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Some antique dealers have a backstory. Aslett Antiques and Mid Century has a lineage. The business traces its roots to the United Kingdom in the 1890s, and the Perth chapter opened on Fitzgerald Street in 1993. Now reportedly in its fifth generation of family ownership, Aslett carries a depth of institutional knowledge that very few dealers in Western Australia can match. That history is not just a talking point — it shapes how the team sources, buys and presents everything on the floor.
The shop sits at 377 Fitzgerald Street in North Perth, an inner suburb with a quieter, more residential character than the CBD. Large glass windows across the front give passing shoppers a clear view inside before they commit to entering. On-site parking directly in front removes the usual friction of visiting an antiques shop in an inner suburb, and the layout inside feels generous and well-organised rather than cluttered.
Furniture anchors the offering. Antique tables, desks, wardrobes, sideboards, bookcases and cabinets fill the floor alongside French provincial chairs and elegant hall tables. The scale and variety here reflect a serious import operation — Aslett draws stock from across Australia and sources internationally, which means inventory turns over regularly. Dedicated collectors often find pieces here that simply do not surface anywhere else in the state.
The decorative range adds a second dimension to any visit. Art Deco furniture, vintage clocks, plant stands, porcelain vases and retro drawers appear throughout the floor, filling the spaces between the larger pieces with genuinely browsable material. Moving through the shop feels unpredictable in the best sense — there is always something unexpected around the next corner.
What lifts Aslett above a typical dealer is the in-house restoration service. If you arrive with a damaged find or bring in an inherited piece that has seen better days, the team works with traditional methods to return it to display-ready condition. That capability makes a single visit more productive than two separate appointments with a dealer and a restorer.
Aslett opens Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00. Sunday hours run from 13:00 to 16:00, so the afternoon window is shorter — worth knowing before making a dedicated trip on the weekend. The shop suits serious collectors hunting a specific period piece as much as relaxed browsers discovering what a well-stocked, long-running family dealer actually looks like.
Fitzgerald Street carries several bus routes close to the shop's door. The stop at Fitzgerald Street before View Street serves bus lines 19, 360, 652 and 960 at roughly 130 metres away. An alternative stop just before Forrest Street serves the same four routes at a similar distance. Both stops make Aslett straightforward to reach from central Perth without a car, even if the on-site parking remains the easier option for anyone bringing home a sideboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of pieces does Aslett Antiques and Mid Century specialise in?
A: Furniture is the core of the offering — antique tables, desks, wardrobes, sideboards, bookcases, cabinets and French provincial chairs fill the floor. A strong decorative layer runs alongside, including Art Deco furniture, vintage clocks, plant stands, porcelain vases and retro drawers. Stock is sourced nationally and internationally, so the range turns over regularly and tends to be broader than most Western Australian dealers can match.
Q: Does Aslett offer restoration as well as sales?
A: Yes. The shop runs an in-house restoration service using traditional methods, which means collectors who arrive with a damaged find or an inherited piece in poor condition can address buying and restoration in a single visit rather than making two separate appointments.
Q: What are the opening hours, and is the shorter Sunday window worth knowing about?
A: Monday to Saturday hours run from 10:00 to 16:00. On Sundays the shop opens later, from 13:00 to 16:00 only — a noticeably shorter window that is worth checking before making a dedicated trip at the end of the weekend.
Q: Is parking straightforward for a shop in North Perth?
A: On-site parking sits directly in front of the shop at 377 Fitzgerald Street, which removes the usual friction of visiting an antiques dealer in an inner suburb. For those using public transport, bus routes 19, 360, 652 and 960 serve stops on Fitzgerald Street within roughly 130 metres of the door.
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