Haunting Antique Decor and Fine Macabre Goods for the Darkly Inclined!
2013 AWARD WINNER FINALIST FOR BEST ANTIQUES IN THE SACRAMENTO AREA ON THE KCRA A-LIST!!! We specialize in the unusual, carved furniture, Victorian and period clothing, masks, costumes, old medical, apothecary, mannequins, Estate jewelry, curiosities, top hats, old paintings, candelabras and more. Halloween year round. We rent authentic props for movies, videos, weddings, photo shoots. Our Curiosity Shop is also available to rent for movies. Interior design, set dressing, photo shoots
Keywords: antique carved furniture, Victorian period clothing, masks, costumes, antique medical, apothecary, mannequins, Estate jewelry, curiosities, top hats, old paintings, candelabras props for movies, Curiosity Shop, masks, costuming, costume jewelry, antique jewelry, skulls, gothic, gothic decor, antique gothic, gothic clothing, steampunk, steam punk, rare books, occult, Halloween, costume shop, devil, witchcraft, macabre, Placerville, vintage clothing, masks, masquerade, interior design, set dressing, photo shoots
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
20 years
What is your primary product or service?
Antiques and curiosities, also costumes and period vintage clothing
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Long history of family antique collectors and dealers
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I've been told my shop is the coolest antique shop anywhere
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Website and one physical shop
Provide detailed directions to your location
In Historic Downtown Placerville, CA upper Main St. across from the court house. Only 40 minutes from Sacramento up hwy. 50 on the way to Lake Tahoe.
What type of payments do you accept?
Credit cards, cash, checks
Which areas do you service?
all
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Crystal - Designer of the Dark
What are your hours of operation?
Open main days - Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 5 or 6 pm
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday open by chance or appointment, call first 530-295-0703