Vintage-home decor stores Crompton Collective, Vintage Retrieve named among best in New England according to Yankee Magazine

Worcester County residents looking to outfit their homes in a style that would draw a smile from Joanna Gaines need to look no further than their backyards.

The two best home decor stores in the state that meld vintage and contemporary style are located in Worcester and Holden, according to Yankee Magazine. In fact, the publication listed Crompton Collective in Worcester and The Vintage Retriever in Holden as two of the top 5 stores in all of New England.

Crompton Collective is located in the heart of Worcester’s Canal District on the first floor of the Crompton Building. It features about 70 select inside a 9,000-square-foot space. According to the magazine, it houses about 10,000 vintage and artisan items.

“Located on the lower level of a revitalized 1860 mill in Worcester’s thriving Canal District, Crompton Collective reflects owner Amy Lynn Chase’s passion for supporting local creatives and elevating antiques dealing to an art form,” the magazine said. “Every old object styled to look newly on-trend is a reminder to think twice before landfilling relics from our well-made past.”

The Vintage Retriever is located at 1061 Main St in Holden. The store moved to the location in 2018 and features an assortment of homewares including European linens and soaps, candles, books and plants and more.

The Vintage Retriever has also become a mainstay at the Brimfield Antique Show.

“Take inspiration from how they marry the old and the new, then gather up taper candles, turned wood bowls, New England artist prints, pillows, clever gifts, and quirky whatnots,” the magazine said. “You may need to spring for a well-traveled antique suitcase to cart it all home.”

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