With Carson City rich with Nevada history, vintage is found everywhere — in museums, homes on the west side and in buildings that line downtown. Vintage can also be found among many of the capital city’s antique stores.

Old Sign

For collectors of all things old, but well-kept and maintained, there’s nothing quite like an antique shop to take you back in time.

Abell House, located in Carson City’s historic district, has 1,600 square feet of space with entire lines of antiques to match all tastes, says owner Robert Peterson. Many of his vintage pieces — from furniture to accessories and art come from other antique stores outside the area. The idea being that people should be able to “buy what they like” and that’s why Peterson keeps his store filled with things people want.  Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 to 5 p.m., ‎1114 North Curry Street.

Also on North Curry Street, you’ll want to stop by Due Sorella (Two Sisters) Antiques and Home and Garden Design. You really can’t miss this antique shop because it has a bright red door in front, which leads buyers into a place that’s warm to the soul. Owner Julie Grady carries lines of jewelry, pillows, vintage linens, art and repurposed furniture. You’ll find antiques for home and garden, and there’s even a little rabbit, named Sweet Pea, “who’s there to remind you that there’s no place like home,” Grady says. “When you walk through my front door, you’ll find brilliant treasures.” Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Due Sorella (Two Sisters)

Billing itself as the largest antique shop in Nevada, vintage seekers will want to stop by Hanifan’s Arts & Antiques. The 10,000 square foot store has all kinds of antique furniture, accessories and art from England, Belgium and Germany, with some American furniture from the 1860s to 1900. Owner Michael Robbins notes that antique customers have come from all over the United States to his shop, looking for furniture to add to their collections.

Antique furniture is popular because pieces are competitive to new furniture but unlike new furniture, they retain their value. “They’re typically better built than anything you find in furniture stores today,” Robbins said. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 210 N. Carson Street.

Items you might find at and antique shop.

The Antique Mall has 6,000 square foot of showroom indoors and 6,000 square feet outside. The antique mall has inventory brought in every day with competitive prices with furniture, glass, pottery and farm equipment wagons. Open 7 days a week, from 10 to 5 p.m. 10104 Highway 50 East.

Other shops to visit include White Cat Antiques and Out West Antiques. Plus every year late July/early August there’s the Annual Robert’s House Antique Yard Sale, that shouldn’t be missed.

What’s your favorite item you’ve found while antique shopping?

Tags: Abell House, Antique Mall, Antiques and Home and Garden Design, Carson City Historic District, Due Sorella (Two Sisters), Hanifan's Arts & Antiques, Out West Antiques, Robert’s House Antique Yard Sale, White Cat Antiques

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