Where can You Score One-of-a-Kind Vintage Items in Cincinnati?​

If you like vintage, you are in for a treat at Legacies Upscale Resale in Cincinnati’s Hyde Park. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of discovering an affordable mid-century modern table, Hermes scarf, or spongeware serving dish.

Legacies Upscale Resale offers a range of vintage items, including furniture, clothing, home decor and collectibles. Strolling through our Cincinnati showroom you might score a designer watch; a priceless antique clock; vintage or contemporary furniture; unique art pieces; classic jewelry; or even a rare book or piece of ephemera.

We also sell consigned and donated table linens, glassware, pottery and other home decor items, as well quirky accessories.

What to look for in various categories

For vintage furniture near you in the Cincinnati area, Legacies is a good bet. We sell dining room sets, coffee tables, armoires, chairs, couches and more. Bedroom gems include antique vanity sets, Victorian bedframes, Art Deco wardrobes, mid-century modern dressers, Edwardian nightstands, brass bedside lamps, mahogany headboards and vintage jewelry boxes.

Clothing and accessories: You might find designer or vintage scarves, purses, belts and more.

Many regular shoppers consider us to be Cincinnati’s best vintage jewelry store. When it’s your lucky day, you might find the following hot-right-now types of jewelry at Legacies:

1.      Ornate and Sentimental: Victorian Revival

2.    Flowing: Art Nouveau

3.    Chic and Urban: Art Deco

4.    Abstract: Mid-Century Modern

6.    Free-Spirited: Bohemian and Hippie

7.    Space Age: Retro-Futurism

Collectibles: We sometimes have hard-to-find cocktail sets; Spode China; Baccarat and Waterford crystal; Fire-King, Bakelite and Fiestaware dishes; Henredon, Baker and Stickley furniture; Lladró, Early Meissen and Dresden Lace decorative pieces; Shaker boxes; flat-top trunks; antique lunchboxes and so much more.

Other Items: You might also find vintage glassware like martini, coupe, highball glasses, Delmonico, champagne flute/tulip/saucer, Nick and Nora, rocks and snifter glasses; pottery, framed art and other interesting items.

Part of the Legacies appeal is how we can offer a mix of high-quality treasures at affordable prices. The hunt is part of the excitement. You might find nothing this week, but the perfect gem next week.

How to spot superb value at Legacies Upscale Resale

Look for quality materials, old-world craftsmanship, unique designs and very gently used items, especially those with brand names or vintage appeal. Consider checking for maker’s marks, like Royal Copenhagen or Haeger Pottery, which can indicate quality. Also, be on the lookout for first editions of books, signed artwork, and sterling silver pieces.

• In solid wood furniture, look for heavy, sturdy pieces with a sense of age and potential for repurposing or restoration. 

• In sterling silver, identify flatware or serving ware with intricate etchings or ornate details, which can fetch higher prices.

• Real jewelry, especially pieces that are heavy and well-crafted, are often good finds.

• Look for signed artwork, prints or lithographs, checking for artist’s signatures.

• When shopping for designer scarves, purses, jewelry and watches, check labels for authenticity.

• Collector’s items that are part of a set or are known to be sought after by collectors are particularly good buys.

• If books are your things, take the time to search for first editions, especially those with dust jackets in good condition.

Do your research, and be patient

If you are looking for something specific, it can be worthwhile to do some research online ahead of time to see what might be available and what you can expect to pay. Shopping luxury resale requires practice and patience, so don’t be discouraged if you don’t find a valuable item right away.

Our volunteer sales associates are knowledgeable about the merchandise on our floor. Don’t hesitate to ask about specific items.

Legacies’ inventory changes every week, so keep coming if you enjoy thrifting!