Since 1975, Charles Phillips has supplied wholesale antiques and architectural salvage to the Southeastern region and beyond.
Charles Phillips, who claims to be the “Junk Man” of the family, travels to Europe and other locations to find what he needs and crafts pieces sought by people across the country.
Every weekend, antiques enthusiasts embark into the country to this beloved Mobile establishment and wander the picturesque grounds. The property itself is equally steeped in history… The drive onto the property is an old military road built to supply the new Fort Gaines being built at the time (in the 1820’s) and continued down to Cedar Point, AL, to ferry over to Dauphin Island. The land was purchased in the 1950’s by Charles’ late father, Dr. Sidney Phillips, Jr. Dr. Phillips served as a family physician to the area as well as a World War II marine who was portrayed in the HBO miniseries The Pacific and Ken Burns’ documentary The War.
The story of Charles Phillips Antiques begins with Charles’ passion for collecting at an early age. Charles grew up with an appreciation for antiques and an appetite for collecting. “My parents started taking me antiquing at an early age,” recalls Charles. After college and meeting his wife, the Phillips returned to the family farm to open his own antiquing business. “Sue and I put up a building and bought a tiny ad in the local newspaper advertising our shop,” he remembers. “We sold $12 worth of stuff that first day.”
As the business grew, so did the antiquing trips… Charles and Sue Phillips eventually began traveling to Europe and beyond. Now with containers from around the world arriving weekly, the selection is ever-changing and no two visits alike.
In the midst of the building their business, Charles and Sue raised six children and have 21 grandchildren. The Phillips’ faith, family values and serving others is the legacy of what Charles Phillips means to so many.
Charles and Sue Phillips
Charles Phillips has been featured in Garden and Gun, Magnolia Home, Southern Living, Alabama Magazine, Mobile Bay Magazine, Birmingham Home and The Scout Guide Mobile Bay as well as hit tv shows HGTV series Battle on the Beach and Home Town USA.
Meet Our Team
A family-owned and operated business, the Phillips’ offer a range of design services, extensive knowledge and expertise on custom pieces and architecturals. Our dedicated team combines years of experience in antiques, design, finishing, sales, and building with an enthusiasm for making your visit worthwhile. Our love of antiques, history, and people is what drives our business.