By Emma Flannery By Emma Flannery | February 12, 2024 | Home & Real Estate,
Chicago's antique and vintage stores are some of the best in the country. From brick-and-mortars to viral Instagram shops, here are a few of our favorite businesses to discover hidden gems.
1341 W. Grand Ave. / Website
The recently opened Carefully Picked in West Town showcases its tightly curated vintage furniture, lighting, and more in a museumlike atmosphere, allowing the unique selects to speak for themselves.
685 N. Milwaukee Ave. / Website
Offering pieces sourced from France, Italy and other parts of Europe, South Loop Loft is a mecca for modern, statement-making pieces.
5221 N. Clark St. / Website
Chic, curated vintage and antique treasures beckon at this stylish sanctuary for design lovers, where you can expect an ever-changing collection of furniture, home decor and curiosities from the past.
2035 W. Grand Ave. / Website
A Chicago institution since 1989, this world-class resource for Asian and European antiques offers a stunning variety of furniture, lighting, art, decor and more, all expertly curated by owners Douglas Van Tress and Chauwarin Tuntisak.
1840 W. Hubbard St. / Website
Treasure hunters love this 60,000-square-foot warehouse dedicated to antiques, architectural artifacts, lighting, outdoor elements, furniture and more. The unique space also doubles as an in-demand event venue for weddings and galas.
1301 N. Central Park Ave / Website
Known for its funky finds and rare acquisitions—like the iconic Djinn chair (AKA the "2001 chair") from the film 2001: A Space Odyssey—Spot! houses an extensive collection of vintage finds. Follow them on Instagram to be updated on their latest offerings.
1818 W. Grand Ave. / Website
This West Town spot (with over 50K Instagram followers) is a favorite resource for the city's interior designers and vintage lovers alike. A rotating selection of high-end furniture, art, lighting and more make this one of our favorites.
1065 N. Orleans St. / Website
Renowned Chicago collector and antique dealer Stuart Grannen emerged from retirement to revive Architectural Artifacts in an expansive new River North space. Unique finds from acorss the globe offer much to discover at this iconic antique emporium.
Photography by: AA photo by EVAN STONE