Antiquing Arkansas - Finding Great Southern Antiques

Interested in southern antiques? Visit the local antique malls and individual stores of Arkansas to discover everything from Civil War antiques to 19th century furniture for your home.

If you appreciate the past's treasures, you know the excitement walking into a southern antique store brings as you search for the perfect piece to fill an empty space in your home. Or, perhaps you're looking to add to a collection, find a unique gift, find local arts and crafts, or to be inspired by rare art.

Regardless of the aim of your quest, chances are the perfect antiques and collectibles are waiting for you in one of The Natural State's 200-plus antique shops. Arkansas's local antique malls boast 18th, 19th and 20th century furniture. You can search for a wide variety of styles including English, Victorian, French, American, Italian, Amish, primitives, mahogany and more.

Unique home decor prevails whether you're looking for mirrors, lamps, silver, oil company advertising or early textiles. Shops also carry old, restored architectural details and primitives, hardware, lighting, doors, wrought iron fencing and fireplace mantels.

It's easy to add to any collection - Depression glass, coins, china, vintage clothing and hats, dolls, Indian relics. A varied assortment of shops also handles railroad, sports and war memorabilia. All tastes are represented, including those for classic car and truck parts.

The Hot Spots

Traveling through the Ozarks, make sure to check out Eureka Springs. The quaint Victorian town has a multitude of antique shops amid its boutiques, free art galleries, and inns. The nearby metropolitan area encompassing Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers and Bentonville has numerous antique stores. Fayetteville is also home to the exquisite Dickson Street Book Shop, where book lovers can lose themselves for days.

Further east, the town of Hardy sports an old-time main street where antique lovers can find primitives, glassware, linens, jewelry, and fine bone china.

In the Arkansas River Valley, stroll through Van Buren's Victorian Main Street, which is home to dozens of shops. The Historic District offers a divine selection of southern antiques with furniture and stained glass being prevalent.