Anneke SchatContemporary jewelry artist Anneke Schat displays her work of paintings and jewelry in a gallery setting that is appropriate to her intellectual pieces.Antiquariaat HoogkampThis is the kind of charming print shop that could appear in a movie; it is so picturesque, set by the canal and crammed with lovely of old maps and prints, botanicals and landscapes. Bins are usually set up outside so passersby can flip through matted prints that sell for 14 euros and up. A flight of stairs leads down into the shop where many more rare fine art prints from the 16th to the 20th century are kept and can be framed on the spot while you wait.BinenbaumForeign jewelers who specialize in antique European jewelry often make Binenbaum one of their first stops on trips to Amsterdam.Bloemenmarkt (Flower Market)The city’s most famous market—often billed as the world’s only floating flower market—takes place on moored barges near Muntplein, where some fifteen stalls offer vibrantly hued plants, flowers and bulbs. The displays are particularly glorious during tulip season, but the attraction is a bit touristy.DroogGround zero for design aficionados, this Dutch design collective opened in 1993 and is still on the leading edge. Located in a beautiful old canal house near Café de Jaren and the Rembrandt House, Droog (which means “dry” in Dutch) has an ever-changing collection of fashion and design items fromhundreds of brands. A recent visit turned up elaborate paper parasols and innovative lamps as well as smaller items, like trendy glasses, frames and kitchenware. Don't miss the second-floor café.Editors' PicksFriday NextA one-stop-shop for everything from bicycles to stationary or an interior design consultation, Friday Next is one of the best design stores in Amsterdam.Frozen FountainThis design Mecca, in a multilevel canal house near the 717 hotel, is well worth a visit. It specializes in contemporary furniture, especially from Scandinavian and Dutch designers, as well as cool housewares,bikeaccessories, jewelry, stationary and chocolate.Editors' PicksGANNIA Danish contemporary ready-to-wear woman’s fashion brand known for its scandi-cool style and bold, expressive and colorful designs.GathershopAmsterdam's Gathershop is located in the hipster De Pijp neighborhood and stocked with mostly pieces from young, up-and-coming designers.Hay AmsterdamFans of modern Danish modern furniture (or really all design), will fall in love with Hay Amsterdam. This concept store located in the trendy Nine Streets boutique district features a diverse collection of home goods. In addition to furniture, the store offers high-quality office accessories and Koffie Salon, giving the space a cool and casual vibe.Editors' PicksJacobThis gallery-like space sells avant-garde men’s shoes and man purses in hand-made leather.JanA beautiful little store in Amsterdam, Jan has a selection of items that make perfect gifts. Read Indagare's review.M.C. Gasseling AntiquesLovers of Delft tiles, the iconic blue and white ceramic tiles, will find dozens of antique and new ones to choose from in this antiques shop.MaisonNLA charming sliver of a shop in Amsterdam, MaisonNL has a cluttered but curated inventory of stylish kids clothes, ceramics, candles and more.Marjan de Voogd CeramicsOne of the most interesting ceramicists at work in the Netherlands is Marjan de Voogd who draws on nature to create exquisite contemporary pieces.May AntiekThis shop is for lovers of flea markets who relish cramped spaces and old treasured objects or those in search of antique toys or books.Moooi ShowroomA whimsical wonderland filled with playful interior décor, Moooi’s 7,500-square-foot Amsterdam showroom is a paradise for design lovers.Editors' PicksNoordermarktOpen on Saturdays, Amsterdam's Noordermarkt is part farmers market, part flea market, and a favorite of both visitors and locals. Read Indagare's review.RestoredAmsterdam's Restored sells unique finds like independent magazines, home décor and accessories like sleek leather backpacks and soft throws.Reypenaer ProeflokaalThe family-run Reypenaer Proeflokaal has been producing traditional cheeses in Amsterdam since opening in 1906. Read Indagare's review.Editors' PicksSkyThe tinySky boutique on the Herengracht Canal in Amsterdam carries all the chicest international brands.Soap TreatmentWhether in need of new beauty products or a last-minute mani-pedi or massage, Soap Treatment is a haven for the beauty- and health-obsessed. Sip some tea and browse through the top-quality items for sale, including Dermalogica products, as you await your treatment.Staetshuys AntiquairsThis beloved antiques shop is run by a passionate collector, Stephan Meulendijks, who travels extensively in search of special clocks, barometers, nautical instruments, globes and other beautifully crafted objects. You may see antique toy planes, pieces of armor and collections of butterflies, which is why a visit here will entrance those of all ages.Store Without a HomeAmsterdam's Store Without a Home is a great spot to scoop up affordable home décor or small knick-knacks. Read Indagare's review.SukhaAmsterdam's Sukha sells luxe, eco-friendly woolen scarves, wraps and cardigans, as well as small gifts and interior décor finds.TamagoOne of the most attractive vintage shops I’ve ever discovered is on a street best known for art galleries and antiques dealers. Tamago, which means egg in Japanese is in a two-storey, loft-like store, where the owner Christine Van Lindt mixes new young European designers such as the Netherlands’ Marcha Huskes and France’s Charlotte Bialas, who transforms antique silks and textiles into great new fashions. Among the stellar vintage clothes and accessories, which have been lovingly coordinated by color and style so that the store feels more like a trendy boutique than flea market, are pieces from Chanel, Missoni, Dries van Noten, Hermès and Dolce and Gabbana.
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