The shop puts on bimonthly shows of early Chinese ceramics and Japanese wood-block prints. Laura Dalesandro's shop is distinguished by her understanding of, and passionate attention to, every period of clothing from the 1900s to the 1950s. The museum-quality clothing at Isadora's is elegant and truly stunning, including gowns and tuxedos. Handsome fireplace mantels, mirrors, and other classic accent pieces fill the crannies. You can also get French and English handmade reproductions here at half the cost of genuine antiques.
Prices are moderate but fair.
You need a certain amount of imagination to shop the bargain balcony, but the price is definitely right. Lingerie and evening wear are thoughtfully restored before being marked for sale. Check out the lace yardage, collars, buttons, and hats, or just indulge yourself in a highly satisfying browse. From 11th-century B.C. Egyptian antiquities to English garden figurines, this store stocks the junk of the world. This downtown location offers antique pine furniture imported from England, Austria, Germany, and Holland.