Design Emporium and Antiques

Antique store

Design Emporium and Antiques is a antique store in Kensington, MD. You’ll find it at 4000 Howard Ave, Ste D, Kensington, MD 20895. It’s one of 20 secondhand and resale shops we track in Kensington.

The store keeps hours 5 days a week, including Sunday, staying open as late as 6 PM on its longest days. It’s closed on Monday and Tuesday. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.

Antique dealers price by research, age, and provenance, so expect fewer accidental bargains but far more depth per shelf — furniture, glass, jewelry, and collectibles with real history. Many dealers negotiate on larger pieces, especially for cash.

6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.

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Design Emporium and Antiques in Kensington, MD

Store information

Address: 4000 Howard Ave, Ste D, Kensington, MD 20895
Hours: Monday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMThursday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMFriday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMSaturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMSunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
Phone: +13016427294
Website: desiea.com

Getting there

Design Emporium and Antiques is in Kensington, Maryland.

Get directions

39.02947, -77.07861

Before you go

Bring cash and ask politely whether there is any flexibility on price — many dealers discount 10–20% for cash.
Check marks, joints, and repairs; a phone photo of the maker’s mark lets you look up comparable sold prices before you commit.
Measure doorways and your vehicle before falling for a large piece — most antique stores are cash-and-carry.
Sunday hours are on file (12 PM – 5 PM), so it fits a weekend circuit.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Design Emporium and Antiques located?

Design Emporium and Antiques is located at 4000 Howard Ave, Ste D, Kensington, MD 20895.

What are Design Emporium and Antiques’s hours?

Listed hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Hours can change — call ahead at +13016427294 to confirm.

Is Design Emporium and Antiques open on Sunday?

Yes — Design Emporium and Antiques lists Sunday hours of 12 PM – 5 PM.

What kind of store is Design Emporium and Antiques?

Design Emporium and Antiques is a antique store in Kensington, MD.

Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Design Emporium and Antiques?

Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.

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Listing last updated September 20, 2026 from public listings and open map data.

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