Best of Chicago 2006: Nominate The Best Antique Stores

Chicago is full of pre-loved, classic antiques from all periods. Where do you go for yours? We're talking antique malls, flea markets, auctions, specialized shops, or any place else you can think of.

Please nominate your FAVORITE SHOPS FOR ANTIQUES in the comments below...we will build a survey based on your responses and do a vote to determine the BEST shop in this category next week.

And the nominees are...

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Comments (11)

Definitely Broadway Antique Mall and Edgewater Antique Mall.

posted by katie on 2006-12-14 14:21:54

Definitely, definitely what katie just said!

posted by Jonathan Powell on 2006-12-14 15:10:49

I love Scout on north clark street. Most sophisticated mix of good antiques at good prices taht I have found.

posted by dave on 2006-12-14 16:28:19

Definitely Heritage Trail Antique Mall in Wilmette -- and not just because my mom has a booth there! The Mall has two floors of booths -- all reflecting the varying styles and tastes of the individual booth owners.

posted by Betsy Shea on 2006-12-14 16:46:38

The best antique shop in the chicago area is a NEW shop on the North Shore. den in Evanston has sophisticated quality pieces with a definetely modern feel.

The owner is extremely knowledeable, yet approachable. They also specialize in lighting and chandeliers.

den
1810 Central Street
Evanston, IL 60201
847-424-0048

posted by Maria on 2006-12-14 20:56:03

Yeah right, like I'm going to spill the beans and have my favorite spots blown up... come on AT, you should know better... remember what happened when y'all asked about favorite record shops...

Silly AT.

posted by Julian (v1.0) on 2006-12-15 08:51:44

Agree with Dave, Scout is fantastic. I always find something unique and interesting there.

posted by marilyn on 2006-12-15 08:54:16

julian:
we are certainly not aiming to be silly or to strip anyone of their secrets. while we have been filling our archives with a lot of places for antiques (among other stores), we know there are many well-known, wonderful spots out there. our community is all about sharing that information.

this poll is our way of finding out what the AT: Chicago community thinks of it all, and a place for everyone who is interested to share their ideas with others. Look at all the thrift store suggestions on AT:NY!

we run the Best of Chicago polls to find new resources and also to recognize well-loved shops and lend them our support.

thanks for all the nominees so far!

posted by heather on 2006-12-15 09:40:03

Another vote for BAM & Edgewater Antique Mall.

BAM for the second floor drool factor & also drool-worthy case of rare Bakelite, Edgewater for their reasonable prices & friendly people.

posted by leah on 2006-12-15 11:25:23

Oh relax... I'm just poking fun...

Of course I frequest BAM, Ravenswood and Edgewater... There's a tiny little shop on Irving Park across from the Brown line stop called Danger City- they have some nice stuff...

Believe it or not the Salvation Army in Uptown (by the Jewel) sometimes, sometimes has some neat stuff. I also hit up the...oh I forget the name, on Lincoln just next door to Dinkles... Also on Lincoln across from Martyrs is ModLife and another way-too-packed antique shoppe... Actually one could just go up lincoln from Webster to about Western, Broadway from Lawrence up, and of course Belmont west to the highway...

I generally try and stay away from the Antiques and vintage stores as their markup is rediculous...

posted by Julian (v1.0) on 2006-12-15 11:34:29

but julian, what about your favorite record shops?? ; )

thanks for the list.

ps. i think the one next to Dinkel's is The Ark.

posted by heather on 2006-12-15 11:47:26