Pine sideboard with drawers and doors from Nellie’s of Amagansett.

Ann Madonia Antiques
“I love to collect local scenes,” says co-owner Susan Madonia of the 19th-century paintings from the William Merritt Chase and Peconic Schools that adorn the windows. The paintings work well with her whimsical furniture, like unusually shaped benches and chairs. 36 Jobs Lane, Southampton, 283-1878

The Antique Shop at 2466 Main Street
An antiquers dream, this space hosts three distinct stores. Barbara Trujillo Antiques has heirloom pieces and vintage jewelry; Kelter-Malcé Antiques collects vintage jewelry and American folk art; and Kinnaman & Ramaekers Antiques carries more traditional objects, industrial furniture, and Mexican jewelry. With more than 100 years of combined experience, each retailer will guide you to help satisfy your specific needs. 2466 Main St., Bridgehampton, 537-3838

Decorum Antiques & Accessories
Owner Elaine Monroe stocks her store with 18th- and 19th-century French furniture made of walnut, cherry, and French oak woods. “The best perk is being able to go [to France] regularly,” says Monroe. Impeccable place settings adorn the large dining tables, which many buy as is, down to the place mat. 248 Main St., Amagansett, 267-4040

English Country Antiques and Home Furnishings
Owner Chris Mead scours the south of France and the southwest of England to find “the unique and the unusual” for his Hamptons customers. Of the decorative accessories and statement pieces he sells, one of the oldest items is a French carved carousel figure that dates back to the 19th century. 26 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton, 537-0606

Hampton Briggs Antiques
“Asian never goes out of fashion,” says owner Paul Orenstein. After discovering colonial furniture in Indonesia, he was hooked. He has traveled the continent 30 times, searching mainland China, Indonesia, Thailand, and Japan for the functional, classic pieces that characterize the region. 2462 Main St., Bridgehampton, 537-6286

John Salibello Antiques
Top designers like Nate Berkus come to these stores for all things lighting. Artisan, handblown glass pieces from the ’60s and ’70s have air bubbles and gold leaf flecks that add one-of-a-kind nuance. 2309 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, 537-1484

Laurin Copen Antiques
It’s quite apropos that this antiques store is housed in a 1790s farmhouse. Its curation transcends genres and is based on Copen’s aesthetic. “Designers understand her taste and her eye,” says manager Alicia Wiltshire, adding that the Swedish country furniture is “perfect for the houses out here.” 1703 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, 537-2802

Mecox Gardens
“We try to bring the outside in,” says manager Michael Hofstader. Concrete and zinc dining tables blur the line between interior and exterior décor, while reclaimed coffee tables have an organic look that fits the casual yet refined Hamptons aesthetic. 257 County Road 39A, Southampton, 287-5015

Nellie’s of Amagansett
“I have very simple things that fit anywhere,” says owner Connie Dankmyer. Customers are drawn in by her furniture and pottery. Once a year, she invites family and friends to sell their own antiques on the lawn of her store in a mass yard sale. 230 Main St., Amagansett, 267-1000

Roark Antiques
Owner Lisa Bowles was an interior designer for 16 years before adding her own shop. “I saw a market for that last-minute item that decorators need.” She seeks out European antiques and midcentury furnishings that can save designers in a pinch. Clean, masculine lines are prevalent in her no-frills collection. Red Horse Market, 74 Montauk Hwy., East Hampton, 604-5173