16 Patton presents original fine art by Southeastern artists for residential and private collectors. Paintings, sculpture, glass, and ceramics are presented in an intimate gallery setting in historic downtown Asheville.

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The pottery of the North Carolina folk potters awaits you at Appalachian Crafts. Teague, Owen, McNeill, Wyndham, and Cole, as well as many skilled artisans from the surrounding neighborhoods. Phil Brown's carved eastern song birds, neat little wooden boxes from Virginia, wooden toys, hand-woven looped rugs, hand-quilted quilts, jams, jellies, wooden kitchen utensils, CDs of local folk singers, and even bees' wax candles! Rather read? We have books by local authors (Thomas Wolfe, Wilma Dykeman), books on what to do and where to go: hiking, biking, exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway, and even some down home Southern cookbooks! Y'all come!

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Oenophiles and bibliophiles take note! Our store offers you the marriage of two of earth's finest pleasures, books and wine, side by side. Or should we say page by glass? Peruse thousands of books in dozens of categories while sipping a fine wine, sparkling wine, or Champagne. We purchase used books from our customers so our selection is constantly expanding. Our wine list changes often as we strive to serve you the best of what we've tasted. Enjoy your drink alongside a cheeseboard, some trout dip, or a petite cheesecake. We are a used bookstore and Champagne bar in the heart of Asheville. Come join us for an unique experience and see what's new.

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A new gallery for emerging artists in the Beaverdam community of Asheville, about a 15 minute drive from downtown. Art includes highly original furniture pieces from naturally downed trees, furniture from reclaimed parts, paintings,jewelry and photography. The gallery is housed in a rebuilt building at the end of Beaverdam Road, also accessible from the Parkway via Webb Cove Road, down from Craven's Gap.

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A series of delightful antiques stores with an ever changing inventory of furniture, silver, estate jewelry, glassware, art, porcelain, architectural salvage, and fine collectibles. Stores include: Sweeten Creek Antique Mall - 31,000 sq feet of antiques. Biltmore Lamp & Shade Gallery - Elegant antiques, lamps, lampshades, and seasonal accessories. Village Antiques - European importers of 17th, 18th, 19th century French, English & American antiques. The Antique Tobacco Barn - 70,000 sq feet of shopping in an historic Tobacco Barn. Bryant Antiques - over 70 dealers uniquely displaying high quality antiques. Oddfellows - 16,000 sq foot of handpicked European imports. Nostalgique - Specializing in imports, stained glass, & mid-century. Estate Jewelry Ltd - featuring previously owned diamonds & fine jewelry. The Screen Door - with treasures for the uncommon garden and cottage. Spend the day antiquing and discover the treasures you've been searching for.

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Specializing in 19th and early 20th century oils, watercolors and prints. Also, jewelry, silver, china, small furniture and fine accessories.

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Celebrating 25+ years in business, as Asheville's premier, fully-stocked beadstore specializing in creating a unique and comfortable atmosphere. Come in, relax by the fireplaces, play with the Lab, pet the cat, or just become mesmerized by the 100-gallon salt-water fish tank. We offer on-going classes and assist all Girl Scouts with earning their jewelry and craft badges. A direct importer of beads and star lamps from India, pearls and semi-precious beads from Hong Kong, antique jewelry from Morocco, old trade beads and art from West Africa, vintage beads from Western Germany, sea snakeskin beads from the Philippines, prayer flags from Indonesia, and a vast assortment of beads, tools, supplies and gifts from over 300 vendors. Recipient of the "Best of Asheville" Award in the Arts & Crafts by the U.S. Local Business Assoc. every year since 2007. Come in and let the staff of award-winning jewelry designers help you get those creative juices flowing.

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Volcanoes! Earthquakes! Jewels! Amazing minerals! Mining! Where can you explore all this and more? At the Colburn Earth Science Museum, a downtown fixture since 1960, began as the Colburn Gem and Mineral Museum. Still home to the amazing collection of gems and minerals that have made it world renowned; the Colburn expanded its mission in 2004 to include all the earth sciences. With all ages, interactive, hands-on exhibits on geology, plate tectonics, meteorology and the history of mining in Western North Carolina, the Colburn Earth Science Museum is truly a place where the earth comes alive. Located on the lower level of Pack Place in the heart of Asheville near restaurants and shops, a visit to the Colburn is an adventure of discovery that the whole family will enjoy.

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Since 1931, Doncaster, a NC luxury apparel brand, has been known among shopping elite for its timeless elegance and exceptional styling. This extraordinary apparel is now available in a retail outlet setting; which offers prior seasons' merchandise at a savings.

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Europa Art Gallery is Asheville's newest and exciting fine art gallery, Europa art gallery. The gallery features artists from, France, Italy, Germany, Czech republic, Europa art gallery also features artists from the Usa and South Africa. the gallery has the vocation to bring the old masters work like the impressionists painters and the post impressionist era as well as showing the craftsmanship of the more contemporary artists. We wanted to create a place where colors and forms are exotic, exciting to the eye blending the settled taste of old Europe with the more modern and aggressive work of the America. Europa art gallery will provide brokerage services like buying and selling important work of art for customers or investors as well as appraisal tools for the people around this area. Our staff's experience is over 50 years in the business and will be delighted to guide through the beautiful pieces of art we carry in the gallery .

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Twenty-five years experience importing English antiques. The premier source of antiques in Western North Carolina. Extensive selection of Oriental and European porcelain as well as reproduction gift items.

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"HOME redefined." located in the historic Kress building, k2 studio creates an "out-of-the-box aesthetic" blending various styles into a unique, modern feel. The mix of environmentally friendly custom upholstery, furniture with sleek sensibility, unique accessories and outstanding works by local artisans creates a distinct showroom. "Redefine" your home with the innovative and livable design of k2 studio.

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The L.O.F.T. is an old attic of a place where you can find that primitive farm table you've been looking for, or discover the perfect gift for your best friend who has everything.

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Over 16,000 sq. ft of hand-picked European Antiques from England, France and much of Western Europe. We also have select dealers at our shop featuring antiques from the states and abroad giving an overall european flair to our warehouse. We sell to dealers, designers and the public. We are open seven days a week and would love to see you anytime. Our business is owner operated and our shop is not just accessible to everyone, but lots of fun to browse and hunt for anything from antique stained glass windows to chests of drawers, hallstands and hunt cupboards; decorative marble balls to cannonballs!

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Featuring a large selection of antique and vintage materials salvaged from old homes and commercial buildings dating from the mid 1800's. These include mantles, doors, stained glass, windows, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, ironwork, glass doorknobs, hardware and more. Our broad selection of salvage goods are both decorative and functional. Use them for "new" accents in your home, garden or office decor. They also carry a line of quality reproduction hardware. Also, plan to spend time checking out the large selection of work of over 40 artists from this area.

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Presenting Black Mountain's Newest Gallery – Studio 103 Fine Art Gallery – located at 103 West Street in historic Black Mountain. Home to the original Black Mountain College where minds like Josef Albers and Buckminster Fuller mingled with the likes of Merce Cunningham and John Cage. Owned and curated by photographer Rebecca D'Angelo, Studio 103 Fine Art Gallery will feature monthly shows by local and national artists. It also offers local art and crafts for sale in its retail section. 828-357-8327 or 571-212-0298

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European and Asian antiques handcrafted in pine, teak, elm, and iron. Natural, stained, and painted chests, sideboards, tables, chairs, cupboards, armoires, and bookcases, as well as stoneware, lamps, and other decorative accessories. Reproductions from reclaimed pine and teak; tables with Belgian bluestone insets; antique architectural elements from Europe and Asia.

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Since 1989, Village Antiques has been a destination in Asheville that should not be missed. We regularly import from France and England, and our Biltmore Avenue location offers more than 25,000 square feet of antiques, fine art, and decorative arts, both European and American, as well as specialized collections of Southern Furniture, Pottery, Folk Art, and African Art. Locally owned and operated, we are open 6 days a week and are happy to sell to designers and collectors of fine antique furniture and art. Appointments are available, but not required, and we also buy estates and collections.

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A freelance writer penned an article on ROBERTO VENGOECHEA. The headline read: "Imagine Dr. Seuss meets Salvador Dali... Vengoechea's contemporary designs encompass both beauty and madness similar to Dali's style while defying acceptable 21st century jewelry traditions, with square, architectural and geometric shapes inspired by Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi. Roberto Vengoechea is a self-taught designer and sculptor born in Colombia, South America. His 30 years of experience inspires sophisticated and contemporary fine jewelry featuring square, geometric and architectural shaped rings, cast in precious metals, using the "lost wax" process and incorporating fine colored gemstones and diamonds. He breaks away from the traditional round shank to create his own unique and distinctive shapes.

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