Old Elegance Antiques
Address
120 E Moore St, Southport, North Carolina, 28461
Phone
+1 910-457-1920Loading map...
Old Elegance Antiques is a charming antique store located in Southport, North Carolina. The overwhelmingly positive customer reviews paint a vivid picture of what makes this establishment unique.
According to one reviewer, the store's proprietor, Mrs. Kathy, has been in business for nearly 20 years, with a focus on sourcing inventory from estate sales and buying trips to England. Customers rave about the "beautifully curated collection of antiques" and the "handpicked inventory" that always includes "unique treasures." As one shopper noted, "She will be celebrating twenty years of serving this community come this October."
The store's merchandise is described as "elegantly" displayed, with a wide variety of offerings that appeal to a range of tastes. Reviewers mention finding "little gems," "valuable, breakable items," and even "a Flintstone dinosaur and Fred, and the roller skates" among the eclectic mix. One customer summarized the experience, saying, "Beautiful displays of dishes and flags and other gems. I guess instead of beautiful I should say it was very ELEGANT!"
Beyond the impressive inventory, customers consistently praise the warm and welcoming atmosphere cultivated by Mrs. Kathy. As one reviewer noted, "the saleswoman was very helpful, and not rude." Another shopper expressed gratitude for the "very warm welcome" they received upon entering the store. Several customers also commended the owner's commitment to COVID-19 safety protocols, ensuring a comfortable shopping experience.
The store's reputation for exceptional customer service and a meticulously curated collection of antiques has clearly resonated with the local community and visitors alike. As one enthusiastic shopper declared, "We have been going here for years because the proprietor gets much of her inventory during buying trips to England and from old North Carolina estates. Stock is beautifully displayed, accurately identified, reasonably priced and as a bonus, the owner is absolutely lovely to chat with. Always a must stop when we are in Southport."
23 reviews
Jeffrey Sparrow
Great service, always finding little gems. Love this shop
Susan Hunt
This is one of my very favorite antique stores!! We have been going here for years because the proprietor gets much of her inventory during buying trips to England and from old North Carolina estates. Stock is beautifully displayed, accurately identified, reasonably priced and as a bonus, the owner is absolutely lovely to chat with. Always a must stop when we are in Southport.
Emily
One of my favorites!! Such a beautifully curated collection of antiques, we always find a treasure to take home 🥰
J Y
A very fine antique store. Owner moved here twenty years ago and started this business. She said she used to go the UK twice a year to source her offerings. During COVID the locals sorted through their possessions and brought them in, and that's where she obtained a lot of her current items.
Tameeka Williamson
Thank you MRS KATHY for the very warm welcome into your beautiful store. My favorite item was the Flint Stone dinosaur and Fred, and the roller skates oh and the vacuum. So I guess I had a few favorites. Beautiful displays of dishes and flags and other gems. I guess instead of beautiful I should say it was very ELEGANT! She will be celebrating twenty years of serving this community come this October.
Faith Tinsley
Old Elegance Antiques has a handpicked inventory. Kathy always has a unique treasure to take home.
Kelli
My son and I visited this store yesterday, and the woman was very polite to both me and my son. We took a long time to browse, and the saleswoman was very helpful, and not rude. This store has a great collection and so much variety. Will most certainly come back when we visit. And FYI, this is definitely not a store for young children. There are a lot of valuable, breakable items within reach of little curious hands.
Sue Schweikart
Love this store! We have purchased a number of one of a kind items here - which add character of our home. We are glad the owner takes the Covid safety standards seriously, so many businesses do not.
Kathleen Woytowich
Soon as we walked in the door a woman working yelled at us about mask. We all had them on. I wanted to see a few items of jewelry displayed. She was so rude and acting like we should leave. We are polite adults obeying rules. I suggest she needs a few days off or close up. No need to be rude to cash pay customer. I did buy my choice piece and tried to be nice. Beware shoppers.
Grace Ableidinger
Extremely rude from the moment we entered. We are 22-23 years old btw. Do not go if you are under 60 years old. We have walked around all other antique shops in the area and received a warm welcome and amazing service. As soon as we entered here we were followed (stalked) around the store and when my friend gently picked up an item the old lady said "you girls need to leave now and dont think about coming back, this is not a toy store". They seem to have something against joy. If you are a young man who happens to be a cougar hunter, you may want to visit cause these ladies need to get laid.