Saturday, 25 August 2012

Find The Best Antique Stores

By Tracy Long


Charleston Antiques Stores is a one stop online directory showcasing antique, vintage, retro and consignment stores in the Greater Summerville area. This includes Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, Awendaw, West Ashley, James Island and Summerville. Whether you are searching for a true English or French antique, a Vintage Collectible or a "used table" that you are hoping to re-purpose, this is the site that will lead you there. Each store will have a story that tells all about them and what they carry. You will have the ability to reach out to them by email to locate what you have on your wish list. Happy treasure hunting.

By definition antique stores sell objects of value made before 1830. Now, it is loosely called an antique if it is over 100 years old. The antique stores listed on our website cover a range of antiques, including furniture, fine art and decorative items. Whether you are searching for a 19th Century Windsor chair, or a 20th Century Painting, you will be directed to the right place by reading about each store, captured in one website. Our premier stores that are listed at the top of each page will also be "highlighting" specials and new arrivals.

Art, furniture, decor and clothes that are 50 years to 75 years are considered Vintage which includes the "Art Deco period". Often times the Mt Pleasant antique stores listed in on our website will be carrying many styles, including antiques, vintage and mid century. The store owners are happy to discuss with you what they carry and will keep your "wish list" in mind as new items come in. Mid Century is anything from the 1950's and many young people today are very much into that Mid Century look. There is a great resurgence of popularity among collectors of furniture from the1950's through the 1970's and can be found by looking at the bios of the stores listed on our site. Most interior designers will be mixing antiques and vintage when they decorate your home because it shows the "evolved look over time" which is what most people are looking for today.

Retro is loosely anything from the 60's & 70's era in fashion and design, but by the dictionary it means "anything 20 years old". You will often see the term "retro fit" and designers today will take objects and try to imitate the way they were. There are many collections that are retro including old metal fans, radios, owl memorabilia, bar items, ash trays and the list goes on. Retro color from the 50's & 60's were avocado green, orange & gold.

Are you ready to go hunting for Summerville antique stores, vintage, art deco, mid century, and retro goodies? Our job at Charleston Antique Stores is to help you find them. There are over 50 stores in the greater Charleston area that fit this description and we have the scoop on them all. In addition to keeping you up to date on what they are carrying, we can connect you to the owners via email and when you are ready, we will give you directions so you can visit them yourself. All of us are out here digging and looking for that one special "authentic" piece that will have a spot in our home or shop. When you are ready to find that piece. visit our website and we'll help you. See you soon.




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