Antique Shop & Estate Sales

Antique shops sell antiques, vintage furniture, collectibles, and estate sale items to collectors and decorators.

With antiques valued and vintage style popular, antique shops generate revenue of $120,000-$400,000 with 50-70% margins through retail and estate buying.

The business requires antiques knowledge and appraisal skills, retail space or booth, sourcing from estate sales and auctions, restoration capability optional, and consignment relationships.

Products include antique furniture and decor, vintage collectibles and glassware, estate jewelry and accessories, artwork and frames, restoration and refinishing services, and consignment items.

Revenue through retail sales and estate buying.

Success factors include antiques expertise and authentication, sourcing quality pieces from estates and auctions, offering restoration or refinishing, booth space in antique malls or own shop, and building collector and decorator clientele.

Marketing focuses on antique collectors, interior designers, vintage enthusiasts, and estate executors.

With vintage style valued and antiques appreciated in 2025, antique shops offer historical retail opportunities serving collectors with expertise and sourcing as differentiators.