Antique store · Charlottesville, Virginia

Circa

1700 Allied St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

38.0406° N 78.4779° W

Circa is an antique store at 1700 Allied St, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

About the shop

Circa Antiques & Vintage Decor is Charlottesville's beloved 10,000+ square-foot treasure trove spanning three buildings with nine doors. This single-owner shop specializes in hand-picked mid-century modern, traditional, and industrial furniture alongside vintage decor, art, and collectibles. With new inventory arriving daily and staff trained as professional buyers, the ever-changing selection ensures something new on every visit. Customers rave about the vast selection, reasonable prices, and friendly service—many have shopped here for decades. Perfect for extended browsing, from statement furniture pieces to unique kitchen items, glassware, and decorative accessories.

From directory research

Before you go

Mentioned in public reviews: Delivery. Confirm with the shop.

What you'll find

FurnitureVintage DecorArt & Collectibles

Compiled by AntiqueStoresNearby from public listings and reviews

The particulars

Shop format
Single Owner ShopFrom directory research
Shop size
Vast WarehouseFrom directory research
Price range
$$From directory research
Typical visit
Half-Day DestinationFrom directory research
Multiple floors
YesFrom directory research

What reviewers mention

Largely positive

Praised

  • Vast selection and variety of items across multiple categories
  • Reasonable and fair prices for quality furniture and decor
  • Friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff
  • Ever-changing inventory with new items arriving constantly
  • Large, interesting space perfect for extended browsing

Keeps people coming back

  • Discovery of unique, one-of-a-kind pieces and hidden gems
  • Combination of quality furniture at affordable prices
  • Spacious layout with multiple rooms to explore and get 'lost' in
  • Reliable delivery services and helpful staff assistance
  • Consistent new inventory turnover keeping the experience fresh

Worth knowing

  • Inconsistent staff service; some customers report staff being unhelpful or rude
  • Cleanliness concerns mentioned by one customer regarding furniture condition
  • Prices have increased over time according to some long-time customers
  • Lack of transparency regarding consignment/drop-off procedures

Our analysis of public reviews — a summary of what people wrote, not a star rating. Tone: Overwhelmingly positive and enthusiastic. Customers express genuine affection for the store, using words like 'love,' 'addictive,' 'gem,' and 'icon.' Many describe it as a destination they visit regularly and recommend to others. A few negative reviews stand out but are significantly outnumbered..

Make a day of it

Sketch map centered on Circa, showing 6 nearby antique shops within 2.0 miles and Staunton, VA0.7 mi1.3 mi2.0 miNStaunton, VA33 mi, beyond this map123456
Nearby antique destinationStaunton, VA33 mi
  1. 1Heyday Antiques & Vintage1747 Allied St, H, Charlottesville, VA 229030.1 mi
  2. 2Oyster House Antiques122 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 229020.7 mi
  3. 3Low Vintage105 5th St, Southeast, Charlottesville, VA 229020.8 mi
  4. 4Low - Vintage Clothing, Records & Antiques105 5th St SE, Charlottesville, VA 229020.8 mi
  5. 5Further Afield1503 Gordon Ave, Charlottesville, VA 229031.1 mi
  6. 6Folly Home Furnishings2134 Barracks Rd, Charlottesville, VA 229031.5 mi

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