Raleigh is home to vintage, thrift, antique, and consignment stores galore — from historic fashion to eclectic furniture, you’re sure to find a treasure or two. Here are a few of our favorite spots in the Triangle to revitalize your home and closet.
A-Z Thrift, 1621 N. Market Dr.
If you’re looking for the best bang for your buck, try this thrift shop which specializes in housewares, furniture, toys + apparel with monthly sales to choose from. Run by volunteers, this shop supports the philanthropic efforts of the Triangle’s Assistance League chapter, which provides college scholarships and clothing to local elementary school students.
The Burrow, 300 W. Hargett St., Ste. 36
This new spot is the place for your next cool vintage tee, including over 100 NC State pieces. Plus, take a look through this store’s collection of knick-knacks and home goods.
Cause for Paws Thrift Shop, 1634 S. Saunders St. + 1657 N. Market Dr.
Here you can find an array of furniture, clothes, accessories, footwear + even some critters looking for their fur-ever home. Purchases at the CFP directly support the organization’s mission as a nonprofit working to protect and find homes for displaced animals.
Cheshire Cat Antique Gallery, 2050 Clark Ave., Underground, Level 1
Cheshire Cat is Raleigh’s oldest antiques and collectibles mall — based in the original underground location of a JCPenney. This store has unique finds like coins, ancient artifacts, Japanese kimonos, and signed pieces in addition to furniture and fashion. Check out this 20,000-square foot mall for literally everything you could need.
Dolly’s Vintage, 213B W. Main St., Durham
This shop blends the quirkiness of true vintage pieces, contemporary gift items, and local makers. Dolly’s only curates apparel items that are 20+ years old in order to accurately capture the style of a unique fashion era.
Dress, 3528 Wade Ave.
Dress is a high-end resale boutique that sells designer resale, overstock, and consignment, as well as new clothing. Dress also offers a handbag concierge service to help you find the designer bag of your dreams.
Father and Son Antiques, 302 S. West St.
Since its founding in 1997, Raleigh’s first mid-century shop has been the go-to spot for retro furniture. Tucked away in the Warehouse District, owners Brian and Kiyomi Ownbey’s shop features some majorly sought-after retro pieces — including decor, vintage clothing, or vinyl records.
Hunt and Gather, 1910 Bernard St.
This estate furniture store is for your inner interior decorator. Browse one-of-a-kind pieces, like original art, imported goods, and furniture that could tell you some stories.
Little Oak Collective, 233 Bickett Blvd. + The Factory, S. Main St., Wake Forest
This children’s consignment boutique is full of sweet finds for your little ones, including onesies, books, and toys. As a consigner, you’ll receive 40% on items priced $49 or less and 50% on $50 or more.
MODE Consignment, 510 Daniels St. + 1000 W. Main St., Ste. 1B, Durham
MODE only accepts designer and brand-name merchandise for consignment. Keep an eye out for events like sidewalk sales and fashion shows. Take a peek at some high-end offerings on their website or visit their additional location in Durham.
NC Vintage Bazaar, pop-up market
With multiple can’t-miss events every year, NC Vintage Bazaar is the holy grail for vintage lovers. As NC’s biggest vintage clothing market, vendors from across the state + country come to town with their finds — don’t miss the next one.
North Raleigh Ministries, 2821 Brentwood Rd. + 9650 Strickland Rd.
When buying from North Raleigh Ministries’ selection of clothing, one-of-a-kind floral creations, jewelry + housewares, shoppers are supporting the NRM’s Crisis and Development Center. The thrift shops are the primary funding sources for the center that provides housing and food.
One For All Thrift, 120 S. Wilmington St.
This family owned + operated store thrives on community engagement and providing clothes for all. They source and provide pieces from fashion finds to home decor.
Origami Styling, 111 E. Hargett, Ste. 100
This vintage shop not only offers vintage finds for your various needs — it also provides styling. Explore and find new decor pieces or spruce up your wardrobe with this store’s unique finds.
Pallbearer, 111 E. Hargett St., Ste. 110
Specializing in high-end vintage clothing with plenty of character, this shop has quickly cemented its spot as one of Raleigh’s favorite vintage stores. Plus, they take sustainability seriously and strive to make a positive impact in fashion.
Raleigh Vintage, 18 Glenwood Ave.
For the past 10+ years, this shop has offered vintage clothing and accessories while keeping modern trends in mind. The shop’s mix of retro to contemporary cool is sure to spice up any wardrobe or home.
Revolver Consignment Boutique, 101 Hillsborough St.
For the past 12 years, this shop has been a staple of downtown Raleigh’s retail market. Revolver specializes in gently used designer + vintage resale items. Aside from clothing, you can find jewelry, accessories, and handbags from brands including Burberry, Kate Spade, and Phillip Lim for a fraction of the retail value.
Rumors, 2501 University Dr., Durham + 106 N. Graham St., Chapel Hill
Rumors opened in Richmond, VA in 2007 (hey, RICtoday 👋) and became the city’s first thrift boutique before opening up a shop in Chapel Hill in 2013. The store specializes in vintage unique and trendy pieces, and opened up a third location in Durham in 2019. Besides clothing, this funky shop has an eclectic collection of shoes, stickers, jewelry, and sunglasses.
TrunkShow, 1526 Wake Forest Rd.
TrunkShow is a multi-dealer artisan and vintage store with everything from furniture to apparel and homemade goods, all with an eclectic style. These quirky buys are all highly curated, and local art is also available for purchase.
Union Camp Collective, 115 Old Williamson Rd.
Shop this store’s unique furnishings on Instagram or in person. At this eclectic store, you’ll find one-of-a-kind pieces to give your home that extra oomph.
