Antique Stores in Raleigh NC
Updated January 2, 2024
Our picnics are one-of-a-kind because much of the décor utilized in the setups are vintage and antique items. We’ve traveled all over North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and even parts of Pennsylvania to curate our collection. We’re constantly adding new pieces too! Many of you have expressed an interest in learning what our favorite antique stores are in Raleigh, so we’ve compiled a list for the next time you’re looking to go antiquing. Happy hunting!
Raleigh Antique Stores
1. Raleigh Flea Market
First up on our list of antique shops in Raleigh is the Raleigh Flea Market. Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the Raleigh Flea Market is home to all kinds of treasures just waiting to be found. We especially love this spot for Raleigh antiques because of the fair pricing and down-to-earth vendors. Most of the vendors will happily chat with you and tell you about their items - from their history to where they found them. They’re also usually willing to bargain so you can often find antiques for fantastic prices here.
Antiques at the Raleigh Flea Market. Photo by the Raleigh Flea Market.
We recommend going to the Flea Market on early Saturday mornings for the best selection of items. This is also a great spot to go if you don’t have anything specific in mind and instead are just looking for anything that catches your eye.
Expert Tip
While the Flea Market offers unique items year-round, we love to go in December when many of the vendors sell Christmas items. From antique Christmas ornaments to new Christmas lights, you’re sure to find a fun new Christmas item at a bargain!
Types of Items
Knick-knacks, records, hardware, and some furniture. Items are always changing, but these tend to be staples.
Location & Hours
N.C. State Fair Grounds, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Saturdays and Sundays: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Parking
Parking is free and is available all around the fairgrounds. Reference the Raleigh Flea Market’s parking map for more information.
2. The Fab Foo
If you didn’t know where The Fab Foo was, you just might drive right past it down Wade Avenue without ever noticing it. And that would be an awful shame because it’s one of our favorite antique shops in Raleigh! Offering a selection of blue and white decor, eclectic vintage barware, and of course - foo dogs! This is the largest assortment of foo dogs you’ll find in Raleigh, but we also love The Fab Foo for their curated vintage barware selection and an assortment of hosting gifts.
Blue and white antique décor at The Fab Foo.
Expert Tip
If you need a hostess gift this is your one-stop shop! Pair cocktail napkins with one of their vintage barware items for a unique and thoughtful gift.
Types of Items
Foo dogs, vintage barware, porcelains, ginger jars.
Location & Hours
606 Wade Avenue, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27605
Tuesday - Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Parking
Parking is available in the parking lot directly outside of the building.
3. Hunt & Gather
Blue and white antiques at Hunt and Gather. Photo by Hunt and Gather.
If you’re looking for a traditional antique store, filled with classic antique items like chinoiserie decor and fine estate furniture, Hunt & Gather is the Raleigh antique store for you. Over 4o vendors offer a collection of beautifully curated items and the store is set up in a way that makes wandering throughout enjoyable and welcoming.
This is a great shop to visit if you have something specific in mind, as the staff has excellent knowledge of pieces in the store. Their prices vary from each vendor but are relatively fair for the high quality.
Our personal favorite items to find at this Raleigh antique store are Blue Willow tableware and blue and white vases.
Expert Tip
Enjoy brunch at the restaurant next door, Taste. They serve a delicious veggie omelet and breakfast burrito. You can find their full menu online here.
Types of Items
Lamps, vases, mirrors, paintings, rugs, furniture, china dishes, and various antique home decor.
Location & Hours
1910 Bernard Street, Raleigh, NC 27608
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Parking
Parking is free and available in the lot directly outside of the storefront.
Antiques at Acquisitions Limited. Photo by Acquisitions Limited
4. Acquisitions Limited
Acquisitions Limited offers fine European decor and is a good mix of both new and antique items. This is a terrific shop to find something for both yourself and a gift for someone special. Because their antique items are European, their price point is higher than others on our list, but you’re sure to find something exquisite that will become a family heirloom here.
Expert Tip
Be sure to stop by this store around Christmastime to see their beautiful Christmas display. You might just run into the two owners dressed up as Rudolph and Mrs. Claus too!
Types of Items
Fine European antiques, furniture, lighting, and tabletop decor.
Location & Hours
1930 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27608
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Parking
Parking is free and is available throughout the parking lot outside of the store.
5. Raleigh Modern
If you’re in the market for mid-century furniture or obscure artwork, Raleigh Modern is the place to go. Located within a warehouse complex, Raleigh Modern carries an array of furniture and decor from several time periods but specializes in mid-century pieces. Owned by Judy and Ron, a couple married for nearly 50 years, this is a great spot to find one-of-a-kind paintings, artwork, and furniture. Judy’s brother is also available to lacquer any pieces found in the store as well.
Mid-century yellow credenza at Raleigh Modern. Photo by Raleigh Modern.
They also have a location inside Hunt and Gather on 1908 Bernard Street.
Expert Tip
Much of their paintings are obscure, conversation-starter pieces. We recommend photographing a wall in your home that needs something special before visiting Raleigh Modern and then perusing their selection of paintings and wall decor with that space in mind.
Types of Items
Furniture, paintings, lamps, marquee letters.
Location & Hours
1515 Capital Boulevard, Bay 1, Raleigh, NC 27603
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Parking
Parking is available in the gravel lot directly outside of the building.
6. 2 Girls Antiques
2 Girls Antiques is a newer antique store in Raleigh. Owned by two women, Stacy and Debbie, this antique store offers a variety of upscale items from various eras. Stacy and Debbie previously worked at Hunter & Gather and have an eye for elegant pieces from various eras.
Expert Tip
Stacy and Debbie are committed to going above and beyond for their customers. If you’re looking for a piece for your home and they don’t currently have it, they will happily look for your special piece in the market and notify you when they’ve found it.
Types of Items
Furniture, decor.
Location & Hours
5301 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27606
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Parking
Parking is available in the parking lot directly outside of the building.
Sources
- Raleigh Flea Market. “Getting There”. https://www.theraleighmarket.com/location. 7 September 2021
About the Author
Angela Byrnes - Owner, Southern Picnics
Angela is the owner of Southern Picnics and started the business in September 2020. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a BA in Writing and Literature. She later attended Duke University where she received a certificate in Digital Media and Marketing. She curates all antique and vintage decor for Southern Picnics’ picnics. An avid antique collector in her personal time too, Angela knows the value of taking good care of items from long ago and appreciates chinoiserie and traditional decor.
To compile this list, Angela spent hours both researching and visiting various antique shops in Raleigh, North Carolina. She has visited and purchased items from each of the antique stores on her list many times. For the expert tips, she’s using her first-hand knowledge of the stores to offer this guidance.