Antique store · Des Moines, Iowa
Brass Armadillo Antique Mall - Des Moines
701 Ne 50th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
41.6507° N 93.6093° W
Brass Armadillo Antique Mall - Des Moines is an antique store at 701 Ne 50th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313.
About the shop
Brass Armadillo Antique Mall in Des Moines is a massive 36,000-square-foot treasure trove featuring over 450 antique and collectible dealers. This vast warehouse-style mall offers fine antique furniture, vintage quilts, primitive art, exquisite china, depression and carnival glassware, and collectibles spanning from the 1800s to modern memorabilia. With well-organized booths, museum-quality displays, and friendly staff, visitors can easily spend 2-3 hours browsing. The mall caters to diverse interests—from Roy Rogers enthusiasts to Star Wars collectors—and offers personal shopper services for those seeking specific items.
From directory research
What you'll find
FurnitureCollectiblesVintage Decor
Compiled by AntiqueStoresNearby from public listings and reviews
The particulars
- Shop format
- Multi-Vendor MallFrom directory research
- Shop size
- Vast WarehouseFrom directory research
- Price range
- $$From directory research
- Typical visit
- Half-Day DestinationFrom directory research
- Multiple dealers
- YesFrom directory research
What reviewers mention
Praised
- Massive selection and variety of items across multiple eras and categories
- Well-organized, clean, well-lit space with friendly and helpful staff
- Treasure hunt experience with hours of browsing potential; museum-quality displays
Keeps people coming back
- Enormous variety ensuring something for everyone
- Quality organization and cleanliness of the space
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff and helpful service
Worth knowing
- Pricing inconsistency—some items overpriced, particularly non-antique flea market items
- Mixed quality of vendor booths; some lack organization or contain non-antique items
Our analysis of public reviews — a summary of what people wrote, not a star rating. Tone: Enthusiastic and nostalgic. Customers express joy, wonder, and emotional connection to historical items. Many describe it as a 'fun' and 'cool' destination worth multiple visits..
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