Showplace Antiques & Treasures

4.7 (199)

307 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 564-9376

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Antique store

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  • In-store shopping

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Sadie Baumann

2023-11

This location is a thrift shop with many different sellers, price ranges depending on their preference. Vintage toys, furniture, and nik naks can be found here. There are local small businesses with stands too. Pictured is the blue light room with glow in the dark dishes.

Sharon France

2024-03

Did expect more antiques than found there. If you live in the area would be good to check out, but would not recommend driving a long ways to get there.

Khadijah Daniels

2022-05

This place is huge and there’s a lot of stuff. I’m into soda advertising and I found a lot of bottles I needed and a cool double cola carrier I’ve never seen before and they worked with me on the price.

Alicia D

2023-12

Great finds and reasonable prices. I was surprised at the vastness. 4 levels stuffed with goodies from tons of vendors. Well maintained and fun to browse. Definitely too tight and staired to bring a stroller or wheelchair.

ladyajt8

2019-05

We checked this out today while visiting town and was blown away! 4 levels of antiques all and good finds over the place. This by far is the biggest antique shop my Family has been to. If you are an antique junkie or even just browsing around, prepare to spend at least an hour or so minimum. I suggest to start on the 3rd floor then work you way down to theBasement Check out every room, you might find something you don’t need but interesting enough that you will buy it. This is a must to see spot if you were visiting the town. Off street parking but it’s free. We will definitely be back.

Stephen Lohse

2024-02

Pretty cool shop. Quite big, and varied. Lots of antique toys, and books. 4 floors to explore.

Albert Rompf

2024-04

Abundance of antiques. Clerk very friendly and helpful. Will be back on our return trip to town

Dennis Hood

2023-05

4 levels of antiques and collectibles from a large variety of vendors. Prices vary from booth to booth and most are pretty reasonable with some great deals if you look carefully. A pretty eclectic assortment of old books on the 3rd floor that could take a whole day to peruse in itself. Vintage games and toys throughout the store. Helpful staff will get you into any locked case. Prepare for a few hours of looking to see the whole store.

Rich McGee

2023-05

It is a big place and takes a lot of time to see it all. I don’t know if you can really see it all in one trip. Some spaces are very well curated and some have a very “garage sale” kind of vibe. We will go back. Biggest problem: Cash or check only. It is 2023. Get a card reader. Cash is nasty.

Nicole Turner

2023-05

Holy cow this place is huge. 3 levels of vintage items. Lots of glassware, dishes, books. We spent 2 hours and felt like we didn’t see it all. Staff was friendly and helpful. We will be back!!

Michelle Oquendo

2022-05

Fin place to explore So much to see and well organized. Only downside was the fact that an employee was following us around the store which has 4 levels. Seriously just spying on us asif we might steal something. Also I think because we had children. Otherwise it was a nice experience.

Kelly Henderson

2022-05

Great finds at great prices. I never leave there empty handed!! Just make sure you take cash as they do not accept debit/credit card. I would also suggest giving yourself enough time to enjoy all 3 floors of treasures!

Andria Fox

2021-05

One of my favorite places in the area! This is my go to place when looking for older cameras and I always end up finding other cool items. There are many different “booths” where people sell their items; some are made and some are things that have probably been in their attic or basement a while. With 4 floors, you definitely need to have some time to spare because this isn’t a quick stop! Oh, and remember to bring cash as they don’t take card.

Harley

2021-05

Love this place. It's basically what I consider an "indoor flea market" or "commission store". Basically there's a bunch of different rooms where people sell various things, there's 3 or 4 levels to the building. It's surprisingly large and the array of products is awesome. Whenever I'm in a bad mood, bored, or just looking for a gift around the holidays I come here and always find something interesting or useful to buy.Also whenever you come in, you are always greeted with a warm welcome and there's always cookies and coffee which is just extremely pleasant. The people here go above and beyond.

Annie Kassens

2023-05

Huge! Expect to spend several hours. The only downfall for me was that it is cash and checks only, which would have been helpful to know before getting to the register.

Vince Hummel

2023-09

Huge place. Multiple floors stuffed with a variety of everything. Prices are pretty reasonable.

Al Pierson (AL)

2023-07

The store was great, and they had very nice items but the one worker was fairly rude. The cashier was not very nice at all and had a horrible attitude.

Ernest Anderson

2019-05

This place is really a hidden treasure. They have 4 floors! Basement, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. My wife and I stopped in here a few years ago and it had great finds then. We came back again and we found several things we collect. If you are into collecting old gas station items, depression glass, crystal, pottery, books, hardware, toys and more, this is the place. We spent probably about 1 ½ hours looking and we could have stayed longer. Very friendly and helpful staff and willing to negotiate. If you are an avid antiquer and collector, DO NOT PASS THIS PLACE UP!

Christine Robinson

2017-05

This is one of my favorite places to go on an antique treasure hunt. With four floors there is an extensive selection. They really have something for everyone. And the prices are fair. My favorite is depression glass and the pieces you will find here are generally fairly priced and often in perfect condition. If you're antiquing this place must be one of your stops!

Jennifer Collins

2021-05

What a gem of a store! So many things to look at! The gentleman that worked there was great!! He kept loading up my pile downstairs as we continued to shop the levels! Wish I had more time to look! Will definitely be back! Such a treasure trove!!!

J Schmale

2019-05

I love this place! I come here every couple of years when I'm in the state. Lots of great things to look through with so many choices to buy at very reasonable prices!They don't do debit cards however -at this printing.

Daniel Helmick

2020-05

This place is awesome, must see. All kinds of stuff, anything you could imagine. Definitely check it out but make sure you have several hours to spend there.

Light Potter

2020-05

There was so much stuff here!! I loved it very cool atmosphere. I'm not even sure I saw everything. Can't wait to visit again when I go back up.

Anne Jung

2022-05

Amazing place, First time there, wayyŷyy bigger then I thought, so many cool things inside, would need awhile to look, will definately be back

Leah MacFadgen

2019-05

Beautiful place! Many things were cheaper than expected! Will want to reserve a whole day to see everything though. People are very friendly and helpful too.

Jessica -Stella- McCartney

2021-05

I agree with something another person posted. Not a ton of antiques... but there are a few items that are true antiques. I also agree it’s more of a flea market. The thing I’m most surprised by is that a friend and I were on the third floor and a man came around the corner, told us the place was closed and rushed us out and down the stairs as he shut all of the lights off. There was a mother and young children behind us that were very nervous. I felt like I was in trouble. Was I supposed to set the merchandise I was purchasing down? Like - I’m confused. I get that you’re closed but to shut off lights while I’m trying to find my way out while not running into anything, including a tight hall of glass, was a little disorienting and off-putting. I finally get to the checkout and after all rung up I was told they don’t take cards. In my opinion, I was very uncomfortable at the end which tainted my experience. I most likely won’t be back due to that. It was very panicked feeling.

Mary Dewey

2019-05

It's 3 floors of stuff in an old bank bldg. Individual space is rented out to multiple people who sell a wide variety of items. If you're in the Sterling/Rock Falls area and are looking for something to do its fun to walk through here. Antiques, decorative pieces, glassware, candles, soaps, and more.

Karl Siebel

2023-05

Huge antique mall! Biggest in the area by far! 4 floors with tons of variety. Cash only, there's a bank down the street for ATM access.

D Cann

2020-05

Four floors of beautifully arranged used furniture, eclectic furnishings, and antiques. New things are brought in daily so there's always new things to see. I try to go at least once a month!

Angel Trenholm

2020-05

I've made many, many visits to Showplace Antiques with my brother in law and teenage daughter over the years and I've never had a bad experience. It's a great place and we're going again this weekend!

Opening Hours

Monday 10 AM-4 PM
Tuesday 10 AM-4 PM
Wednesday 10 AM-4 PM
Thursday 10 AM-4 PM
Friday 10 AM-4 PM
Saturday 10 AM-4 PM
Sunday 10 AM-4 PM

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