Where to buy antiques in Toowoomba
We have a great selection of antique dealers in Toowoomba, varying from the very high-end to bric-a-brac perfect for weekend DIY projects.
Updated 24 January 2022
Photography: Morgan Smith
Going antiquing is fun even when you’re not really looking for something (or can’t afford anything anyway). We have a great selection of antique dealers in Toowoomba, varying from the very high-end to bric-a-brac perfect for weekend DIY projects. So whether you’re looking for a unique gift, a bedside table or a new dining table that seats 20, there’s something for everyone. Just a note – we always find it best to call ahead to make sure an antiques store is open. Hours definitely tend to vary!
Grab a coffee to go, and start exploring.
The Vintage Pear
Where: 436 and 541 Ruthven Street, City
When: Mon: 10.00am – 1.00pm; Tues-Fri: 10.00am – 3.00pm; Sat: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Looking for your next vintage artwork or retro, statement piece of furniture? These welcoming stores (that’s right, plural – they collected so many antiques, they’ve opened a second space!) in the CBD stock an impressive range of antiques and collectibles that’ll add to your home, or make the perfect gift for a loved one. They specialise in large, antique furniture – think silky oak dining suites and traditional grand wardrobes – as well as ‘70s retro pieces. With everything from crockery to cookie jars, you’ll want to swing by and snap up a piece before it’s gone.
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Harold’s Finishing Touches
Where: Corner Hume and Bridge Streets, East Toowoomba
When: Tues-Fri: 9.15am – 5.00pm; Sat: 9.15am – 2.30pm
Sitting on a tree-lined street of East Toowoomba under the famous black and white awnings is Harold's. A design institution since its inception in 2011, Harold's is owned and curated by Aaron Bourne. The tiny boutique offers an ever-changing range of gifts and small homewares – think vases, cushions, coffee table books, lamps, candles and ornaments. You’ll find both new and vintage here. Harold's has an extraordinary 54,000 followers on Instagram, a tribute to Aaron's superb eye for the whimsical and stylish. Pop in to browse for a gift (you'll find one) or treat yourself to something new.
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range antiques
Where: 1 Burke St, East Toowoomba
When: Wed - Friday: 10.00am – 5.00pm; Sat: 10.00am – 4.00pm
The source for premium antiques in Toowoomba, Range Antiques is not the place to hunt a bargain or DIY project, but rather, if you’re in the market for a vintage engagement ring or a French oak dining table, you’ll love the treasures to be found here. The couple who owns this store travel to Europe twice a year (well, when COVID isn’t around!) to source new pieces, which is kind of the dream tbh…
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Broken Books Antique Print Gallery
Where: 140 South St, South Toowoomba (in Southtown Shopping Centre)
When: Tues-Fri: 7.00am – 2.00pm; Sat-Sun: 7.00am – 2.00pm
Native birds, whimsical fairytale characters, and Victorian fashion are just some of the themes you’ll see depicted across the stunning vintage prints for sale at the Broken Books Gallery. Specialising in rare, original prints from the 17th through to the early 20th Century, this store also offers high-quality framing. That means they can assist you in matching your newest artwork with the perfect frame to suit your home’s aesthetic.
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Roundabout Antiques
Where: 2 Red Gum Court, Highfields
When: by appointment
Roundabout Antiques is proudly owned and operated by the Neilsen family, Michael and Wendy and their son Robert, who hail from a family of professional antique and collectables dealers who commenced trading in 1983. And while they’re regulars at antique fairs across the state, you can also browse their impressive collection online or pop them a visit and see for yourself the range of silverware, vintage books, and figurines.
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Charlotte's Shed
Where: Corner Shostaki Road and New England Highway, Cabarlah
When: Tues-Fri: 9.00am – 4.30pm. Sat-Sun: 9.00am – 4.30pm.
The place for quirky gifts, Charlotte’s Shed is a colourful collection of new and pre-loved bric-a-brac, furniture, and even womenswear. Stick around in town and pop over to Mexican alfresco restaurant Colours of San Cris, then visit Pioneer Park.
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