Shopping in downtown Brevard, NC just keeps getting better and better. An old building that has been empty for a while is sporting a new business, a new look and a lot of fun things to look at. Mantiques, an eclectic store with items ranging from canoes to old telephone switchboards, has taken up residence in what used to be an old Ford dealership in the 1930’s.
The shop has been open just under a month and its location at 68 West Main Street is owned by Carl & Cheryl Littlefield who have had a Mantiques store in Cashiers, NC for years. While the Cashiers location is seasonal and open May to October the store in Brevard will be open 12 months a year.
Walking into the old Rice Furniture store is more than a step back in time. Each piece on display has a story – maybe more than one – and while I could not imagine some of the items finding a home in my own mountain home I can envision them in the right setting and love the possibilities that folks must think of when they walk into the store.
Where else could you find an old telephone operator switchboard? Seriously this was one of my favorite items and its location at the front of the store definitely caught my eye.
The photographer in me loved the various cameras that are on display for sale.
Vintage luggage on an old railway car luggage rack occupies one of the front corners of the store.
Spacious and uncrowded the store welcomes visitors and shoppers with a beautiful layout.
Chris especially liked the various canoes that were for sale and while I do not think I will be buying any of them for him the craftsmanship of these is simply stunning. They are truly works of art and the photographs definitely do not do them justice. The lighting in the store prevented me from getting really great photographs of some of the amazing items including the car located in the lobby.
How about a cash register?
Or an organ? Who wouldn’t want this in their music room?
I was intrigued by this old dentist cabinet – maybe because of my recent dental work?
Wildlife theme, anyone?
Complete with picnic basket and thermos this canoe was quite a work of art.
And who doesn’t want an old Jukebox in their basement?
I would LOVE to read these wise cracking cards, wouldn’t you?
Another great addition to our little mountain community and I wish them luck in their new to Brevard business. Please feel free to follow them on their social media outlets below.
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11 Comments
Leave a commentWow!! Quite the place. One of those stores you could spend hours in. I wish them well.
It is such a fun place and so unexpected. Not sure who will be buying stuff there but it is a fun addition to our downtown.
Looks wonderful. I love the canoes too.
The canoes are simply gorgeous.
What a fun place to visit!! Like you, I can’t imagine too many of those articles in my own home, but it sure would be entertaining to look at them all.
It is a really fun place to walk around.
What a cool spot! Would like to check it out if I’m ever in the hood. Thanks for sharing!
Make sure you let me know if you ever visit!
What a fun and interesting place this has to be. My husband is a retired telephone and computer tech and has a1958 switch broad in our office. He would love seeing the old telephone items. Maybe a trip.
This looks like a fun place to explore -almost like a museum!
I would so love this place. It’s different than any vintage merchandise store I’ve seen.
A few days ago we were invited to a picnic at the home of a couple from our church. In their basement they have a vintage cash register, barber’s chair, restaurant booth, etc.
Outside in their absolutely stunning hosta a flower gardens, they have a parking meter. It works and, yes, they have the key.
If only I could use my DSLR, I would have photographed their home and yard.