Old Wares Emporium

Carlton, Australia

3.7

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3 reviews

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Telephone:
+61 3 9348 0798
Website:
www.oldwaresemporium.com.au
Address:
110 Rathdowne St, Carlton, Victoria, 3053
Carlton
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
950 ftElgin Street
0.2 miFaraday Street
0.2 miStop 112: Lygon Street
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Today

Today 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Carlton) 15:24 Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday –

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3 reviews of Old Wares Emporium

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Place rating: 4
Melbourne, Australia
Typewriters, telephones and hairdryers! The Old Wares Emporium on Rathdowne Street has all my favourite vintage appliances in abundance. The couple that work here seem to know a lot about all kinds of redundant technology and are happy to have a chat to collectors or those who are simply curious.
The Emporium is a great spot to dig around little bits and bobs from days past, but it you won’t find a lot of china or purely decorative pieces from the past here — it has a definite bend toward the industrial and commercial. For anyone decorating their homes with a vintage theme, a trip here is worthwhile as they’ve quite a collection of ‘from the past but hot right now’ items like world globes.
The opening hours are limited, but if you’re in dire need of a new walking cane from the 1930s then you can make an appointment and head in at a more suitable time.
Place rating: 4
Brunswick East, Australia
When I was younger it seemed a bit dorky to go antiquing, like something my mum and dad would do. But it’s places like the Old Wares Emporium that make antiquing cool and I always love to drop in whenever I am nearby.
You can find some absolutely stunning stuff here and end up making a wish-​list of things to buy once you’ve won the Tattslotto. Globes of the world, old gaming machines, retro telephones and even kitchen appliances (however it is not recommended that you actually use them!)
Old Wares is expensive as are all antique stores of such quality. But this is a great place to head if you are willing to splash a bit of cash on that birthday girl/​boy, or even if you are looking for a wedding present with a difference.
My birthday is coming up… You know where to head.
Place rating: 3
Melbourne, Australia
I swear everything in this place as a soul. That’s the main reason why I love antiques shops, and am a little creeped out by them sometimes. It’s easy to see that all the items here have been lovingly restored and taken care of, making it one of the best places to pick up a unique item for the house, like a globe, old school telephone or kitchen appliance, or stock up on all things retro. If you need some of your own antiques repaired, these guys do that too.