What to Buy at Round Top — Category-by-Category Shopping Guide
The top shopping categories at the Round Top antique show are furniture (French farmhouse tables, armoires, mid-century credenzas), rugs (Turkish kilims, Moroccan Berber, antique Persian), lighting (chandeliers, sconces, vintage lamps), art and mirrors (oil paintings, tapestries, gilt mirrors), European antiques (French, Swedish, Italian, Belgian), ceramics and pottery, vintage clothing and cowboy boots, architectural salvage (doors, columns, mantels), textiles (quilts, grain sacks), and jewelry. Prices range from $1 to $25,000+.
What to Buy at Round Top — Category-by-Category Shopping Guide
With 1,500+ vendors across 48 venues, Round Top can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down what's available by category and tells you exactly where to find it.
Furniture
Where: The Arbors, Marburger Farm, Blue Hills, Excess I What to expect: Farm tables, armoires, dressers, console tables, chairs, desks, bookcases. Styles range from 17th-century European to mid-century modern to rustic farmhouse. Price range: $50 for project pieces in the fields to $50,000+ for museum-quality antiques at Blue Hills
Fashion & Clothing
Where: The Arbors (Tent B, F), Bader Ranch, Junk Gypsy What to expect: Cowboy hats, boots, boho clothing, western wear, vintage dresses, lace pieces. Luxury fashion brands like Hunter Bell and Krewe show up at Bader Ranch. Price range: $30 for vintage finds to $500+ for designer pieces Best for: Your target audience — women 30-60 who love interior design and fashion
Jewelry & Accessories
Where: The Arbors, Blue Hills, throughout most venues What to expect: Vintage costume jewelry, fine antique jewelry, repurposed vintage pieces, handmade artisan jewelry, cowboy-inspired accessories, handbags, scarves Price range: $20 for vintage costume pieces to $5,000+ for fine antique jewelry
Art & Paintings
Where: Blue Hills, The Arbors, Marburger Farm What to expect: Original paintings, prints, lithographs, portraits, landscapes, abstract, folk art, photography, sculptures. Oil paintings and antique portraits are always popular. Price range: $100 for prints to $25,000+ for museum-quality original works
Home Decor & Accessories
Where: Every venue has home decor — it's the bread and butter of Round Top What to expect: Mirrors, clocks, vases, candlesticks, bookends, trays, picture frames, decorative boxes, baskets. The variety is staggering. Price range: $10 for small vintage items to $2,000+ for large statement mirrors
Rugs & Textiles
Where: Blue Hills, The Arbors, Marburger Farm What to expect: Oriental rugs, Persian rugs, vintage Turkish kilims, quilts, tapestries, vintage linens, lace, monogrammed linens. Antique tapestries can be truly extraordinary. Price range: $50 for vintage linens to $29,000 for museum-quality tapestries
Architectural Salvage
Where: The Compound, Excess I What to expect: Doors, windows, mantels, iron gates, columns, corbels, stained glass, vintage hardware, building elements, garden structures Price range: $25 for hardware to $5,000+ for large architectural pieces
Garden & Outdoor
Where: The Compound, Excess fields, throughout most venues What to expect: Planters, urns, garden statuary, iron furniture, fountains, trellises, vintage garden tools, outdoor lighting Price range: $20 for small planters to $3,000+ for large stone or iron pieces
Lighting
Where: Blue Hills, The Arbors, Marburger Farm What to expect: Chandeliers (crystal, iron, brass, wood), pendant lights, floor lamps, table lamps, wall sconces, industrial lighting, vintage lampshades Price range: $50 for table lamps to $15,000+ for antique crystal chandeliers
Kitchenware & Dining
Where: Throughout most venues, especially The Arbors and Marburger Farm What to expect: China, porcelain, silverware, copper cookware, vintage glassware, serving pieces, enamelware, cast iron Price range: $10 for individual vintage pieces to $2,000+ for complete sets
Pottery & Ceramics
Where: The Arbors, Marburger Farm, Blue Hills What to expect: Antique pottery, stoneware, ironstone, vintage vases, ceramic figures Price range: $15 for individual pieces to $1,000+ for rare antique pottery
Books & Ephemera
Where: The Compound (Caroliniana Rare Books), scattered throughout What to expect: Antique books, vintage magazines, maps, postcards, vintage photographs, documents, sheet music Price range: $5 for postcards to $5,000+ for rare books
How to Shop Smart
- Know what you're looking for before you arrive — but stay open to surprises
- Go to the right venue for your category — don't wander randomly
- Compare prices across venues before buying — the same category of item can vary wildly
- Quality over quantity — one great piece beats five mediocre ones
- Use Round Top Finder to browse 300+ vendors by category before you arrive
Browse vendors by category on Round Top Finder or plan your route with the interactive map.
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