Antique store · Clinton, Connecticut

Clinton Antique Center

78 E Main St, Clinton, CT 06413

41.2771° N 72.5211° W

Clinton Antique Center is an antique store at 78 E Main St, Clinton, CT 06413.

About the shop

Clinton Antique Center is a family-owned 6,000 sq ft multi-vendor antique mall in Clinton, CT featuring over 100 quality dealers. This treasure-filled destination offers an impressive range of genuine antiques including 18th-century French vases, Art Deco silver, 1900s advertising signs, period furniture, vintage military items, comics, records, and collectibles spanning multiple eras. Customers consistently praise the friendly owners Jim & Joe, fair pricing, and willingness to negotiate. Plan 2+ hours to explore the constantly rotating inventory—a must-visit for serious antiquers and casual browsers alike.

From directory research

What you'll find

FurnitureJewelry & CollectiblesVintage Memorabilia & Advertising

Compiled by AntiqueStoresNearby from public listings and reviews

The particulars

Shop format
Multi-Vendor MallFrom directory research
Shop size
Larger StoreFrom directory research
Price range
$$From directory research
Typical visit
Half-Day DestinationFrom directory research
Multiple dealers
YesFrom directory research

What reviewers mention

Largely positive

Praised

  • Exceptional owner hospitality and friendliness (mentioned in 20+ reviews)
  • Vast variety and treasure-hunting experience (overwhelming selection praised repeatedly)
  • Fair pricing and good deals (emphasized in 15+ reviews)

Keeps people coming back

  • Genuine antiques and quality merchandise across multiple categories
  • Personable, helpful, and knowledgeable owners who make customers feel valued
  • Reasonable prices with negotiation flexibility and frequent deals

Worth knowing

  • Pricing inconsistency - some customers find items overpriced or at 'eBay prices' (4 reviews)
  • Climate control issues - lack of air conditioning noted as uncomfortable on hot/humid days (2 reviews)

Our analysis of public reviews — a summary of what people wrote, not a star rating. Tone: Enthusiastic and affectionate. Customers use superlatives like 'AMAZING', 'dream come true', 'must see', and express deep loyalty, with many visiting repeatedly and recommending strongly to others..

Make a day of it

Sketch map centered on Clinton Antique Center, showing 6 nearby antique shops within 8.0 miles and New Haven, CT2.7 mi5.3 mi8.0 miNNew Haven, CT21 mi, beyond this map123456
Nearby antique destinationNew Haven, CT21 mi
  1. 1Edwin Ahlberg Antiques109 E Main St, Clinton, CT 064130.2 mi
  2. 2Key to the Past Antique Center, Clinton301 E Main St, Clinton, CT 064131.4 mi
  3. 3Walker Loden Ltd.788 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 064433.8 mi
  4. 4The Antiques Depot4 Center Rd, #1, Old Saybrook, CT 064755.8 mi
  5. 5The Trove1353 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 064756.0 mi
  6. 6Re-Unique Antiques891 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 064757.1 mi

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