Whether the “Mad Modern” look matches your personal taste or not, this amazing Iowa thrift store is a total blast from the past. Their carefully curated goods will bring back memories of Grandma’s (or Mom’s) house, for sure. If that funky ’60s and ’70s look is your favorite, this is your store.

Funky Finds is located in downtown Des Moines at 515 18th Street between Grand & Ingersoll Avenue.
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The store is accessible from Grand Avenue. On weekends and after 5pm, parking is free on Grand Avenue and on 18th street. Otherwise, metered parking is available.
You'll find a truly eclectic mix of stuff from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, here.
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Their specialty is Mid-Century Modern furniture and accessories. Retro home decor is here, in abundance.
Their showrooms are packed full of vintage clothing, bar ware, kitchen items, lamps, and furniture that will take you back in time.
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Arranged carefully into rooms, this place is really like stepping into a home in 1964. The Brady Bunch would approve.
You probably haven't seen some of this stuff since you binge-watched "That 70's Show" on Hulu.
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You can really get an idea of the scale of the furniture, here. The rooms are arranged in such a tempting way, it's hard to resist the urge to sit down and relax.
We aren't the only ones who think Funky Finds is an amazing Iowa thrift store.
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Here's a list of their awards: "Best Mom & Pop Store" (Runner-up) - Cityview 2016 "Best Antique Store" (Runner-up) - Cityview 2015 "Best Kept Shopping Secret" (Runner-up) - Cityview 2015 "Best New Store" (Runner-up) - Cityview 2013
No matter what you need for your retro-home makeover, this place has it.
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No vintage find is too small, or too large for them. They even carry lighting fixtures and entire dining sets.
Even if you just stop by to browse, you'll find more than enough to entertain you.
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When you get tired of looking through both floors of fabulous retro home goods, just sink into a cloud-like chair.
Funky Finds is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon until 6pm, and they may stay open until 7pm, depending on the season.
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If you are interested in selling your personal collection of vintage possessions, or want to see the shop at a different time, just give them a call at (515) 777-0667.

Are you ready to visit this incredible Iowa thrift store? Keep in mind that their inventory is constantly changing, so if (for example) you have fallen madly in love with those puffy blue chairs, they may already have a home. Sorry.

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