Hidden Retail Gems: Vintage Edition

There’s so much to be said for shopping vintage. In addition to aligning with sustainable living practices, vintage clothing and furniture is often higher quality than anything you’ll find after 1990 (do you really think we’ll be refinishing Ikea furniture in 50 years?). Luckily, Anne Arundel County has some excellent vintage shops that make ethical shopping fun – and fashionable.

Sage Vintage

222 Severn Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403

Sage Vintage’s new storefront location opens January 2024 in charming Eastport, adjacent to the Chart House. Beautiful, high-end mid-century modern furniture, Danish modern furniture, vintage rugs, art and home furnishings are all hand-picked with love. Their showroom is full of carefully curated vintage finds that will elevate your space with quality craftsmanship sure to last another 50 years.

Vintage by the Bay

645 Deale Rd., Deale, MD 20751

Vintage by the Bay in Deale offers a plethora of one-of-a-kind gifts and furnishings for half the price of what you’ll find elsewhere. Whether you’re looking for a refurbished dresser or searching for a unique item from your childhood, Vintage by the Bay has helpful staff that will hunt down what you need, in their store or another. Vintage by the Bay also specializes in customizing pieces of furniture just for you.

Reclaimed of Annapolis

129 Main St., Annapolis, MD 21401

At the very base of Main Street sits Reclaimed of Annapolis, an upscale furniture shop with a
very industrial feel. Reclaimed is the sister shop of the very popular St. Michaels location, and is popular for its penchant for the early days of American craftsmanship. Live edge wood tables, unique ironworks, and one-of-a kind salvage pieces dominate the shop’s interior, while smaller pieces of Americana allow for creative gift giving. They also have another location, The Boathouse, that is located at 36A Market Space.

All the Rage Vintage

208 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401

There’s simply no way to describe the interior of All the Rage Vintage, a retro vintage shop that specializes in 1960s and 70s-era designs. From the perfect pair of cowboy boots to an art deco bar cart, the shop packs so much wonder into its walls that a visit demands more time than you would imagine.