I couldn't imagine buying new furniture. To speed you on your way, we've scouted out eight communities in Maryland and Virginia within an hour's drive of Washington where you'll find a concentration of dealers. Much of the fun of antiquing is browsing in a variety of shops, and in these towns you can park your car and explore on foot. As an additional guide, we name several shops specializing in quality antiques that you shouldn't miss. We also point out inviting places for lunch or late-afternoon munchies.
Some dealers operate their own shops, often focusing on specific kinds of antiques.
For example, Pocock favors formal 18th-century American and English furniture, which is priced in the thousands of dollars. Va. The malls resemble yard sales or flea markets, but with goods that boast significantly higher quality. The dictionary suggests it's an item made at least 100 years ago. The older and rarer the piece, the higher the price you can expect to pay. And it has to have been well made.