This store offers an unusual collection of upscale, resale furniture and rugs as well as new,…read moredesigner selected pieces, including pillows, artwork, lighting and accessories. It is staffed by multiple interior designers who offer access to additional pieces as well as expert advice. Very comfortable place to shop and inventory is ever-changing.

We have had great experiences at Patinas. Their furniture and artistic accessories are uniquely…read moreselected for beauty, quality, style and agelessness. Sissy is very knowable about design and what would fit the clients needs. Last time in, we saw a very practical patio table and chair set. I was imminently due for ankle surgery. We bought it and said it might be a while before we could pick it up. 10 weeks or so later, I called to give an update on when I could pickup the furniture. Sissy offered to bring it to our N Durham cottage since she would be coming that way soon. What a nice surprise gesture. (Not their policy). Stop in the see the great offerings they have which turn over very rapidly and enjoy the fruits of their talents. Bruce and Kathy Harrod

This is my absolute favorite local place to shop when I want to change up my furnitire and decor!…read moreMy go to for up cycling and finding the right pieces at the right time. Other local thrift stores don't compare. This place always puts out the best worthwhile items. And the staff is amazing. Attentive and friendly. They are working with the program for consistent recovery and it shows. Just a great group of overcomes pushing through for their best life. Oh, and their donation zone is so easy. Drive up to the front, get the guys to lend a hand, and drop off! Also, they pick up for donation (upon approval) so send things you would want to upcycle and buy. They also deliver large pieces with a fee based on your distance from the store. Truly such an easy and professional experience. Love them.

How can I not give TROSA Thrift Store of Durham five stars? They were able to do what Habitat for…read moreHumanity ReStore (Durham) and the Durham Rescue Mission could not: They picked up our furniture donation from the third floor of our apartment building without an elevator. The other places either required an elevator or the furniture be moved to the ground floor. Not only that, but the guys from TROSA, Quentin R and Christian, showed up on time and worked efficiently. Also, TROSA's Donations Coordinator, Cheryl Rogers, was great to work with. Everything was taken care of without any hiccups. The lady I spoke to at Durham Rescue Mission referred me to TROSA. I had never heard of TROSA until that point in time. Shortly thereafter, I learned that my wife's clinic regularly treats patients from TROSA and my mom has donated furniture to TROSA's Winston-Salem thrift store. TROSA stands for Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers. Both Quentin and Christian came up through the TROSA program. If I recall correctly from my conversation with Christian, TROSA helped get them back on their feet. Quentin is older and I believe a graduate who is now a manager. Both guys were nice and did really hard work. They helped move the following for us: 1 office desk 1 office chair 2 loveseats with pillows 1 lounge chair with cushions 1 small table set (3 tables in 1) 1 fold-up shelf (3 tier) ------------------------------ 7 items total The office desk was old, but in good condition, and super heavy. As soon as they saw it, Quentin said it was going to be "fun." They wrapped it in plastic to protect it before moving it. I was curious how they were going to move it. They didn't wear gloves or use a hand truck. They simply used their bare hands and raw strength, plus some moving blankets to help slide the desk on the second floor of the stairwell. I was really impressed. Christian took most of the weight, being the guy on bottom. It wasn't an easy task. Afterwards, Quentin and Christian told me the desk wasn't that bad. They've had to move much worse, like pianos. Just an incredible job by those two. It took them about 40 minutes to haul everything away. Quentin ran the show. He and Christian were able to find our apartment door without having to call and ask where to go (a lot of delivery drivers got lost, but not these guys). They were uniformed in light blue TROSA T-shirts and black pants/shorts. While moving the items, Quentin had me fill out a Donation Pickup Form that listed everything I donated with an estimated value. At the end, all three of us signed it. I received a copy of the form which serves as a receipt for an income tax deduction. Also, there was a place on the form where I could write in a tip, which served as an additional donation. I tipped $35 in cash. The pickup itself was free. Beforehand, I coordinated with Cheryl over the phone and via email. We handled the list of furniture items to be donated and the scheduling and logistics of the donation itself. I was located in Chapel Hill and the first stop (11:00am) in Chapel Hill on Quentin and Christian's route that day, a Tuesday. You can call or email TROSA to get the process started. I emailed. Cheryl called me within one business day and was able to get me scheduled as soon as 13 days out, which ended up working out perfectly for us. Book early. One thing Cheryl asked me for was emailed pictures of everything I wanted to donate. She then called me again a couple days later to confirm the pickup appointment and details like parking, how many stairs and landings, etc. TROSA is thorough. Quentin and Christian arrived in a large marked TROSA truck. Coincidentally, I noticed a TROSA truck at our same apartment complex less than two weeks prior to this pickup.

We kept trying to catch them open and it was always closed. I called and a recording gave all these…read moreinstructions, bottom line, you have to make an appointment to be let in. I make Dr , Car repair, hair cut or home repair appointments. I don't make appointments to be let in a store to shop and spend MY money, it's not like it's a jewelry store, it's a home furnishings store

Folk art in multiple forms, but more so in seriously gorgeous rugs. I have no idea what Nomadic…read moreTrading Company was like when it was located elsewhere, but if it was anything like what it is now in Durham, the other locations lost out. There's a huge selection of Oriental/Turkish/Persian rugs in all colors and sizes in the back. It's art for your floor and just as hard to pick only one to take home. But getting to the back of the store to see those amazing rugs is only one piece of the adventure Nomadic Trading offers. You first have to walk through a collection of Oriental, Indian, Turkish art history of assorted items. All of them, the furniture, water jars, lamps, beads, etc. are striking -- simple, yet complex at the same time. The natural materials are a refreshing change from modern-day chemical-based creations. When you get to the back of the store, you'll see rugs in colors and patterns unlike any others. The blues and reds attracted my attention, but each of them is intriguing in its own way. The patterns and colors all had a story to tell. It's folk-art. If you're truly fortunate, you'll be able to listen to the owner play his drums - I think they're Dybbuk (I forgot to ask) -- to add to the ambience.

I was on errands with my friend who live in the area. And this was a spot on her list. I loved the…read moreselection of local artists and vintage items. It was really well curated and the variety was great. The shop was organized well and the person at the counter was helpful and friendly. Prices were good! Parking was easy as this location is in a strip mall.

Lovely gift store in the Witherspoon area. We've popped in a few times and purchased locally and…read moreregionally made items like cocoa, peanut butter and a Durham magnet. It's along a strip mall facing the parking lot for Kohl's. Might be easy to overlook but worth a stop. We like to support locally owned businesses that feature local products.

My family had such a wonderful experience consigning with this store. They made the process of…read morehelping my grandfather downsize so easy during a difficult season of life. Not only did they handle everything professionally, but the money we made from consigning his furniture helped with his medical bills, which meant so much to our family. After seeing how easy and rewarding the process was, I decided to start consigning my own clothes too. It's been such a great experience! I've come to love this store because you can truly tell they care about both their consignors and their customers. They work hard to get you the best value for your items while creating a beautiful shopping experience for everyone who walks through the doors. It's rare to find a business that genuinely has everyone's best interests in mind. I can't recommend them enough!

If you are looking for furniture for your home or women's clothing, you really need to check out…read morePetersons. They have a good variety of furniture pieces, art and other home accessories downstairs. Upstairs you can find clothing and all accessories. The store has a great layout, great prices and a staff to help you. Shop local and save some money at the same time - I honestly think you will love it.

I love my TV table! It's a made from a restored cabinet with new doors, custom metal pulls, and…read more"dead stock" legs from the 60s. The mixed wood stains go really well with my home. The owner of Retro Modern is super friendly and she has such cute stuff. I'm excited to return! I It's on a gravel road in a warehouse, so it was a little daunting entering for the first time as I wasn't sure what awaited, but once I was in I really enjoyed viewing all the displays and immediately fell in love with the console. I'd been looking and looking for one at multiple thrift stores and none of them were quite right.

It was nice being greeted immediately by Kelly and the team. Cute store front with lots of…read moredifferent gift ideas. As the name indicates, Retro Modern Furnishings, there are many selections of unique furniture. Really enjoyed the hot cocoa with all the garnishing's. I'm a sucker for peppermint. My wife enjoyed making an ornament.

Chapel Hill's best kept secret! Gifts, furnishings, monogramming and so much more. Suh a fun store.read more

Very nice place for great gift ideas, prices a bit high, but very friendly employee, I enjoyed…read morelooking around, but didn't purchase. Tip, very cool store, but bring a heavy wallet!

Cool store if you are looking for older pieces of furniture and antiques. The owner is nice and…read morehelpful. Prices are good and seemed to be less if asked about. They have good variety in here. Easy to get to and plenty of parking. Many pieces were in excellent condition.

This place is wonderful! Packed to the ceiling, a real paradise for treasure-seekers! If you love…read morethe art of digging for cool stuff in a piled-high room of antiques, this is the place for you. The proprietor is friendly and engaging, the location is probably easy to get to in a car (I walked there, and it is a pedestrian's nightmare - Uber'ed back to my hotel because I didn't want to risk getting hit by a car with the lack of sidewalks over there - but this is, of course, not the fault of the shop). I found a really amazing perfect-condition bubble-glass framed portrait of three absolutely terrifyingly haunted German children in the 1910s with names written on the back, and I am working on returning it to the family descendants after a bit of research on Ancestry.com. But aside from that, there were a lot of really lovely furniture pieces, artwork and ephemera. I was traveling from NYC and didn't have much room in my luggage so I only took the 3 haunted blonde kids. If you don't see another review from me, it's because of those damned kids.