Vintage shopping is all of the rage these days. Whether you’re looking to furnish your home, upgrade your wardrobe, find a rare toy or just spend a day browsing awesome stores, Cleveland’s vintage store market has you covered.

Highland Throwbacks 15200 Madison Ave., Lakewood and 777 W. Market St., Akron For the best vintage clothing in the region, especially when it comes to graphic tees and vintage streetwear, can be found at Highland Throwbacks two locations, one in Lakewood and one in Akron. Just a quick glance at their website and you’ll see a rare 1993 Paul McCartney European Tour t-shirt, a 1993 Indians t-shirt from the last series at Municipal Stadium, a vintage 1980s Lacoste jacket, and multiple vintage Ohio State crewnecks. Credit: @HighlandThrowbacks/Instagram
Chelsea’s Consignments 26443 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake Chelsea’s Consignments specializes in antique furniture, perfect for your home. This place is great for both the buyer and the seller, and they make things even easier by displaying their items online. Credit: Flickr/Castaway Vintage
Sweet Lorain Antiques 7105 Lorain Rd., Cleveland Formerly named Suite Lorain, this antiques shop sells items on behalf of many owners. Sweet Lorain is highly organized compared to usual shops’ hodge podge, making it easy for buyers to see everything that is available. The prices can be on the high side but if it’s vintage that you want, this is the place to go.
Ecclectic Eccentric 13005 Larchmere Blvd., Shaker Heights The merchandise at Eclectic Eccentric is pretty self-explanatory given the store name. Those who lay awake at night in fear they’ll be caught wearing the same outfit as someone else can rest easy when they buy a piece at this Shaker Heights haven for the unique.
West of Venus Vintage 10024 Lorain Ave., Cleveland West of Venus is your one stop shop for all types of vintage home decor and treasures. They have vintage and mid-century furniture, artwork, ceramics, vases, memorabilia and much more. Credit: @WestofVenusVintage/Instagram
Apple Jax Toys 13302 Madison Ave., Lakewood and 24 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls With two locations in Lakewood and Chagrin Falls, Apple Jax Toys has taken over the vintage toy gap that was opened when beloved Big Fun closed after 27 years in business. From GI Joe and wrestling figures to vintage Barbies and Nintendo games, this shop certainly brings out the kid in you. Credit: Facebook/Apple Jax Toys
RVD Cleveland 7810 Lorain Ave., Cleveland RVD is a furniture store that specializes in restoration and antique furniture and other home decor items. You’ll find everything from salvaged concrete balustrades and Five and Dime shopping baskets to vintage coffee tables and salvaged barnwood. Credit: @RVDCleveland/Instagram
Helm Collective 3904 Lorain Ave., Cleveland In Ohio City, you’ll find arguably the most fun home decor store in the city. With a highly curated collection of vintage and handmade goods with a focus on bohemian and earthy designs, Helm has every type of home decor from ceramics and artwork to rugs and furniture. Credit: @HelmCollective/Instagram
Century Antiques 7410 Lorain Ave., Cleveland Century Antiques is full of centuries worth of antiques to suit your every need. The store offers hardware, windows, fireplace mantels, paintings and so much more.
Uncover Vintage 13703 Madison Ave., Lakewood If vintage sports jerseys or crewneck sweatshirts is what you’re looking for, Uncover Vintage in Lakewood is the spot for you. From old Cleveland baseball clothing to Tommy Hilfiger and Hard Rock Cafe tees, the items here will make you think you’re shopping in the 90s’. Credit: @UncoverVintage/Instagram
Lakewood Antique Mall 16928 Detroit Ave., Lakewood Don’t let the small exterior of the Lakewood Antique Mall fool you; through its door you’ll find that antiques coat the place like wallpaper. From floor to ceiling, you’ll fall in love with a new random piece in every corner, not to mention the downstairs maze as well. The prices fit every budget, ranging from expensive antiques for collectors to cheap buys for the everyday budget.
Flower Child 11508 Clifton Blvd., Cleveland Flower Child is a vintage shop and museum that carries items from the 1930s up to the 1980s including art, houseware, furniture, accessories, clothing and much more. Credit: @FlowerChildCle/Instagram
Carol and John’s Comic Shop 17462 Lorain Ave., Cleveland The first thing you’ll notice about Carol & John’s at Kamm’s Corners is how meticulously organized everything is. From graphic novels to old and new issues of comics, everything is in its right place and by everything we mean a ton of comics for sale plus vintage toys and more. Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Attenson’s Coventry Antiques and Books 1771 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights Just 15 minutes east of downtown, Attenson’s Antiques & Books sits in Coventry Village. Their hours can seem short (11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), but the ever-changing sales definitely make it worth taking a mental health day to soak up some antique retail therapy. The store has four rooms, with the basement ones mostly dedicated to books. Credit: Flickr/Dawn Peterson
Cool World 6511 Detroit Ave., Cleveland In Gordon Square, this shop opened in 2021 and has quickly become one of the coolest stores in town. Local artist Haley Himiko Hudson Morris is behind this shop/art piece that specializes in vintage jewelry, notebooks and journals, clothing, party decor, home decor and more. Credit: @CoolWorldCle/Instagram
Browse a Local Bookstore We really have a great selection of local bookstores all over Northeast Ohio and everything will sound that much better when high. Visible Voice in Tremont, Appletree Books and Mac’s Backs in Cleveland Heights, Horizontal Books and Zubal Books in Ohio City, Loganberry Books in Shaker Heights, Learned Owl in Hudson, Fireside Books in Chagrin Falls and the Bookshop in Lakewood are all worthy of a trip. Photo via Scene Archives Credit: Loganberry/Facebook
Miranda’s Vintage Bridal 2685 West 14th St., Cleveland With wedding gowns and party dresses from the early 1900s through the 1980s, Miranda’s Vintage Bridal offers a historic shopping experience. Every gown is custom-tailored for each client, making old dresses shine like new.
Moonstruck CLE Vintage 11917 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland In Little Italy, you’ll find Moonstruck, an adorable vintage shop. Moonstruck sells tons of vintage items including anything from clothing, home decor and kitchenware to textiles, books, holiday items, and more. Credit: @MoonstruckCle/Instagram
My Mind’s Eye 16010 Detroit Ave., Lakewood There are a ton of great record stores in Cleveland but for best selection, My Mind’s Eye in Lakewood takes the crown. From vintage to contemporary and everything in between, this is the spot where you can get lost just browsing for a whole day. Credit: Scene Archives
VNTG Home 1235 Marquette St., Cleveland The largest selection of vintage furniture around can be found at VNTG Home in Tyler Village. You can basically furnish your whole home from this warehouse filled with furniture. You can also select an old piece of antique furniture and have it refinished with one of their in-house fabrics. Credit: VNTG Home/Facebook
Rook Modern 2415 Tremont Ave., Cleveland For the most unique furniture pieces in the city, Rook Modern is where you want to go. This vintage shop specializes in mid century modern furniture that you can’t find anywhere else. Credit: @RookModern/Instagram
All Things For You 3910 Lorain Ave., Cleveland This Ohio City shop specializes in awesome vintage collectibles, interior design, antiques and furniture from the mid 20th century. If you’re looking for a piece to accessorize your home or office, hit this spot up. Credit: Facebook/All Things For You
Second Thyme Around 8153 Orchard Street, Olmsted Falls This store mixes together antiques, vintage finds, repurposed goods, and Ohio homemade products, creating the perfect recipe for thrifting bliss. If the four rooms filled with classic treasures and tasty homemade treats aren’t enough for you, they also have a seasonal cottage filled with more treasures in the back. Second Thyme Around is a store for all ages spanning across the ages.
Star Pop Vintage + Modern 15813 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland Star Pop in the Waterloo district is one of our favorite shops in town. This vintage store sells video games, collectibles, vintage toys, art, books and a bunch of other awesome vintage items. Credit: Scene Archives
Thriftique Showroom 5055 Richmond Rd., Bedford Heights The euphoria in knowing you snagged a good deal is hard to describe. With affordable vintage clothing and furniture, Thriftique is one of the places where that feeling is abundant.

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