From 19th Century armoires to books on Zen, the Big Chicken Barn caters to the interests of today's collector of antiques and paper collectibles. Our 21,600 square feet of floor space holds an ever-changing and diverse selection of intriguing items displayed for unhurried and unhindered browsing. Our purpose is simply to please and delight you, whether you're a seasoned, serious collector, or an occasional but careful buyer.With each visit here, there's bound to be something new and beautiful to strike your fancy-porcelain, pottery, silver, tinware, brass, jewelry, fabric, needlework, glass, china, flatware, and furniture.
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We have over 11,000 square feet of antiques on the first floor of the BCB. You will find a variety of items here, ranging from modern-day collectibles to period antiques. Our inventory is always changing, with our dealers bringing in unique, new items daily. Check out our Facebook page for the most up to date sampling of items.
With over 150,000 books we have something for everyone from emerging readers to lifelong bibliophiles. From textbooks to cookbooks, biographies to sci-fi novels, romance novels to comic books, you're sure to find something to delight your inner bookworm as your pour over the stacks. Looking for a particular book?
Because the interests of today's collectors are many and varied, we carry editions covering a wide variety of subjects. We also go to great lengths and great distances to stock our shelves with exciting finds, such as the occasional uncut, deckled limited edition, luxurious leather-bound classics, autographed books, even editions set by hand and printed on hand-made paper. In fact, if you're looking for a rare, out-of-print book, we're just the place to begin your search. We buy or trade all the time.
Reviews (31)
Dominique Sanchez
May 31, 2022
I recently called Big Chicken Barn to discuss helping the local community and helping with our next generation of book enthusiasts, however, the women that answered was incredibly rude and hung up the phone stating "she's done with the conversation." This was one of the worst experiences I've had communicating with anyone, business or not. Highly recommend spending your money elsewhere due to the very inconsiderate communication she provides. My suggestion? Allow people to complete their sentence, please.
Thomas Patsis
Apr 21, 2022
Eric Walters
Mar 29, 2022
Layla Kardash Msp
Jan 06, 2022
John Allen
Jan 03, 2022
Victoria Schutter
Oct 30, 2021
This place is huge and packed. The entire top floor is full of books. Great selection of antique collectibles. You can walk around for hours. The prices are a bit high for what you get. The place smells like mold so I really couldn't be in there long. It is definitely worth a visit. People are nice and there is tons of parking.
Cindy Taylor
Sep 14, 2021
John Ruth
Aug 29, 2021
Johny Mahler
Aug 25, 2021
Val K.
Jul 01, 2021
Just no. While there were some great antiques, they were priced as if eBay didn't exists. Magazines that they have 7 copies of, each $7. Also- if you are a true collector, prices here deserve clear providence. I found a lot of inconsistencies "hand made antique blah"; with clear machined edges, not hand created edges. I would skip this.
Bryan R.
Jun 24, 2021
Overpriced. You can spend half your Saturday walking through this place because of how big it is but it will take you all day to find something that is priced to sell/buy. Seems like every booth has a percent off sign that doesn't necessarily get marked down at the registers but the people there are so grouchy at that point you will just want to get out of there.
Overall a fun experience until you have to pay the bill and deal with the people that work here. They only occupy two floors (one is books and magazines) instead of the 8 or whatever it looks like from the outside. Bring a snack with you if you go in, you will get hangry halfway through.
Overall a fun experience until you have to pay the bill and deal with the people that work here. They only occupy two floors (one is books and magazines) instead of the 8 or whatever it looks like from the outside. Bring a snack with you if you go in, you will get hangry halfway through.
Randy B.
Jun 19, 2021
Becky Clark
May 15, 2021
Tons of antiques and books. Fun place to stop at as they have a huge variety of everything. Antiques are sold in different booths, so prices, quality, and items vary. Most are on the expensive side. A lot of antiques are 20 percent off. Their second floor has many books. Books are well organized. There is something for everyone!
Ethan B.
Apr 13, 2021
The BCB is a very nice place. It contains two of my favorite things: books and antiques! There are old books for everyone.town reports, Maine history, ephemera, yearbooks, and tons more! The entire second floor is old books and old magazines and advertising, too! The first floor's two wings are entirely antique booths. I've gotten many a good find from BCB when I am in the area.
I stay in Bangor sometimes and whenever I do I always make sure I travel south to Ellsworth to visit the BCB. Staff could be a bit friendlier, but other than that I love the store. Prices are reasonable as well.
I stay in Bangor sometimes and whenever I do I always make sure I travel south to Ellsworth to visit the BCB. Staff could be a bit friendlier, but other than that I love the store. Prices are reasonable as well.
Sv Pitchford
Mar 28, 2021
Johnny Y.
Oct 10, 2020
After driving HOURS on the road. This is the kind of place you would LOVE to visit! It practically has EVERYTHING you can think of! From vintage furniture's to Billy's buck knife who once caught a fish with! I felt like a child coming in to a place of nostalgia. Simply the things you grew up with and learning about things that was before your time! I wish we had more places like this! Like they say! "One man's trash is another man's treasure!"
Emmanuel H.
Aug 31, 2020
In time of Covid- 19, I have planned a Micro Tour for Next year 2021 with the hope that this horrible pandemic will be over. On the way back from Acadia National park to New York City, We stopped at this amazing, once of a life time Book and Antique Store. I have been in the traveling business for quite a long time and I have never seen anything like it.
The store is like a museum, well organized and you can find almost anything you want. 5 Stars out of 5. By Emmanuel Hadar a Professional Tour Guide licensed in N.Y.C and Washington D.C.
The store is like a museum, well organized and you can find almost anything you want. 5 Stars out of 5. By Emmanuel Hadar a Professional Tour Guide licensed in N.Y.C and Washington D.C.
L. E.
Jul 05, 2019
Lauren Hanson
Jun 09, 2019
We had fun! Very fair prices compared to what we see at home in SC and NC. Really quirky and eclectic selection! I don't much care for ritzy antiques, I love the strange and unusual and there was plenty of that here. Really enjoyed this experience and I am a very experienced vintage, thrift and antique shopper. My husband found fantasy books from his favorite author no longer in print.
Lana H.
Mar 30, 2019
This is a huge place. If you're into vintage books or magazine you will find it here. Their vintage magazine collections is extensive. I'm a collector of food ads and they have plentiful here. It's a little pricey but all collectibles are. Besides you'll find other antiques and vintage offerings here. Check them out!
Mindi F.
Jan 18, 2019
Alicia Daniel
Jan 16, 2019
Bill M.
Sep 21, 2017
Terri B.
Jul 07, 2017
Love this place! What a wonderful place to spend a rainy afternoon, well any afternoon, Books are easy to find according to what you are looking for, Also, books do not smell of dust or moldy, Lots of nice comfortable chairs to set as you review books, I always make couple of stops here over the Summer.
Paula B.
Jun 18, 2017
This place goes on.and on.and on. So many different things you didn't know you needed. Lots of books but not well organized. When I asked the man at the front desk if he recommended on local writer over another, he refused to give me his opinion and acted like I was bothering him. Really? You work in a place that sells books but you won't give your opinion? Whatever. Still, there is a lot of stuff here so plan to spend some time browsing.
Bryce K.
Apr 14, 2017
Mike D.
Nov 11, 2016
Jamie K.
Sep 30, 2016
Awesomely huge and impressive antique barn mall. It is an old chicken coop that is now an antique mall. The first level is all antiques and the entire second level is all books. They have complete sections of books by Grisham and other prominent authors. The book selection is incredible. The staff is very nice and friendly. They have a few locked cases, but most of the antiques are out to look at. It is quite dark in the bottom section with the antiques, there are no windows. The book area has windows and is good for reading. Check it out.
Valerie L.
Aug 13, 2016
Ryan B.
Jun 16, 2016
Tricia Z.
Jul 19, 2013
This is one of the places I remembered very vividly from my childhood in Maine and was very happy to come back to it now. As with any antique store there are things that are trash of course. But as the saying goes one (wo)mans trash is another (wo)mans treasure. I picked up a fenton milk glass bowl in the prettiest blue you had ever seen, some little random ornate looking box a lapis ring that was in no way shape or form an antique but still cool, a pretty little teapot and some other knick-knacks. If your looking for lots of high quality antiques this is not your place. Some random funky junk? Then it absolutely is!
