Durham, NC

Southeast

36+
Stores
March-May, September-November
Best Season
Mixed
Price Range

Area Overview

The Bull City's transformation from tobacco to tech reflects in its antique offerings. Ninth Street, Brightleaf Square, and emerging downtown districts mix industrial salvage with Southern antiques, attracting young collectors and established dealers.

Why It's Popular

Durham's tobacco warehouse conversions provide architectural salvage, while Duke University and Research Triangle wealth support quality antiques. The city's revival attracts creative dealers mixing traditional with industrial.

Known For

🏪Ninth Street district
🏪Brightleaf Square shops
🏪Tobacco warehouse salvage
🏪University influence
🏪Industrial chic aesthetic

Signature Items You'll Find

Tobacco memorabilia
industrial salvage
North Carolina furniture
mid-century modern
architectural elements
folk art
vintage Duke items
primitives

Visit Planning

Best TimeMarch-May, September-November
Price RangeMixed
ParkingEasy - ample parking most areas

Stores with Multiple Vendors

Finders & Seekers Emporium
Pittsboro, NC
Toots Creek Antiques Etc
Halifax, VA
Sweet Grace Market at Melville Trading Company
Mebane, NC

Nearby Attractions

Duke University
Durham Bulls stadium
American Tobacco Campus
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
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Antique Stores in Durham, NC

Top 10 Rated
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Always Home Furniture Consignment
Furniture
Decorative Items
4221 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707
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Amoore Art and Antiques
1303 Sedgefield St, Durham, NC 27705
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$-$$$
Around Again
1314 Wilborn Ave, South Boston, VA 24592
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$-$$$
CackaWacky Vintage
33 Main St, Prospect Hill, NC 27314
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$-$$$
Carlisle & Linny Vintage Jewelry
Jewelry
Vintage/Primitives
112 S Churton St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Carolina Pickin' Antiques and Collectibles
Collectibles
Antiques
121 W Clay St, Mebane, NC 27302
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Chelsea Antiques (call for appointment)
2631 Durham-chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
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$-$$$
Chet Miller
Decorative Items
Collectibles
2631 Durham-chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
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Crossroads Emporium - Clarksville, VA
Collectibles
Military Items
315 Virginia Ave, Clarksville, VA 23927
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Dave's Coins
Collectibles
Coins
129 Rebecca Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Design Bank Vintage
318 S Driver St, Durham, NC 27703
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$-$$$
Difficult Creek Handmade Lampshades, Vintage Lighting, Antiques and Oddities
71 S Main St, Halifax, VA 24558
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$-$$$
Falls Lake Antiques
15224 Creedmoor Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
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$-$$$
Finders & Seekers Emporium
Collectibles
Vintage/Primitives
23 Rectory St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
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Gibson Girl Vintage
Clothing/Textiles
Furniture
1001 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
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Grace's Gifts and Thrifts
610 N Main St, Creedmoor, NC 27522
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$-$$$
Hickory Mountain Antiques
1921 Hadley Mill Rd, #1, Pittsboro, NC 27312
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$-$$$
Hillsborough Antiques Mall
387 Ja-max Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
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$-$$$
James Kennedy Antiques
905 West Main St, Durham, NC 27701
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$-$$$
Light Years
121 East Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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