The Paddington Antique Centre is an iconic building on Latrobe Terrace, Paddington. Building commenced in 1929 and the Plaza Theatre opened in September 1930, being one of only 2 atmospheric theatres in Australia. It was part of the short lived Picture Palace movie theatre phenomenon.

This heritage listed building has been used as an antique centre since May 1985. With more than 50 dealers in the centre, you can always expect a great variety of stock. Including English, Australian, French & Asian furniture, collectable costume and estate jewellery, vintage and retro clothing and accessories, lighting, Australian pottery, clocks & watches, photographic equipment, china, glass, silver, linen, buttons, military, rustic European, arts & crafts, art nouveau, art deco, the list goes on.... open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm

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April - This month we have gone animal crazy! The foyer is a lot of fun, with a life size cow and her calf to greet you as you come into the foyer. A bright orange eagle keeping watch. Taxidermy deer heads from Africa. Cowhide rugs, gorgeous retro flamingo, a fluffy choook, a pair of giraffes, an imposing wooden carved cobra, rocking horse and much more. The foyer cabinets are filled with collectable animals of all descriptions. Ceramic birds adorn one cabinet. Bunnies, horses, a family of flamingos. Goebel, Royal Doulton and Beswick figures. Elephant teapots, stunning lighting fitting with painted birds, matching crabs, there is a lot to see. So next time you visit the centre, be sure to spend some time in the foyer and get aquainted with our animal friends.

Our Dealers - With over 50 different dealers in the centre, and stock changing regularly you will always find something different and unique. Our longest standing dealer Stan Prickett has been in the centre for over 26 years. He is a specialist dealer in Australian Pottery especially the Harvey School, Ceramics, Art Glass and Quality Small Items. For more dealer profiles visit our pac collections page.

Plaza Theatre Café - We love having our very own café in the centre. Sandy bakes and prepares all food on the premises. Red velvet cupcakes, raspberry friends, lemon slice, chocolate brownies, ribbon sandwiches to name just a few of the delicious treats Sandy has to offer. Now also doing High Teas, contact Sandy direct on 07 3162 4793 or email ptc4064@optusnet.com.au

PAC Events -Since taking over the centre in late 2008, Suzy has added more excitement to the centre by holding special evening events. The first being the Vintage Button evening, which featured fabulous jewellery, hats, headpieces, soft furnishings, and art where the designers and artists had incorporated vintage buttons into each piece. We now have a permanent vintage button shop within the centre.

We recently held our 2nd Annual Frocks, Docs & Diamonds fashion parade.  Our vintage dealers have a passion for fashion, and with their expertise, talented hair and make up artists, gorgeous models,  great music and delicious nibbles this night was a huge success and will be on again in May 2012. Check out photos on our facebook page. 

A big thank you to everyone that was involved with Frocks, Docs & Diamonds Fashion Event. A great night was had by all. You can check out more photos on our facebook page...