The best antique, thrift & vintage shops in Polk County

“Thrift shop offering low-cost clothing, appliances, furniture, and other donated items.”

“Resale clothing chain stocking pre-owned brand-name apparel, shoes & accessories for women.”

“Thrift store selling clothing, furniture, and home goods to benefit local and international missions.”

“Got a bedtime brain that refuses to chill? The Insomniac Bookshop stocks well-loved reads plus collectible first editions, signed copies, and vintage paperbacks, and they’ll hunt down that elusive title, clean and cover your keepers, appraise or consign the gems in your stash.”

From the Des Moines newsletter, September 30, 2026

“Chain thrift store with clothing and Halloween accessories, as well as job training programs.”

“Not New Shop is a locally loved thrift spot for quality used clothing for the whole family, plus dishes, toys, furniture and bedding. Score finds this week that actually spark joy, then feel extra good knowing proceeds support the Iowa Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary, and donate while you're there.”

From the Des Moines newsletter, September 9, 2026

“St. Vincent de Paul Vintage & Thrift is the spot when your place needs a refresh and your budget needs a hug. Dig for clothing, furniture, and genuinely fun finds, then feel extra good knowing your haul helps fund local programs like the Food Pantry, Education Center, and Back2Work.”

From the Des Moines newsletter, October 13, 2026

“For a satisfying rummage close to home, The Picker Knows Antiques & Collectibles is a sprawling, multi-vendor maze of booths and cases packed with vintage, retro, and quirky collectibles. They also buy select items if you’re downsizing, and their eBay shop lets you browse when you’d rather not leave the couch.”

From the Urbandale newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Refresh your closet, living room, and bookshelf at EveryStep Giving Tree Thrift Store, a nonprofit resale spot with a department store vibe, friendly finds, and high-quality goods where every purchase supports EveryStep programs for patients, clients and families across central Iowa, so make this your treasure hunt…”

From the Urbandale newsletter, October 8, 2026

“Clothing, books, furniture, and other donated goods for sale to support the Salvation Army's drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs.”

“Four floors of salvaged doors, quirky hardware, reclaimed wood, and one-of-a-kind furniture, plus a cozy coffee bar to power your scroll-stopping finds. West End Architectural Salvage is perfect for that "I didn't know I needed this" project refresh this week.”

From the Des Moines newsletter, August 24, 2026

“Preservation is where Des Moines folks score thoughtfully curated vintage alongside slow-fashion labels, reworked pieces, and accessories that actually last.”

From the Des Moines newsletter, October 9, 2026

“Thriftmart is a Des Moines owned nonprofit thrift store where clean, well-organized racks make finding quality clothing, housewares, and furniture actually fun, and every purchase helps lift homeless neighbors into homes.”

From the Des Moines newsletter, September 23, 2026

“A Okay Antiques is where Urbandale folks score mid-century modern furniture, vintage Mexican silver jewelry, coin-op oddities like jukeboxes, and classic advertising signs without the endless scrolling. They also run estate and tag sales with 35+ years of know-how, so you can downsize or discover with zero fuss.”

From the Urbandale newsletter, September 10, 2026

“If your shelves are craving character, Raccoon Forks Trading Company is a goldmine of well-curated, hard-to-find antiques, vintage collectibles, and vinyl that actually spins. Authenticity guaranteed, and with a new second location there’s even more chance to land that perfect Des Moines conversation piece.”

From the Des Moines newsletter, September 16, 2026

“Skip the big-box blah and poke around Memory Lane Antiques Gifts & Collectibles for actual character, not replicas. Think vintage decor and furniture, one-of-a-kind collectibles, unique metal art, glassware, china, jewelry, even local wines and toys...”

From the Urbandale newsletter, September 30, 2026

“Thrift store supporting missions near and far by selling clothing, furniture, and home decor.”

“Brass Armadillo Antique Mall - Des Moines is basically a 36,000-square-foot rabbit hole with 450-plus dealers slinging everything from fine antique furniture and vintage quilts to Barbie, Star Wars, Hot Wheels and Pyrex.”

From the Des Moines newsletter, October 6, 2026

“Thrift store selling donated items to fund the Salvation Army's rehabilitation centers.”