Main St. Antiques & Design Gallery
500 S Main St, Mooresville, NC 28115
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PRICE RANGE
Standard Store
STORE SIZE
Store Overview
Main St. Antiques & Design Gallery in Mooresville, NC is the largest antique mall in the U.S., spanning 160,000 square feet in a beautifully restored historic textile mill. With 500 vendors presenting antiques, vintage goods, jewelry, clothing, and handcrafted items, it's a half-day destination where customers easily spend 2-3+ hours browsing. The eclectic mix includes furniture, collectibles, and artisan goods, though some newer items and reproductions are also present. Award-winning since 2018, the mall offers a unique shopping experience enhanced by on-site dining at Barcelona Burger and Beer Garden and Aliño Pizzeria.
STORE SIZE
Vast Warehouse
PRICE RANGE
$$$
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
TYPICAL VISIT
Half-Day Destination
What Makes This Store Special
Store Features
Multiple Floors
Multi-Vendor
Auctions
Delivery Service
Shipping Available
Historic Building
Customer Insights
7/10
Satisfaction Drivers
Sheer scale and variety - customers love the massive space and endless browsing
62%
Treasure-hunting experience and unique finds - appeals to collectors and home decorators
66%
Convenient location with dining and historic mill ambiance
72%
What Customers Love
Massive size and endless browsing opportunities - customers repeatedly mention spending hours exploring
Variety and unique treasures - customers appreciate eclectic mix and always finding something new
Well-organized displays and convenient location with on-site dining
Areas for Improvement
Shift away from true antiques toward crafts, reproductions, and newer items - multiple long-time customers note declining antique inventory
Inconsistent pricing and quality - some items overpriced, occasional defects in merchandise
Staff service issues - reports of rude cashiers and slow service for locked items
Overall Customer Sentiment
Predominantly enthusiastic and positive, with nostalgic appreciation for treasure-hunting experience. However, underlying frustration from antique purists disappointed by inventory shift toward non-antique items.
Contact Information
Store Hours
Checking hours...
Monday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM