Retropolitan

Our name defines the essence of our chic boutique. Tucked away in the heart of historic Ellicott City, Maryland, Retropolitan Fine Antiques and Vintage is the ultimate shopping experience.

Each nook and cranny of our charming space is filled with exquisite hand-picked treasures from every era and all parts of the world. Our beautiful displays are sure to entice you and excite your imagination. Come visit us and you will take pleasure in our unique shop filled with one-of-a-kind items that will awaken your own sense of style.

A visit to Retropolitan is sure to bring you back in time. You will delight in the striking motifs, craftsmanship, and classic forms of the past. Our attentive staff can help you find the perfect unique wedding or birthday gift – that thoughtful keepsake to spark a memory, commemorate a new celebration.

Lighting, Furniture, Artwork, Silver, China, Jewelry, Antique and Vintage Clothing, Accessories… you will find the finest at Retropolitan…

Our selection of items is constantly changing, and we bring only the finest goods to our shop. You can be sure that each visit will be different from your last. We are regularly bringing in beautiful merchandise for you, and our search takes us on adventures all over the world.

From fine crystal and French Art Deco as well as other period chandeliers to stately armoires and dressers, from the refined little black vintage dress to an outrageous zoot suit, Retropolitan has what you are looking for…even if you did not yet know you were looking for it! Spend some time with us, and you will want to return time and again, so you will not miss our newest finds.

Period Furniture and Lighting and Vintage Clothing and Accessories

For the wardrobe specialist of film, theatre, television, video or print, we have an extensive array of vintage clothing and accessories from the Victorian Era, Roaring ’20s, 1930s, ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. These pieces will also appeal to collectors as well as to those attending or sponsoring theme parties or other special events. Whether you are looking for a complete ensemble or just the right vintage shoes, hat, gloves or other accessories, we can accommodate your needs.

Set designers and those who want to furnish their homes with authentic items will love our collection of period lighting and furniture. Our spectacular lighting ranges from early 20th Century gasoliers, one-of-kind French Art Deco chandeliers, sconces, lamps and torchieres to mid-century modern pieces that bring the 1950s back to life. Furniture items represent all major design periods, including Victorian, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and mid-century modern. We can help you with all of your period decorating need and desires.