$45-$85
Finnish industrial glass
by Tapio Wirkkala
Fun House Antiques
527 Warren Street
(917) 757-5310



            BY SAM PRATT

SOME PEOPLE GRIPE that Hudson has become "too expensive" or that it's "just antiques." But is there any merit to either complaint? A Thanksgiving-time stroll through the eclectic shops on and off Warren Street reveals a wide variety of goods priced from $1 to $99.    When contemplating your holiday gift list, Hudson deserves serious consideration. With just a little looking, one-of-a-kind presents can be found at reasonable prices -- for both close relations and also those hard-to-shop-for cousins. Much more than dark-wood antiques, Hudson offers diverse items either decorative or practical, humorous or chic, old or new.    While supporting main street merchants, you can do your holiday shopping all in one place without setting foot in a mall. Buying local also has the virtue of not contributing to the glut of plastic-and-foam packaging, nor to companies whose manufacturing has been moved off-shore, nor ennabling products whose shipping required thousands of miles worth of fossil fuels.    For a sample of Hudson finds under $100, just scroll through the selections at right. »»»

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$45
Scarves handmade by Gail Peachin
Fern
610-1/2 Warren Street
(518) 828-2886


$58
Glove cutter from Gloversville (NY)
Larry's Backroom
612 Warren Street
(518) 477-2643


$8
24-piece dish set
The Second Show
519 Warren Street
(518) 828-2990


$45
Light garlands by Arstechnica
Kosa
502 Warren Street
(518) 828-6620


$65
Garden frog
Henry
348 Warren Street
(518) 828-2354


$24
Plated candy dish
Carousel Antiques Center
611 Warren Street
(518) 828-9127


$25
Turkish glass bowls
OTTO
409 Warren Street
(518) 828-2946


$85
Cowhide handbag
Colonia
528 Warren Street
(518) 828-1422


$75-95
Venetian glass ashtrays, and assorted vases
Arenskjold Antiques
623 Warren Street
(518) 828-2800


$9-$99
Fine wines, with expert advice from co-owner Michael Albin
Hudson Wine Merchants
341-1/2 Warren Street
(518) 828-6411


$65
Rotating globe on wire stand
The Armory
51 North 5th Street
(518) 822-1477


$35-$95
Art and architecture books
Mark McDonald
555 Warren Street
(518) 828-6320


$15-$50
Sterling silver Circle stud, Stinger earring, and Feather necklace
Shana Lee Studio & Designs
521 Warren Street
(518) 828-8789


$20 each
Vintage domino bracelets in assorted colors
Birgit Antiques
608-1/2 Warren Street
(518) 828-1944


$48
Mortar and pestle
Mix
438 Warren Street
(518) 828-1707


$45 the pair
Iron dumbbells
Warren Street Antiques
322 Warren Street
(518) 671-6699


$15-48
Moroccan perfume bottles
Mix
438 Warren Street
(518) 828-1707


$50
Painting by local artist Earl Swanigan
John Doe Books & Records
347 Warren Street
(518) 632-4273


$75 each
Framed drawings
Historical Materialism
601 Warren Street
(518) 671-6151


$45
Railroad crossing sign
Warren Street Antiques
322 Warren Street
(518) 671-6699


$17-$35
Extra virgin olive oils
Olde Hudson
434 Warren Street
(518) 828-692


$2-$4 each
8-track tapes and magazines
Jean Deux
339 Warren Street
(518) 632-4273


$8-78
Cosmetics
Face Stockholm
401 Warren Street
(518) 822-9474


$5-$33
Christmas ornaments
Hudson Home
356 Warren Street
(518) 822-8120


$75
Assorted antique hardware
Madison Art & Antiques
347 Warren Street
(413) 297-5140


$14.95 per pound
Chocolates galore
Vasilow's
741 Columbia Street
(518) 828-2717


$75
Art books published by Thomas Davies
Peter Jung Fine Art
512 Warren Street
(518) 828-2698


$3-$10
Pairs of drumsticks
Musica
17 North 4th Street
(518) 828-1045


$48
Set of 10 shell napkin rings
The Armory
51 North 5th Street
(518) 822-1477


$5-$20
Assorted bronze letters
Vince Mulford Antiques
419 Warren Street
(518) 828-5489


$3-$5
Holiday cards
The Cascades
407 Warren Street
(518) 822-9146


$20-45
Fancy Voluspa candles
Lounge
535 Warren Street
(518) 822-0113


$85
Spiro Agnew dart boards
Warren Street Antiques
322 Warren Street
(518) 671-6699


$4-$7
Salsa, crackers, and jam
The Cascades
407 Warren Street
(518) 822-9146


$65
Green-painted stool
Warren Street Antiques
322 Warren Street
(518) 671-6699


$7-77
Assorted art supplies
Spotty Dog Books & ALe
440 Warren Street
(518) 671-6006


$95
Deco-era standing horse ashtray
Warren Street Antiques
322 Warren Street
(518) 671-6699


$8-$98
Vintage clothes and accessories
Five & Diamond
502 Columbia Street
(518) 828-1557


$50
Paperwhites in metal tub
Mix
438 Warren Street
(518) 828-1707


$22
Wood gavel
The Armory
51 North 5th Street
(518) 822-1477


$22
Soy wax candles
Bodhi Boutique
323 Warren Street
(518) 828-2233


$95 each
Handbags
Omnia Nouveau
248a Warren Street
(518) 828-3848


$25
Four-piece cream- and smoke-colored Lucite container set
20th Century Gallery
605 Warren Street
(518) 822-8907


$28
Faux-fur collared wool coat
The Second Show
519 Warren Street
(518) 828-2990


$29-65
Various indoor plants
Hedstrom & Judd
401 Warren Street
(518) 671-6131


$10
Limited edition Obama tee-shirts
Five & Diamond
502 Columbia Street
(518) 828-4140


$40 each
Holophane shades
Mark's Antiques
612 Warren Street
(518) 701-5382


$96
Arts-and-Crafts hammered copper lamp
K. West Antiques
715 Warren Street
(518) 822-1960


$58
Plated candelabra
Carousel Antiques Center
611 Warren Street
(518) 828-9127


$5
Holiday ornaments
David Dew Bruner Design
621 Warren Street
(914) 466-4857


$54
Merino wool house slippers
de Marchin
620 Warren Street
(518) 828-3918


$35-47
English ceramic bowls
Hedstrom & Judd
401 Warren Street
(518) 671-6131


$58
Boxed collection of insects and anthropods
Lili & Loo
259 Warren Street
(518) 822-9492


$59-95
Hand forged early 1800s choppers
Larry's Backroom
612 Warren Street
(518) 477-2643


$36-95
Vintage photos
Fern
610-1/2 Warren Street
(518) 828-2886


$59
Clear plastic telephone, c. 1970
Neven & Neven Moderne
618 Warren Street
(518) 828-4214


$65-$75
Eye Bobs reading glasses
de Marchin
620 Warren Street
(518) 828-3918


$75-$99
Skateboards (wheels extra)
Steiner's Sports
301 Warren Street
(518) 828-5063


$95
Shaving mirror
Kendon
508 Warren Street
(518) 822-8627

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HUDSON UNDER $100         BY SAM PRATT

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ENDNOTES

Prices are not guaranteed, but reflect those marked/indicated at the time of visit. If you are included in this guide, and have corrections or updated information, please send email to the address linked at left (e.g. a link to your website). If your business is not included, new suggestions are also welcome.

Original publishing date: Dec. 2008


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