The Dog House: An Antique Collection for the Ages

From dog statues to oil paintings and more, this Fairhope home is filled with eye-catching antiques that were collected over time and perfectly curated. Browse our photos of the unique pieces and stunning collections, and then grab the list of stores and estate sales the homeowners swear by to shop for special items to build your own collection.

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Gabriella Saab
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The antique mirror that anchors the dining room came with the home. The homeowner added a blue plaid on the chairs, combining coastal and English Country aesthetics. Photos by Summer Ennis Ansley
Antique dogs watch over the office, which is clad in a moody peacock blue. A bedroom corner under the eaves serves as a reading nook with a collection of sailboat paintings and rattan.
Rico the chihuahua takes his place beneath a collection Black Forest skull and antler plaques. William Morris wallpaper and an antique lamp lend elegance to the marble-clad bathroom.

Where to Shop Locally for Antiques

Collecting takes time, so if you are interested in collecting and shopping for antiques, wake up early to explore estate sales and see what treasures you find in some of the Bay area’s wonderful antique and consignment shops. Here are a few local favorites:

Aubergine

A sister shop to Crown & Colony specializes in culinary antiques and Oriental rugs.
315 De La Mare Ave., Fairhope aubergineantiques.com

Betty G. Haynie Antiques & Fine Art

Shop a diverse inventory of 19th- and 20th-century furniture, paintings, ceramics, silver and more.
15 N. Section St., Fairhope.

Crown & Colony

This downtown Fairhope mainstay offers fine pieces to build a room around.
24 S. Section St., Fairhope crownandcolony.com

Daphne Antique Galleria

The largest antique mall on the Eastern Shore showcases items from various periods and places, including Victorian, African and more.
1699 US Highway 98, Daphne daphneantiquegalleria.com

Fairhope Furniture and Consignment

Shop affordable home furnishings — new and consigned — including indoor, outdoor and gifts.
458A N. Section St., Fairhope. Facebook

High Cotton Consignments

Beautiful furniture, home accessories and estate liquidations at great prices.
2567 Old Shell Road, Mobile.

RF Architectural & Garden Antiques

More from the Crown & Colony family specializes in garden sculpture, fountains, French country, Italian antiques and more.
61 S. Church St., Fairhope rfantiques.com

Simply Shelly

All the good things from their estate sale, consignment, home staging, moving and professional organizing business.
177 Baldwin Square, Fairhope simplyshellyllc.com

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