This family-owned business has been a Wilmington landmark since 1922 and is the only full-service furniture store in the downtown area. It offers home furnishings for every room in the house, most major household appliances, TVs and DVDs, stereos and more. The store takes pride in offering its customers reasonable, everyday prices and an affordable in-store financing plan. Customer parking, a plus in downtown Wilmington, is available.

For something beautifully unique in home furnishings, Hammett DESIGN/BUILD is a must see. You won't find rows of sameness here. Designer/craftsman Joseph Hammett creates each piece with loving care, from delicate side tables to custom built-in cabinets. His contemporary, free-standing designs echo the furniture trends of the past with modern imagination.

Joseph trained as a traditional furniture maker in the mountains of western North Carolina, then moved to New York City where he completed a degree in Industrial Design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. He perfected his craft at Fisher Furniture, a top producer of custom furniture specializing in art deco and federal reproductions. His work has been featured in numerous well-known design shows and publications, as well as in a nationally aired Macy’s commercial. In 2004 Joseph moved to Wilmington. He continues to design and build furniture as well as custom cabinetry for libraries, bars and interiors and is happy to discuss your individual home-furnishing needs.

Since 1953, family-owned Rose Bros. Furniture has been a Wilmington institution. Here you can find quality home furnishings, fine bedding and accessories at affordable prices, with such name brands as Ashley, Broyhill, Bassett, La-Z Boy, Sealy Posturepedic, Stearns & Foster and Simmons Beautyrest. Hallmarks of Rose Bros. Furniture are exceptional customer service, knowledgeable staff, flexible financing and professional decorating support.

Established in 1945, Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. is the largest home-furniture manufacturer in the United States and the number one selling brand of home furniture in North America. At Ashley Furniture Homestore you'll find Ashley Furniture's exclusive lines for bedroom, dining room and casual dining, as well as upholstery, motion upholstery, leather, leather match, occasional tables, entertainment centers, home office, youth bedroom, recliners, curios, mattresses and accessories. You're welcome to come in and browse, and the friendly staff are always happy to answer your questions. What's more, they offer great prices on furniture as well as flexible payment deals, in-store financing, design help and more. Ashley Furniture Homestore is centrally located at the corner of Carolina Beach Road and S. College Road. Store hours are Monday through Friday 10 AM to 8 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday noon to 6 PM.

“Wood and woodworking are a passion for me,” admits Ed Mayorga, a long-time resident of Wilmington. Whether the project is reproducing an eighteenth-century piece of furniture, or the restoration of an ornate, carved gilded mirror, Ed uses his intuitive understanding of the power and beauty of wood to coax the desired finished product. The fact that his father was a renowned cabinet maker helped instill his skill of mind and hand. Master Craftsmen Services, Inc. is well known as the place to restore cherished pieces, particularly those damaged by fire or water.

This delightfully eclectic store's theme is "casual, chic and uncomplicated luxury." You're bound to find irresistible choices in furniture, including armoires, beds, dining rooms and original and reproduction pieces inspired by old world craftsmanship. Upholstered furniture is clad in rich chenille, damask, linens or leather. Make decorating a delight with cashmere throws, stylish lighting, scented Votivo candles and more. Professional interior design services, from blueprint to complete decoration, are available.

Looking for something fresh and new in home furnishings? The design experts at Norwalk Furniture and Design will help you create custom furniture and decor that suits your personal style. This family-owned and operated company offers design solutions and custom, upholstered furniture made to your specifications. Their professional design team offers personalized service. They'll even come to your home and measure, draw floor plans and help you blend your new furniture and accessories with those you already have. You'll get exactly what you want. With more than 1,000 fabrics and 100 furniture styles to choose from, it's easy to find just the right combination to suit your style. Once you've made your selections, your furniture will be custom-made to your order and delivered to your home in 35 days. Norwalk has been making custom upholstered furniture since 1902. Now they've teamed with designer Candice Olson for some "divine designs." This trend-setting store is the only one of its kind in Wilmington and well worth a visit.

The Ivy Cottage is Wilmington's favorite furniture and home accessory consignment shop, consisting of four buildings with more than 25,000 square feet in all. Each of the buildings is filled to overflowing with antiques, classic furniture, china, crystal, silver, oriental carpets and fine jewelry. There are also two large garden areas with outdoor furniture, fountains, planters, fencing, gazebos and wrought-iron decorative pieces. Hundreds of new items arrive daily, and you'll probably never see the same thing twice. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from 1 to 5 PM. Call for winter hours.

Looking for a place where you can go and browse and not feel pressured? The Furniture Company is that place. Family-owned and operated, it offers a full line of upper-middle to high-end furnishings in a "non-commission sales" atmosphere. With 20,000 square feet of showroom, an on-site warehouse and in-house interior designers, The Furniture Company also offers a large Kincaid Gallery and a Bassett Design Center. From custom upholstery to solid-wood bedrooms and dining rooms, The Furniture Company can help you design and furnish one room or a whole house. For the largest selection of contemporary leather furniture in the area, stop by their other store, The Leather Emporium on Oleander Drive.

At Tango Furniture Direct, you won't find a stuffy building or commissioned sales people looking to sell you a showroom of cookie-cutter furniture. What you will find is a wide array of furniture at low prices and an atmosphere designed to be unpretentious. That's because unlike most furniture stores, Tango buys its furniture directly from the factories. By cutting out the middleman distributors, Tango can offer its wares at unbeatable prices. The store's owners have 20 years of experience as innovators in furniture importing, allowing you to buy direct and save.

Step into a tropical paradise right in downtown Southport. You will find beautifully hand-crafted furniture of mahogany and cane with a relaxed, West Indies feel included in the line carried by this exotic shop. Holley Rogers, shop owner, imports much of her merchandise from Egypt, India and Honduras and blends the furniture with exquisite gifts and accessories. Lamps, paintings, bookends and more, featuring monkeys, palm trees and even camels await you. The staff is available to visit your home and help you with decorating ideas.

With more than 45,000 square feet of inventory, Thee Furniture Warehouse is billed as "the East Coast's Largest Discounted Showroom." Here you will find home furnishing products by Acacia Home and Garden, Broyhill, High Point Furniture Industries, Pennsylvania House, UWHARRIE Chair, Lane Furniture and Sunbrella, to name just a few, at everyday discounts of 30 to 50 percent off in stock items. You can also purchase Miresco Decorative Rugs through this store.

Despite its name, this 20,000-square-foot store is not only about wicker. Yes, you will find indoor and outdoor wicker furniture and accessories. You will also find upholstered pieces, bedroom furniture, metal furniture, lamps, gifts and prints. Braxton Culler, Rantana, New River and Palm Springs are some of the brand-name pieces available. The staff is ready to spend time with you and help you choose fabrics and accessories — whatever it takes to pull your desired look together — if you so desire. They will schedule in-home consultations and free delivery and they offer free gift wrapping.