Your Guide To Antiquing

What better place to look for antiques than the oldest mountains on the continent? There are families in these mountain whose ancestors settled here more than 200 years ago. Shops and malls in the high country are full of heirlooms with regional roots.

Across the area you can find upscale antique-chic and roadside rustic. Whatever you are seeking, you can find in the High County. Listed below is a sampling of antique vendors in the area.

Rustic Rooster
Country Living with Elegance. Home Furnishings - Antiques - Reproductions - Accessories – Lighting. Antique Restorations and Refinishing by Ken Blackburn – over 30 yrs. Experience. London – New York – Palm Beach – and now the High Country. (828) 263-0814

Blowing Rock Estate Jewelry and Antiques
Largest selection of antique, estate and fine jewelry. The shop specializes in fine diamonds, precious gems, pearls, platinum and gold. Quality antique clocks, fine American and European furniture highlight the shop. Located on Sunset Drive in Blowing Rock. )(828) 295-4500.

Finders Keepers
Direct importers of French and English antiques. Custom made reproductions hand-crafted in England, and unusual lamps and accessories, are brought in to complement this fine selection. Two locations on N.C. 105: Grandfather Center across from Tynecastle in Banner Elk and ½ way between Boone and Banner Elk in Green Mansions Village. (828) 963-7300

The Grail European Antiques
Sought after European stripped, waxed and original painted country pine. Armoires, benches, dining/kitchen tables, dressers and kitchen cupboards. Also decorative, rare antiques. Located on N.C. 105 South in Foscoe/Banner Elk area. (828) 963-6256.

Old Hotel Antiques & Collectibles
Among the largest selections of antiques and collectibles in the area. A unique variety of hard to find items. New items are arriving weekly in West Jefferson. They buy, sell and trade and there are spaces available for rent. (336) 246-2004.

Red Barn Craft Market
Antiques, collectibles, souvenirs, quilts, birdhouses, woodwork and much more. If you’re not into shopping, sit on the porch, watch TV and have a cup of coffee. (828) 297-1633.

Boone Antique Mall
Three floors of quality antiques. Furniture and glassware to clocks and watches. Located in historic downtown on West King Street. (828) 262-0521.

Shoppes at the Farmhouse
Shopping Village on the grounds of the Historic Hard-Taylor House across the street from the Mast General Store in Valle Crucis. Thirty different vignettes offer an array of specialty items, antiques, artwork and pottery. 828-963-6411

de Provence et d’ailleurs
Antique French furniture, Quimper Faience, Santons de Provence, Gault Villages, pottery, art, tapestry pillows, unique decorative accessories and gifts from France and elsewhere. Located on Morris Street in Blowing Rock. (828) 295-9989.

9 Lives Antiques and Consignment
A large selection of antiques from North Carolina in addition to English and American antiques from all time periods. Located off N.C. 105 in Foscoe. (828) 963-9109.

Claude’s Antiques
Specializing architectural pieces from both Asian and European cultures, Claude’s carry’s items that are 600-900 years old, as well as oil painting purchased from all over the world. Located on U.S. 321 in Boone. (828) 266-9621

Hidden Valley Antiques
With more than 50 vendors, customers will find antiques, collectibles, art, china, primitives, furniture, tools, jewelry and more. Located on N.C. 105 in Banner Elk. (828) 963-7450.

Appalachian Antique Mall
Three floors of everything antique, including some hard to find items, such as games, toys, musical instruments and military items from years past. Located on King Street. (828) 268-9988

Antiques on Howard
A helpful knowledgeable staff are on hand to help through the 6,000 square foot antique mall located on Howard Street in Boone. Items range from jewelry and art to furniture and primitives. (828) 262-1957
Story by Melanie Davis