Night Gallery-Branching Out

This store is unique and fun! They have a lot of vintage and antique items. Ladies in there are very sweet but professional at the same time!;)

Bottom Line: Interesting and eclectic, this place is worth a visit.
Wow, there is a lot going on at Night Gallery-​Branching Out but in a good way. This store features a mix of new items and vintage items. They also have home décor and clothing. What this means is you will find vintage typewriters and brand new braziers under one roof. Where else can you buy some frilly panties and some reclaimed electric line insulators? Probably nowhere. If you’re in the area, this store in the University Place Mall is worth a stop.

This is absolutely one of my favorite stores to shop at and browse through in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Going here is an experience, and definitely one that you should take your time at when browsing through.
It’s a bit of an antique shop and boutique all mixed into one. You can find everything here from garden sculptures to vintage typewriters, dress forms, antique glass windows, vintage shoes and couture clothing items from back-​in-​the-​day, period pieces for costumes, and so much more. Some of the items are off-​beat, even a bit macabre (ex: curiously creepy collectible antique baby dolls, puppets, and dress form mannequins that hold their own special charms, etc.), but no matter what you find, it really is something to admire. It truly is the most eclectic assortment of items, set up in a beautiful display from one section of the store to another.
The fact that it is found within a slumberous shopping mall like University in Chapel Hill is a bit sad, because I don’t think enough people are aware that it is there. For that fact, I really hope that if you are reading this, and you are in the area, you will stop in to see this unique store. Everyone always points out that Southern Season is in this particular shopping mall, but this store absolutely stands out on it’s own merits. Hopefully with the addition of the new movie theater that is being built this year, more foot traffic will be brought into the mall, and people will stop by this beautiful shop. I highly recommend it.

I love this store. Great items that are truly unique, fun and one of a kind. They have fabulous old typewriters and office items along with a great mix of vintage items. They also have wonderful clothes.
The staff is very helpful. Owner is not the friendliest, but most of the folks on the floor are great. Caution — do not bring any kids — even teens in there– as you will get some scowls!

The store in fun to browse. It is extremely overpriced. I saw a reproduction door knocker online for $ 8 that they were selling it for $ 39.
Once I bought a lamp there and the wiring looked a little iffy. They assured me it had been newly wired. I took it to my electrician an he said they had been «damned lucky no one got shocked». It had bare wires nearly touching the metal on the lamp.
When I called them they said they have a «no return» policy.

It’s like entering Paris — at least how I imagine old moulin rounge-​inspired France to be. Except it’s a store. And everything is cute and beautiful, old and inspired. How can I describe it? Night Gallery is like a small-​business-​locally-​owned Anthropologie.
I walked past it in UMall with my mom the other day as we were windowshopping and saw a lot of what looked like high-​end antiques. We decided to stop in because Christmas lights and pretty objects naturally drew me in like moth to flame. We were pleasantly surprised by the vast array of charming clothing, accessories, home décor, and perfumes all over the store. The store itself sells both new and antique vintage gifts, but mostly new items, though from the front of the store (or the name of the store) you’d have no idea.
I’m not sure how to describe this store, it’s simply put a treasure trove of beautiful things for those who love vintage and quirk. Don’t pass this store by, it’s a hidden gem!

I love this store. Great mix of luxe pajamas, soaps, and antiques and it is beautifully decorated. I go in each time i’m in the mall.

This is a beautiful, inspiring store in the University Mall. If you enjoy things of yesteryear, vintage, antique and surprises everywhere you turn this is your place. I felt like I had entered a wonderland upon entering. I am so impressed with the selection of merchandise and the displays it was easy to spend a lot of time in here.
Included in the store is a women’s clothing boutique called Night Gallery that complements the feel of the store and is a nice selection of dress and lingerie wear. Everything felt like it was purposefully picked and painstakingly yet lovingly culled to provide a delightful merchandising experience.
This store is a work of art and there are many items that would make great gifts for the vintage lover. This is my favorite store in Chapel Hill. If you stop by I think you’ll see why.
The owner often has her Bichon Frise on site who is sweet and adorable too. :)

Some less than happy personal circumstances led my mother and I into Hilsborough this afternoon. Our time at Branching Out was a a very nice diversion. It is a lovely store with lots of nice things to look at and covet. Since Christmas is around the corner they have some cozy felt stockings to hang for Santa to fill. They have a nice mixture of antiques and new items. For example they had a collection of vintage trophy cups — there’s something intriguing about those, and a few really stellar pieces of ironstone (that were not cheap!) I bought some pear shaped candles to take to my future mother in law for her Christmas gift. They were wrapped up in Waverly toile tissue paper and put in a matching paper tote, they’re ready to go! Do stop in to Branching Out if you find yourself in Hilsborough. Chances are that you’ll find something that will need to come home with you.

Great place for well-​selected vintage finds in the spirit of Anthropologie. Beautiful re-​upholstery work and lots of great small objects. You wouldn’t know it from the exterior, but Branching Out packs quite a lot of merchandise into their space. I’m always a little bit in awe of how they make it all work, particularly since they’re always adding new merchandise.

I almost don’t want to tell y’all about this place. It’s my exciting special discovery. But I will. Unilocal solidarity and all that.
When I saw the name «Night Gallery», I thought — okay, a pajama store. I was pleasantly surprised, however, to see there are plenty of other reasons to shop here. Don’t get me wrong, there are lots of PJs to pick from (I saw those pajamas with the sushi on them… they’ve been on some TV show. Gilmore Girls?) Anyhoo. Plenty of sleepwear, from the two-​piece long-​sleeved kind right down to the short, strappy, lacy kind.
They also, however, have a good selection of high-​end lingerie — Hanky Panky thongs, On Gossamer bras, and lots of Cosabella.
And that’s not all — the front of the store has clothing. One side appears to be casual women’s clothing and the other had cute dresses by Donna Morgan (not Donna Martin!) and Max and Cleo. You could pick up a nice cocktail dress here for $ 150 or less. I saw two gorgeous ones on the sale rack for less than $ 40 each. I am not kidding.
The icing on the cake — in the center of the store, you can find soaps and candles by brands like Roger and Gallet and Gianna Rose.

My wife adores this place. It’s located at the same crescent off E. Franklin as Café Driade. The owner is approachable and the items there are much more reasonably priced compared to the antique store 100 meters down the road at White Hall. A genuinely charming store!