Shopping local consignment, thrift and vintage stores helps reduce waste, support small business owners and sparks new hobbies among those who get a thrill out of rummaging through pre-owned goods on a Saturday afternoon. With mass consumerism running rampant with the ease of online shopping and next-day delivery options at major retailers, it’s easy to settle for convenience over quality. However, the Triad hosts a handful of locations that provide high-quality, pre-owned goods at an affordable price that benefits the environment and local economy. Before checking Amazon or “fast fashion” websites for the media, art or clothing items you need, shop secondhand in the Winston-Salem area to keep the environment healthy and local businesses happy. Below are just a few of the fabulous thrift and consignment joints in the area that offer unique, pre-owned products with storefronts just as charming.
Lindley Park Vintage
Specializing in mid-century, higher end designer resale furniture, Greensboro’s Lindley Park Vintage is popular among Triad shoppers looking to decorate their living quarters with unique finds. From accent chairs and large furniture pieces to small, eccentric lamps and light fixtures, customers enjoy browsing countless funky finds. Visitors rave about the expertise and knowledge of LPV’s owners, Carolyn and Gordy, in addition to LPV’s proximity to Common Grounds coffee shop, Sticks & Stones Pizza, and other eateries that make a weekend shopping trip tasty and convenient.
To get the greatest idea of what LPV is selling, follow @lindleyparkvintage on Instagram or visit the store at 604 S. Elam Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27403.
JD Salvager Vintage Modern Furniture
Located in Rural Hall, JD Salvager Vintage Modern Furniture is another local hotspot for restored home essentials from the 1950s through the 1970s. Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from noon to 6:00 p.m. without an appointment, JD Salvager is considered by past and present visitors to be a “step back in time,” offering beautifully refurbished mid-century modern pieces that bring about nostalgia among many shoppers. Iconic dining tables, dressers, sofas, entertainment systems and more are what keep customers coming back. With two floors worth of inventory, it’s difficult not to find something you want to take home, especially when items are priced reasonably at such high quality.
If you’re hoping to stop by to see what JD Salvager has in store, head to 627 Forum Parkway, Rural Hall, NC 27405. Follow @jd_salvager_ on Instagram to browse photos of inventory online, or call the store at 336.317.8250 to make an appointment.
Cooper’s Vintage Village
Highly rated online by local reviewers, Cooper’s Vintage Village is an antique mall located in Kernersville with more than 22,000 square feet of warehouse space. Family owned, find once-in-a-lifetime trinkets, collectibles and treasures of all kinds – as long as you have enough time to spare in order to explore everything on the store floor. Cooper’s carries a mixture of things old and new, serving as a great shopping stop for customers of all genders and ages. Great prices and a variety of vendors line the store, making every corner eye-catching and wallet-friendly. Take home previously owned clothing, records, kitchenware, décor and more every day but Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Visit Cooper’s Vintage Village at 305 E Bodenhamer Street, Kernersville, NC 27284, and follow the team on Facebook for updates on in-stock items. Call to speak to a team member at 336.497.5724.
