New Kind of Vintage Shop Coming to Grand Rapids

Vintage shops are popular in many cities, offering everything from affordable finds to unique pieces of history. Now, a Grand Rapids shop is putting a fresh spin on vintage shopping.

Vintage Shopping is Popular in Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids has a thriving vintage shopping scene, with everything from small, unique shops and massive shared warehouses to weekend flea markets. There are nearly 90 vintage shops, secondhand clothing stores and antique shops across the greater metro area, giving shoppers plenty of places to hunt for hidden gems. Downtown and nearby shopping districts are also home to a variety of specialty boutiques.

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Grand Rapids has something for just about every secondhand shopper, whether you're looking for vintage clothes, records, home decor, furniture, antiques, or unique art. With so many shops to explore, you can save some money while hunting for that one-of-a-kind find you didn't even know you needed.

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A New Destination for Vintage Lovers Coming to Grand Rapids

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According to WOOD TV8, Los Angeles couple Eric Brown and his wife, Lilia, moved to Grand Rapids with more midcentury modern furniture than they knew what to do with. They began selling pieces on Facebook Marketplace and out of their garage, where they were surprised by the demand for their finds.

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Demand for the Browns’ finds has grown enough for them to open their own 500-square-foot shop on Plainfield Avenue called Design Culture. The couple says the shop offers an eclectic mix of items, ranging from a Danish mirror from the 1960s to a 1978 edition of a Star Wars sketchbook. There’s a little bit of everything, making it a fun place to discover something unexpected.

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Design Culture offers a little bit of everything, including furniture, home decor, art, plants, and both new and used books. The shop operates more like a curated garage sale or specialty flea market, which opens just once a month. That limited schedule makes each opening feel more like a special event, giving shoppers a chance to stop by and see what unique finds are available.

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The couple travels across Michigan and neighboring states to find new items for the shop. Once they bring items back, they clean, polish, and repair them, restoring each piece before it finds a new owner.

Design Culture hopes to be more than just a place to shop. The couple plans to host art shows and demonstrations while offering unique finds to the community. They also want to connect with customers by sharing the stories behind the items they sell and building a creative community around the shop. You can find Design Culture at 2141 Plainfield Ave. NE or check out their website for more information.

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