 The best area in Asheville to find antiques is Biltmore Village. The Biltmore Antiques District includes 13 stores within a mile and a half of the Biltmore Estate. Along All Souls Crescent road near the entrance to the Estate, visit Fireside Antiques, Fireside Market, Estate Jewelry Ltd., Biltmore Lamp & Shade Gallery and The Gardener’s Cottage for antique furniture, lamps, vintage jewelry and garden ornaments. Along Swannanoa River Road, the sprawling Antique Tobacco Barn, the 9,000-square-foot Bryant Antiques mall, Oddfellows European Antiques Warehouse, Biltmore Station Antiques and Reflections of the Past offer a large array of vintage items. The ScreenDoor and the Sweeten Creek Antiques & Collectibles (31,000 square feet) are located on the eastern end of the district. Village Antiques, on the north side, features fine European and American antique furniture and art.
Here are a few Asheville antique stores in Biltmore Village:
Antique Tobacco Barn: Our top choice for rummaging with 70,000 square feet warehouse packed with finished and unfinished antiques. It is located on Highway 81 (75 Swannonoa River Road, 828-252-7291) near Biltmore Estate. Read and see more!
Fireside Antiques: Premier importer of English, Scottish, and Irish Antiques and Oriental Porcelain. In addition to Japanese Imari, Chinese Export and English Ironstone, a fine selection of tea caddies, lap desk, English, Georgian and Edwardian Furniture, and exceptional accessories are featured in their galleries. 30 All Souls Crescent
Village Antiques: They have discovered some great new sources of fabulous French country antiques. From monumental chateau armoires of the Languedoc to undulating wild cherry commodes from the foot of the Pyrenees, they travel to every corner of France to bring the most unique period French furniture and art. 755 Biltmore Avenue
ScreenDoor, located in Asheville N.C., has over fifty dealer "cottages and porches" which showcase unique objects both old and new for your home, cabin. 115 Fairview Road
Downtown Asheville is another great spot for browsing for antiques with a dozen shops, mostly in the Lexington Avenue and Walnut Street areas.
Captain’s Bookshelf: They have been buying and selling secondhand and rare books in downtown Asheville North Carolina since 1976. Our stock includes numerous signed books, first editions and fine leather bindings as well as a generous collection of quality secondhand material. 31 Page Avenue
Treasure Keepers: Antique shop that specializes in unique estate furnishings and collectibles from around the world. From ancient African masks, rare books, and antique tapestries to 18th century European furnishings, their collections are hand selected by hunter-gatherers with disguished taste. They conduct their due diligence by offering customers historically accurate provenance. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm and Saturdays from 12:00pm until 5:30pm. Private showings by appointment only. 12 Church Street, Downtown Asheville
Corner Cupboard Antiques Mall, 49 North Lexington Avenue
House Of Alexander antiques and collectibles, 54 North Lexington Avenue
Stuf Antiques Inc., large general line antiques, lamp shades, and lamp repair, 52 Broadway
French Broad Antique Mall is located just two miles north of downtown, just off I-26 (exit 25) at 794 Riverside Drive.
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