Norfolk, VA

Ghent district shops

Virginia's naval capital offers antique shopping in Ghent, Chelsea, and surrounding Tidewater areas. The city's maritime heritage and military presence provide nautical antiques and naval memorabilia alongside Southern decorative arts.

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Best Antique Stores in Norfolk, VA

Top Rated
Open Sundays
Multi-Vendor
Best Prices

Church Street Antiques & Other Cool Stuff

Exceptional owner service and personal attention from Beverly
STORE FORMAT
Single Owner Shop
STORE SIZE
Large Store
PRICE RANGE
$$
SPECIALTIES
FurnitureVintage CollectiblesHome Decor

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Owner Beverly's friendliness, helpfulness, and personal engagement with customers
  • Reasonable pricing and willingness to negotiate
  • Diverse, well-curated inventory with something for every style preference

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Photography policy not clearly communicated (one customer felt unwelcome when asked not to take pictures)
  • Occasional inconsistency in customer attention (one review mentioned being ignored)

Church Street Antiques & Other Cool Stuff is a well-organized, single-owner antique shop in downtown Hertford, NC, specializing in curated antique furniture, vintage collectibles, and eclectic home decor. Owner Beverly personally sources items and offers custom restoration services, including furniture painting. The spacious store features mid-century modern pieces, shabby chic furniture, stained glass, vintage vinyl, glassware collections, and unique architectural elements. Known for reasonable prices, exceptional customer service, and Beverly's willingness to source specific items customers are seeking.

135 N Church St, Hertford, NC 27944
Open Wed, Sat

Design & Consign Indoor Marketplace

Friendly staff
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
STORE SIZE
Large Store
PRICE RANGE
$$
SPECIALTIES
FurnitureDecorative ItemsCollectibles

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Unique finds
  • Multiple vendor booths with different themes
  • Helpful customer service

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Some items considered pricey
  • Time needed to see everything

Design & Consign features two distinct locations in the same shopping center, offering a diverse array of curated booths from different vendors. The right building houses larger furniture pieces while the left focuses on smaller treasures and collectibles. Customers appreciate the well-organized spaces featuring everything from MCM glassware to vintage jewelry, antique furniture to upcycled items. Plan for 1-2 hours to properly explore both buildings.

Shopping Center, 9720 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601

Design & Consign LLC

Friendly staff
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
STORE SIZE
Large Store
PRICE RANGE
$$
SPECIALTIES
FurnitureDecorative ItemsCollectibles

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Finding unique pieces
  • Constantly changing inventory
  • Personal service

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Some items overpriced
  • Inconsistent customer service

Design & Consign LLC features two connected locations in the same strip mall, offering an extensive selection of antiques, collectibles, and furniture. Vendors display everything from vintage pieces to refinished furniture and unique home decor. Customers appreciate the clean, organized layout despite the abundance of merchandise. Plan to spend 1-2 hours exploring both locations to fully experience their constantly changing inventory.

9614 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601

ETC Vintage

Clean and organized space
STORE FORMAT
Mixed Format
STORE SIZE
Large Store
PRICE RANGE
$
SPECIALTIES
FurnitureDecorative ItemsCollectibles

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Friendly staff
  • Treasure hunting experience
  • Unique/unexpected finds

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Some items perceived as overpriced
  • Limited operating hours

ETC Vintage offers a bright, clean, and well-organized treasure hunting experience with constantly rotating inventory. This spacious shop features an eclectic mix of vintage furniture, nautical-themed decorative items, and unique collectibles at notably reasonable prices. Consignment pieces ensure fresh discoveries with each visit, making it worth setting aside time to browse the attractively displayed merchandise that ranges from quilts to painted furniture.

2066 Buckley Hall Rd, Dutton, VA 23050
Open Wed-Sat

Lammers Glass Gifts & Antiques

Vast selection and endless variety of unique items
STORE FORMAT
Single Owner Shop
STORE SIZE
Large Store
PRICE RANGE
$$
SPECIALTIES
Blown GlassStained GlassGifts & Collectibles

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Exceptional variety and unique one-of-a-kind items for all ages and tastes
  • High-quality handmade glass art and craftsmanship
  • Warm, personable, and genuinely helpful customer service from owners

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Some items priced higher than expected; occasional pricing inconsistencies between antiques and replicas
  • Customer service issue: one negative review regarding unprofessional staff behavior and photo restrictions

Lammers Glass Gifts & Antiques is a sprawling 8,500 square-foot gift and art destination in Powells Point, NC, housed in a beautifully restored Victorian home with multiple buildings and galleries. Founded in 1972 by Jim Lammers, this family-owned shop specializes in stunning hand-blown glass art, custom stained glass panels and lamps, and Tiffany-style suncatchers. Beyond the front galleries of contemporary glass art and handmade soaps, the store expands into a treasure trove of antiques, vintage collectibles, sterling silver jewelry, gourmet foods, garden décor, and quirky finds. With multiple rooms, an upstairs section, and outdoor displays, visitors can easily spend hours exploring. Reviews consistently praise the friendly owners, reasonable prices for handmade items, and the endless variety—making it a must-stop destination for Outer Banks travelers.

7715 Caratoke Hwy, Powells Point, NC 27966

LEGACY Estate Liquidations

Friendly/helpful owners and staff
STORE FORMAT
Single Owner Shop
STORE SIZE
Large Store
PRICE RANGE
$$
SPECIALTIES
FurnitureCollectiblesDecorative Items

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Knowledgeable and accommodating staff
  • Interesting and unique merchandise
  • Clean, organized shopping environment

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Some items considered overpriced
  • Not a thrift store despite Google listing

LEGACY Estate Liquidations offers an impressive selection of antique furniture, collectibles, and unique decorative pieces in a clean, well-organized space. Family-owned with knowledgeable staff who provide exceptional customer service and share the history behind items. They both buy and sell, offering estate liquidation services with pick-up available. Plan for an hour or more to properly explore their constantly changing inventory of treasures.

300 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Marketplace Antiques

Huge selection and variety across 80+ vendor booths
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
STORE SIZE
Vast Warehouse
PRICE RANGE
$$
SPECIALTIES
FurnitureCollectiblesVintage Clothing & Accessories

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Vast inventory with constantly updated stock
  • Reasonable pricing relative to item quality
  • Clean, well-maintained, organized environment

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Chaotic floor plan can be disorienting for some visitors
  • Controversial inventory (one review flagged WWII political memorabilia)

Marketplace Antiques is a massive antique mall in Hayes, VA featuring over 80 vendor booths with individually curated collections. Customers rave about the huge selection spanning from 1800s attire to vintage toys, glassware, furniture, and one-of-a-kind collectibles. The well-organized, clean store offers reasonable prices and friendly staff. Plan for several hours to explore all booths - many visitors report getting happily lost in the vast space and discovering new treasures with each visit.

4872 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Hayes, VA 23072

Rivah Shack Treasures

Friendly staff
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
STORE SIZE
Large Store
PRICE RANGE
$$
SPECIALTIES
Decorative ItemsCollectiblesFurniture

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Finding unique treasures
  • Local and nautical items
  • Changing inventory

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Inconsistent pricing
  • Staff attitude varies

Rivah Shack Treasures offers a diverse collection of booths featuring nautical and beach-themed décor, furniture, and collectibles. Well-organized with numerous vendor spaces, this clean, spacious store invites extended browsing through its eclectic mix of antiques, folk art, and local craftsmanship. Visitors appreciate the frequently changing inventory that makes return visits rewarding, with everything from maritime knickknacks to vintage milk glass.

15811 General Puller Hwy, Deltaville, VA 23043
Open Fri, Sun

SeaGreen Gallery

Unique, one-of-a-kind items and artistic treasures
STORE FORMAT
Single Owner Shop
STORE SIZE
Large Store
PRICE RANGE
$$
SPECIALTIES
Local Art & Artisan GoodsRepurposed/Recycled ItemsCrystals & Seaglass

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Variety and uniqueness of items - customers repeatedly mention 'something for everyone'
  • Outdoor garden experience - consistently praised as a highlight with animals and photo opportunities
  • Local artist focus and handcrafted quality - customers appreciate supporting local creators

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Strong incense/air freshener smell can be overwhelming for some customers
  • Quality issues with some jewelry items (bracelets breaking quickly)

SeaGreen Gallery is a family-owned art gallery and gift shop in Nags Head and Duck, NC, specializing in unique repurposed antiques, local artist creations, handcrafted jewelry, crystals, seaglass, and recycled art. The gallery features an enchanting outdoor garden space with water features and live animals. With about 60 local artists represented and 40% of inventory created by the family, every item is carefully curated. Customers can easily spend 2+ hours exploring the ever-changing, one-of-a-kind collection of art, decor, and treasures.

2404 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC 27959

Virginia Beach Antique Mall

Massive selection and variety - something for everyone
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
STORE SIZE
Vast Warehouse
PRICE RANGE
$$$
SPECIALTIES
CollectiblesVintage ToysFurniture

WHAT CUSTOMERS LOVE

  • Vast selection and variety of items across multiple categories
  • Specialty vendor booths with curated collections (especially Toymeister)
  • Ability to spend hours exploring and discovering unexpected treasures

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

  • Prices are consistently high and non-negotiable; pricing inconsistencies between marked and register prices
  • Staff can be rude, cold, or disrespectful; inconsistent customer service quality

Virginia Beach Antique Mall is a massive multi-vendor antique destination spanning multiple floors with 50+ specialty booths. This vast warehouse-style store specializes in vintage toys, collectibles, vinyl records, antique furniture, and home decor, with dedicated sections for gaming and music. Customers consistently report spending 2-3+ hours browsing the eclectic mix of items organized by genre. Notable vendor booths include Toymeister (vintage toys) and a music store. While prices trend toward the higher end, the sheer variety and organized layout make it a collector's paradise for nostalgic finds and unique treasures.

3900 Bonney Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

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Best Times to Visit

  • Season: April-May, September-November
  • Parking: Moderate in Ghent; easy elsewhere

Shopping Tips

  • Military moves provide constant inventory.
  • Many shops closed Mondays.
  • Virginia Beach mall worth drive.
  • First Fridays in NEON District.

Dining Options

  • Numerous restaurants in Norfolk, VA area
  • Plan a full day trip with dining
  • Local cafes and eateries nearby

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