Antique store · St Paul, Minnesota
Center For Lost Objects
957 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102
44.9279° N 93.1268° W
Center For Lost Objects is an antique store at 957 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102.
About the shop
Center For Lost Objects is a small, artist-run vintage shop in St Paul featuring a carefully curated collection of handmade art, vintage records, clothing, jewelry, and quirky collectibles. Owner Amy Buchanan creates many of the store's most interesting pieces, blending vintage finds with local artisan goods and irreverent humor. Expect vintage glassware, books, furniture, greeting cards, and unexpected treasures tucked in corners. The shop's frequently changing inventory and eclectic mix make it a destination for creative browsing, with a friendly store cat adding to the charm.
From directory research
What you'll find
Vintage CollectiblesArt & Handmade ItemsVintage Clothing & Accessories
Compiled by AntiqueStoresNearby from public listings and reviews
The particulars
- Shop format
- Single Owner ShopFrom directory research
- Shop size
- Small ShopFrom directory research
- Price range
- $$$From directory research
- Typical visit
- Extended BrowseFrom directory research
What reviewers mention
Praised
- Unique, curated, one-of-a-kind collection with creative/artistic focus
- Fun, quirky, interesting browsing experience with unexpected finds
- Friendly, welcoming staff and charming store cat
Keeps people coming back
- Unique, carefully curated collection with artistic merit and irreverent humor
- Eclectic mix of vintage, handmade, and quirky items appealing to creative customers
- Welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff (when owner is not present or in good mood)
Worth knowing
- Owner's rude, dismissive, and emotionally negative behavior toward customers (mentioned in 11+ reviews)
- Overpriced items relative to quality and market value
- Inconsistent customer service and hostile responses to criticism
Our analysis of public reviews — a summary of what people wrote, not a star rating. Tone: Highly polarized - enthusiastic praise from those who appreciate the artistic/quirky aesthetic, but significant frustration from those encountering the owner's rudeness. Many positive reviews emphasize the store's charm and uniqueness, while negative reviews focus on interpersonal conflict and pricing concerns..
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