Sutterfield Consignment

Sutterfield Consignment is a charming vintage and consignment shop on Broadway in Burlingame, perfect for parents who want to involve kids in treasure hunting for unique home décor, furniture, and vintage finds. While browsing the carefully curated selection, children can learn about reusing and repurposing items while searching for hidden gems among antique toys, quirky decorative pieces, and one-of-a-kind furniture.

• ✓Treasure hunting for unique vintage finds and collectibles
• ✓Learning about sustainability and reusing quality items
• ✓Finding one-of-a-kind pieces for their own rooms
• ✓Discovering quirky vintage toys and nostalgic items from past decades

1. 1.Turn it into a scavenger hunt by giving kids a list of items to find (like something red, something from the 1960s, or a unique lamp).
2. 2.Visit on weekdays when the shop is quieter and staff can be more attentive if kids have questions about interesting vintage items.
3. 3.Set ground rules before entering about gentle handling since many items are breakable antiques and collectibles.
4. 4.Check out the furniture section for unique pieces for kids' rooms,many families find special desks, chairs, or décor that kids help choose.
5. 5.Combine with lunch or ice cream on nearby Burlingame Avenue for a full afternoon outing.

Weekday mornings or early afternoons are ideal when the store is less crowded, allowing kids to browse safely without navigating around too many adult shoppers. Avoid weekend afternoons when the shop tends to be busiest.

This is a consignment shop with breakable vintage items, so close supervision is necessary. Street parking is available on Broadway, and prices vary based on items. Not stroller-friendly due to furniture layout.

Great rainy-day activity during Bay Area's wet winter months. Inventory changes regularly, so repeat visits offer new discoveries. Check hours around major holidays as they may vary.

Walk to Burlingame Avenue (just a few blocks away) for family favorites like Stacks Restaurant for breakfast and burgers, or Pizza Antica for kid-friendly Italian fare in a casual atmosphere.