Galerías Piquer, Madrid

Galerías Piquer is a two-floor commercial art marketplace in central Madrid where around 70 shops are organized around a central courtyard. These stores offer antiques from different centuries, furniture, sculptures, decorative items, vintage clothing, and sustainably crafted furnishings all under one roof.

The building was designed by architect José de Azpiroz y Azpiroz and first opened its doors in 1952 as a commercial marketplace. Since then it has evolved into a center for collectors and art lovers, maintaining this role to the present day.

The gallery serves as a gathering place where collectors of different eras meet while local artists display their work in various corners. Visitors encounter both historical objects and contemporary exhibitions here, making the spaces a lively meeting point for people interested in craftsmanship and design.

The building has two separate entrances on Calle de Ribera de Curtidores and Calle de Rodas that make it easy for visitors to access different sections. The central courtyard allows you to walk comfortably from one shop to another while exploring the various offerings.

Many of the dealers are specialized in items from the 18th and 19th centuries and have built deep knowledge about their collecting areas over the years. This expertise makes it particularly interesting to talk with them and learn more about the history of the pieces they offer.