The Mall Antiques Arcade – Lower

Some things here are overpriced but some are priced at market value. Walk to the back of this antique market and you’ll find a small shop with an amazing collection of glasses. We bought two vintage Edinburgh Crystal whisky tumblers for £30 (£15 each). Really good value for quality glass.

As you walk into the Antiques Arcade on Camden Passage you will feel a rush of blood to your head — there’s so much here to see. If you’re looking for furniture, you need to go downstairs (entrance at both ends of the passage). As soon as you’ve descended the slightly circular staircase you will have that same feeling as you had entering the arcade upstairs — so much furniture, so many beautiful colours. From fabulous dining room tables to desk units and also large glassware, you will be at your element. The items change depending on what comes in and when and how much they sell — if you’re after a pair of chairs, for example, you should consider buying them there and then as this is a very popular place to buy furnishings. The prices are not inexpensive but I expect you can probably barter here.