Charleston, SC

Deep South

20+
Stores
March-May (spring gardens), October-November (fall weather)
Best Season
High-End
Price Range

Area Overview

America's most intact colonial city offers antiques in a living museum setting. King Street's lower section houses fine antique shops steps from Rainbow Row and historic churches, while the French Quarter provides intimate galleries in 18th-century buildings.

Why It's Popular

Charleston dealers specialize in fine English and Southern decorative arts befitting the city's aristocratic heritage. The preservation of period rooms in historic homes creates demand for authentic pieces, while the carriage trade ensures quality inventory.

Known For

🏪King Street antique district
🏪English and Charleston furniture
🏪Southern silver
🏪Historic architecture setting
🏪Estate pieces from old families

Signature Items You'll Find

Charleston rice beds
English mahogany
coin silver
porcelain
crystal
portrait paintings
maps
maritime pieces

Visit Planning

Best TimeMarch-May (spring gardens), October-November (fall weather)
Price RangeHigh-End
ParkingChallenging - street parking limited, use garages

Shops That Ship

  • George C. Birlant & Co
  • Jacques' Antiques
  • John Pope Antiques
  • Livingstons Antiques

Nearby Attractions

Historic house museums
Fort Sumter
City Market
Waterfront Park
plantations
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Antique Stores in Charleston, SC

Top 10 Rated
20 Stores
Antiques & Artisans Village
Collectibles
Art
619 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville, SC 29485
Store
$$
Farmhouse Antiques and Garden Center
Garden/Outdoor Items
Collectibles
4915 Savannah Hwy, Ravenel, SC 29470
Store
$$
Goose Creek Antique Mall
Collectibles
Furniture
98 Davenport St, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Store
$$
Peddlers Place
Furniture
Collectibles
9380 SC, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Store
$$
Summerville Antique Gallery
Furniture
Collectibles
901 N Main St, Summerville, SC 29483
Store
$$
Sweetgrass Mercantile
Tools/Hardware
Decorative Items
3008 N Hwy, 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466
Store
$$
Terrace Oaks Antique Mall
Jewelry
Collectibles
2037 Maybank Hwy, #2343, Charleston, SC 29412
Store
$$
Treasure Hut
Jewelry
Coins/Currency
5070 International Blvd, #116, North Charleston, SC 29418
Store
$$
A Wrinkle In Time Antiques and Uniques
3025 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston, SC 29418
Store
$-$$$
AAA Resale
2290 Sc Hwy, 544, Conway, SC 29526
Store
$-$$$
Acanthus Antiques
4 Avondale Ave, Charleston, SC 29407
Store
$-$$$
Acquisitions Interiors
273 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401
Store
$-$$$
Addams Antiques at Antiques and Artisans in Town
140 W Richardson Ave A, Summerville, SC 29483
Store
$-$$$
Addams Artifacts at Terrace Oaks Antiques
2037 Maybank Hwy, #2343, Charleston, SC 29412
Store
$-$$$
Aegirheim Antiques
4210 Harrelson Ave, Loris, SC 29569
Store
$-$$$
Antiques Market
634 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Store
$-$$$
Antiques of South Windermere
22 Windermere Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
Store
$-$$$
Architectural Antiques & Design
1011 St Andrews Blvd, A, Charleston, SC 29407
Store
$-$$$
Attic Antiques of Walterboro South Carolina
1789 Hampton St, Walterboro, SC 29488
Store
$-$$$
Auction Charleston Antique Mall
592 Orangeburg Rd, Summerville, SC 29483
Store
$-$$$