John Koch Antiques

Nestled on a quiet and unassuming UWS block, Koch Antiques is the best kept secret in New York City. With an exceptional mix of vintage and modern furniture and an eclectic variety of accessories to add warmth and charm to any space, there is always something for everyone. After discovering Koch Antiques in 2005, I have never turned back. Following a gut renovation, my entire apartment has since been furnished with items from Koch Antiques. The beauty of Koch is the variety of inventory and the uniqueness of each piece. My living room has been decorated with everything from a European Art Deco mahogany dining room table to a glass topped, chrome legged coffee table. Add to this mix six 1970s steel chairs and two lucite bar stools and you have the perfect blend of contrasting yet complementary decor. These items highlight only a few of the pieces purchased from Koch Antiques over the years. Of course none of this could have been possible without the incredible value ascribed to these items. When you can purchase the two lucite bar stools for a quarter of the price offered at places like ABC Home, you know you have found a gold mine. Their prices are simply unbeatable. Oh, and don't forgot that Koch is a great place to find one of a kind presents for weddings, engagement parties, showers, etc. Finally John (the owner) and Kevin are exceptionally talented and have unrivaled knowledge in their field. They are honest, fair, reasonable and fantastic to work with. Overall, I could not recommend Koch Antiques more highly. Just be sure to check out the store as often as possible as their turnover is high and you don't want to miss anything! Pros: Unbelievable Prices, Friendly Service, Unique Pieces more

Hands down this shop is one of the best. The owner, John, has a sharp eye for unique pieces. If you see a great piece move on it because the merchandise doesn't sit for long. I'll be a return customer for certain. Pros: variety and quality of merchandise more

A friend told me about this place recently and spoke so highly I had to see it for myself. When I finally made it I wished I had known about it sooner. They had such an amazing selection of furniture and lighting, exactly what I needed. The prices were so reasonable, I bought a great lamp and a modern dresser. I decided to think about a mirror, I went back six days later and the whole store had changed. They seem to have an incredible turnover. I guess this place is no secret. The mirror was already sold, but two weeks later they called and had a better one. This is an estate goods store so they have a mix of antique and vintage. Just wonderful, Pros: Affordable, quality antiques and mid-century Cons: You have to decide quickly, because stuff flies out of here more