Ironside Mall

Although I didn’t purchase anything, I’ll still review.
Went Sunday morning to have some old cameras appraised. Took them in, and Steven (manager?) did take a good look at them, and, although they weren’t worth much, did express his appreciation for my bringing them in. He is really looking for old turntables and comic books… might be able to help him on that.
Anyway, from what limited time I did spend at Ironside, there was a wide assortment of collectibles, mainly antique furniture, but there is a smattering of various articles including the aforementioned electronics (stereos), records, tapes, and knickknacks, tchotchkes and other stuff that people might want to have in their homes that say «I’m unique and loving it!» Not really an antique enthusiast myself, but a couple of Tiffany-​style lamps caught my eye. And although I was tempted by the kind and generous offer of a free hot dog on the big game day, I politely declined. But Ironside might be for you if you have an eye for that one-​of-​a-​kind antique item you might be looking for.
There are various and sundry vendors there selling a variety of items. Check them out and ask politely, and they are most happy to assist! I thank the VERY nice lady for finding Steven for me!
I’ll have to return in the future to see what else I can pawn off… er, offer for sale.

There are quite a few dealers here and most beckon you over to their stall. It makes it a little uncomfortable to have to keep making small talk as you slowly back away. I really didnt see much that I wanted but did get a hand held mirror. No great deal, but I got it anyway. Prices werent remarkable, but you might find something you like. Its worth a go see.

A nice little antiques mall with some non-​traditional «antique» booths.
While you’ll find your typical antique furniture and home décor items, Ironside Mall also has booths specializing is old records, comic books, and military items.
Most vendors seem very open to negotiation one telling me the difference between a business and a collection is the willingness to sell things — «It’s only worth what someone is willing to pay.»
One thing needed here is a PA system. A couple of times I went to a booth and it was unattended. I waited and nothing. I asked another booth’s owner who went off looking. Still nothing. A PA system would be a nice touch.

Really cool, really interesting pieces! I only wish I had brought a truck to load up! Great glassware selection of you make sure to look through the cabinets, and find your way into the back and corners because the trip is worth it! Don’t pay posted price for anything; they sellers will make you great deals if you’re the bargaining type.
My Unilocal rating system:
5 stars= Driving across town just for this!
4 stars= I would recommend visiting.
3 stars= Average, acceptable, positive.
2 stars= You might be able to drag me in.
1 star= I will definitely not be returning.

This may sound stupid taken out of context but the antiques at this place are too traditional for my taste. I know that may seem like a weird complaint but I prefer unique pieces that aren’t so large and traditional. Being in Texas, I know that most furniture is large and traditional so I thought antiques would be a way to get away from the current trend. The selection was ok at this mall but it requires a lot of work. Once that work was completed, it led to some of the interesting and exotic pieces being too expensive to afford. The search was fun but my subdued attitude about this place may just be down to personal style and taste conflicts.
The store itself if huge. There are lots of vendors available and they all have very different styles of products. There were so many vendors that many of them weren’t even there to sell their goods. They were also very welcoming and tried to figure out what their customers were looking for and if they could help.
Overall, this antique mall was interesting but did not present many products that I wanted to take home. I like the idea of antiques but I could not get over the lack of gems.

Decent – I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite antique mall in Texas, but it’s worth a look. I DO love the tea shop in the back – excellent selection of tea and they have a weekly open mic. It’s worth going just for that in my opinion.

After browsing quite a few «antique» malls in San Antonio (notice the quotes), this one actually has antiques, and not flea market crap. Plenty of furniture and old collectable items.

What an absolute gem! I must have passed by this place hundreds of times during my commutes to and from work and I quickly judged it as a place for overpriced used items that many would consider junk. I was in the market for gilded, Victorian-​esque tea cups and saucers so I decided it was time to stop in and see what this amalgamate antique mall had to offer.
I popped in on a Sunday, about an hour before closing. I suppose it was what many of the shop owners consider their über slow days as I overheard one of the shop owners commenting on the number of shoppers. Judging the small number of shops open and shop owners present, I guess it must be so. I quickly perused through as much as could given the limited time I had, from what I could see this place is a interior designers dream for a vintage inspired home!
The range of items here is massive. Super cute tableware can be found if you’ve got the patience to look through everything, amazing furniture items. The entire time I was mentally interior decorating my place! Some of the items can be pricey but shop owners are willing to work with you on the price.
I’ll definitely be coming back with more time (and money!) to spend.

I am remodeling and redecorating so I have been going around to antique shops A LOT lately. With that said, Ironside Mall is one of the best places I have been to. There is a plethora of things and you need a good 2 hours to really get a feel for the vendors. Some things you can pass up just by looking over, but others you want to really roll up your sleeve and dig in.
There was a rather large section in the front of the store (left side corner) owned by ‘Kim’ that was closed off. There were some really interesting things there but I couldn’t really see. Someone earlier mentioned the large «mom’s hang-​ups’ shop in the back. this section was by far the best! Husband and wife duo who I got some DIY priming, painting, and distressing tips from– simply because the wife was in the middle of painting a piece of furniture. I was looking for old beat up billiard balls, a vintage wall map, and a vintage globe. Found the map and globe at mom’s hang ups in the back and… they immediately went down on the price just to make a quick sale.
Most vendors accept cards, yet again AMEX was not accepted by most. If you read any of my previous reviews you know I’m an avid AMEX shop small campaign supporter.
DO NOT just grab things and pay the listed price. Everything I looked at an item for a free minutes, the vendor came and said they would knock off X from the ticketed price. Next item on the list is a Mid-​Century ‘Mad Men’ style sofa. maybe that’s why i signed their guest book as Don Draper? Who cares… it made me feel slightly cooler anyway.

Not impressed! We have been shopping for treasures all week and this mall was the most disappointing. A lot of the vendors were not there and we actually possibly wanted items that were in the closed areas. Will not be going back.

This place gets 4 stars solely from the large Mom’s hang-​ups shop in the back. Loved her setup and all of the furniture and accessories. It seemed that when we went maybe wasn’t a good time as a lot of sections were closed off. It is worth checking out if you are in the area.

This place is great! So many little shops and incredible furniture. One of the best things about this antique mall is the incredibly well priced vintage and antique jewlery and comic stand. There’s a shop in there that has great first/​early edition books and comics. There’s not many places in San Antonio anymore where you can find hard to come by graphic novels.

Mehhhhhhh, not impressive, I came here based on reviews and was hoping to find something… Whenever I travel I always lie to hit up the antique malls or vintage shops. I would say there were a lot of vendor booths but many were closed which sucked and some of the booths had more modern things which were certainly not vintage or antique. Some things were overpriced and others were well priced. I found tons of cool furniture here but I didn’t want to deal with shipping stuff or having to carefully pack glass.
I did find some stuff at Kimmy’s booth. A very nice lady who showed me her collection of vintage Mahjong tiles after she saw the Bakelite Mahjong tile ring that I was wearing which made. She pulled out tons of «junk» pieces that I may find use for and for $ 10 I walked out smitten. I found more trinkets to use in my trinket making. Super stoked!

I’ve been here a few times & I always see something cool that I just must have until I see the price tag. That’s not to say everything here is expensive, there is a good price range and most of the sellers will cut you a deal. It just seems to be my luck that what I want is either way out of my range or the seller won’t budge on the price on a piece of rusty old metal that I think would look great above my fireplace. Oh well, you win some you lose some. I like big furniture pieces & those tend to be the more expensive items. There is a great variety of items & there is bound to be something in your budget. Friendly sellers, not too cramped, usually pretty quiet & always something shiny to keep me occupied!

Definately, one of the better antique shops in San Antonio. Individual vendors so there are a great variety of things to choose from. It can seem a bit cramped in some spots so make sure to leave your anxiety at the door. Some of the things are ridiculously priced and others are super cheap. Pace yourself and spend some time because there are some fabulous finds tucked away here and there.
Once downfall, in my opinion, is that not all the vendors are there all the time and alot of things aren’t marked. That makes it difficult when you’re interested in something. Others, however, have an odd breakroom/​tv setup in the corner of their booth and seem to have been there for years.
All all very sweet, helpful, and ready to make a deal.

If your looking to take a trip down memory lane, this is the place to be. The mall has different vendors seliing there goods. There’s an elderly man in the back who must’ve been a serious stamp collector as a child becuase he has volumes of old stamps for sale. They also have furniture, household items, some clothes, and purses. There is a lady there who had 50% off most of her antique linen items. Great place to check out.

If you fancy vintage décor or antique furniture, Ironside Mall is the kind of place you could get lost in. Not just for hours, but for lace and armoire-​filled days. Ironside Mall has more than 50 vendors who each have their own little «stores» inside the building. Customers wander from one store to the next, much like moving through rooms of a huge old mansion where everything is available for purchasing.
In other words, an antique shopper’s dream. I had been meaning to come in ever since moving to San Antonio, and when I finally had a few minutes to spare in that area, I found myself standing in the entrance in shock. Then I began kicking myself for not coming sooner. This place is awesome! How could I have overlooked it for so long?
There is no end to the variety in each area; some vendors offer antique watch repair, others specialize in shabby chic headboards or 18^th century dressers. I was actually very impressed with the prices as well, as most items had been discounted to what you would find for a new item or less. There were wardrobes for less than $ 300, which is truly a steal. The accessories there are endless as well, including vases, lace, hats, windows, paintings and even some vintage clothing. I found a beautiful little bowl for only $ 12. Nice!
Ironside Mall is located behind the HEB that is off of I-​10 and Wurzbach. Don’t limit yourself to coming here only if you live in the area though. This place is definitely worth a drive.
In short, Ironside Mall is brilliant. Whether you are a serious shopper or just a person who loves all things vintage, this place will exceed your expectations, just like it did mine.