Got a hankering for antiques?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end antique outlets in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Antiques & Modern
Topping the list is Antiques & Modern. Located at 3017 Adeline St., the furniture store, which offers antiques, home decor and more, is the highest-rated high-end antique spot in Berkeley, boasting five stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp.
The site has lots more information on Antiques & Modern: "Chris Howard, native New Yorker, has over 25 years experience in the furniture industry beginning with antique restorations, contemporary Danish and midcentury Danish design," the business states in its Yelp profile. "Howard has been selling Danish designed furniture in Berkeley since 1998."
The store specializes "in authentic handcrafted mid-century Danish Modern furniture," it notes on Yelp. "Offering a carefully selected and constantly changing inventory with an extensive selection of upholstery fabrics to choose from. The collection often includes the works of Finn Juhl, Hans Wegner, Kaare Klint, Flemming Lassen, Hans Olsen, Kurt Olsen, Verner Panton and many other top designers of the period."
2. Solano Oriental Rug Gallery
Next up is Solano Oriental Rug Gallery, situated at 1849 Solano Ave. (between Colusa and Fresno avenues). With five stars out of 13 reviews on Yelp, the carpet cleaning spot, which offers rugs and antiques, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
"Providing quality handmade rugs and service to the Bay Area for over 30 years, our gallery is located on Solano Avenue in Berkeley with our family having been in the business since 1890," states the business on its Yelp profile. "Our inventory has grown with our store and consists of thousands of handmade rugs of Middle Eastern, Oriental and American-Indian origin."
3. The Tail of the Yak Trading Company
The Tail of the Yak Trading Company, located at 2632 Ashby Ave. (between College and Benvenue avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy jewelry spot, which offers antiques and home decor, four stars out of 64 reviews.
Yelper Jiro R., who reviewed The Tail of the Yak Trading Company on March 19, wrote, "I have been coming to this store for years even though I have moved away from the Bay. Whenever I am visiting my family I make a concerted effort to come here."
Yelper Codie Y. wrote, "This is one of my absolute favorite places to visit. Super unique and cute items. Make sure you ring the bell."
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