Brisbane's Best Vintage & Retro Shops

Searching for that perfect piece of vintage furniture, accessory or retro fashion piece? Then head for some of Brisbane's best vintage and retro shops:  

An Aladdin's cave of antiques, collectables, country & industrial-style items, restored furniture, vintage vinyl & more
Inside the beautiful old Plaza Theatre the former Paddington Antique Centre, now known as Empire Revival, is full to the brim of memorabilia, furniture, clothing, jewellery
This giant vintage cottage in Rosalie holds something for everyone. With women's fashion, men's fashion, vinyls, CDs, high-end magazines, artwork and so much more, this brimming shop is worth the visit
Located in Camp Hill inside the old Planet Theatre, Brisbane's largest antique centre holds an assortment of treasures from mid-century modern and antique French furniture to vintage fashion and antique jewellery
Less vintage and more op shop, this loaded little store located in the heritage listed Foresters Hall (ex-home of the Buffalo Club) in Paddington still proves to have its fair share of fantastic odd finds
Set in a line-up of corrugated iron industrial sheds, this funky gold mind of vintage, antique and retro furniture, homewares, bric-a-brac and fashion in Oxley is by far one of Brisbane's best collections
Attached to the old Petrie Terrace substation, this retro vintage shop is huddled away in a dimly lit shop/den and holds one of Brisbane's most intriguing collections of mid 19th century design furniture and homewares
Tucked away in a fitting location in the retro 1970's Annerley arcade is this pocket-sized treasure trove of quality vintage clothing and accessories as well as a smattering of homewares and trinkets
Wild West meets Hollywood glamour at this gorgeous vintage shop in West End, stocking everything from Liz Taylor-inspired silk evening slips to prairie dresses, cowboy boots and denim jackets, shorts and bohemian bags
Located beneath a Thai Massage parlour in an old Queenslander cottage, this basement level thrift store provides shoppers with quality pre-loved fashion, accessories, books, shoes, homewares and bric-a-brac
The old fisherman's co-op at Shorncliffe is a virtual Aladdin's cave of mid-century furniture and decor, beautifully restored and laid out like a 1960's showroom
One of Brisbane's oldest vintage and retro shops can be found underneath a shabby old weather-beaten Queenslander in Paddington
Southside Antiques in Annerley is one of Brisbane's largest antique centres spread over two massive levels
The Eclectic Mix is a treasure trove of retro and vintage wares, where you can unwind with coffee, cake and a swing
Annerley's largest lifeline shop, this no-frills emporium is the place to go for anything costume related from past decades to now and with lower prices making it a more affordable option for retro seekers

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