South Carolina

South Carolina rewards antique shoppers with a depth of history that shows up directly on the shelves. Charleston, one of the wealthiest cities in colonial America, has sustained a formal antique trade for generations — King Street is well known for period American and English furniture, silver, and Charleston-made pieces that carry a premium and deserve it. Greenville, in the Upstate, has grown into a serious antiquing destination with a revitalized downtown that includes strong vintage and antique dealers. Columbia offers a broad mid-state market with good estate sale activity and several multi-dealer malls. Along the Lowcountry, coastal towns like Beaufort and Georgetown have shops that reflect the region's plantation history and Sea Island culture. South Carolina has a particularly active auction house circuit, and regional folk art — particularly sweetgrass baskets and Edgefield pottery — is well worth seeking out. Browse the city listings below to find antique stores throughout South Carolina.