Dealers often display their items on fine furniture that is also for sale. Decorating and arranging your booth is the most enjoyable part for most dealers. Some strive for a theme, such as the old general store, vintage kitchen or Victorian parlor. Most of us don t have the space. Strive for tall, sturdy shelves, large tables and lattice dividers for hanging space.
Stock glassware up high to catch the light, larger items on bottom shelves, smaller items higher.
Throw in some great bargains to boost your first month s sales. Don t let any of my advice throw you. I ve only been in the business four years. It s more like a part-time hobby for me. I ve had some success, but I had very little merchandise to start with and knew nothing about antiques.