Celebrate 15 YEARS with us this Fall!
October 23-29, 2025
Thursday, October 23rd - Doors open at 9:00 am for buying, lunch is served at noon and the PARTY begins at 3:00 pm!
(Who are we kidding? We'll be partying all day and throughout the week!)
Opening Day 15 Year Anniversary Party - 3:00-7:00 pm!
Doors Open at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 23rd- No Early Entry
Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 23 - Tuesday, October 28th.
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 29th
About Us
The Antique & Design Center of High Point gathers 70+ of the country's most talented and creative antiques dealers every Spring and Fall at High Point Market. Founded in 2010, we have been bringing the soul to High Point Market for 15 years!
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We are located on the Ground level of Historic Market Square with a private entrance at
316 W Commerce Ave, High Point NC 27260. You may also enter through Market Square Tower, Market Square Courtyard and Market Square Suites and Salon.
Be sure to follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/antiquedesignct
Antique & Design Center of High Point
Fall 2025 Events
Thursday, October 23rd
9:00 Doors Open for Buying and Celebrating 15 Years of Soul Nourishing Antiques at High Point Market!
12:00 BBQ Lunch is served
3:00 Let the Party Begin!
The Antique & Design Center is turning 15!
Join us at High Point Market as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary in style. Be among the first through the doors when buying begins at 9:00 am on Thursday, October 23rd. Enjoy a complimentary lunch of Southern BBQ to keep you fueled for a full day of treasure hunting, then stay into the evening for culinary delights, fine libations, and live jazz as we toast 15 years of inspiring design and timeless treasures. And that’s only the first day! We’ll be celebrating all week with lots of events and so many beautiful things from our exhibitors who will be replenishing their spaces with fresh merch daily!
Friday, October 24th
4:00pm
"Alfredo Paredes at Home" - Happy Hour Book-Signing with Alfredo Paredes
Alfredo Paredes creates an entire world in a single project-be it a room, residence, store, restaurant or a hotel! In his first monograph, published by Rizzoli, is an intimate collection of the four interiors that he has called home, offering a deep reflection of his unique design ethos and insight on how he has thoughtfully crafted these spaces to create unforgettable memories with his family. Enjoy live jazz and refreshments as Alfredo meets and greets and signs his new book which will be for sale at the event.
Saturday, October 25th
12:00pm
Building a House with a Story
Join interior designer Debbe Daley and Chris Meeken, founder of Black Tie Group USA, for an open conversation about the heartwarming love story behind The Clementine House, a story reminiscent of The Sound of Music. Affectionately dubbed “The Love Shack” by locals, this 1918 post-and-beam cabin has been thoughtfully restored to preserve its original interiors and historical charm. Learn how the team seamlessly blended modern design elements with period details to breathe new life into Clementine, honoring its past while creating a timeless future.
Saturday, October 25th
2:00pm
The Rock Stars of the Antique & Design Center and what keeps them pushing the boundaries of the design world!
Join Karen Luisana, founder of the Antique & Design Center, as she sits down with some of the best antiques dealers in the country, right here at High Point Market, and gets to the nitty-gritty of what makes them tick and keeps them on the cutting edge of design! You won't want to miss this engaging and entertaining conversation with some of the incredibly talented, funny, and kind exhibitors of the ADC!
Sunday, October 26th
10:00am
Navigating Price Changes: Mitigating Your Business Risk
Price changes are one of the quietest and most costly threats to a design business. From delayed procurement to unbilled purchases, small shifts can quickly add up to erode profitability. In this exclusive roundtable discussion at the Antique & Design Center, industry experts Beth Bender and Ruth Ann Janson of The Dove Agency will unpack the hidden risks and share both strategies and software tools that can help safeguard your bottom line. Attendees will gain insight into best practices from proactive communication and clear client expectations to smarter systems that streamline processes. The session will also explore how the right digital tools can help designers track and bill shifting costs, reduce errors, and turn potential pitfalls into opportunities for stronger, more sustainable growth. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions, share experiences, and leave with actionable takeaways they can immediately apply to their businesses. Click HERE to RSVP!
Sunday, October 26th
12:00pm
Outsource the Overwhelm: Build a Team That Frees You to Create
You didn’t become a designer to be stuck in your inbox, chasing vendors, or buried in project management. In this power-packed session, learn how to strategically hire local, remote, and AI support so you can stay in your creative zone, and finally scale your business without burning out. If you’re doing too much, this is your must-attend roadmap to doing less a lot better, led by designer business coach, and team building expert, Melissa Galt. Click here to register and get reminders and free downloadable goodies!
Attendee Takeaways:
- Identify your “Zone of Genius” and what to delegate now instead of someday
- Discover who to hire locally vs. remotely (and where to find them)
- Learn how to start building your AI-powered “digital team” for instant relief
- Create your personalized Dream Team Map to clarify your next 3 hires
- Walk away with real-world tools, scripts, and systems to hire with confidence
Sunday, October 26th
2:30pm
Winter of Change: Thriving Through the Seasons of Design Business
Just as the seasons shift, so too does the business climate for interior designers. In today’s “winter” moment, a slowdown can feel daunting—but it also creates fertile ground for reinvention and future growth.
This conversation brings together industry veterans Melissa Mittag and Joseph Aldrich, along with business coach Traci Connell and interior designer Allison Mattison, to share how to turn quiet seasons into powerful opportunities. Attendees will uncover strategies for building brand recognition that endures across market cycles, discover tools and systems that streamline operations without sacrificing creativity, and learn how thoughtful partnerships—with vendors, artisans, contractors, and peers—can expand reach and resilience.
Through actionable insights and real-world stories, this panel will equip designers to navigate the changing seasons of business with confidence, creativity, and a long-term vision for success.
Happy Hour Daily -Thursday, October 23rd -Tuesday, October 28th, 3:00pm-6:00pm
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We love creating a place for interior designers, architects, and shop owners to connect with the best antique & modern dealers, original art dealers, vintage jewelry dealers, and artisans. We know that the collaboration between these talented groups of people will lead to gorgeous design projects worthy of the covers of shelter magazines everywhere, but more importantly, spaces and homes that will become sanctuaries for the people that live, work and play in them!
High Point Market is open to the trade only.
We are happy to be open to designers by appointment between markets. Please email info@hpadc.com for an appointment.
*About High Point Market and Current Demographics information found at www.highpointmarket.org