Something for Everyone At Black Squirrel Antiques

Black Squirrel Antiques, which opened its doors in February 2017, has just celebrated its two year anniversary in Lakeville. Owners Joni Beveridge and Tom Emerick have cleverly repurposed a large, former office building on Main Street into an appealing treasure trove. The many rooms of the building’s main floor have been expertly arranged, allowing for a large and varied collection to unveil itself bit by bit, but never to overwhelm. The result is a warm and inviting space brimming with irresistible finds. 

Furniture, pottery, clocks, china, lighting and artwork are just some of what the shop has on offer. “There really is something for everyone here and in every price range,” Beveridge says. The duo’s taste is winningly eclectic. In one room, two demilune tables, their fronts decorated with delicate inlays, caught the eye. In another, richly detailed brass door knockers and an entire cabinet of beautiful knobs were impossible not to linger over. A handsome pair of Milo Baughman chairs are featured in the mid-century room, while other spaces hold delicate china, sparkling baubles, a rainbow of glassware, copper candlesticks, a golden Buddha and too many other delights to list. Beveridge and Emerick are always adding to the store and are happy to make house calls, as well. As Emerick says, “You never know what you’re going to find,” which is surely reason enough to become a repeat visitor.

By the way, about that name. Beveridge says, “Years ago I saw a black squirrel for the first time, and it was just amazing, and I said then that I’d name something after it one day.” Lucky for Lakeville, and the larger area, that the name was given to their inviting Main Street shop.

Black Squirrel Antiques, 308 Main Street, Lakeville, CT., Online at black-squirrel-antiques.business.site or 860-993-3975 .