Discovery in the Antiques Capital of New Jersey
**People’s Store Antiques Center**
**Four Floors of Discovery in the Antiques Capital of New Jersey**
If treasure hunting had a headquarters, it could be in the heart of Lambertville. Known proudly as the Antiques Capital of New Jersey, Lambertville is a place where history coexists with creativity. At the center of it all stands the legendary People’s Store Antiques Center, the largest antique co-op in the tri-state area.
Since 1839, this historic building has welcomed generations of seekers, collectors, designers, and the delightfully curious. When you step through its doors, you’re not just shopping — you’re exploring four vibrant floors filled with character, craftsmanship, and surprises.
**Four Floors. Over 50 Dealers. Endless Possibilities.**
With more than 50 dealers under one roof, every corner offers a discovery. You might find:
– Fine antiques with refined elegance
– Primitive pieces full of warmth and soul
– Sparkling glassware and delicate stemware
– Ephemera and political buttons that whisper stories of another era
– Vintage vinyl records ready to spin again
– Mid-century modern icons
– Industrial treasures with edge and grit
– Farmhouse tables that feel like home
– Statement lighting, including chandeliers, lamps, and fixtures that can transform a room
– Vintage jewelry and coveted designer bags
– Vintage clothing waiting for a second life
It’s a place where collectors get lost in the best way possible, where first-time visitors quickly become lifelong regulars.
**Where Antiques Meet Living Art**
What makes the People’s Store truly extraordinary is that it’s not solely focused on the past — it’s alive with creativity.
On two distinct third floors, working artist studios invite you into the present moment. You may catch a glimpse of inspiration unfolding in real-time from artists, including:
– Eleanor Voorhees
– Christina Sorace MacKinnon
– Johanna Furst
Alongside these studios, an ever-revolving art gallery, featuring the Sophia Steff Gallery, ensures that no two visits are ever the same. The building itself represents a conversation — 19th-century bones housing 21st-century creativity.
**A Destination, Not Just a Store**
The People’s Store is located right in the center of downtown Lambertville, a town overflowing with charm. Just a few blocks away, you’ll find:
– The bridge leading to New Hope
– The scenic Delaware River & Canal Path along the river
Spend the morning treasure hunting, the afternoon strolling along the canal path, and the evening enjoying one of Lambertville’s many artsy coffee houses, cafés, galleries, restaurants, or cozy bars. The town hums with creativity, and the People’s Store is its heartbeat.
**Why It Inspires**
There’s something deeply inspiring about holding an object that has outlived decades — sometimes even centuries. These pieces have survived through homes, celebrations, quiet mornings, and changing times. When you bring one home, you’re not just decorating; you’re continuing a story.
In a fast-paced world of mass production and instant everything, the People’s Store Antiques Center reminds us that beauty takes time. Craftsmanship matters, and history deserves to be lived with, not just remembered.
**Come Wander. Come Wonder.**
Whether you’re a serious collector, a designer searching for the perfect statement piece, an artist seeking inspiration, or simply someone who loves a good afternoon adventure, the People’s Store is waiting.
Four floors. Fifty dealers. Working artist studios. One unforgettable experience.
See why Lambertville is the Antiques Capital of New Jersey — and why the People’s Store remains its most iconic treasure.
Open every day from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
PEOPLE’S STORE ANTIQUES CENTER
28 North Union Street
Lambertville NJ 08530
www.PeoplesStore.net
609-397-9808
