Business Details
Your Premier Destination for Antiques & Crafts in Allentown
Cottage Antiques & Crafts has evolved from its origins as Cottage Crafters, serving the Allentown community for over two decades as a family-owned destination. Our 22,000-square-foot retail space hosts more than 100 local vendors offering antiques, vintage items, collectibles, handcrafted goods, and seasonal decor. We specialize in creating a dynamic shopping experience through rotating inventory and monthly Silent Bid Board Auctions featuring diverse items. Our team maintains a commitment to supporting local artisans while providing customers opportunities to discover unique treasures.The business continues to honor its founding principles of community engagement and quality curation, evidenced by daily new arrivals and themed seasonal displays. With seven-day-a-week operations and interactive events like Facebook Live Sales, we combine traditional retail with modern engagement strategies to serve both collectors and casual shoppers.
Services
Antiques
Vintage Items
Silent Bid Auctions
Vendor Booth Rentals
Seasonal Decor
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 2003 with continuous operation as Allentown's trusted antique destination
- 100+ local vendors offering diverse inventory across 22,000 square feet of retail space
- Monthly Silent Bid Board Auctions featuring rotating selection of unique items
- Daily new arrivals including painted furniture, vintage clothing, and collectibles
- Interactive shopping experiences through Facebook Live Sales and seasonal events
Services
Antiques
Our antique collection features furniture, tools, and decorative items spanning multiple eras. Vendors curate authentic pieces from rustic to modern styles, including painted and decoupage furniture. Each item undergoes quality assessment before display in our retail space.
Silent Bid Auctions
Monthly Silent Bid Board Auctions offer rotating inventory of collectibles and unique items. Bidders can preview selections online before attending live events starting at 1:45 PM on auction Saturdays. New auction items are accepted following each event.
Vendor Booth Rentals
We provide booth rental opportunities for local vendors to sell antiques, crafts, and collectibles. Booth sizes vary to accommodate different inventory needs. Vendors benefit from our established customer base and seven-day-a-week operations.
Seasonal Decor
Our seasonal section features fall, Halloween, and holiday decorations including pumpkins, scarecrows, and patterned pillow covers. Inventory updates regularly to reflect current seasonal themes and customer demand.
Facebook Live Sales
Tuesday evening Facebook Live Sales showcase items from multiple vendors with hosts Patty and Todd. Preview images posted on our Facebook page help customers prepare for these interactive virtual shopping events.
Questions
When are the monthly Silent Bid Board Auctions held?
Auctions occur on Saturdays starting at 1:45 PM. The next event is scheduled for October 18th.
How can I sell items at Cottage Antiques & Crafts?
Apply for a vendor booth rental or submit items for auction. Booth sizes vary, and auction items are accepted after each event.
What types of items do you carry?
We offer antiques, vintage items, collectibles, painted furniture, seasonal decor, jewelry, and handmade crafts from 100+ local vendors.
Are new items added regularly?
Yes, our inventory updates daily with new arrivals including Pokemon trading cards, vintage clothing, and handcrafted items.
Do you have online shopping options?
Preview auction items online and participate in Tuesday evening Facebook Live Sales with hosts Patty and Todd.
What community initiatives do you support?
We donated over $900 to pancreatic cancer research through our recent 'Best Memories' event celebrating George's legacy.
