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A Reflection ofWorldly
Adventures
Celadon at Home
Dwelling
Celadon at Home opened
over 20 years ago after owner Steve
Lesniak moved to the Lowcountry
from England and noticed the
Charleston market was lacking a
fresh, non-traditional, European-style
furniture store. Since 1992, he and
his staff have not only searched the South but traveled the
world to find innovative and eclectic furnishings to sell
in the store and to offer a solution
for those who want to incorporate a
fresh flair to their Lowcountry home.
“Celadon’s buyers never
know where the road
might lead,” said Head
Buyer Rebecca Hawkins.
“A showroom in India
can lead to a factory that
leads to an artisan that
leads to a container full of
handmade one-of-a-kinds
brought directly to our
store. A chance meeting on
a roadside in Indonesia can
lead to a motorbike ride to
a workshop where a decade-long relationship is born that
brings simplistic, sustainable furniture to our customers at
an accessible price point.”
The expansive store is full of character, and full of ever-
changing furnishings that range from furniture to rugs to
art, textiles, glassware, handbags and more. A combination
of clean, simplistic lines, rustic wood, natural fibers,
inspiring palette and high quality only enhance the store’s
sense of bohemian flair. Many items are handmade and
quite literally one-of-a-kind.
Much like the variety of furnishings inside, walking
into Celadon is an experience in itself. The staff is friendly
and vibrant and puts excellent service at the top of their
list. Customers are invited to have a cup of coffee while
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they browse and to bring their dogs along to sniff around.
While trunk shows and sales are a regular occurrence at
Celadon, it would be hard to find another furnishing store
in the region that offers events such as tarot card readings,
where the public is invited to come to the store to do their
work while cozied up on the perfect piece of furniture.
As a locally owned business, the team at Celadon
understands the importance of helping hands and makes
a point to give back to the community through donations
and involvement.
“As a member of Lowcountry Local First, we are able
to stand among other businesses in our community with
a similar mission. Through
trunk shows and pop-up
shows, we highlight local
artists and entrepreneurs,”
said Lesniak. “We are also
huge animal lovers and
supporters of Pet Helpers.
Additionally, I advise small
business start-ups as a
SCORE mentor.”
Celadon also helps the
international community by
working with an ensemble of
fair trade and women’s co-ops.
After more than two decades as a fixture of the
Charleston market, Celadon has proven to fill the void
in fresh and eclectic home furnishings. It has even grown
to include an outlet location in North Charleston that is
open to the public at select times throughout the year.
“Celadon is masculine but feminine, current but
timeless, chic but comfortable, sophisticated but inviting,”
said Hawkins. “Celadon’s selection is a reflection of free-
spirited and worldly adventures. And we bring them right
here to you in the Lowcountry.”
For more information, visit or
stop by 1015 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.
Photo courtesy of Celadon.
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