Perhaps you saw the carved candelabras in the Nathaniel Russel House and think they would be perfect in your dining room. Or maybe you simply must have some earthquake bolts in order to give your house a patina of history. Or maybe you just like antiques but don't like the prices. If you think any of these things apply to you, or if you just want to see some beautiful, unique home furnishings, visit the Historic Charleston Foundation's reproduction shops.
Drawing inspiration from the furninshings in their properties and the beauty and charm of the city, designers have created pieces that reproduce the feel of antique Charleston. The shop has everything from silverware to cast-iron beds, from reproduction engravings to Carolina tea. This is an excellent place to find an interesting gift or a special souvenir.
No only are you getting something you can't find in every stall in the market, but you are also helping out preservation. The proceeds of the shop go back into the funds of Historic Charleston Foundation, one of the most active and successful preservation groups in the United States.