All the "vintage" places in Brussels
Brussels is full of places whose aim is to take you back a few years. An attraction for vintage which is becoming more and more present, as evidenced by the increase in the number of stores specializing in the sale of period objects and clothing! For vintage lovers and others, here is a short list of Brussels vintage favorites concocted by french-connect.com.
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Places and restaurants
•Le Berger: This former “naughty rendezvous” hotel built in 1933 is a true vintage institution. Having just been restored, it has nevertheless kept what made it famous: the rooms with period Art Deco furniture and splendid bathrooms.
24 Rue du Berger, 1050 Ixelles. Tel: +32 (0)2 510 83 40
•Vintage Hotel:A hotel which, as its name suggests, will transport you to the world of the 1960s. Although the house dates from the beginning of the 20th century, the decoration rather highlights the golden age of the sixties.
45 Rue Dejoncker, 1060 Saint-Gilles. Tel: +32 (0)2 533 99 80
•The Lodge: A former Masonic lodge from 1934 converted into an Architecture Museum, here is an original idea for preserving the heritage of Brussels.
86 Rue de l'Ermitage, 1050 Ixelles. Tel: +32 (0)2 2 649 86 65
•The Van Buuren house-museum: A house-museum as its occupants, the Van Burrens, wanted. Built in 1928, it still has furniture that perfectly reflects their way of life at the time.
41 Avenue Léo Errera, 1180 Uccle. Tel: +32 (0)2 343 48 51
•L'Espérance:Listed since 2008, this tavern is the work of Léon Govaerts. Built in 1930 in the Art Deco style, it has a marble front and now offers the services of a hotel.
1-3 Rue du Finistère, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)2 219 10 28
•Villa Empain: Renovated in 2010, the Villa Empain, this building from 1930, now houses a center for art and dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures.
67 Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, 1050 Ixelles. Tel: +32 (0)2 627 52 30
•Brasserie Ploegmans: A brasserie where Belgian cuisine is served in an atmosphere and setting from the 1920s.
148 Rue haute, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)2 503 21 24
•Friture René: Recipes from Brussels from the time of Brel in an old decor, we are really here in real vintage.
14 Resistance Square, 1070 Anderlecht. Tel: +32 (0)2 523 28 76
•The Archduke:Built in 1937, this Art Deco bar located in the famous Dansaert district has remained true to itself and now offers many concerts such as the “Jazz After Shopping” on Saturdays.
6 Rue Antoine Dansaert, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)2 512 06 52
•Goupil Le Fol: A bar that takes you back to the France of the time with a kitsch decoration and fruit wine-based cocktails.
22 Rue de la Violette, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)2 511 13 96
•Burlesque workshops and shows at Neo Rétro: The show and animation specialist referenced and influenced by the years 1900 to 1960. You will find all the activities to immerse yourself in total retro! Amazing !!
•La Fleur en papier doré: A café with an illustrious past. It is here that the leading figures of Belgian surrealism of the twentieth century met: René Magritte, Louis Scutenaire, Marcel Mariën... Later, artists and writers regularly frequented the place. The café is still today an artistic and literary meeting place.
55 Rue des Alexiens, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)2 511 16 59
Furniture
•Hadrien: This is the first name of the author of this charming cabinet of curiosities: furniture from the 1950s to the 90s, his creations from salvaged furniture, and a selection of 20th century fashion clothes.
202 Rue Haute, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)488 46 22 85
•Retrofaktory: It's a shop / workshop: retro furniture, matched with beautiful fabric and here's a perfect makeover for your interior. Lighting, mirrors, furniture, decorative items, great vintage combinations. Wednesday to Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
618 Chaussée d'Alsemberg, 1180 Uccle. Tel: +32 (0)475 299 672
•Relax Factory: Jean-Baptiste Moutte, furniture upholsterer, welcomes you to Relax Factory to introduce you to his profession and his creations. You will find in the workshop-boutique of Brussels furniture and pieces of decorative arts from the post-war period, preferably French and signed.
Showroom: 14 Rue F Stroobant 14, 1050 Ixelles. Tel: +32 (0)2 343 70 77
•Boutique For Me K: Furniture and objects from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Their shop is set like a film set with different themes and atmospheres.
17 Rue des Grands Carmes, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)2 503 13 95
•Place du Jeu de Balle: An unmissable place in the Brussels vintage landscape. The Place du Jeu de Balle welcomes every day lovers of trinkets, antiques or even furniture on its traditional market. Open every day from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Place du Jeu de Balle, 1000 Brussels.
•The inseparable: The shop offers vintage furniture that you can discover directly on their site.
158 Rue Franz Merjay, 1050 Ixelles. Tel: +32 (0)2 644 24 35
•Idiz Bogam:A reference for unearthing retro Hollywood marvels as well as kitsch furniture.
180 Rue Haute 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)2 512 10 22
•Vintage Items: A small store specializing in retro and vintage furniture from 1960s to 1980s.
33 rue Darwin 1050 Ixelles. Tel: +32 (0)479 43 05 65
•The ShowRoom: An 1860 house renovated in the spirit of the era, the Show-Room welcomes you to discover a selection of mid-century furniture, objects and lighting, as well as exhibitions of artists.
311 Avenue Van Volxem, 1190 Forest. Tel: +32 (0)474 360 629 / +32 (0)476 547 349 (by appointment)
•Flamant Junior: A space dedicated to decorating the space for the child with, among other things, old toys.
36 Place du Grand Sablon, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)2 514 47 07
•Atelier 4 fifth: A space dedicated to the creation of unique and recycled furniture.
273 Rue des Allies, 1190 Forest. Tel: +32 (0)485 675 059 / +32 (0)486 825 131
•In front of Edouard: A decoration and design shop, with a fine selection of sixties objects.
20-22 Rue des foxes, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)488 86 80 52.
•Galerie Haute Antiques: You can find all the styles in this shop, but you just have to look carefully to find marvels from the 1950s-60s-70s.
207 Rue Haute, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)2 548 94 80
•Raph Market: A shop that offers a large amount of furniture in different styles, but also design objects or vintage versions.
89 Rue Haute, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)2 540 85 00
•20th century: A fine selection of furniture. The majority of the products are original from the period from 1900 until 1980.
547 Chaussée de Boondael, 1050 Ixelles. Tel: +32 (0)476 23 21 33
•Olivier Biltereyst: Fancy 20th century furniture? This is what Olivier Biltereyst offers in his shop. Furniture.
65 Rue de la Régence, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)2 537 59 62
•Studio Johan Dierickx: An essential interior designer. It also offers a "20th Century" collection, design, art and vintage.
12 Watteeustraat 1000, Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)2 511 13 30
•La Frénésie: The district is well known for its flea markets and its "brol" market. At this address, you will find items for decoration: yes it's kitsch, vintage, colorful, and all flowery. open from Thursday to Sunday.
67 Place du jeu de balle, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)473 71 09 08
•Design Addict: An international reference platform for design, there are a good number of vintage articles.
166 rue de Marcinelle, 6032 Mont-sur-Marchienne. Tel: +32 (0)497 41 42 87
•Mouche Shop: A site for a mini selection of furniture and vintage objects.
15 rue Bollinckx, 1070 Anderlecht. Tel: +32 (0)486 507 684
•Ma belle crockery: An address to rent old crockery for your dinners and special occasions.
Genval, 20 minutes from Brussels. Accessible by appointment only. Tel: +32 (0)477 18 23 21
Rental and sale of vintage furniture
•Yapstock: Whether it's to decorate your home or to make films at the cinema, Amandine and Stéphanie find the solution and the decor you need.
450 Avenue Paul Gilson, 1620 Drogenbos (By appointment). Tel: +32 (0)475 43 43 40 / +32 (0)474 26 78 53
Fashion
•La Lupinette Concept Store: Newly opened in Brussels, you will find magnificent hats, clothing, jewelery and haute couture accessories.
345 Chaussée de Waterloo, 1060 Saint-Gilles. +32 (0)474 31 40 64
•Modes: A special store since it specializes above all in old costumes and textiles. From the 18th and 19th to the 1960s you will find many accessories, old buttons, laces, linens, fabrics or liturgical vestments.
70 Place du Jeu de Balle, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)2 512 49 07
•Gabriele Vintage: A boutique out of time. This place will transport you to a universe from 1920 to 1980 where you will find unique pieces found by Gabriele herself. Dresses, blouses, skirts, pants, jackets, shoes, hats, accessories and men's clothing of course, you will find everything.
27 Rue des Chartreux, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)2 512 67 43
•Retro Paradise: These are the clothes collected by the Little Nothings. For the whole family but in a retro vintage style that is so popular at the moment.
105 Rue Americaine, 1050 Ixelles. Tel: +32 (0)2 537 30 26
•Collectors-Gallery: Passionate about 20th century jewelery designers, Betty de Stefano offers creations from the 1960s and 1970s by modern Scandinavian artists in her shop.
17 Rue Lebeau, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)2 511 46 13
•Bernard Gavilan boutique: It's a bit like Ali Baba's landmark in the Marolles district. Shoes, bags, scarves, accessories vintage fans won't know where to turn.
146 Rue Blaes, 1000 Brussels.
•Isabelle Bajart: One of the most famous vintage stores in Brussels since it is that of the Belgian designer Isabelle Bajart who transforms and sells her creations.
25 Rue des Chartreux, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)478 243 788
•Fox Hole: A selection of pieces for women, men and also children.
4 Rue Riches Claires, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)477 20 53 36
•Chez Ramon et Valy: Also a Brussels thrift address but only chic.
19 Rue des Teinturiers, 1000 Brussels. Tel: +32 (0)2 511 05 10
•Brussels Vintage Market: Every first Sunday of the month discover the latest vintage pieces in the Halles Saint Géry.
Halles Saint Géry, Place Saint Géry, 1000 Brussels.
•Your mother's supermarket becomes the showcase Transformatek: A workshop-gallery that offers you artistic and above all craft creations, the illustrations, objects, are often vintage inspired, we love it!
7 Rue du Fort, 1060 St Gilles. +32 (0)495 10 28 18
•Melting Pot Kilo: A brand new concept store that is sure to be a hit since people buy their clothes by weight. Count 15 euros per kilo of vintage clothes! In addition, a new arrival is planned every week.
178 Rue Haute, 1000 Brussels. +32 (0)476 95 88 72
For the little ones
•Jungel Angels: Do you remember the famous pinafore dress? Well, these designers had the idea of creating kits to adapt it to all styles and for every day. And we order everything online!
•Little Vintage Lovers: An online sales site for vintage furniture, toys and decoration for children and adults with the added bonus of color and space planning advice.
25 Rue Lebeau, 1000 Brussels. +32 (0)477 18 23 21
•La Petite Fiesta: A small vintage store dedicated to decorating children's rooms. There are old toys, and real wonders.
3 Rue Darwin, 1050 Ixelles. +32 (0)479 66 92 74
•Boucle d'Or:Boucle d'or is a Brussels boutique for children from 0 to 10 years old which offers, in addition to bed linen and furniture, games and wooden toys.
12 Rue du tabellion, 1050 Ixelles. +32 (0)2 649 96 39
•Lili Mandarine: A small boutique for children that offers, among other things, antique furniture with great taste.
1485 Chaussée de Waterloo, 1180 Uccle. +32 (0)2 374 14 85
Online
• Kimandlayna: 2 Belgian models are opening an e-shop to offer vintage clothing exclusively from Belgian brands: Dries Van noten, Diane Von Fustenberg, Martin Margiela, and many other brands.
•La Maison Bruxelloise: An online boutique of vintage furniture and creations by contemporary designers.
