Amsterdam has a deep second-hand trade, from charity-run kringloop shops piled with furniture and crockery to small boutiques for vintage clothing, designer bags, records and cameras. This section lists second-hand and vintage shops across the city, including the kringloopwinkel, the Dutch thrift store, and dealers who restore mid-century furniture.
For a guided tour of the best places to furnish a flat, read our guide to vintage furniture and kringloop shops in Amsterdam. For new pieces, see the furniture stores in our directory, and for second-hand books, the city's bookstores.
How to choose a second-hand shop in Amsterdam
Start with what you are hunting for. Kringloop shops sell a bit of everything at low prices and their stock changes daily as donations are sorted, so they reward repeat visits. Vintage furniture dealers choose and often restore each piece, which costs more but saves the search. For clothing, the city has everything from consignment boutiques for designer labels to shops that buy your old clothes for cash or store credit.
Many smaller shops open only a few days a week, and some work by appointment. Check the opening hours on each listing, and the shop's own website, before you make the trip.
Questions people ask
What is a kringloopwinkel?
A kringloopwinkel is a Dutch thrift store. People bring in things they no longer need, and the shop sells them on at low prices. Many are run by social enterprises that use the income for reuse projects and jobs.
Where can I buy second-hand furniture in Amsterdam?
The large kringloop shops, such as RataPlan and De Lokatie, sell furniture alongside household goods. For restored mid-century pieces, look at the vintage furniture dealers in this section, several of them on the eastern islands and in Noord.
Can I sell my old clothes to a second-hand shop?
Yes. Several shops in this section buy used clothing or sell it on consignment. Check the shop's own website for what it accepts before you bring a bag in.
Do kringloop shops collect donations from home?
Some do. RataPlan, for example, offers free collection of goods from your home. Ask the shop directly, especially for large pieces of furniture.
Where are the flea markets in Amsterdam?
The Waterlooplein market in the city centre and the Noordermarkt in the Jordaan both sell second-hand goods, and IJ-Hallen at NDSM in Noord holds a large indoor flea market on selected weekends. Our vintage and kringloop guide has the details.