Looking for something to spice up your home, like a funky 1950s panther lamp or a gorgeous Ruska Arabia dish set? Having signature one-of-a-kind pieces in your home can really bring life to a room. A gorgeous 1960s glass centrepiece or mid-century chrome lamp not only gives the space more personality, it shows some of your own and can spark great conversations amongst company. If you’re looking to add some well made classics to your home décor, you’ll want to check out Attic Treasures, located on Commercial Drive. It’s known for its great selection of vintage, antique and mid-century modern furniture, lighting and décor so you’ll be guaranteed a new-to-you treasure.
Owner Lillian Reimer opened the shop in 1988 after her growing interest in collectibles outgrew the flea markets and collectors shows she frequented.
“It started out as a hobby, I was into collectibles. This place actually started out as a collectibles and used furniture store. As my knowledge grew and after listening to what my customers wanted over the years, I started to get more designer pieces,” Lillian explains.
Some of Lillian’s favourite designers are Charles Eames, Arne Jaccobsen and Herman Miller, to name a few, but she’s always learning about new (old) ones. She has made some great connections over her almost three decades on the strip and is always expanding her knowledge and her inventory.
“I am constantly learning new things. I’m always listening to customers, finding out what they want and checking things out for them,” she says. “I meet a lot of other collectors too that have a good source of knowledge. They can teach you so much about the things they collect.”
