Give the shop cat, Tommy, a pet and venture down tightly packed rows of nostalgia (think Hollywood stage lights, reels of old film and even a baby pink ‘50s dentist chair). Go on an antiquing adventure to this Ladd’s Addition knick-knack paradise, where hours will easily pass without so much as a glance at an iPhone. Skeletons model vintage duds at Really Good Stuff, which delivers just what its name promises. Stop by this collector’s paradise to add rocking vinyl, home goods and photography equipment to your personal collection. Kenton Antiquesįor more than 20 years, Kenton Antiques has served the vintage needs of North Portland, operating under the philosophy that antiques are for everyone. Get lost browsing displays of rare Hawaiian shirts, imaginative salt and pepper shakers and animal skulls in the aisles of this vintage haven in Northeast Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood. Kitsch is key at Antique Alley, where 100 dealers offer goods to suit every antique desire, including jewelry, kitchenware, clothing, art and more. Don’t miss their handmade reproductions of vibrant ‘50s fiberglass lampshades, which serve as the perfect home accent. Funky, mid-century furnishings find their way to this specialty shop, which offers plenty of chic, just-for-fun purchases. Lounge Lizard has been collecting colorful furniture and lighting since 2002. Be sure to explore the magical salvage garden, where shabby chic goods shine brightly. Patrons can spend an afternoon sipping espresso from the in-house cafe while perusing the shop’s aisles of budget-friendly items. Venture to Southeast Portland’s Montavilla district to find an expansive selection of goods proffered by 100 dedicated dealers at Monticello. In addition to retailing retro goods, the folks at Old Portland Hardware also create one-of-a-kind designs from repurposed vintage materials. Everything from an intricate 19th-century Victorian doorknob to an old-school film projector can be found within this Sellwood gem, which stocks shelf upon shelf with rediscovered goodies. This meticulously curated shop offers rarities to fulfill an antiquing hobbyist’s wildest dreams. Antiquing in Portland Old Portland Hardware & Architectural Choose from stylish ‘50s couches, Victorian brass doorknobs and other eye-popping memorabilia of decades past. Take a tour through Portland’s antiquing scene, where vintage emporiums offer troves of collectibles. Emma Mannheimer is a Seattle-born, Portland-based writer and editor.