I LOVE Circa!! I've bought several interesting, beautiful, unique things there including vintage furniture, art, and wine glasses. The staff are friendly and helpful. read more

Just an amazing trove of furniture, wall art, dishes, glassware and bric a brac. Everything is reasonably priced and in very good condition. Note that the shop is three separate buildings with their own entrances. Their Insta feed highlights new finds, but things apparently turn over quickly, so if you browse online, hustle down and check it out! read more

This place honestly is a scam. The lack of customer service. The horrible quality of items and the pricing is ridiculous. Everything is broken or damaged yet they price it as if it's like new. The only people that shop here are people from out of town who think it's a "deal" The owner Jackie is a hugeeeee b****. If she doesn't feel like selling an item to you on the floor then she takes it away. Her personality ruins the shopping experience and she instructs her employees to act as such. As someone who has bought and sold items to her in the past she will give you $5 for something and price it at $50. If an item sits it sits. Discounts even after 2 years are never an option. Please support other places like habitat or other thrifts like twice as nice which support the community! read more

It's a fun place to just go like a free tchotchke (small miscellaneous item) museum! It's a bit on the pricy side and you may be surprised at the cost of certain items but it is not a boring store! I found these couches there and although there was an issue with one, they are really nice and I am happy with them. I recommend triple checking any major purchases for flaws because their prices are non-negotiable. For $50 they delivered my couches, a standard rate for anywhere in the city (I'm about 4 miles away). The ones shown were $165 for each segment and then $85 for the ottoman. read more

Circa - Couch and ottomans - Antiques Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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The customer service was good once I found someone. I had to wait at the front for a while, as the entire staff was eating in the break room at the same time. Circa has a very wide selection of furniture and knickknacks, all in decent condition. A lot of the items are overpriced in my opinion, but you can definitely find a bargain if you look hard enough. read more

Circa - Antiques Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I originally was not planning on making this a stop during my antiquing in Charlottesville, but boy am I glad I did! This place #1 is huge, #2 has nearly everything you could possibly be looking for and #3 has decent prices! I think all of the other reviewers are right in that service is pretty non-existent. As long as I was there, I don't think any staff person greeted me. I also didn't make a purchase, but I definitely have three or four things that I might circle back on during my next trip to Charlottesville. read more

Eclectic mix of furniture and antiques. Loved this store and great selection of cool stuff.

Tons and tons of goodies! Huge selection and kind staff! I love my new silver earrings, thank you so very much!

Interesting place to spend an afternoon. An eclectic mix of antiques and "one man's trash is another man's treasure" type of stuff. I have purchased some odds and ends here but I'd say it's more of a browsing store than a place where you know you're going to make a purchase. This is not the type of place you come to looking for a specific "thing" - but it's huge, so there is a LOT too look at, and you might discover a unique gem you didn't know you needed. Definitely a store where you can find something unique! While there are some bargains to be found (I got some cute half-price Xmas decorations after the holidays), there are also quite a few items, especially dishware and ceramics like S&P shakers, vases, etc. and old toys, that are on the pricey side. As far as customer service goes, everyone I interacted with was pleasant and helpful, once you could find them. I'm assuming because of the size of the store, their staff is spread thin. COVID-19 protocols - Must wear a mask and all staff were wearing masks. It is a store chock full to the brim with furniture and knick knacks, so the areas to walk through can be narrow or lead to dead ends. Use your judgement and socially distance yourself. read more

Love this store! I could seriously probably spend all day here. It's huge and packed with so many neat things! Staff are so friendly and helpful and I came away with a gorgeous mirror I just love. Will definitely return when I have more time to browse! Would not recommend if you have young kids with you (like toddlers) because many spaces are very tight and there are lots of breakable things. Also probably not too easy to maneuver a stroller. read more

GRAB & GO! I called to sell a sideboard. Two guys arrived at our home 3 hours before the scheduled time and they stated they would give me 1/3 of 4000. The older guy told the young man to figure it out. Pretty simple. They stated they would pay me less than a third but close. I said ok. I gave them both two bottles of water, commented on the younger guy's Washington Caps shirt. The older guy was cagey, would NOT shake my hand, he got in the van after loading the sideboard, younger one did. Cleaned up in the garage, picked up the check which was for 142.00 not 1/3 of 4000. I called the gatehouse told them to write down van license number. Called shop and the woman said " I will have them turn around" They brought back my sideboard, the older guy did NOT apologize, but was very red and nervous. Just a hassle, BEWARE of these folks.Grab & Go was common in NYC when I lived there. Bad experience! The one star is for the woman having the guys come back. I had a lot to do and was grateful they did the right thing by bringing the sideboard back asap! Be wary of this place. read more

This antique shop is awesome. It's gigantic (multiple rooms) and stuffed with stuff, so there's always plenty to look at, and they seem to get new things quite regularly. They have a great furniture selection, and a good policy for buying large pieces. I don't always find something I'm dying to have, but it's always a lot of fun to look around, and I've found some great items here and there. Great shop. Some fun quirky stuff to see as well (ie. box of arms). read more

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Woof. Do not sell your stuff here. You will get way better prices on FB market place or tag sales. BEWARE!

I absolutely love Circa--it is my weekly treat to take my eyes for a stroll through their 3 rooms of furniture, rugs, and decorative items. Every week the rooms have been rearranged with new items--they mean it when they say "If you see something you like, buy it, because it most likely won't be here next week!" It's true! I regret second guessing on a few items. They have fabulous finds from all eras and for all interests.I found their prices to be really good--I wish I knew about them before I moved to C'ville, as I could've bought a couch from them rather than a new one and have been super happy. I've bought a few pieces of furniture--acrylic barstools, glass side tables and a few decor items-- and have been delighted with my purchases. read more

This is a great place to experience a big range of interesting furniture, antiques, and vintage home decor. Browse widely, slowly, and with an open mind! We have been surprised here more than once. As always with furniture places, bring a tape measure and a basic diagram of your space at home. It's a gem of a place, with a huge selection and reasonable prices! read more

Another C'Ville business where the employees do not know the meaning of good customer service, you can always count on snarky personalities and rarely do they give back correct change on a cash transaction. Also pricing seems to be based on the mood of whoever is pricing the item. read more

high turnover means fresh merchandise of stuff which is nice and clean. Owner and staff are knowledgeable and affable.

This is what I would classify as a labyrinthian mind map of an antique geek's day dream. Walking through this place reminds me of Surrealist painting come to life. Circa has a plethora of odds and ends strewn throughout several different rooms. They have everything from a collection of gently loved retro furniture, jewelry, rugs, artwork, a small bazaar of electronics, records, and an impressive amount of kitchenware that would make a retro inspired kitchenista giddy with joy. There is stuff every which way you look that it doesn't require you to have any rhyme or reason to the direction in which you start. You really can meander through here for a pretty decent amount of time. The smaller items such as the kitchenware, bits and pieces of art, textiles, etc., are exactly the price point that make sense. On the other hand the larger furniture pieces, and rugs, aren't exactly affordable for the average buyer. Bear in mind this is a place classified as an antique shop and the cost of items reflect that. I would recommend this place for those that are looking for a unique gift for that quirky friend in your life or even a funky new-old accent for your place. I would probably continue thrifting for furniture however, as some of these pieces while definitely very cool, are far above the typical bargain shopper's palate. This shop is definitely sui generis, and if you're looking for that, you'll love this! read more

pros: Sweet store. The main store (out of three total) is huge and filled with knickknacks and furniture. There are separate rooms for old electronics and books and things. cons: Walking around will take you weeks. You'll have to dig a lot. Some of the things are on the pricier end. overall: I feel like it usually is worth it when you spend the time to look for something nice. You usually always find it. But then you have to pay for it. read more

Wonderful place to scour for that needed item, or just to wander, waiting for something to jump out at you - you really never know what you will find. I've found the prices very reasonable, and they seem to be continuously expanding. Great place to spend an hour with coffee and other snacks right across the street. Go! read more

This is the first antique/vintage shop I have been in that does not negotiate prices. Their pricing policy is posted on their website, which I found AFTER I visited and asked to discuss a price on a small piece of furniture. Their policy, from their website: No Negotiation, No Hassle All of our prices are firm. Seriously. A lot of shops offer a standard discount, but we find that offering honest, upfront prices from the start is the way to go. I don't know what a "standard" discount is an an antique shop. If the shop had stated their policy when I asked for a negotiation, and then offered a $5 discount on the $75 item, I probably would have bought it. The person explaining their policy was polite, but the surprise of no negotiation was not expected. I probably wouldn't ask on smaller things, but some things yes. I have visited antique/vintage/retro shops from New Market, VA, Harrisonburg, Verona, Stuarts Draft, Staunton, to Lexington, VA and have a general idea of what things should cost. And in all of those places, generally speaking, prices are negotiable. read more

There's a lot in here for sure. I may come back at some point to see the rest. But customer service is not exactly a priority for these folks. There were no hours posted on the door I originally entered through (this place has like 5 entrances). So there I was minding my own business and looking around, and out of nowhere a lady comes and shouts almost directly into my face that they are closing in five minutes. Pretty rude if you ask me. I left immediately. read more

Arrogant and unhelpful personnel. The whole culture of the place is unfriendly and defensive in general. Snotty responses to questions, no holds, no interest. The inventory is OK but pricey. Promises to call back when (always!) un-priced items are priced have never once been honored. It's too bad. It would be so much nicer if the vibe for customers was fun and happy and accommodating, but it's just the opposite. read more

I work for a random selection of antique officiants, and I must say the best part of my job, is having SORA find the things I need. She is a mogul in knowing Circa's inventory and can find anything through the estate sells I might need. Also, they have a room where several items are a dollar; this makes simple shopping seem less of a chore. I shop here often and find things that I not only need but want such as pristine tin toys in their original boxes. Furniture is their specialty and it shows. Don't forget to check the trucks out back, as those are their fresh purchases. Sometimes you can haggle, but as for the hairpins​ I'm currently wearing, they were so fair priced I just coughed up the cash. read more

Circa rocks! If you are selling furniture or home decor, no where else in town gives you a more fair price. They cut you a check in front of you, so you don't have to deal with all the consignment nonsense. Their inventory is also great if you're on the market to purchase--everything is trendy, funky, or interesting. I would recommend looking here for cool armchairs or sofas, fun art, or an unusual table set or desk. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. read more

Like any other used furniture place, luck will drive most of your experience... you either find something you need/want or you don't. The odds are good, tho b/c they have 3 huge spaces spread around the warehouse shopping area and they're constantly unloading new truckloads of stuff. If you see something you want, BUY IT, else it will be gone when you return tomorrow. But even if you don't score, the people who work here make your trip worthwhile. Are they a family? I don't know but they act like it: they kinda don't want to be there but they have to b/c mom said, but while they're there, they do their best to pleasantly help you get things taken care of. I've seen people get mildly annoyed because there's no one at their fingertips to answer a question but, c'mon, there are 3 huge rooms that can't all be staffed with a thumb-twidling associate. You have to work as a team and walk over to the main room with your query. They seem to somehow have every piece stored in memory... So, anyway, this is a good place for funky, solid furniture & vintage kitchen stuff you do need and nicknacks & doodads that you don't need. You don't have to take the furniture home right away- you have 3 days to wrangle your friend's pickup (how hard is that in Va?). Or, they deliver for 25 bones. read more

My new favorite shop in Charlottesville! They have antiques, vintage and stylish newer pieces for sale at very reasonable prices! It's a two hour drive for me but worth the trip! read more

When I moved here I had absolutely no furniture. I went to Circa to look at dining room tables....and wound up buying my entire 2 bedroom apartment's worth of furniture! They had same day delivery for a $25 charge. This meant that they delivered literally everything to my house for $25 and brought it up to the apartment (although we of course tipped the guys also). The furniture was very affordable, which meant that I had money left over from my budget afterwards, and the staff was so nice and patient. It was also pretty cool that the owner works there and was able to tell us where she got some of the pieces and the history before them. I did notice that the very front room on Allied tends to be more expensive and have more of the collectible pieces. I got almost everything I bought from the back room on Allied....but there is another room across the parking lot and a lot of the new arrivals go in there. The one thing is that I think the store can be hit or miss depending on how busy they've been and when the last auction was. One of my friends went a week later, during student move in, and didn't find anything she wanted. Overall, I HIGHLY recomend this place! read more

They came to my house to buy an antique armour. Upon them dragging it out they scratched the floors, the whole front with the doorknob and tore the back out. Once they got it out of my house, they dramatically lowered their initial price to where the offer wasn't even worth the time. And now I'm stuck with a now damaged antique. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone with such business ethics. Just think, if they damage antiques coming out of the house, what are you buying from them in their shop. read more

I have been a patron of Circa for the past year. The staff is always super knowledgeable and willing to help. The selection is ever changing which is nice to see. I highly recommend these guys for that thing you didn't know you needed. read more

I LOVE CIRCA!!! From antique jewelry, to old and new furniture, marvelous rugs, lamps, paintings, and the list keeps going. I have gone to purchase gifts for friends and have returned home with treasures for me! It is always on my list to visit when I pass thru Charlottesville. I never know what I might find and my house is full of CIRCA discoveries. read more

Hands down best antiques store in Charlottesville, with good reason. They get a TON of awesome items in. Wide variety from cheaper, eclectic pieces to more expensive heirloom furniture. And reasonably priced to boot. Have yet to find something here that isn't negotiable or priced to sell. They know how to move items and what to move, and it shows. Impossible to beat so far! read more

Absurdly overpriced items!!!! Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. I am not sure how they decide to price a particular item but it's crazy to put it mildly. read more

This place has good selection. If you dig around you can find some nice items. The furniture selection is pretty good as well I like it. read more

Circa - Antiques Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I have been shopping at CIRCA for more than 10 years and it has been an excellent experience. I have found that their pricing is fair and extremely reasonable. I always find a lot of very high quality furniture, household decorator and unusual vintage stuff at a fraction of new and traditional retail pricing. They do a lot of volume so that there is always tons of new stuff to see. They do get super busy at times so you might need the patience to wait 5 minutes or so on occasion for highly personal attention (big deal); Their furniture return policy is awesome. Great job guys and thanks! Steve G. read more

There's a lot here, but the prices are way too high. I purchased a turntable from them for a Christmas gift. It was an 80s model, solid TT if in working condition. Was charged $125, and assumed it was in working order. It was not. Gears were jammed, drive belt broken, no cart/needle (saw that upon purchase, bought it anyway). In the condition it was sold to me, it was worth $50 MAX. They should at least plug something in to see if it even functions before charging a ridiculous amount. Very displeased. Poor job, Circa. Do not recommend buying anything that has to be plugged in from this store, they obviously do NOT check to make sure it works before selling. Ridiculous, man. Seriously. read more

Never, will i ever enter this establishment again!!!! I stopped at Circa about 2 hours ago, my first visit i may add. I stopped to to look at dressers. I entered the side door which was open and preceded to look around. I walked out and went into the other door and did this until was at the last door on the side street. Now being a first time customer i did not know that this establishment was set-up in multiple units. Unknowing to me the store hours was only posted on one door. That door was not the door I entered. As i was walking my back to the front i was approached by a female employee. She advised me that we ( there were other customers in the store as well) had 2 minutes before the closed and gave me two fingers as though i was illiterate. As i continued to maneuver around the furniture to exit the building a man who's attire and mannerisms were less than professional approached the female employee and advised her to GET THEM OUT OF HERE!! I'VE GOT TO GO! He stated he had practice. She responded by saying " you have practice in an hour" . He stated i need to walk the dogs first!! Now you would think that since you have been in business since 1998 and you annual sales being less than favorable, the economy as it is today, competition across the street and the potential of a sale, that he would have conducted himself in a professional manner and appreciate us shopping at his establishment. After all customers do pay his salary. I have worked retail in the past and appreciate when its time to go home. However, I would always treat my customers with the utmost respect. Where is customer service these days? So Mr. Unprofessional, remember you work RETAIL! ( look it up) Last i looked the customer may not always be right, but they are the customers. In my case i was right, i was leaving for i was unaware of the store hours. A bit of advise: Find someone to walk you dam dogs and schedule your practice at a reasonable time or have someone cover for you. Due to your work ethics i personally would put you on the PIP ( Personal Improvement Performance). I assure you i have friends that appreciate Antiques and I will strongly advise them not to shop at your establishment. read more