The Déballages Professionnels Marchands (Antique Trade Markets or Antique Fairs), also known as Journées Professionnelles Internationales de l’Antiquité et de la Brocante, are trade events exclusively reserved to professional antique dealers and flea market merchants from all over the world. These antique fairs take place all year long, at various locations around France: Avignon, Le […]

Nestled in the heart of France, the city of Chartres is not only home to majestic cathedrals and a rich historical tapestry, but it is also home to one of the most anticipated events in the antique world: the Déballage Marchand International de Chartres. This event is part of the Déballages Professionnels Marchands (Antique Trade […]

Held on the second Saturday of the month, the Antique Fair at Gokokuji Temple gathers around 25-40 dealers selling principally Japanese products. Travelers who are looking for typical Japanese items to bring back home, generally have a great deal of fun at the Gokokuji Antique Fair. Generally speaking, a trip to a Japanese flea market offers a good […]

Since 2010, the Vintage Furniture Flea has been traveling around the UK, touting their wares and impressing crowds with the amazing collection of vintage items up for grabs. This market has been very much inspired by the flea markets of New York, and captures the hussle, bussle and excitement that you could imagine lighting up […]

A few times a month from October to May, Lincoln Road Mall plays host to the best antique show in South Florida. Locals-in-the-know have been flocking for years to Lincoln Road for the fair’s pretty frocks from all eras and used (though still gorgeous) furs at reasonable prices. Located in the public spaces from Michigan […]

Upon entering the premises of the Alte Leipziger Messe, the first thing visitors notice is the oversized “Double M”, the emblem of the former Leipzig Exhibition Square back in the days of the German Democratic Republic. This pretty well sets the tones for this unusual venue. Directly pass this symbol belonging to a long-gone era […]

One of the joys of browsing at a good flea market is the sheer randomness of some of the vendors' collections. And the Dimanches des Antiquaires du Cours Mirabeau has plenty of such items. This market only takes place once a month, except in the winter months, so it is worth keeping track of the […]

Thanks to the BBC's Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, Mobberley Antique and Collector's Fair is now considered quite a famous antique fair in the UK. It has been taking place here since the late 80s and has amassed an excellent reputation over this time due to the amazing quality of the goods on offer here, and […]

Just four times a year, through the warmer months, the Brighton Racecourse becomes the setting for an event whose fame has gone well beyond the town of Brighton: the Brighton Racecourse Fair. This antique fair has grown steadily over the years, and now hosts almost 200 vendors peddling their wares, making it the perfect shopping […]

Antique enthusiasts and collectors in New England have a unique opportunity to experience the Bath Antique Sale, held in the charming town of Bath, ME. This once-a-month event takes place from October through March and features 50 dealers from all over New England offering a wide variety of vintage and antique items. From collectibles, jewelry, […]