Development

The originally 17th century pottery market on the Noordermarkt (since 1623) provided for the Amsterdammers' need for everyday utensils at that time. After a long detour, we often find these objects, where they once began their journey, on the stalls of the antique and curio sellers. They tell their cultural-historical story about the manufacture with the technology and artistry of that time, about their use in kitchens, cellars and living rooms. Their status is not self-evident; on the stall they have to compete with objects once made for the same purpose, but in other times of other materials.

In 1845 the Noordermarkt becomes a weekly market on Monday. The market is successful and continues to grow and after the cushioning of the Anjeliersgracht in 1861 there becomes a overflow to the Westerstraat. Also the Westermarkt is growing and after muting the Lindengracht in 1896 also here arises a market. Most traders on the Noordermarkt are selling 2nd hand goods, but there are also manufacturers and household items.

In 1929, the pigeon market of the Lindengracht is moving to the Noordermarkt. The Noordermarkt is at this time the most significant market in Amsterdam with the Lindengracht market as second best. Irregular goods are mainly found on the Waterlooplein market.