Antiques in South Pasadena, CA

“A marvelous Old School Japanese Antique shop with a friendly, chatty, knowledgeable owner (Lisa) who runs it now that the former co-owner and her mother, Yoko, has passed away. Yelp has this biz erroneously listed as "Closed." Lisa asked me to ask Yelp to correct this error (she is not computer savvy). She wears a mask and keeps social distance while telling lively, entertaining stories and overseeing the mass of jewelry, vintage kimono fabrics, Japanese books & DVDS, miniature dolls, and gorgeous carved pieces (like the intricate box of drawers that I watched a customer purchase). Prices run from a couple dollars on up. I bought a couple lovely pins for $8 each. (See photo) And plan to return to buy more of these one-of-a-kind treasures. Twenty-five years ago, I commissioned Yoko to make me a "noren" (Japaese door curtains). She let me pick the fabric, and made it for me. It was on the recommendation of Amy at Ai Restaurant, who had several beautiful noren by Yoko. Now, more than ever, this lovely shop could use some attention. Here's my contribution and prayer that yelp show that it is STILL OPEN!”

“A unique vintage shop for ye yesterday years. authentic and like it's time, merch is price is right. Affordable. The chick who runs it is very sweet and knowledgeable of the era of that culture she serves. A piece can be picked by/for every member of the family..”

“3rd Generation is my favorite place to buy antique and custom-made jewlery. The diamonds are real, not lab grown. The prices are great. I am always a satisfied customer and strongly Recommend 3rd generation for all your jewelry, Watches, necklaces, rings, and antique painting Clocks, etc. etc. You will enjoy the experience of a home feel establishment. You can't go wrong At 3rd Generation! Jimmy V.”

“I stop by here everytime I get my haircut up the street at Ecco Salon. This place always has such beautiful flowers and they last. Her perennials come back every year as they should. Not like the ones I have bought at Home Depot that never seen to thrive after the first season.”