Interiors Market

08/15/03

Cozy, old-world ambience makes shopping this antique mall more fun than poking around the attic of a wealthy aunt.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
With more than 40 dealers, this market has lots of nooks and crannies to explore. Its expertly selected merchandise demonstrates why obscure Bennett Street has become a must-see destination for amateur and professional decorators alike. You can easily spend an entire afternoon at this unpretentious enclave of antique shops, furniture stores and art galleries, tucked behind the parking lot of Mick's restaurant.

The Goods
The antiques here are a touch grander and more worldly than those at The Stalls, Bennett Street's other antique mall. There are clubby accessories like art deco lamps, wooden pub signs, sporting antiques and German beer steins, as well as lots of fine china, cream ware and blue-and-white platters. Sophisticated offerings range from Victorian bamboo tea tables to French bergeres.