Quest Estate Services, located at 238 6th St in historic Luray, Virginia, is a full-service estate sale company serving the Shenandoah Valley, Washington D.C., Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Charlottesville region with over 10 years of professional experience in estate liquidation. Founded by Alice and Andrew, this self-described "small but mighty team" offers comprehensive estate sale services including in-home sales, consignment options, junk removal, move management, and shipping services—making them a turnkey, stress-free solution for families navigating estate transitions in the Luray antiques market. Their philosophy centers on honoring the stories behind every item, turning your estate sale into a meaningful and successful experience according to their company profile. Quest Estate Services has handled notable Virginia estate sales including the iconic Brookside Restaurant Estate Sale in May 2025, liquidating contents from a beloved Shenandoah Valley landmark that served locals and travelers since the 1930s, as well as the historic Aventine Hall sale at Luray Antiques and Design Center featuring a 72,000-square-foot showroom filled with chandeliers, antique furniture, and artwork from brands like Baker and Habersham. The company accepts multiple payment methods including cash, credit cards, Apple Pay, and checks at their estate sales Virginia events, though specific commission rates are discussed during their complimentary no-obligation consultations. Antique hunters interested in vintage hunting Virginia opportunities can reach Quest Estate Services at questestateservices@gmail.com or call (540) 664-1559, with typical response times of 1-2 business days.
Steadfast Vintage is Elkton, Virginia's newest vintage boutique, opening in September 2023 during the town's annual car show, owned by Christi Sinnett who spent 20 years as a "picker" sourcing treasures through eBay, garage sales, and estate sales before transforming her passion into this curated vintage shop at 406 W Spotswood Trail, Suite C, located at the loading dock beside Elkton Brewing Company. Sinnett, originally from South Carolina and a former military spouse who moved to the Shenandoah Valley in August 2022, personally selects every piece from thrift stores and estate sales within a 100-mile radius, offering reasonably priced vintage-to-modern unique finds including furniture, vintage clothing, home decor, art, antiques, collectibles, and "tchotchkes" with each item chosen for its story and history to keep treasures out of landfills and "re-loved" by new owners. Open Wednesday 11 AM-5 PM and Thursday-Saturday 11 AM-6 PM (closed Sunday-Tuesday), this affordable antiques destination emphasizes sustainability, personal connections, and the stories behind each piece, with owner Sinnett known for her engaging personality that "fills the room as much as her curated collection" as she shares the provenance of items like WWII trench art vases made from 1943 artillery shells. Featured in the Daily News-Record in October 2023 with the headline "Affordable Antiques," Steadfast Vintage attracts diverse customers from "young people, old people, locals and tourists alike" who appreciate Sinnett's philosophy that "things don't need to go in a landfill and not be loved anymore" and her belief that "you don't have to carry a briefcase and wear a suit to be successful." With 400 Facebook likes and active social media presence on Instagram (@steadfastvintageva), the shop updates inventory weekly with new vintage furniture, collectibles, estate sale finds, and unique pieces spanning multiple eras and styles, though as a brand-new business it currently has no public customer reviews on Google, Yelp, or TripAdvisor platforms. The vintage store operates on a Square website (steadfastvintageva.square.site) offering potential online shopping capabilities and accepts email inquiries at steadfastvintageva@gmail.com for those seeking specific vintage items, mid-century decor, retro collectibles, or unique antique treasures. As one of the catalysts for Elkton's remarkable small business boom that saw 75 business licenses issued since 2023, Steadfast Vintage has inspired other vintage shop owners to open in the area, making Elkton a day trip destination for antique shopping, vintage hunting, and discovering one-of-a-kind treasures personally curated by an owner who loves sharing the stories and memories embedded in every piece.
Antiques By Burt Long is a renowned 27-year Virginia antique business specializing in museum-quality 18th and 19th century Americana including Virginia and Southern formal furniture, country and painted furniture, Virginia stoneware, Strasburg multi-glazed pottery, redware, baskets, folk art, textiles, and country store advertising memorabilia at 3455 Old Valley Pike in New Market. Owner Burt Long, who has been buying and selling antiques since age 10 and whose father was also a top collector and antique dealer, operates from a beautiful historic brick home on a hilltop with the antique shop in back, featuring outdoor displays of iron beds, wooden headboards, cast iron planters, desks, and pie safes alongside indoor showrooms packed wall-to-wall with authentic pieces dating back over 200 years from local Shenandoah Valley homes. Earning 5.0 stars on both Yelp (3 reviews) and Yahoo Local, with customers describing it as "the real deal of antiques" and an "antique shopper's dream," this Virginia vintage furniture destination has been featured in Northern Virginia Magazine's September 2023 antique shopping guide as the "best source for authentic Virginian handcrafted goods, particularly blanket chests, storage cabinets, and primitive pottery." Long made headlines by setting record prices for Solomon Bell and Strasburg pottery, purchasing rare 6.25-inch redware cat figurines potentially worth $75,000 that were described as "probably the best example of Strasburg, VA redware animal figures to have ever been offered," demonstrating his expertise in high-end Virginia collectibles and American folk art. The business also represents clients at auction, guaranteeing the authenticity of all items purchased on their behalf, with the website's "Past Sales" section providing comprehensive examples of the fine character and quality of antiques they handle. Open daily 10 AM-5 PM except Sundays and accepting all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, and Discover, the shop features large mantlepieces, breakfronts, chests, sideboards, oversize back bars, iron beds, desks, stoneware jugs, quilts, crochet doilies, dishes, and trunks sourced primarily from estate sales and private collections throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Reviews consistently praise owners Alison and Burt Long as "lovely people with absolutely stunning antiques," with one customer noting the charming experience of seeing "Mrs. Long, preserved perfectly with blonde hair carefully set in place and lipstick on, sitting behind the counter reading her paper" in this authentic antique shopping environment.
Copper Fox Antiques is a legendary 25-year Virginia antique destination established in 2000, occupying a massive 30,000 square feet inside a historic 1930s apple packing house and cold storage facility at 7 River Lane in scenic Sperryville's River District, next to the Thornton River and sharing parking with Copper Fox Distillery (a separate business). Open Thursday-Monday 10 AM-5 PM (Sunday 1-5 PM, closed Tuesday-Wednesday) with appointment availability, this warehouse-scale antique mall features multiple rooms filled with estate furniture, mid-century modern pieces, Victorian furniture, Early American antiques, primitives, architectural salvage, collectibles, china, glassware, rugs, paintings, light fixtures, silver plate, baskets, and agricultural items sourced through consignment from multiple dealers who set individual prices creating a mix of bargain finds and high-end treasures. Earning 4.1 stars on TripAdvisor from 15 reviews, 86% Facebook recommendations from 27 reviews, 15 Yelp reviews with 27 photos, and "Top Rated Seller" status on eBay since December 2001 with "outstanding customer service," this Virginia antique emporium receives praise for its "amazing prices on a huge selection," friendly owners who "take time to say hello and chat," and treasure-filled experience where visitors should "plan a couple hours" to explore room after room of antiques, vintage USA-made china at reasonable prices, and distinctive pieces ranging from library card catalogs to architect's drafting tables. The rustic historic building with visible 1930s ceiling beams, original wiring, and authentic character houses everything from Amish furniture to local antiques, pottery, architectural elements (doors, windows, industrial pieces), antique seltzer bottles, bar stools, dishes, and a back warehouse area noted for bargain hunting, with moderate $$ pricing and reasonably priced delivery available within 100 miles plus additional services including Interiors by Whitcairn for complete interior design and a Doncaster women's clothing boutique with personal wardrobe consultant. Located in Sperryville, one of northern Virginia's quaintest historic villages (recognized on the National Register as an Historic Village) near Shenandoah National Park, the Inn at Little Washington, and multiple galleries and antique shops, Copper Fox Antiques attracts day trippers from DC (1-hour drive via Route 211), antique collectors, museum curators, interior designers, mid-century modern enthusiasts, and families seeking distinctive period pieces, architectural salvage, estate sale treasures, and vintage collectibles in a dog-friendly, wheelchair-accessible environment. Reviews consistently note the shop's value for china and pottery collectors who "never go away without finding some vintage USA-made china at a reasonable price," its appeal for mid-century furniture hunters praising the "good mid-century selection," and the advantage of exploring this antique warehouse immediately after touring the adjacent Copper Fox Distillery, making it a perfect destination for combining Virginia antique shopping, whiskey tasting, and scenic Shenandoah Valley tourism. With regular clearance sales offering 10-50% off, active Facebook presence promoting "SHOP LOCAL, SHOP UNIQUE," and an established eBay store shipping carefully packaged antiques nationwide, Copper Fox Antiques remains a premier Virginia antique destination for treasure hunters seeking everything from primitives to contemporary vintage in a historic, character-filled warehouse setting that embodies the authentic charm of Sperryville's thriving antiques scene.
Spring Hollow Antiques has been a cornerstone of Virginia antique hunting since 1986, making it a 39-year veteran among Shenandoah Valley antique shops, owned and operated by Barbara Kesser, a recognized expert in antique authentication who teaches customers to identify reproductions by smell and has researched provenance for pieces selling over $50,000 at auction. Located at 322 S Main St, Woodstock, VA 22664—two blocks from the Shenandoah County Courthouse—this curated shop occupies a circa 1825-1845 historic home displaying American country antiques with a distinctive regional emphasis, including country furniture in original paint, primitive antiques, Strasburg stoneware and redware pottery, Victorian and vintage jewelry, antique textiles and quilts, folk art, tramp art, and vintage toys (a top seller featuring 1920s-era pieces). Unlike multi-dealer antique malls, this intimate single-owner shop specializes in "beautifully unadorned wooden pieces—simple cabinets, original-finish trunks" following the aesthetic path of German settlers through the Valley; pricing examples include a J. Eberly Strasburg pottery piece at $975 and a Winchester pine safe at $2,900, with shoppers discovering exquisite finds like signed John Derian dishes and vintage yarn winders. The shop operates by appointment only (though spur-of-the-moment visits are often possible) and maintains an impressive 4.8-star rating, with visitors praising the friendly and quaint atmosphere alongside the exceptional selection. Featured in Northern Virginia Magazine, RCI's "On the Hunt in Virginia" travel guide, and NV Daily's antique collecting features, this estate sale-quality treasure trove is what travel bloggers describe as "if you love old, old antiques, this is your spot." Contact Barbara at (540) 459-3946 or bk@springhollowantiques.com to schedule your visit to this must-stop destination for serious collectors and browsers seeking high-quality American antiques with character and history.
Mountain Valley Auction Group runs out of 350 Bowman Road in Dayton, Virginia, and since October 2017, founders Linford Berry and HL Wenger have built something with real staying power (A+ BBB rating, 4.3 stars on Chamber of Commerce reviews). Linford's credentials are kind of ridiculous in the best way: CAI, CAS (he's one of fewer than 100 auctioneers in the whole country with that designation), and AMM from the National Auctioneers Association. Plus he took 2023 Virginia State Champion Auctioneer and 2022 Mid-Atlantic Bid Calling Champion. The guy can work a room. They handle real estate, farm and heavy equipment, automobiles, antiques, and estate liquidation across the Mid-Atlantic region, running both live-simulcast and online-only auctions through their mobile app (4.6 stars on Google Play, actually usable). For collectors and vintage hunting enthusiasts in Virginia, their estate sales have turned up stoneware, art glass, Asian decorative arts, Native American artifacts, and vintage vehicles. Solid ground if you're into that. Buyer's premium runs 10% (sometimes 13% with a 3% discount for cash or check), plus Virginia's 5.3% sales tax. They take cash, check, credit card, or wire transfer. Reviews consistently call the team "very friendly" and "very well organized," which isn't something you can say about every auction operation I've sat through. Co-founder HL Wenger brings 16+ years of auctioneering experience and deep local roots, and their growth shows: from 7 sales in 2017 to 40+ annually now, including recurring events like the annual Helmuth Builders New Years Day Shed Auction. For upcoming Dayton VA auctions and Shenandoah Valley estate sales, contact Mountain Valley Auction Group at info@mountainvalleyauctions.com or (540) 476-3309.
Valley Treasures has served Woodstock, VA as a beloved multi-vendor antique mall and flea market since 1997 (28 years), voted "Best Antique Store" by Northern Virginia Daily readers for 5 consecutive years, operating from a 6,500 square foot space with 90-100+ independent vendor booths at Woodstock North Shopping Center. Originally founded in 1997 and operated by Joyce Good and Steve Spence from 2013-2022 before acquisition by Gochenour Group, LLC (current owners as of June 2022, who also operate "On Second Thought" consignment stores), this budget-friendly antique destination offers constantly rotating inventory including antique and vintage furniture, collectible coins and currency, vintage jewelry, Shenandoah Valley quilts, antique tools, toys, Civil War memorabilia including bullets, china and dishware, Longaberger baskets, local honey and preserves, advertising pieces, P. Buckley Moss and Helen Jean Smith prints, books, DVDs, and hard-to-find replacement pieces for dish sets. Customer reviews are overwhelmingly positive with 96% recommend on Facebook (19 reviews), 3,222 Facebook likes, #4 of 12 Shopping destinations on TripAdvisor in Woodstock, and 5.0 stars on SuperPages, with December 2024 reviewers praising "probably over 100 different vendor spots with all kinds of nice, unusual and many antique items," local honey finds, quality furniture including a gorgeous farm table, and noting families "visit often and never leave empty handed." Contact verified at (540) 459-2334, sspence@shentel.net, with operating hours Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm, offering wheelchair accessibility, free parking, pet-friendly policies, WiFi, major credit cards accepted, and notable pricing example of a vintage hand-carved walnut 3-piece bedroom set for $995, making it an accessible antique shopping destination in the Shenandoah Valley for collectors and casual browsers alike.
Strasburg Emporium Antiques stands as one of the Shenandoah Valley's premier antique destinations, operating since 1979 (46 years) in a historic 1907 textile mill building that once manufactured silk casket linings and WWII parachute materials. This massive 50,000-55,000 square foot antique mall houses 60+ independent dealers and vendors, many with over 20 years tenure, offering an extensive inventory of antique furniture (oak, Victorian, all periods), estate and costume jewelry, Shenandoah Valley pottery (especially Strasburg pieces), depression glass, Civil War books, vintage clothing, primitives, architectural salvage, textiles, quilts, and collectibles from every era organized "like a library" by category. Currently managed by Property Management Unlimited for the Bernstein Family Foundation since a 2010 transition, the emporium features an on-site café (Good News Coffee Co. & Nana Lovey's) and multiple themed rooms including "The Dome Room" and "Mr. B's Room." Customer reviews are predominantly positive with a 4.6-star rating from 516 reviewers, 4.3/5 on TripAdvisor (66 reviews, Travelers' Choice award), and 90% recommend on Facebook (224 reviews), praising its cleanliness, organization, friendly staff, and vast selection, though some note prices vary widely by vendor with some items considered high while others offer great deals. Contact verified at (540) 465-3711, thestrasburgemporium@gmail.com, open Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday-Sunday 9am-6pm, delivering barrier-free parking and delivery services to collectors throughout Central Virginia and beyond.
Factory Antique Mall in Verona, VA reigns as America's self-proclaimed largest antique mall with over 150,000 square feet on one handicap-accessible floor, converted from the former Genesco Clothing Factory and operating since Fall 1996 (approaching 29 years) just off I-81 Exit 227. This massive antique shopping destination features 250+ vendor booths offering antique furniture from the 1800s, vintage advertising signs, military memorabilia (Civil War through WWII), extensive glassware including uranium glass, old tools, vinyl records, taxidermy, books, vintage toys from the 1970s-80s, comics, pottery, jewelry, and handmade artisan items, with aisles organized like numbered streets for easy navigation. Managed by General Manager Jason Brinkley (jason@factoryantiquemall.com, 540-248-1110), the mall has earned Virginia Living Magazine's #1 Antique Mall in the Valley award for 12 consecutive years (2012-2024), plus TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice recognition and Yelp's 2017 "People Love Us On Yelp" award. Customer ratings are strong with 4.5/5 stars on Google (1,753 reviews) and TripAdvisor (114 reviews), plus 92% recommend on Facebook (693 reviews), with shoppers praising the overwhelming variety, organized layout, on-site Tasty Bites Cafe serving breakfast all day and homemade pies, and friendly staff, though recurring concerns include building maintenance issues (leaking roof affecting inventory), mixed pricing (items range from $10 collectibles to several hundred dollars with some considered overpriced), and occasional aisle congestion. Hollywood prop departments have sourced period items here for major productions including Oscar-winning "Lincoln" (2013), AMC's "Turn," and Amazon's "The Underground Railroad," and the mall includes a Green Valley Book Fair outlet, shopping carts, pet-friendly policies, and operates Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm year-round except major holidays.
