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Upscale used-furniture shops

March 8, 2010 at 9:10PM

Bella Galleria: 1338 Randolph Av., St. Paul, 651-698-8662; 3006 W. 50th St., Mpls., 612-922-9227, www.bellagalleria.net. Vibe: Some vintage and antique but eclectic. Some upholstered pieces in the Minneapolis store were slightly dirty.

Corner Door of Wayzata: 1250 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, 952-473-2274, www.cornerdoorofwayzata.com. Vibe: Large space in antique mall, but most of the items are classic, traditional newer pieces, not antiques.

H&B Gallery: 2730 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls., 612-874-6436, www.handbgallery.com. Vibe: About 60 percent higher-end antiques with some mid-century and modern pieces. Higher quality and prices.

The Lived in Room: 826 S. 4th St., Stillwater, 651-351-7222, www.thelivedinroom.com. Vibe: Smaller store with vintage, country and classic styles. Reasonable prices.

Mainstreet Furniture Consignment: 4605 Shady Oak Rd., Hopkins, 952-933-9791, www.msconsignment.com. Vibe: Eclectic but with more classic contemporary than others. Good selection of framed art. Top-notch.

Mary O'Neal: 221 Water St., Excelsior, 952-470-0205, www. maryoneal-estatesales.com. Vibe: Crowded, cluttered but excellent quality and selection, especially in traditional styles. Good selection of framed art.

Movables: 1228 NE. 2nd St., Mpls., 612-746-2929, www.movablesconsignment.com. Vibe: Smaller store but nearly everything, especially upholstery, is in excellent condition and of good quality.

Turn Style Home Accents: Coon Rapids, 763-432-4545, Eden Prairie, 952-974-7921, Roseville, 651-209-0504. Burnsville, Crystal and Woodbury locations have a smaller selection of furniture and accessories. www.turnstyleconsign.com. Vibe: More emphasis on home accessories than furniture. A few items, like framed art, seemed dated.

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Wabi Sabi Shop: 10100 6th Av. N., Plymouth, 763-404-8499, www.wabisabishop.com. Vibe: Spacious, large showroom with an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional. Top-notch.

JOHN EWOLDT

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John Ewoldt is a business reporter for the Star Tribune. He writes about small and large retailers including supermarkets, restaurants, consumer issues and trends, and personal finance.  

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