Old Towne Orange - an Antique Affair

Antique lovers flock to the Old Towne area of Orange, CA in search of everything from restoration hardware to early eighteenth century parlor chairs. Old Towne, or as it is also known, Orange Circle, is a one mile area in downtown Orange, where Chapman Ave. and Glassell St. meet. The charming area comes together in a traffic roundabout, and is in the heart of the historical district of the city. Antique shops, boutiques, restaurants, and historical buildings abound. Weekend antique fairs and sidewalk sales are held throughout the year, and give collectors even more incentive to come and check out some of the great deals.

While there are several antique shops that are owned by individuals, there are also a few antique malls - huge areas of booths and cases that are rented and maintained by area dealers. Of note is the Chapman Antique Mall at 210 E. Chapman. They have a huge inventory that includes Fiestaware, Milk Glass, Disney Memorabilia, vintage linens, vintage clothing and accessories, folk art and rare books.

The Orange Circle Antique Mall is a two-story venue with over 125 different booths. They are located at 118 S. Glassell and has a fine collection of rare FireKing glassware, Haviland china dishes, vintage furniture, toys, and retro clothes from the 1960s. This mall rates high with locals because of its' neatness and organized look. For more information, call (714) 538-8160.

Tony's Architectural Salvage is the place to go for french doors, mantels, chandeliers, chandeliers, iron gates and so much more. Tony's is located in an 18,000 sq. ft. warehouse at 119 N. Olive. They are only open Wed. - Sun. from 11 am to 5pm, so plan accordingly.

The area is easily accessible from a variety of nearby freeways, including the 57, 55, and 22. Look for Chapman Ave. or Glassell St. exits. For a printable map of the area - complete with Antique Dealers, Shops & Malls, as well as public parking areas, click here.

Nearby

Steven-Thomas Antiques & Interiors is a past People's Choice award winner for the "Best Of Orange County" annual awards. Here you will find an expansive collection of distinctive European antique furniture crafted in oak, mahogany, cherry and walnut, for every room in your home. A liquidation center is located next to their main showroom, providing over 30,000 sq. ft. total of fabulous treasures. Steven-Thomas is located at 800 E. Dyer Road in Santa Ana, mere minutes from Old Towne Orange.