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.
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What you'll find
FurnitureCollectiblesVintage Decor
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The particulars
- Shop format
- Multi-Vendor Mall
- Shop size
- Vast Warehouse
- Price range
- $$
- Typical visit
- Half-Day Destination
- Multiple dealers
- Yes
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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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