Governor's Architectural Salvage

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8000 Antique Ln
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
The Governor has over 20 different services under one roof as well as over 20, 000 square feet of antiques and collectibles. The company was founded by Gary Thomas 35 years ago and has expanded into one of the most unusual antique complexes in the United States. Where else can you find a fine antique, a Civil War pistol, mantel for a mansion, highly ornate iron fencing, an architectural antique for a restaurant, a hand-carved, mahogany Chippendale set of chairs, a reproduction oak dining room set, a ship's wheel, any size piece of marble, or an crystal chandeliers all at the same location.

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3.522 reviews
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Dawn B.
8/7/2021

I just love this place! Never come out empty handed. Went specifically for wood with chippy paint to build cornices. Wish I had remembered the name of the lady who helped me- she was digging thru...

Sarah W.
4/9/2025

Mary was so informative and kind. I have an early 1900's slipper tub from LA Victorian Mansion in LA and she helped me figure out price to sell from California. She didn't make a dollar but she...

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Keith M.
4/11/2025

Wonderful folks at a wonderful store. Jeff, Mary, Bruce and the entire staff are helpful, friendly and a joy to be around. It just doesn't get any better than Governor's Architectural Salvage!

Marilyn G.
11/30/2024

This is RVA best kept secret! You need hours to look...make a day of it. Knowledgeable staff, very helpful... LOVE THIS PLACE!

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Nicole H.
6/25/2021

This huge store has anything that you can imagine that had been in a home from the 1800s and 1900s. The store is quite pricey but it is fun to walk around and see items from before your time that...

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