aptiques Modern

Aptiques is a hidden gem here in NYC that everyone should visit. The collection in the store (and now online) is rare, exquisite and unique. For years, I was looking for an apothecary cabinet that had a specifically tall and narrow dimension. I searched high and low across the U.S. and never in my wildest dreams did I think I would find it in NYC at Aptiques—and for an affordable price no less. Not only did I buy the apothecary cabinet but on a later visit, I purchased two vintage midcentury Hubley cap guns in heavy metal from a larger collection of them—holsters and all. What drew me into the store initially was a giant black surf board with the Chanel logo placed prominently across the center of the board. When I walked in I was dazzled by the rare architectural salvage, photography, art, jewelry, objects d'art, vintage clothing, motorcycle jackets and a giant punching bag made out of a Louis Vuitton leather print among other many extraordinary things curated throughout the space! I just recently purchased a third vintage Hubley Colt 45 cap gun from the same collection as the two guns I purchased prior. Aptiques modified this Colt 45 Hubley with a Louis Vuitton print on the handle! To say that I'm over the moon with this unique piece is an understatement. I feel like the new Sheriff in town—the town of Luxuryville that is. This place is amazing and the owner is a gentleman and a professional with endless knowledge and passion for the things he has collected and is selling. Support the businesses that truly make New York City a unique place. Aptiques is definitely one of those places!

Most astonishing antiqueshop I‘ve ever been! Really great, very well sorted pieces, the no.1 to go in NYC! And Bob is such a kind a friendly owner, thanx for the great service!

It's a bit of a Wonderland inside the shop. Beautifully curated and eclectic. Massive Annie Liebowitz volumes. Vintage typewriters. A Beefeater. You can spend some time in here.

I came home with a Lionel train set from the 1930's. Couldn't be happier. A real find and a great destination during a trip to SoHo.

Authentic Pre-Owned is a Must-See-To-Believe shop in Soho. Even if I wasn't into hard-to-find and one-of-a-kind collectibles, this store is amazing for what knowledge Bobby (the owner) will dispense to the people who visit; every time I go in, I come out a smarter man! The store has collectible, vintage timepieces (some previously owned by well-known leaders); signage (American; European, etc.); luggage (think Hermes; Louis Vuitton...); vintage doll-head molds; fur coats...I have made several purchases from Bobby (see images of some items) and his eagerness to make a sale is part of the fun for me. All the items I have acquired from the shop are in amazing condition and arrive to me in the same condition as when I saw them and purchased them due to Bobby's fine care in packaging. I will be back to the store the next time I'm in Manhattan!!

Super friendly and what a collection! I was looking a vintage gift and had several amazing items to choose from! Will be coming back again! I highly recommend this shop!

I always have good experience at Aptiques, they always carry rare and beautiful items

Visiting from Miami and hunting down the best antique/vintage shops in the city. It's always exciting to find beautifully curated shops run by truly passionate and knowledgeable people. Aptiques has gorgeous vintage bags, collectibles and conversation pieces. Highly recommend a visit to all vintage lovers!

Walking into Bobby's store for the first time was a truely a magical experience. There isn't any store in the world to compare it to. It is so rare to see a person with such passion. Bobby is one of a kind and an amazing beautiful person. His store is perfectly curated almost like being in a museum of the most fantastic collections that one can only dream about. He goes out of his way to spend time with every customer and has always allowed me to purchase items giving me great prices and making me feel like a million bucks! I encourage anyone to go there and I promise it will be an experience of a lifetime. Thank you Bobby for allowing me to appreciate you and your store. Your kindness is exuberant!

I had a wonderful experience with Aptiques recently acquiring a Birkin. Not only was the experience of shopping enjoyable but the quality of the bag is superb. I recommend the store without reservations. I will be visiting Aptiques for many years to come as the store is always packed with beautiful objects and the service is so friendly.

I love visiting this unique and interesting gem. A local favorite,
It is perfectly curated and the owner Bob is so knowledgable and friendly. If you’re looking for that special gift or a collectible piece this is where you want to begin.

Top notch vintage shopping!! Bobby is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The store is more of an experience and Jam-packed with the most amazing vintage finds. I was in awe of something of the unique items for sale. This shop (and so many others) are what NYC is all about! Five stars!!

NYC needs more of these stores! The inventory is stylish and very curated at fair and reasonable prices. Amazing service too. We need to support stores like this before the city becomes a mall!

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Authentic Pre-owned is an obligatory stop in every visit I make to NY. It contains a large selection of unique and well preserved items. The owner has incredible knowledge of each item's history. He treats his customers very well, prices are fair and delivery is handled well (even sending items overseas).

From antique toy cars to vintage LV trunks, there's surely a little bit of everything for everyone. I just can't believe there's such a little hidden gem in the middle of SoHo. Every time I visit NY I stop by and am always delighted to see all the new finds they have. Bobby the owner is super knowledgeable and is a pleasure to deal with. Two thumbs up for me.

I love this place. I always make a plan to stop there when I visit NYC. Bobby always has a large assortment of rare, interesting and esoteric items. It’s like a museum where you can buy from the collection.
I still smile when I play with the scale gearbox I bought years ago!

Amazing experience here! Got a great chrome Smith-Corona typewriter as a graduation present in perfect working condition. Have been using it since it came in and couldn't be happier. Bobby made it super easy to check the quality of the product during this time and shipped it to me cross-country with no damages.

Very cool collection of super unique artifacts from history. Also some nice art. Everything is high-end so not for the faint-of-heart casual collector. If you need a cool conversation piece for the room corner, coffee table, or bookshelf and you aren’t concerned about price, this is the place. Very cool place!

It's so important with a store like this, that not only the quality and appearance of the store itself is important, but the experience and knowledge of the team complement what is for sale. I recommend them highly and feel totally confident that whatever you are placing will be handled at a premium level.

I had a wonderful experience working with Bobby and his team from halfway across the country. They delivered on everything they promised and kept me informed throughout the process. Unfortunately, this kind of service is rare these days. I'd highly recommend!

This is the quintessential and go-to spot for resale. Not just any resale items but curated, rare and hard-to-find, one of a kind pieces.
The owner clearly has a keen eye for special and unique finds.
Highly recommend this unique store!