Big Daddy’s Antiques: Shane Brown’s The Well Montecito Stays on E. Valley, CVR Location to Close, Big Daddy’s Antiques Moves to Carpinteria, and New Online Store Launches

This week’s column brings news from Shane Brown, founder of The Well Summerland on Lillie Avenue (2019); The Well Montecito, with its two locations at 1080 Coast Village Road and 1505 East Valley Road (2025); and Big Daddy’s Antiques in Culver City (est. 1996).

Cutting his teeth in the antiques biz at flea markets and a small shop in Redondo Beach, Brown founded Big Daddy’s Antiques, which has since been featured in the Los Angeles Times and spotlighted by Goop magazine:

“For 20-odd years, Big Daddy has been filling a corner on La Brea with pieces sourced from around the world. And by pieces, we don’t mean straightforward couches and case goods. This is the sort of place where you go for something significant and statement-making, whether it’s a vintage dental case, an antique birdcage, or a seasoned Louis Vuitton trunk. You can also find them at the Rose Bowl Flea or at their warehouse in San Francisco.”

When he spread his wings north, Brown chose Summerland as his first stop. From there, he landed in Montecito, not with one shop, but two.

The NEW news: the Coast Village Road location will close December 15, with its inventory moving either to 1505 East Valley Road or to Brown’s warehouse.

Next up, Big Daddy’s Antiques in Culver City is closing and relocating (yes, you guessed it) to a 9.13-acre property at 3376 Foothill Road in Carpinteria, just around the corner from the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. (Anyone else sensing that the upgrading of Linden Square is nudging the best of the West toward the Carp-Montecito corridor?) According to Jon Ohlgren of Radius Real Estate, the property sold for $6.9 million on September 30, 2025.

But wait, there’s more Shane Brown to be found. For online shoppers, he has launched a new digital store combining Big Daddy’s and The Well’s collections: a curated trove of his latest inspirations and finds, including treasures from his recent buying trip to Round Top, Texas.

One can only wonder, where will we find Shane next?

Here’s his official statement on all the news:

“While saying goodbye to Culver City marks the end of an era, it also signals a bold new beginning. Our new Carpinteria space will serve as both a creative hub and an expansive warehouse, where the possibilities for discovery are boundless. With more room to showcase our ever-evolving collections, outdoor living installations, and one-of-a-kind finds, we’re creating an immersive environment for clients to engage with Big Daddy’s on a whole new level.

This exciting new chapter extends beyond our physical walls. Alongside our sister brand The Well, with locations in Summerland and Montecito, Big Daddy’s continues to shape California’s design landscape through spaces that blur the line between retail and lifestyle. And now, with the launch of our new e-retail site, thewellbyBDantiques.com, design enthusiasts everywhere can explore and shop the distinctive mix of vintage, modern, and garden pieces that define both brands.

As our roots expand along the California coast, our mission remains the same: to curate timeless pieces that tell a story, yours and ours. And though Culver City will always hold a special place in our history, the move to Carpinteria represents growth, innovation, and the next chapter of a shared journey with our clients and community.”

Holiday shopping, anyone?  

411: thewellbyBDantiques.com
And that’s a wrap till next week!
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