New York City Antique Stores

UGLY LUGGAGE, 214 Bedford Ave. Ugly Luggage packs a random sampling of cool furniture items from 1850 to 2010 into its rather small space. Randomness is compounded by tags with non sequitur phrases above the unpredictable prices. Prices vary. Open M-F 1-8pm, Sa-Su noon-7pm.
Las Venus Lounge 20th Century Pop Culture, 163 Ludlow St., at Stanton St. (www.lasvenus.com), When you look at some of the vintage 1960s chairs, lamps, and art at Las Venus you can almost hear the Beatles playing. Specializing in vintage mid-century furniture and art, Las Venus has dozens of funky items that will boost the character factor of your living environment. Be warned: the treasures at this store are not cheap. If you can't afford to spend $175 or more on a lamp, treat it like a museum. Art pieces $225-1650, chairs $1500-4000, lamps $175-1650, table decorations $45-65. Open M-F 11am-8pm, Sa-Su noon-8pm. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access.
Archangel Antiques, 334 E. 9th St. An underground cache of collectibles. Highlights include an extensive collection of vintage eyeglasses and sunglasses, a stock of 2.5 million buttons, and a manager named Michael who knows how every single item in the store fits into the history of fashion. Open Tu-Su 3-7pm. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access.

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