i know i'll regret sharing this shopping secret...
one part thrift store, one part curio cabinet, the circa gallery is set apart from others in both its sheer volume and material focus. greeted by collectors & dumspter divers alike each and every day, the owner hand-selects the pieces he wants to purchase for his store. what impressed me most here is the theme he's created with his taste, which lies somewhere between pack rat and industrial designer... small, detailed, balanced, and curious items line the floor, walls, surfaces, and ceilings in this cramped little store. amongst the wares included are: pots, toys, figurines, souvenirs, cast-offs, mechanical items, picture frame, boxes of all sizes, old cameras, perfume bottles, boas, desk accessories, and much much more.
i picked up the fancy mirror below for just $30. it's detail & shape offset the modern lines of my apartment while giving me a place for my mail, keys, and coat at the same time. good stuff.
circa gallery's located on sansom street between 20th & 21st... open monday thru saturday 11-6. happy hunting!
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