Circa: Charlottesville's Largest Consignment Shop
Furniture, decor, collectibles and fine art, open Tuesday through Saturday
Circa, Charlottesville's largest consignment shop, deals in furniture, housewares, decor, collectibles, and fine art, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to about 5:30 PM. If you are furnishing a second home or hunting for a piece with history this October 2026, it is a sound place to spend an unhurried afternoon.
Quick Facts
- What: Consignment shop for furniture, housewares, decor, collectibles, and fine art
- Where: Charlottesville, VA
- Open: Tuesday to Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday
- Phone: (434) 295-5760
- Google rating: 4.5
Why Consignment Suits the Piedmont
The region's farmhouses, village cottages, and weekend places tend to be furnished over years rather than in a single order. A consignment shop of real scale offers a different rhythm from a showroom: inventory turns over, and the pieces arrive with provenance and patina. Circa is described as Charlottesville's largest consignment shop, with a range that runs from furniture to fine art, so it rewards a slow lap and a second visit.
What to Look For
- Furniture: the backbone of the shop, from dining pieces to occasional tables.
- Housewares and decor: the small things that finish a room.
- Collectibles: good for gifts and for the particular kind of browsing that turns up something unexpected.
- Fine art: worth a look if you are filling a wall in a new house.
Inventory changes, so we cannot promise any specific piece; treat it as a place to look rather than a guaranteed find. Measure your space and bring photos of your rooms.
Making an Afternoon of It
Pair a Circa visit with the Downtown Mall side of town. Consignment House Gallery has been a Downtown Mall fixture for more than four decades, selling mid-century furniture and original art, and it is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, which makes it a good second stop. Together they make a tidy design-minded loop for anyone sourcing furniture and art.
When the browsing is done, the city has a deep bench of dining. Fleurie Restaurant is a contemporary French fine-dining room on 3rd Street just off the Downtown Mall, with a deep wine list, and is closed Sunday and Monday, so a Friday or Saturday plan works best.
Practical Notes
- Large furniture needs a vehicle and likely help loading; ask the shop about their policies on holds and delivery before you buy.
- Tuesday through Saturday is your window; Sunday and Monday the shop is closed.
- Because the venue has not posted recently, call ahead to confirm hours before making a special trip.
Planning Your Visit
- Location: Charlottesville, VA (call for the exact address and directions)
- Phone: (434) 295-5760
- Website: circainc.com
- Hours: Tuesday 10:00 AM to 5:35 PM; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Sunday and Monday closed
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- Circa — venue signals
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- Fleurie Restaurant — venue signals
Frequently asked questions
What are Circa's hours in Charlottesville?
Circa is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to roughly 5:30 PM, and closed Sunday and Monday. Call (434) 295-5760 to confirm before visiting.
What does Circa sell?
Circa deals in furniture, housewares, decor, collectibles, and fine art on consignment.
Is there another consignment shop to visit nearby?
Consignment House Gallery on the Downtown Mall sells mid-century furniture and original art, and is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Is Circa a good place to furnish a second home?
The shop is described as Charlottesville's largest consignment shop. Inventory turns over, so call ahead or visit often if you are hunting for a specific piece.
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