Fine antiques dealer
The Gilded Age Antiques is a Banner Elk, North Carolina dealer that has imported fine English and European antiques, majolica and rare vintage designer handbags for over 30 years.
For over 30 years, The Gilded Age Antiques has directly imported the finest English and Continental European treasures to its home in Banner Elk, North Carolina, in the shadow of Grandfather Mountain. Founded in 1995 by owner William McLaren, the shop specialises in 18th- and 19th-century furniture, paintings and porcelain - and ranks among the world's preeminent specialists in antique majolica - while also embracing Art Deco, French Moderne and Mid-Century Modern, and, since 2019, rare vintage handbags by Hermès, Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton. An in-store boutique, The Gilded Edition, adds ethically made artisan gifts, and the team offers design consultations.
The website is a full Squarespace Commerce store, with a deep, well-organised catalogue spanning Furniture, Fine Art, Majolica, Lighting, Designer Handbags and the gift shop. Product pages, cart, gift cards, a newsletter and an "inquire or make an offer" feature support the way a specialist dealer actually sells, while a client gallery shows pieces styled beautifully in real homes.