and vintage furniture, decorative arts, and accessories are presented attractively and affordably at AnnTiques conveniently situated in the Village Restaurant parking complex. Carefully selected collections include primitive to mid-century modern furniture, lighting, tableware, fine and costume jewelry, art glass, art pottery, Native American and tribal jewelry and artifacts. It’s a designer’s delight for both functional and decorative items. Discover something special!Special Announcements
AnnTiques has a fine selection of antique paintings and etchings with many works composed by regional listed artists from Cape Ann to the Hudson Valley. AnnTiques welcomes tradesmen and also purchases estates and worthy single items.

AnnTiques photo

Email: ann.anntiques@gmail.com

 
 

 
AnnTiques
2 Rear Martin Street
(Junction of Rtes. 22 and 133)
P.O. Box 175
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 978-502-5594

Ann Orcutt, Owner

 
Map Location and Hours
Tues. - Sat. 11 am - 5:30 pm
Sun. 12 - 5 pm

Hours may vary, please call ahead
Mon. by chance or appointment
Open year round

       
 
  
Bider's Antiques logo
   
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Michael C. Bider III of Bider’s Antiques, Auctioneers and Appraisers has been serving Essex County, Greater Boston and New England since 1975. As a full service company with experience running over 200 auctions, Bider’s Antiques provides estates, businesses, families, legal firms and individuals with a full array of estate services.
Special Announcements
ANTIQUES AND ACCESSORIES WANTED
FOR IMMEDIATE CASH PURCHASE

We buy single items to entire estates at fair prices. and sell objects of merit on consignment. Antiques, Vintage, Used Furniture, Silver, China, Clocks, Paintings, Musical Instruments, Glass, Oriental Rugs and any interesting or unusual items. Please call for an appointment.

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www.BidersAntiques.com
Email: bider@comcast.net

 
 
Bider's Antiques,
Auctioneers and Appraisers
P.O. Box 44
67 Main Street
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 508-633-4858

Michael C. Bider III, Owner

Map Location and Hours
SUMMER
10 am - 5 pm, 7 days week
       
 
  
Chris Williams Sculpture logo
   
Chris Williams Sculpture photo
Chris Williams is creating some of the largest, most detailed custom sculpture on Cape Ann. Working with architects, designers and private collectors, it's the collaboration of ideas that bring these projects to life. "It's exciting to watch how this work really does bring people together."

Special Announcements
With sculpture displayed throughout the gardens, discover the possibilities. Whether you have an idea or special spot calling for a creative solution or just want to see these pieces up close, there is always something interesting happening at the studio.

Chris Williams Sculpture photo

www.ChrisWilliamsSculpture.com

 
 

 
Chris Williams Sculpture
22 Rocky Hill Road
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 978-768-7652

 
Map Location and Hours
 Visitors Welcome
       
 
 
     
  Joshua's Corner Antiques and Smart Good Gifts logo  
Joshua's Corner Antiques
and Smart Goods Gifts

Joshua's Corner is an antique shop housing 15 dealers with a flair for eclectic smalls, along with some hand picked small furnishings. Silver, jewelry, pottery, artwork and Briton lead soldiers are only a few of the offerings in this charming 18th century building. Textiles, paper, art glass and more make this a shop worth visiting again and again.

Special Announcements
The best kept secret on Cape Ann, Smart Goods carries an array of distinctive and unusual contemporary gifts including artisan jewelry, decorative accessories, candles, and hand crafted and whimsical gifts. Susan's clever eye scouts out the best and newest in giftware and whimsy. Specializing in one of a kind and the unusual, it's a one stop shop.

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Email: scoviell@hotmail.com

 

 
Joshua's Corner Antiques
Smart Goods Gifts
(New location coming soon!)
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 978-837-8273

Susan Gould Coviello, Owner

 
Map Location and Hours
 
New hours coming soon...
 
     
 
 
Main Street Antiques logo
     
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Main Street Antiques is that old fashioned kind of antique shop jammed packed with four floors of antiques and collectables from the 18th through 20th century. Goods range from dollar postcards to $10,000 diamond rings. Furniture is a specialty, but there is more stuff than you'll ever know what to do with.Special Announcements
We feature a large selection of fine antique and estate jewelry. Diamond rings are a specialty with over one hundred from which to choose. Prices range from $100.00 to $10,000.00. Come take a look at your alternative to the mall jewelry stores.

Main Street Antiques photo

Email: robertcoviello@hotmail.com

 

 
Main Street Antiques
44 Main Street (Rt. 133)
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 978-768-7039
Fax 978-768-6335

Robert Coviello, Owner

 
Map Location and Hours
 10 am to 5 pm
7 days a week
363 days a year

Don't come on Christmas
or Thanksgiving

     
 
 
David Neligan Antiques logo
     
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Selling fine quality English and European furniture and decorative objects, paintings, Oriental art etc., catering to designers, dealers, and collectors. Also providing appraisal services for estate and insurance, auctioneer services. In business in Essex for 15 years, with extensive experience since 1979.Special Announcements
David Neligan has been involved in antiques since 1977 beginning his career in New York with rare book dealer John Fleming. He was a generalist at Christies for five years and then Department head at Skinner in Boston. David Neligan Antiques - once located at 144 Main Street - is now moved to a larger shop at 38 Main Street.
 

 
David Neligan Antiques
38 Main Street (Rt. 133)
P.O. Box 889
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel/Fax 978-768-3910

David P. Neligan, Owner

 
Map Location and Hours
Wednesday - Saturday
11 am - 5 pm

Sunday 12 - 5 pm
Monday by chance
Closed Tuesdays

     
 
  
New England Joinery logo
     
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Specializing in handmade dining tables in reclaimed lumber & select hardwoods. Traditional, contemporary, and custom designs. Now offering handcrafted Windsor, Ladder-back, Queen Anne, and Chippendale style chairs, as well as counter height stools, benches, and settes. Ask about other types of furniture, such as hutches, sideboards, desks, and more.Special Announcements
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, May 21st
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

One day Only!! Order a set of handcrafted Windsor chairs (2 arm chairs + 4 side chairs) and we will give you one of the side chairs FREE! This is a savings of $400-$500. Over 50 styles to choose from.

New England Joinery photo

www.NewEnglandJoinery.com

 

 
New England Joinery:
Custom Furniture
and Restorations
85 Southern Avenue
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 978-500-3312

James Lower:
Furniture Maker
and
Design Consultant

Kitty Hosch:
Marketing • Ordering • Finishes

 
Map Location and Hours
Tues. - Sat. 9 am - 5 pm
Fridays and Saturdays:
Appointments with Jim,
Showroom and Shop open
     
 
  
White Elephant Shop logo
     
White Elephant Shop photo
One of the most unique antique and collectible shops on the North Shore. We provide fair prices for unwanted antiques, collectibles and used items. We buy and sell paintings, pottery, jewelry, books, furniture, musical instruments, old tools, toys, architectural pieces and much more. Stop in and browse!Special Announcements
We have added a new gift line. If you are looking for something unique and memorable for your home or a friend then stop in and browse. We have a hysterical line of cards that will keep you entertained. Every Wednesday is free appraisal day at The White Elephant Shop.

White Elephant Shop photo

www.WhiteElephantShop.com

 

 
White Elephant Shop
44 Main Street (Rt. 133)
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 978-768-6901

Rick and Jean Grobe, Owners

 
Map Location and Hours
 Monday - Saturday 10 - 5
Sunday 12 - 5
     
 
 
     
  A.P.H. Waller and Sons photo  
A.P.H. Waller and Sons

One of the oldest and most diverse single owner shops north of Boston. Offering a vast collection of Period American and European Furniture, Paintings, Decorative Accessories, Marine Art and Artifacts from the 17th through the early 20th centuries. Specializing in American Art with emphasis on artists of Boston and Cape Ann.

A.P.H. Waller and Sons photo

www.APHWaller.com

 
 

A.P.H. Waller and Sons
140 Main Street (Rt. 133)
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 978-768-6269

Alan Waller, Owner

 
Map Location and Hours
 
Monday - Saturday 11 am - 5 pm

Sunday 2:30 - 5 pm

Extended hours available
by chance or appointment

  
     
 
 
   
  Essex Bird Shop and Pet Supply  
Essex Bird Shop and Pet Supply

Essex Bird Shop and Pet Supply is the only full range pet and livestock supply on Cape Ann. Conveniently located on Route133 in Essex, we offer fast, friendly service combined with competitive prices. As the only full range pet and livestock supply on Cape Ann, you’ll be surprised at our wide array of pet supplies.

Essex Bird Shop and Pet Supply photo

www.EssexBirdAndPet.com

 

 
 
Essex Bird Shop
and Pet Supply
121 Eastern Ave. (Rt. 133)
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 978-768-7408

Susan Lufkin
and Shelly Nicastro
Owners

 
Map Location and Hours
 
Tues. • Thurs. 9 am - 6 pm
Wed. • Fri. • Sat. 9 am - 5 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
  
       
 
 
   
  Eventide logo  
Eventide Art Studio and Gallery

Eventide Studio & Gallery is a unique, intimate space specializing in beautiful fine art paintings and photographs from today's established and emerging artists. Offering demos, classes and workshops by various talented artists. Eventide also offers fine gifts created by many talented artisans.

Eventide photo

www.EventideArtGallery.com

 

 
 

Eventide Art Studio & Gallery
63 Main Street (Rt. 133)
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Teri Canelle Eramo, Owner

Tel 978-890-7198

 
Map Location and Hours
 

Sun. Noon - 4 pm
Mon. by chance or Holidays
Tues. & Wed. 10 am - 5 pm
Thurs. CLOSED
Fri. & Sat. Noon - 8 pm
  
       
 
 
     
  Howard's Flying Dragon Antiques photo  
Howard's Flying Dragon Antiques

This is it!
An old fashion antique shop.

Howard's Flying Dragon Antiques photo

Check our weekly window message
on our Facebook page:
www.Facebook.com

Wholesale website:
www.HowardsVM.com

 
 

Howard's Flying Dragon
Antiques
136 Main Street (Rt. 133)
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 978-768-7282
Fax 978-768-7730

Ed Howard, Owner

 
Map Location and Hours
 
Please call for hours
  
     
 
 
     
  John D. Cushing Antique Restoration photo  
John D. Cushing Antique Restoration

We have a combined 66 years of furniture restoration experience using traditional 19th and 20th century woodworking tools, materials and techniques. Our goal is to preserve original decorative elements and surfaces whenever possible. Services offered include: structural repairs, carving, veneer-work, surface cleaning, finish restoration or refinishing (when the finish is too degraded to save).

John D. Cushing Antique Restoration photo

www.MerchantCircle.com

 
 
John D. Cushing
Antique Restoration
113 Martin Street (Rt. 22)
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 978-768-7356

John D. Cushing, Owner

 
Map Location and Hours
 
Please call for an appointment
  
     
 
 
     
  Robert Coviello Antiques photo  
Robert Coviello Antiques

Robert Coviello Antiques is three floors of finer quality furnishings and accessories dating from the late 18th through the mid 20th century...all moderately priced and in take home condition. There is a nice selection of mahogany dining room furniture as well as an impressive grouping of oak arts and crafts pieces.

Robert Coviello Antiques photo

Email: robertcoviello@hotmail.com

 
 

Robert Coviello Antiques
155 Main Street (Rt. 133)
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 978-768-7365

Robert Coviello, Owner

 
Map Location and Hours
 
10 am to 5 pm

7 days a week
363 days a year

Don't come on Christmas
or Thanksgiving

  
     
 
 
     
  Sea Meadow Gifts photo  
Sea Meadow Gift and Garden Shop

A shop "inspired by nature". Come explore our selection of garden ornaments as well as 5 rooms filled with a variety of unique gifts. You'll find cards and stationary, jewelry, bags and totes, baby presents, games and puzzles, and pottery. Many of our gifts are designed and handcrafted by New England artisans!

Sea Meadow Gifts photo

www.SeaMeadowGifts.com

 
 
Sea Meadow
Gift and Garden Shop
7 Main Street (Rt. 133)
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Georgeanne Richards, Owner

Tel 978-768-3441

 
Map Location and Hours
 
Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
  
     
 
 
     
  Walker Creek Furniture photo  
Walker Creek Furniture
and Art Gallery

For over 25 years, Walker Creek has created handmade new and antique furniture. Specializing in large tables, we use antique boards for many tabletops and can make anything to order, including bathroom vanities and kitchen countertops. Also in our showroom are chairs, bookcases, cabinets and a gallery of fine art by Robert Hanlon and local artists.

Walker Creek Furniture photo

www.WalkerCreekFurniture.com

 
 
Walker Creek Furniture
and Art Gallery
57 Eastern Ave. (Rt. 133)
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 978-768-7622

Robert Hanlon, Owner

 
Map Location and Hours
 
Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 - 5 pm
  
     
 
 
 
Blackwood/March
Estate Auctioneers
and Appraisers

3 Southern Avenue
Essex, MA 01929

Tel 978-768-6943

Michael March, Owner

Blackwood/March
Estate Auctioneers and Appraisers

Estate Auctioneers and Appraisers. Experts in Cape Ann art. Full array of services provided in other areas of fine arts and all fields of antiques.

 
By appointment...year round
 
 
 
 
Essex Antiquarians
165 Main Street
Essex, MA 01929

Tel 978-768-4544

Rick Bevilacqua, Owner

Essex Antiquarians

Over 4000 square feet of period American, English, and Continental furniture, fine and decorative arts, including china trade and chinese export.

 
7 days a week
11 am - 5 pm
 
 
 
 
Woodbine Antiques
140 Main Street
Essex, MA 01929

Tel 978-768-6269
Cel 978-375-6587

Peter W. Beacham, Owner

Woodbine Antiques

We deal in fine antiques with emphasis on quality and uniqueness. We offer an extensive variety of 17th, 18th, 19th, and early 20th century furniture, a large collection of paintings and a wide range of decorative accessories from America, England, Asia and the Continent. We work with designers, architects, experienced and new collectors.

 
11 am - 5 pm daily
Sundays 2 - 5 pm

Always wise to call ahead
to confirm we are open