ABOUT ROSE HOUSE ANTIQUES

Who we Are

Our online antiques showroom and store features a unique collection of curiosities for your Home & Garden. The unique pieces at Rose House Antiques become interesting decorating opportunities when you put your imagination to work. Repurpose antiques, collectibles and architectural salvage for one-of-a-kind décor.

After forty years in the antique business, Jean Allen Kemper has made the decision to move in a different direction offering antiques and vintage online. Behind the scenes, she’s been collecting unique finds for your home. Our warehouse is filling fast with character-rich pieces and one-of-a-kind treasures. We hope you will continue to follow us along as we grow our online platform and our online inventory.

Join the antique fun!  Rose House Antiques offers an user-friendly online platform shopping experience with detailed descriptions and imagery of each item.

OUR INVENTORY

Curated with Care by Antique Expert Jean Allen
Our inventory of antique and vintage pieces is thoughtfully curated by Jean Allen, our in-house expert with over 40 years of experience in the antique industry. Every item is carefully vetted for authenticity, condition, age, and current market demand to ensure you're shopping only the best. Whether you're seeking timeless furniture, unique collectibles, or vintage décor, you can trust that each piece in our collection has been hand-selected to offer quality, character, and lasting value. Shop confidently, knowing you're browsing a collection backed by decades of expertise.

OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE

Experience Outstanding Customer Service from Our Antique Experts
At Rose House Antiques, our knowledgeable and friendly antique experts are here to make your shopping experience enjoyable and effortless. We pride ourselves on delivering professional customer service with a personal touch—offering prompt, accurate answers to your questions and helping you find exactly what you're looking for. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a first-time buyer, you’ll appreciate the care, expertise, and genuine enthusiasm our team brings to every online interaction. Let us help you discover the perfect antique piece with confidence and ease!

OUR EXPERIENCE

A Legacy of Antiques—Now Online with Rose House Antiques
With a rich legacy spanning over 40 years in the antique retail industry, Jean Allen brings generations of experience and passion to Rose House Antiques. Her journey began by promoting her family’s renowned business, the Angliana Antiques Warehouse, which thrived from the 1985 to the 2007. In 1985, the Rose family relocated and launched the beloved monthly Athens Schoolhouse Antique Show, which welcomed collectors and antique lovers for decades until its final show in May 2025.

Now, Jean enters a new chapter with Rose House Antiques—an online antiques store offering 24/7 access to a thoughtfully curated collection of fine, authentic, and professionally vetted antique and vintage pieces. Shop with confidence and convenience, backed by a lifetime of expertise and a deep love for timeless treasures.

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OUR HISTORY

Our Rich History from 1985 to Present.

A Rose Brothers Enterprise:  Angliana Antiques Warehouse (1985 to 2007)

The Rose family started Lexington’s Antique and Collectible Show and Sale in the spring of 1985. Starting as a small show with only thirty dealers, the sale took place in an old tobacco warehouse at 528 Angliana Avenue. Originally built in the 1930’s, the tobacco warehouse was used throughout the years bringing tobacco growers and cigarette producers together.  The “tobacco market” as it was called, typically ran from November thru February.  The antique show operated after the “tobacco market” closed for the season.  Held the second weekend April thru October, the small show grew to over 200 dealers from all over the country.

The Tradition for nearly 40 Years:  Athens Schoolhouse Antiques Show (2007 – 2025)

As Kentucky’s tobacco industry changed the four-acre warehouse was torn down but the tradition continues in a new location.   Starting in 2007, the show relocated in the historic Athens-Boonesboro Schoolhouse, the monthly show was a truly exciting adventure with unexpected finds from Colonial period antiques to Depression era vintage.  Mid-century modern, fine art, pottery, architectural finds, quilts, textiles, oriental rugs, fashion and much more.

Set in a beautiful historic setting, easy parking and an expansive, organized space. It was open the second full weekend of every month year- round with over 70 carefully screened dealers, the Tradition ended at the Athens Schoolhouse in May 2025.

THE TRADITION COMES TO AN END IN MAY 2025

“Update to all our Friends and Customers of the Athens Schoolhouse Antiques Show. After 18 years in the Athens community we will be closing the show after our May 2025 event.  The owners of the building have decided to embark on a whole building renovation. The Mathis/Cox family have been wonderful to work with, and we understand the need.

Many Thanks,
The Kemper and Rose Family

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