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 Novelty antiques |
1529 West Armitage Ave Chicago, IL 60622 United States +1 773 227 7727 |
The antiques here appeal to a shopper's sense of novelty. This shop is a fun browsing place for serious toys and games collectors and curiosity-seekers alike. The shop carries traditional and mechanical games and novelties, such as a table-top roulette wheel, complete with the original steel ball. Check out the amazing little William Tell Mechanical Bank. Made of cast iron, this miniature depicts William Tell shooting his gun. Place a coin on the gun, and William Tell will shoot the coin into the castle while knocking the apple off the boy's head. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old world, through and through |
6056 North Broadway Avenue Chicago, IL 60660 United States +1 773 761 8318 |
This antique store harkens back to a simpler era. Not only is the store filled with old tables, chairs, kitchenware and knickknacks, but it is staffed primarily by good natured women whose demeanors remind you of June Cleaver from the 1950s era "Leave it to Beaver" television show. When it comes time to make your purchase, you won't be greeted by a high-tech computer as cash register, but will find a register that is itself an antique. But even this is a "high tech" gadget, relative to the coin box the manager used for the first two years the store was open. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 High-priced, high-quality antiques and furniture |
159 West Kinzie Street Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 527 0533 |
It is haughty and it is pretentious, but so are all the other antique stores in the River West area, so why be bothered by that? This is the newest addition to the throngs of high-end antique sellers in the area, and this store offers a vast selection of European mirrors, designer accessories, lamps, French Louis Phillipe, oriental rugs and other things that make you wonder if you are really in a museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Architectural Artifacts Inc. |
4325 N Ravenswood Ave Chicago, IL 60613 United States +1 773 348 0622 www.architecturalartifacts.com info@architecturalartifacts.com |
Architectural Artifacts is a fascinating store for anyone looking to renovate or restore a building with authentic old fashioned fixtures. Owned and operated by Stuart Grannen since 1987, the store stocks plenty of old furnishings—all originals. Fireplace mantels, stained and beveled glass, period lighting, garden furnishings, cast and wrought iron, gargoyles and griffins, terra cotta and carved stone, vintage bathroom accessories, church artifacts, decorative tile, American and European furniture, and industrial furnishings can all be found here. The store also carries theater and carnival artifacts and is "dog and kid friendly." Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 African art |
233 West Huron Street Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 654 1968 |
This gallery focuses on imported art and objects from East and West Africa. The stock is mostly a pre-World War II antique assortment of carved wood sculptural pieces that can serve as furniture or gifts for the home. Owner Peter Mullett travels the continent to acquire his pieces, which include wall hangings, Ethiopian chairs and stools and more primitive figurative works. There are a number of religious items, many with a Christian motif. If you are interested in architectural pieces, browse the palace entryways and carved windowsills. The gallery occasionally offers exhibitions that include such works as West African drums and textiles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Big antique market |
6130 North Broadway Street Chicago, IL 60660 United States +1 773 743 5444 http://www.BAMchicago.com |
Over 75 dealers participate in this antique market, dealing in Victorian, Mission, Art Deco, mid century and Modern merchandise. Located in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, the classic art deco building boasts more than 20,000 square feet of space. If you are polite, the owner may indulge you in a private showing of his "sideshow collectibles," including a fiji mermaid, a two headed cow and stuffed sheep with a pair of legs sticking up from its shoulder blades. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vast resale shop |
3651 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60613 United States +1 773 549 5943 |
You just might find that old magazine you have been wanting for the past 15 years in this vast resale shop. Or maybe that retro blender you have always needed. Or that oak bedroom set. Or that nifty sport coat. Or virtually any other long-lost item. The list of what you can find here goes on and on, and it is all for a good cause. All proceeds go to the Howard Brown Health Center, a center that specializes in AIDS medicine and research. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antiques and otherwise |
2106 W Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60618 United States +1 773 472 3434 |
Everything in the stock can be considered a collectible. Some of the stuff that has been collected, including old board games and miniatures, brassware and weary-looking hardbound books, might suit your urge to go on a treasure hunt. Among the unsorted piles, you will find costume jewelry, mirrors and furniture, dining tables and armchairs that will add a touch of elegance to any living room's interior design. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Locate that Katzenjammer's Kids comic from 1934 |
3045 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 929 0200 |
Over 25 separate antiques dealers are represented in this huge mall where you can find anything from a World War II bomber jacket to a vintage 1940s Disney cartoon. Expect to get lost as you wander through the many aisles. There are a number of antique shops in the area, but, for sheer comprehensiveness, this is the best. Salt and pepper shakers, eyeglasses, stereopticons and much more can be found here. Perhaps the best feature of the store is that wonderful antique smell. Some think it stale, but the rest of us smell much more: a feeling of history, of being tied to the real people who once treasured and loved the items now for sale. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Value of money |
6455, West Archer Avenue Chicago, IL 60638 United States +1 773 586 7666 http://www.chicagocoin.com/ chicagocoin@att.net |
Old stamps, ancient coins and varied currencies are common collectibles. But at the Chicago Coin Company, numismatists not only analyze your money's worth but will also tell you if its a valuable antique or not. Glittering silver, gold and platinum collectibles, the rarest medallions, nickels, dimes, cents, watches, war tokens and souvenirs are on offer. Apart from trading in valuables the Chicago Coin Company also offers appraisals to banks, trusts and insurance companies. If ever you need to figure out the head or tail of your coin, don't just flip it. Get it to this store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Serious antiques |
230 West North Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 447 3122 http://www.exposa.com exposa@21stcentury.net |
Only serious antique collectors and appreciators should think of visiting this store. The selections are nearly beyond compare. The mirrors on display are particularly exquisite. Try a Vienese dressing mirror with two drawers, finished in a mahogany veneer, or a Biedermeier walnut veneer wall mirror. Beyond mirrors, this antique shop offers a number of Biedermeier one and two door armoires finished with an assortment of veneers. In addition, a number of other fine furniture items are available, such as Fishel & Sons and Mundus bentwood arm chairs, and a circa 1880-1890 J.J. Kohn Bentwood dressing table. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Heaps o' junk |
5308 North Clark St Chicago, IL 60640 United States +1 773 784 7080 |
If digging through piles and piles of dusty, rusty, assorted antiques and collectibles is your idea of fun, then you have certainly come to the right place. Located on the north side of the city, this sprawling space is a favorite of local collectors and even those from completely different locales. Word is, this is where Hollywood prop folks seek out their wares when they film in the Windy City. Choose from everything imaginable: old bed frames, books, glassware, china, and old toys. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine antique furniture |
3020 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 United States +1 773 327 7600 |
Renowned for its collection of fine antique furniture, this gallery offers authentic period pieces from the 19th century. Oriental, Eastlake, Norwegian, Queen Anne, French Provincial, Rococo, Victorian Renaissance, Louis XIV and Louis XV, Chippendale, Edwardian, and Mission styles are all represented here, as well as 1920s Waterfall, 1950s Heywood Wakefield originals, Art Deco and Art Nouveau. Everything to furnish an elegant home is available, from bureaus, hall stands, mirrors, cabinets, armoires and original Tiffany designs to original oil paintings and hard to find movie posters. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exotica |
72 West Hubbard Street At the corner of Hubbard Street and Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 755 1266 http://www.thegoldentriangle.biz/ info@goldentriangle.biz |
Burmese, Chinese, Thai—take your pick and lounge about in this all-Asian furniture gallery. With a wide variety of aesthetics to choose from—chests, sculptures, upholsteries, bookcases, accessories—there's always something to be in awe of. The large area allows for uninterrupted views of the imported furniture. And if you still want more, attend the yearly fairs for special prices and Asian hospitality. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Forgotten treasures |
2138 West Belmont Avenue Chicago, IL 60618 United States +1 773 472 8837 vvbailey1@msn.com |
With three floors of "forgotten treasures" to choose from, any bargain shopper is sure to be delighted with this charming shop. There is a wide selection of furniture, including end tables, benches, loungers, chaise lounges, chairs and tables to choose from. You will also find cut glass, Victrola players and records, wooden ice boxes, old radios, vacuum tube television sets, hand-crank and British black office telephones, clocks, neon signs and lamps. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vibrant antique outlet |
10857 S Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60643 United States +1 773 233 8734 |
If you are looking for a decent place to do some real antique shopping in an environment that does not feel like the downward-spiral course of a junk mall, then you have come to the right place. This shop has a large selection of authentic furniture, jewelry, paintings and lighting fixtures, alongside the more expected tea service and silver items. Best of all, haggling is allowed, so come prepared to bargain. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old is Gold |
2140 West Lawrence Chicago, IL 60625 United States +1 773 769 1255 http://www.griffins-gargoyles.... info@griffins-gargoyles.com |
Enter through green gates to a lovely looking house, which was previously an old dairy building. It is now a place from where you can pick up the most nifty looking antiques. From cupboards and nightstands (pine antique furniture) to architectural items, Griffins and Gargoyles has it all. Most of the furniture has been given the once over by a paste wax finish, which is available in various colors. So whether you're looking to buy something or just browse through stuff, this family run outfit will surely have you coming back for more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Numistmatists in Chicago |
31 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60602-2898 United States +1 312 609 0016 http://www.harlanjberk.com info@harlanjberk.com |
This place bills itself as the Legal and Financial District's ONLY full service coin dealer. It can exchange U.S. dollars for foreign coins and paper currency. More importantly, it offers rare coins, including ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine collections. There are also classical antiquities dating from 5000BC through 1453 AD. The shop is willing to purchase autographs, documents, stamps and memorabilia. Expert appraisals and evaluations can be performed at your home, office or bank. No appraisal fee is charged if your items are purchased. Member of the Professional Numismatists Guild. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The only antique store for miles |
5210 South Harper Ave #H Chicago, IL 60615 United States +1 773 684 8380 http://www.harpercourt.com/hyd... |
Although some of the antiques here are "scratch-and-dent," most are in great shape. In fact, the managers here are real sticklers for finding exquisite antiquarian collectibles, mostly from the Hyde Park area, and have had several years of experience refining their craft. Inside, you'll find armories, dining room and living room furniture, architectural pieces, and housewares. Jewelry, bedroom sets, vintage clothes, shoes, hats, and coats are also on display. The staff is friendly and helpful, especially when commenting on specific selections. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antiques from..guess where |
2009 North Fremont Street Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 312 670 2375 iledefranceantiques@ibm.net |
The inventory in this antique store is directed toward home furnishings. There is a large selection of armoires, dressers, mirrors, chandeliers and more. Many of the items on display were bought from private owners in France. Ile de France cuts down on overhead by keeping the buying, shipping and restoration in-house; the prices tend to be extremely competitive, even on a national stage. While French antiquities are a specialty, other countries' antiques are also ably represented in this store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rediscover old treasures |
225 North Racine Avenue Chicago, IL 60607 United States +1 312 563 0275 |
It's an antique store chock full of knick-knacks and undiscovered treasures. Yes, you will find resident cats patrolling the aisles. Owner Jan Seymour has been selling her wares, mostly furniture and home accessories, for more than 25 years. And the collection is a diverse one with lamps, jewelry boxes, frames and mirrors, rugs, bathtubs, even olden-day toilets! Don't be shy about talking to Jan - she can give you extra information on an item and isn't averse to bargainers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine antiques |
149 West Kinzie Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 222 0167 http://www.jayroberts.com antiquite@jayroberts.com |
With 60,000 square feet of some of the finest antique furniture and accessories in town, you would have to take a few days of browsing to get through it all. There are armoires, wooden and brass beds, hall trees, buffets, sideboards, wood and marble fireplaces, dining tables and chairs, chandeliers, stained glass, more than 1,000 clocks and just about everything else you can dream of that would add a touch of the antiquated aesthetic to your home. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vintage collection |
1746 West Division Street Chicago, IL 60622-3212 United States +1 773 645 1537 |
Owners Becker and Chunyk have decorated this vintage store with crimson-red paint and thick glass panels. Loads of skirts, 70's and 80's clothing, costume jewelry, and colorful dresses are on offer, along with a men's range. The antique furniture (also for sale) is interestingly archaic. Books, candles, paintings, handbags, jackets and a melange of other articles give the store an adorable yet littered look. Great place to find old stage costumes for a play. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Importers |
66 East Walton Chicago, IL 60611 United States +1 312 943 3988 |
These fashionable importers have made certain to provide curious shoppers with enough items of international flair to be entranced by for any afternoon stop on any shopping tour. The upscale shop, located in an equally upscale area, offers an assortment of secondhand candle holders, antique chairs, tea services, pillows, wine racks and even the ticket-booth façade of an old matinee theater. Shoppers delight in the unusual finds available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lovely knick-knacks for lovely homes |
406 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 836 0571 / +1 800 487 4854 (Toll Free) http://www.mecoxgardens.com/pa... info@mecoxgardens.com |
A store offering beautiful home accessories, furnishings, and antiques is now within reach! Walk in and be enthralled at the wide range of items available for both interiors and gardens. The merchandise includes bookshelves, lamps, vases, treasure chests, sofas, patio chairs and tables, armoires, beds, consoles and more. You can swear by the quality of the products at Mecox, and if you have something specific in mind, you can even get it made-to-order. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Resale items at reasonable prices |
814 W Diversey Parkway Chicago, IL 60614 United States +1 773 935 1434 |
Consider your experience at this store like walking into a huge garage sale where you know every penny spent will be funneled into a good cause. The store offers a large selection of glassware, gifts for the home, furniture, mattresses, shelving, and men's and women's clothing all at bargain prices. This is also a good place to pick up a used television or stereo receiver. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French, Italian and Belgian furniture and art |
4946 West Irving Park Road Chicago, IL 60641 United States +1 773 202 8120 neri-dobrick@mindspring.com |
This gallery focuses on French, Italian and Belgian furniture, ceramics, lighting, carpets and art from the 1920s through the 1960s. Proprietors Heidi Neri and Howard Dobrick travel Europe in search of wares for the gallery. The owners' implicit goal is to broaden the scope of what most people think of when they consider the Modernist period. Work represented includes pieces by Leleu, Poillerat, Buthaud, Cazaux, Venini, Barovier and a multitude of anonymous artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antiques of every kind |
2430 East Oakton Street Chicago, IL 60005 United States +1 847 437 2514 |
"Shop For Your Fond Memories Here". This suburban antique mall features 75 booths and 21 showcases with art, antiques and other collectibles dating back to 2000 B.C. Highlights include a special collection of pottery, furniture, silver items and such sought-after name brands as Wakefield Heywood. Located only 10 minutes from O'Hare and Woodfield Mall, this is a convenient stop-off on any out-of-town shopping tour of the Chicagoland area and has been recognized as such by the AAA-Chicago magazine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shed Your Rind |
223 West Erie Street Suite 1 NW Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 335 1033 http://www.orangeskin.com/ info@orangeskin.com |
With a keen eye for modern style, Orange Skin puts together some of the finest pieces in Italian furniture, ready for any home, office, or loft. Each piece is exquisitely handcrafted featuring a multitude of styles to fit your personality. Including everything from stainless steel tables to plush goatskin rugs, each piece is designed with the American consumer in mind, bringing international designs at a competitive price. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great antique selection |
4912 N Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 United States +1 773 271 2208 |
Owner Jim Mowery boasts that this store has a "greater variety of antiques than anywhere in the city," and he may just be right. With two floors and 11 rooms, you are sure to find something that suits your taste. Since each room is jam-packed, it is hardly surprising that the shop has thousands of postcards, books, pottery, porcelain, stained glass, lighting fixtures, railroad memorabilia and police collectibles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antiques for as far as the eye can see |
2229 West Belmont Ave Chicago, IL 60618 United States +1 773 871 3915 |
This fairly large antique mall is populated by a wide and varied collection of individual dealers, vendors and collectors, each specializing in his or her own area of items. The mall offers a vast array of collectibles, certain to satisfy every collector. Shoppers can locate art, pottery and glass, vintage clothing, antique watches, lighting, antique and period furniture, estate jewelry and original artwork. The operation buys and sells just about anything unique or of relative collectible value. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French and Continental art |
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza #612 Chicago, IL 60654 United States +1 312 644 9359 rnantiques@ameritech.net |
Founded in 1933, this gallery has been a fixture in the Merchandise Mart since 1937. It specializes in Impressionist and Modern, featuring paintings, drawings and sculpture dating back to the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. In addition, the gallery offers a range of personal services, such as consultation, consignmentand purchase of art and appraisal of art. It also offers a wide variety of period fitments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous auction house |
215 West Ohio Street Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 396 9599 http://www.sothebys.com chicago@sothebys.com |
This branch of the famous international auction house lives up to the cherished elegant and classic reputation of Sotheby's. It regularly holds auctions of furniture, decorations, fine art, jewelry, watches, fine and rare wines and more. The house also periodically stages auctions of single owner collections. In addition, it annually hosts the prestigious "Centuries of Style" event, involving the sale of fine art, decorations and furniture. The experts are also willing to assist in the formal appraisals of personal property for purposes of estate planning and tax planning and insurance purposes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antique and imitation 20th century designs |
672 North Dearborn Chicago, IL 60610 United States +1 312 440 1937 http://www.studiovchicago.com studiov@enteract.com |
The collections on display at this space combine antique and imitation 20th century designs with American crafts. More specifically, it carries objects with a focus on styles produced in the past hundred years - styles like Victorian, Modern, Art Deco, Retro, Art Nouveau and Post Modern. Among the selections here are assorted types of salt and pepper shakers, cigarette cases, pill boxes, men's ties and cufflinks, art glass, clocks, telephones, vases, paperweights, perfume bottles, frames, martini glasses and mixers, lamps and tin toys. A decent array of costume and silver jewelry is also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Artifacts Galore |
410 North Paulina Street Chicago, IL 60622 United States +1 312 523 4660 http://www.urbanremainschicago... staff@UrbanRemainsChicago.com |
Indiana Jones would have a field day at Urban Remains, Chicago's famous Artifact Shop. All you artifact fanatics can drool over the several beautiful ancient artifacts at Urban Remains. From Stained Glass to Light Fixtures, Majolica Tiles to Vintage Signs, Ancient Fireplaces to Ornamental Plaster its all available at Urban Remains. Thats not all, if you need some touching up on an antique or need to know its value; Urban Remains will do it for you. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old Is Gold |
5225 N Clark Street (at W Foster Avenue) Chicago, IL 60640 United States +1 773 907 9800 http://www.thewhiteattic.com thewhiteattic@sbcglobal.net |
If antiques is what you're looking for, look no further. This place is a treasure trove of chests, tables, and dressers. Everything you find here is artistic and beautiful, and will lend that perfect old world charm to your living room. The scent from the Voluspa candles sold here is as terrific as the price (they cost $18 as compared to $27 in your usual department store). All in all, this place is a must go for all those wishing to add that zest to their houses. Review © 2007, Wcities |