Antique store · St Paul, Minnesota
West St Paul Antiques
880 Smith Ave S, St Paul, MN 55118
44.9195° N 93.1016° W
West St Paul Antiques is an antique store at 880 Smith Ave S, St Paul, MN 55118.
About the shop
West Saint Paul Antiques is a vast three-level antique destination featuring museum-quality displays and an impressive collection spanning furniture, jewelry, art pottery, artwork, and collectibles. The store specializes in authentic period pieces including Victorian furniture and jewelry, art pottery from makers like Rookwood and Roseville, and extensive militaria. A unique highlight is the dedicated Saint Paul Winter Carnival Museum exhibit. Customers praise the clean, well-organized layout with wide aisles, knowledgeable staff, and reasonable mid-range pricing. Plan for several hours to explore the seemingly endless inventory across all three floors.
From directory research
What you'll find
FurnitureCollectiblesArt & Artwork
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
- Multiple floors
- YesFrom directory research
What reviewers mention
Praised
- Massive, well-organized three-level space with museum-quality displays
- Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff
- Excellent variety and selection of authentic antiques across multiple categories
Keeps people coming back
- Vast, well-curated inventory across three floors
- Clean, organized, museum-like presentation
- Friendly and helpful staff (when positive interactions occur)
Worth knowing
- Inconsistent staff behavior - some customers reported being pestered or rushed
- Pricing higher than comparable antique stores
- Controversial inventory including racist memorabilia
Our analysis of public reviews — a summary of what people wrote, not a star rating. Tone: Overwhelmingly positive with customers expressing amazement and delight at the scale and curation, though tempered by concerns about staff inconsistency and pricing. Most customers describe the experience as impressive and worth the visit..
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