(212) 758-7004
143 E 62nd St
New York,
NY
10021
40.7641
-73.9665
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Lenox Hill, Upper East Side
Hours:
Mon-Fri 10:30am-6pm
Sat 10:30am-5:30pm
What People Are Saying About Tender Buttons
The Editor
Karen Hudes
Citysearch
In Short – This neighborhood institution is quite possibly the cutest store in Manhattan. Quaint fixtures and cozy wood paneling provide a backdrop to thousands of neatly arranged buttons. Such preciousness belies the store's practical, even necessary, function: If you've found that missing button on your vintage coat impossible to replace, you've clearly yet to look here. Buttons are held in rows of tiny boxes, with samples displayed alongside impeccably handwritten descriptions and provenance: "Faux horn chunks from Italy," or "A well-designed brown button from France."
10/01/09
very rude workers
by naheed
THESE PEOPLE ARE SELLING BUTTONS, WHO DO THEY THINK THEY ARE????? they had such attitude when i walked in and a racist remark was made from one of the ignorant workers. these people would never make it in any international fashion industry. they are posers and dont know what hey are talking about. i can find the similar buttons they have at another store. nothing speacial to rave about. i hope this message goes to them.
- Pros: none
- Cons: the worst experience in a :BUTTON STORE"
11/22/08
Buttons Exquisite and Unusual
by cdnrussell
Buttons, buttons, buttons galore from antique to contemporary, simply the most exquisite and unusual shop devoted entirely to buttons. Oh, I love Tender Buttons!
- Pros: Everything thumbs up!
- Cons: No drawbacks
05/11/08
Amazing Buttons!
by Lindy1928
Tender Buttons may be a small store but they have an extensive collection of buttons. Be prepared to bring cash, for they do not accept credit or debit cards. The buttons were, for the most part, on the expensive side. I walked out with a small bag that contained $200 worth of buttons. ( and i don't regret it!) The collections that hang on the wall can be $150+ each. Their buttons are great quality and whatever it is your looking for you can be sure you will find it there! They have even more buttons in the back in addition to the ones you see on the floor. The men that were there were extremely nice once i began talking to them. Remember your in New York City..often times people don't approach you for conversation. But the experience was great and I got buttons that I could not get back home. I will definitely visit Tender Buttons during my next visit to Manhattan!
The Details on Tender Buttons
Know Before You Go:
Most prices are per button, although rare sets--boasting inlaid Swarovski crystal or 18th-century enamel from Japan--are also available.
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