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
     
Alexander Westerhoff Antiques photo
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."
 

 
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.

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
     
Andrew Spindler Antiques photo
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.Special Announcements
See us at The East Hampton Antiques Show
July 9th, 10th and 11th, 2010
Mulford Farm Museum, James Lane, East Hampton, New York. A benefit for the East Hampton Historical Society.

Friday: 6 - 8:30 pm (Preview Party)
Saturday: (9 - 10 am Early Buying), 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm

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
     
 
  
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.

Joshua's Corner Antiques and Smart Good Gifts photo

www.CovielloShops.com

  Joshua's Corner Antiques and Smart Good Gifts photo  
 

 
Joshua's Corner Antiques
Smart Goods Gifts
4 Southern Avenue
Essex, Massachusetts 01929

Tel 978-768-7716

Susan Gould Coviello, Owner

 
Map Location and Hours
 
 Mon. - Sat. 10 am to 5 pm
Sun. 12 - 5 pm
Year round
 
     
 
 
Main Street Antiques logo
     
Main Street Antiques photo
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

www.CovielloShops.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
     
David Neligan Antiques photo
Selling fine quality English and European furniture and decorative objects, paintings, Oriental art etc., catering to designers, dealers, and collectors. Also provide appraisal services for estate and insurance, auctioneer services. In business in Essex for 15 years, 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, then a generalist at Christies for five years and then Department head at Skinner in Boston. David Neligan Antiques once located at 144 Main Street now moved to 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
Wed. - Sat.  11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 - 5 pm
Monday by chance
Closed Tuesdays
     
 
  
New England Joinery logo
     
New England Joinery photo
Specializing in custom dining tables and other fine furniture made from reclaimed lumber as well as select hardwoods. From traditonal or contempory designs to our "forest furnishings," each piece is built by one master craftsman. We also restore, repair, and refinish antiques along with everyday household furniture.Special Announcements
New England Joinery is offering 10 percent off dining tables 6 feet and up...plus a FREE Pine bench! Click on our website below for more information. We also have pieces for sale in our showroom - stop in today to see what's new.

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
  
       
 
 
     
  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

www.CovielloShops.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 Gifts

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 Gifts
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

We have made custom furniture for 25 years, mostly in antique styles. We specialize in large tables and use antique boards for many of our table-tops. We always have tables, chairs, bookcases and cabinets in our showroom. We can make anything to order, including bathroom vanities, kitchen countertops.

Walker Creek Furniture photo

www.WalkerCreekFurniture.com

 
 

Walker Creek Furniture
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