Richmond and the surrounding counties are chock fulls of fabulous antique, consignment and thrift…read moreshops. I've probably been to them all! Of all the places I've been, I'd venture to say, this huge mall of booths just may be my favorite! The mazes of vendors seem to go on forever, but each one is artfully designed. The owners of these booths take their time to creatively display their wares and as a shopper, it makes it so much easier to see what they have to offer! There's also an upstairs floor, which can get a bit warm in the summer but they usually have the fans on up there. I get so inspired as I meander "through the garden gate" antique shop. Much of the furniture is upscaled, recycled, refurbished and repurposed. I've gotten several gorgeous pieces here. There's loads of shabby chic, retro, country, romantic, rustic ... whatever your style. The creative designs and décor will get you in the nesting mood. The gardener in you will be delighted at the beautiful urns, wrought iron, plant stands, wreaths, bird houses/feeders, statues and more. You will see quilts, jewelry, glassware, tools, figurines, clothes, art... the list goes on. But one of the best things about this shop, is that there's a little restaurant in the middle of the store! So after you've spent some time collecting your treasures, you can take a little respite and have some refreshments! The restaurant closes at 3, so don't miss out! There's plenty of parking. The staff is super, they will even help you load your car. There are often sales in various booths, so the prices are reasonable. I know I'm gushing, but I can't say enough good things about this "must stop" shop! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Always fun to shop here. There is literally something for everyone. I have never been…read moredisappointed! It's a nce atmosphere, bright and open.

I don't know if my 3 star rating is unfair or generous. We took all kinds of twists and turns and…read morefinally located the emporium. The large parking lot was empty and the sign obscured behind some wood shelving. The entrance had 2 chairs and a book out front of doors which were locked tight. We tried to look in and could not tell what was going on inside. Now everything online stated it should have been open but it clearly was not. There was no sign with hours or information. To my mind this was once an antiques emporium and is now an unknown entity. If this is still an operating business I highly recommend signage with hours and information for potential customers, which will not be me, unfortunately.

Expansive barn-style antique emporium with surprises in every stack. Prices are eclectic and…read morediscounts abound. An amazing collection of classic vinyl records and congenial service.

I loved shopping at this antique mall! It's chock full of collectibles and cool finds! Some of…read morethe vendors have their wares price high, but you can get some good deals if you hunt! The staff is helpful and knowledgeable!

Like the atmosphere. The people who were working seemed kind and checked on us a few time but not…read morein a bothersome way. They also brought our items to the counter for us so we had free hands to shop. Some booths I felt were overpriced but there was also a lot more that were competitive pricing (I like Coalfield Station in Midlothian as well). A little messy in the booths so be careful. A LOT of things to look through and ground to cover. Also like that there was a water station/cooler and bathrooms are to the right down the hall after the water cooler fyi.

Over priced for junk. Some of the stuff in there should have just been thrown in the trash. I never…read moresee this place busy

Great and fun selection of items to choose from. Would recommend it to anyone who loves the hunt!read more

Mary was so informative and kind. I have an early 1900's slipper tub from LA Victorian Mansion in…read moreLA and she helped me figure out price to sell from California. She didn't make a dollar but she made a friend. She was funny and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Governor's Architectural

Wonderful folks at a wonderful store. Jeff, Mary, Bruce and the entire staff are helpful, friendly…read moreand a joy to be around. It just doesn't get any better than Governor's Architectural Salvage!

This is what Antique Shops should be like. An old store dating back to the mid 1800's maintaining…read morethe integrity of the original structure. It was Borkey's General Store in the 1960's, 70's that served the community. I was there then and Tim McLawhorn has restored it to its original state. He has everything from furniture to collectibles and is a master at furniture restoration Dog friendly!

The place is creapy and there is not organization at all.I smell like wet dog all over, no space to…read morewalk, there may be hidding treassure in there but I could not take the smell. There is a back door that takes you to a patio that has 4 dog kennels on the open. Maybe that is why the smell. It was not a good experience.

only accept cash or check and everything is overpriced. would not waste your time stopping hereread more

Yep! This consignment/antique shop will be added to my regular treasure hunting rotation! Not…read moreonly is it stocked with high quality, beautiful and unique items, but they are also displayed tastefully. The shelves are immaculately organized and there are drawers labeled with many fabulous finds. The gentleman there was courteous and knowledgeable about the inventory giving me brief histories of the pieces I was interested in. I loved the many colorful and ruugs and lamps highlighted in the store. The only downfall is they don't take credit, so I had to zip on down to the bank around the corner to withdraw some cash. Add a "square" to your business to accept charge cards and you'll be 5 ***** my friend! In the end I purchased a couple of gorgeous pieces of turquoise at a steal! If you love amazing jewelry, you'd better check this place out before I get it first!!

This is without a doubt my favorite antique shop in RVA!! It's big in both size and personality!!!…read moreThe antiques are the perfect blend of original and up-cycled. The staff is very engaged with their customers and always happy to help.

This place is the absolute worst. They listed a settee on FB for 375.00. We negotiated for 300.00…read more I drove here from Norfolk to get it. They knew I was coming, and they sold it. Never reached out to me to let me know. They lied and said they called me but they didnt even have my number because this was done thru FB! Liars! Worst customer service ever. They said they don't hold items if you don't want to pay over the phone with CC. I never asked for a hold and they never told me that may trip may be in vain. Truly unbelievable. I will never step foot in that raggedy shop again. Tina is condescending nice/nasty person. And the guy up front at the desk isn't too far behind. And beware of Sheneeda Anna Delvey on FB Marketplace.