Zinnias at Melrose

When we need something Mid Century, we always travel up to Phoenix from Tucson and stop by Zinnias first! Treasures galore. Staff so friendly. Open on Sundays which is a plus for us.

Super cute antique store downtown! I only had one problem… no air conditioning. They just had fans and swamp coolers so it was still close to 90 in the buidling, but they had some really cool old things, unique crafts, and furniture. I will certainly be back when the weather cools down!

Ahhhh why did I not go here sooner?! I’ve heard about it and seen instagrams about it, finally went today and was not disappointed! It’s set up with each little section being a different seller and style. This place felt more selective though, so much of the stuff intrigued me and was begging me to buy it! The best part was the prices were really good for an antique/​vintage store! There wasn’t anything I picked up to see the price of and thought «what no way» like all the other antique stores out there! The gentlemen at the front were friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back!

Zinnias has tons of retro stuff, friendly staff, unique items, groovy furniture, & much more! I truly want every item In that store!

Zinnia’s is positively the best place to shop if your decorating fantasies were formed by the Max Headroom series back in the late 1980s (and whose among us were not? that show predicted the «hook your vintage manual typewriter to an iPad» look 25 years before it happened) — it’s more urban-​ironic and less Victorian-​oak-​and-​Depression-​glass than any of the other big antique malls in the region.
It’s ground zero for brightly colored vintage lockers (yes, I do envy the people who were able to take some home), mannequins that can be posed ironically, manual typewriters, giant letters from long-​defunct signs along U.S. 60, home-​made tiki-​style furniture, anything Hollywood Regency, and random little things that will be all over trendy home decorating magazines in six months, so get yours now and remind people you were into whatever-​it-​was before it was big.
Now that the two big antique malls that used to be at 7^th Avenue and McDowell are long gone, there’s really no other single-​point contender for hipster antique mall. You may find niche stores more to your liking elsewhere along 7^th Avenue, but the trek should definitely start or end with Zinnia’s.

I hit up Zinnias for the first time on one of their Third Thursday sales (20% off everything) and was oh so very impressed. They have all kinds of items — from housewares to clothing to patio furniture — and it’s priced reasonably enough and without an abundance of customer-​expelling clutter. I didn’t find anything this trip but I’ll definitely be back!

My new favorite place to look around, find really interesting, oddball stuff and really neat stuff too. I bought several gifts that were a big hit and am already looking forward to going back for more funky and one-​of-​a-​kind things!

This unique store has pretty much anything you could look for when shopping. I went looking for some antique dishes and came away with some new art for our walls, a new hamper (antique chest), dishes, cookbooks, candles, and a few other cool items. This place is huge! Definitely one of the best places to shop or even to just peruse because of the variety of items they have. Need a mannequin (who doesn’t?), an old record player, a vintage chair or some odd holiday decorations? Go here. This place has it all! It is one of my favorite places to shop in Phoenix and if you need some really cool clothes– check out their sister store, Antique Sugar, which is located inside their space. It is like stepping back in time and being hipster all at once. How is that possible, you ask? Do it and you will see!

I always find something here! Incredible prices, eclectic mix of treasures, and amazingly friendly staff is why is always hit Zinnia’s first.

Great finds at very reasonable prices.

Store is huge with interesting selection.
…it was past closing time and one of the guys named Mike went out of his way to unscrew some hairpin legs off a table for me. I could tell it had been a long day for him and figured he was probably hungry and tired… in spite of all that, he was very pleasant while helping me out. I offered him a tip but he refused. Really friendly service. I would recommend Zinnias to a friend.

Awesome stuff!

It’s a giant antique store! Everything from mannequins to old signs to furniture and clothing. It’s not like most of the boutique-​y vintage shops on 7^th ave, it’s more of a traditional antique store with booths from multiple sellers. If you’re looking for a special something to gussy up a place, this is a good stop.

I have been shopping here for about 4 years off and on. I always leave with some treasure whether its vintage toys, old mirrors, a small piece of antique furniture, a vintage tape measure, a glass light fixture for my historic home, old photographs and architectural pieces to use for repurposing. There is a little bit of everything here and quite a bit to look at. Mid Century Modern, Industrial, Vintage, Shabby Chic, Novelty items, Antiques and more. Its a good way to spend a day, and dont forget you can shop upstairs also. There is a Vintage Clothing store Antique Sugar also connected, so you can visit 2 stores all in one.

UPDATE: I just found a recalled lamp at their store, how many more? The owners MUST know it is illegal to sell recalled merchandise, even by resellers, thrift shops, even at garage sales. «Prohibited Resale of Recalled Products in an Age of Thrift, Consignment, Pawn, Yard Sale, and Private Resale. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) launched a public information and awareness campaign on its website dedicated to the resale marketplace. That secondary marketplace includes thrift stores, consignment stores, pawn shops»
The «vintage 70s» (I was told this by the cashier and the consignor) are 1990s made in China, with a plastic base– I did not know as the consignor packed them for me for my car. How «convenient» of him. He had painted the lampshades so every time I turn them on, the entire house smells like burning paint. It also makes the lamps worthless, as the painted shades dim the light to unusable levels.
I took a look at their «antique» (do they know what an antique is? It is an item over 100 years old. Zinnia’s has no antiques that I saw) kitchen items, saw a Wal-​Mart pastry blender, rusted! for sale same price as new, ha ha. Also, a Ross Dress for Less glass bowl with silver plated ring and spoon. In fact, there are many Ross Dress for Less, Wal-​mart, K mart and similar items listed as «vintage!» etc.
Here is my concern– and I feel I should contact the media. They have for sale in their store at least ONE recalled electrical item. As posted above, this is illegal, and they will be held financially culpable: a «Groovy!”(their description) of a «70s» quotes intentional, it is NOT 70s, but 1990s standing lamp they have for sale. Here is the very lamp listed on
: «Big Lots 5-​Light Floor Lamp with multi-​colored shades» haha, Big Lots! Antique, eh? The lamp has a shock hazard. I am waiting for some sucker to buy this from them and get a nasty shock., then sue Zinnia’s for selling recalled merchandise.
This is a glorified junk store. I know Phoenix people aren’t very sophisticated when it comes to antiques or high end items, so many of Zinnia’s product may seem novel or desirable to some people. It is a lot of discount store junk, passed off as antiques. Be careful when shopping here.

HOT– no air so maybe I didn’t stay and look as long I would have. But I found their prices a little expensive for items I was looking for. Or maybe it was just the sweat in my eyes…

Zinnias is another great thrift/​antique shop on Melrose. The prices are on point with your average thrift store, but the finds here are definitely not average. With TONS of beautiful pieces, you could get lost in here for hours. Tons of furniture, art, lamps, furniture, etc. What’s not to love?
Overall, give Zinnias a shot if you love to thrift shop. You won’t be disappointed.

If you want to pay premium prices & not dig for quality antiques this is your place. If you want to lose yourself antiquing for the better part of an afternoon this is also your place. I have found a couple of things I couldn’t live without but I def paid premium prices. So with that in mind I like to lose myself in Zinnias. Def worth a trip. ENJOY!

I’ve spent many hours in this place looking at all of the cool things — I’m moving into my new pad soon, and this place has been a big contributor to my new furnishings — I have so much fun looking through all of the booths — def giving me the inspiration I need — If you find something you like — you better get it that day, because things don’t stick around long –trust me — I learned that the hard way :) I make weekly trips to this place — Everyone working there is extremely nice & helpful —
I will post pics of my purchases later

SUPER SUPER disappointed !
I drove over 30 minutes yesterday to get there only to find they closed 10 minutes early, i showed a guy named Keith my I phone that read 5:50 and all he could say was he goes by their clock.
This guy Keith has been rude to me in the past but I keep going back because I love the great stuff there, In fact I have to go back today :(to get what I wanted yesterday.
Keith told me the owners name was Michael, but I can’t seem to find him or his email address.