It is incredible how certain odours and textures can bring back old forgotten memories in an instant. The smell of wood, fizzing noise of an old radio or the dialling sound of an old rotary telephone can spurt bygone stories and be a topic of great discussions. While walking the Old Furniture Market at Oshiwara, I got reminded of one such memory. It was my grandmother’s Victorian Styled Dressing Table that I’d always request her to pass to me as a hand me down. I’m not sentimentally attached to items, but the furniture market just brought back a gush of beautiful memories of all the things I saw while growing up. I could not contain the excitement of everything I learnt from the art collector and decided to share my experiences by sharing with you 4 Awesome Stores For Buying Vintage Furniture and Household Items in Mumbai.
Where to Buy?
You can find a wide variety of vintage furniture, antiques and other artefacts in the Old Furniture Market Oshiwara, S. V. Road, Jogeshwari (West). I have been visiting the market for many years now and have the favourites that I would like to share so that you can save some time and also avoid the confusion.
1 ) Gramin Arts
Ideal for – Old Paintings, Photographs, lithos, Maps, Ravi Verma Prints, Wooden Artefacts & More.
If you have a keen eye for details or are very particular when it comes to decor, you may have just discovered the perfect amalgamation of art, culture, history and collectables. I visited the store a week back and fell in love with the jharokha mirrors. After thinking it over for a few days, I went back to finally pick up the mirrors. If you are lucky, you may meet the artist himself, Bhupendra Sharma, who has collected each item carefully and attentively for art lovers so they could take home something that they can cherish forever. Mr Sharma has been in the profession for over 40 years and has many of Bollywood’s popular names on his client’s list. One reason for loving the store is the neat arrangement and categorisation of each item. It helps to cut out the confusion and also lift the objects with ease ( I’m clumsy and have to be cautious at a store that is filled with dainty antique :P). Everything is lined up in an orderly manner, and you would not find a single speck of dust on any of the collectables. (talks heaps about how much an artist loves his art form and how much respect he pays to it) Talking to him and learning about the stories behind the collectables was a pure delight. Also, don’t miss the 1950’s Philips Radio that Sharma Ji Listens to while he is at his museum. Here are some snaps from Gramin Arts –
Address –
Gramin Arts
Shop no. 7, Ram Janak Singh Compound, Oshiwara,
Old Furniture Market, S.V. Road, Jogeshwari 9 West
Mumbai – 400102.
Email – graminarts@gmail.com
Shop – +91 2226796113
2. The Old Time
If you follow me on Instagram (the id alishakaisar ), you may have noticed my weakness for typewriters, rotary phones, lanterns etc. I get all of these items only from this particular store—the reason being the owner’s knack for antiques and details. Arif Zariwalla has been in the business for over 30 years. If you have enough time, you should scan through the shop yourself, and you may surprisingly find precious treasures yourself. A quick tip: if you absolutely love something at this place, get it immediately because it would be almost impossible to find it again. Two of my biggest regrets – I did not get the peach rotary phone and peach Triumph typewriter when it had just come at the store😖. The next day when I’d gone to pick it up, it was gone forever. If you are in a hurry, don’t waste any time going to other similar shops as I guarantee you won’t find anything better anywhere else.
Ideal For – Typewriters, Phones, Lamps and More.
The Old Time
Address –
Shop No . 4, Ramjanak Singh Compound, Opp. Cafe Gulshan Hotel
S. V. Road, Oshiwara, Jogeshwari ( W )
Mumbai – 400102.
Ph no – +919819044708
3. Saba Curios
When it comes to home decor, everything is about the tiny details that add a dash of personality to your home and ultimately makes it all the more appealing. If you like adding a personal touch to your home, look no further.
Ideal For – Both Antiques and new items – Door Knobs, wall tiles, lightings, wall hangings and more.
Saba Curios
Address –
Shop No – 10.B, Ramjanak Singh Compound, Opp. Sadhana Soap Factory,
S. V. Road, Oshiwara, Jogeshwari, (W),
Mumbai – 400102.
Ph no – +919768866431.
4 ) Old is Gold
There are several shops for old furniture, but this is the best when it comes to design and finish. I love the craftsmanship, the finesse and the style. Stay tuned to take a look at what I picked up from their store.
How Buying old furniture is eco-friendly and cost-saving?
Buying old furniture is definitely eco friendly and also cost-saving. The most important reason for being the recycling of old products. In the case of old wooden furniture, it is an excellent option as wood is biodegradable, non-toxic and naturally occurring. While refurbishing old pieces, opting for chalk paint is the best option. You can pick up old doors and windows and turn them into new trendy furniture pieces without burning a hole in your pocket and without any wastage.
I bought myself two jharokha mirrors, one in red and the other in blue. Stay tuned on Instagram to see how I incorporate them according to my style and taste.
Do let me know what you to pick up from the market, I’m very excited to know.
I hope you enjoyed reading about my- 4 Awesome Stores For Buying Vintage Furniture and Household Items in Mumbai.
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