Time gives furniture, clothing, home decor, and accessories a character that often can't be found in brand-new items. Our real estate agents share their favorite antique, vintage, and thrift shops around Richmond and Petersburg that are full of hidden treasures.

• Class and Trash - 1720 Altamont Ave., Richmond, VA 23230
  Do you gravitate toward the clean lines, geometric forms, and functionality of mid-century modern? You'll feel right at home when you visit Class and Trash. After years of operating booths at various antique malls near Richmond homes for sale, owners Ken and Lisa Waldrop decided it was time to open their own funky and fashionable store. The Waldrops will consider anything from single items to entire estates when sourcing items for their shop. Follow them on Instagram to check out their latest finds. Hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily except Sunday, when doors open at noon.
  
  
• West End Antiques Mall - 2004 Staples Mill Rd., Richmond, VA 23230
  No matter what furnishing style you prefer, head to West End Antiques Mall for one-stop shopping. With more than 250 booths spread across 53,000 square feet of selling space, you're sure to find something that catches your eye. At any time, the rotating inventory includes hundreds of items from England along with furniture, glassware, fine art, pottery, lighting, and carpets. Dress up the exterior of your home with planters, statues, and other decorative accessories from the garden shop. West End Antiques Mall is open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon - 6 p.m. Sunday.
  
  
• Blue Bones - 310 N. Laurel St., Richmond, VA 23220
  Express your individuality with a unique look put together with vintage clothing from Blue Bones. As owners Lauren and Jeremy Flora tell it, they "fell in love in a pile of old clothes." Their shared passion for vintage led to a succession of pop-ups followed by a brick-and-mortar shop. On a recent trip to Blue Bones, you could have taken home Betty Boop shoes, troll earrings, and an RL Crest quilted sweatshirt. Thanks to their kids' section, you can have the most fashionable child in town. Blue Bones is open seven days a week from noon - 6 p.m.
  
  
• Second Hand Rose - 11 N. Sycamore St., Petersburg, VA 23803
  Gwen Langford, owner of Second Hand Rose, has a mission to have everyone "add a little nostalgia" to their wardrobe. For more than 20 years, the shop has been selling the finest in vintage clothing and accessories to the community around Petersburg homes for sale. Items date from the 1920s to the 1980s, with merchandise conveniently color-coded to identify the specific era. Sections are designated with whimsical names, such as "Turner Classic" for the 1940s and 1950s and "Polly Esther" for the 1960s and 1970s. Hours are noon - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
  
  
• Penniston's Alley Antiques and Collectibles - 102 W. Old St., Petersburg, VA 23803
  At Penniston's Alley Antiques and Collectibles, even the address says "vintage." The shop is situated in two Federal-style townhouses that date back to 1815, having survived a devastating fire as well as the destruction of the Civil War. Owners Sid Scott and Chris Brown built their store around items they collected during their worldwide travels as flight attendants. The home-like setting of Penniston's Alley shows off the impressive assortment of Asian, English Staffordshire, and 19th-century American furnishings. Hours are 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon - 4 p.m. Sunday.

Find just the right items to furnish your new home in Richmond or Petersburg. Contact us at Napier Realtors ERA to get expert assistance with any of your real estate needs.