Domino Wants to Know: Cool Shops in Chicago?

Rita Konig, Domino contributing editor (and blogger) is coming to Chicago on the 24th to put together a story on the cool home stores that we all know and love. She asked for feedback on where she should visit - who better to help out than the readers of AT:Chicago? Jump below to check out a list of the recommendations she's gotten so far and please add to the list in the comments...

We think the info she's gotten so far on her blog entry is really great (were happy to say that most of them are in our always growing store guide). We're re-capping here and want to know what you think of the suggestions she's gotten so far by letting US know your favorites, whether they are on the list or not...

The List of RecommendationsFrom the Comment Thread on Rita's post:
Porte Rouge
Jayson Home & Garden
Jubilee Furniture in Carol Spring
American Barn Company
Edgewater Antique Mall
Broadway Antique Market
Scout
White Attic
Urbanest
P.O.S.H.
Sprout Home
RR#1
Pavilion
Le Magasin
Patina
Greenheart
Andersonville Galleria
Urban Remains
Ravenswood Antique Market
Stitch
Design Shoppe

But, as you and I know, there is much, much more.....Luminaire...Orange Skin...Art Effect...feel free to add the places you think Domino should check out in the comments below.

Comments (22)

renegade handmade on division is a great selection of handmade goods! http://www.renegadehandmade.com/

posted by LAgal on March 20th 2008 at 2:48pm
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nadeau imports for sure!
praha
sweden shop

i think these all have been covered extensively by AT already.

posted by selena on March 20th 2008 at 3:09pm
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Chen & Chen for Chinese antique furniture and artifacts:
http://www.chenandchen.com/

Svenska Mobler for 20th century design:
http://www.svenskamobler.com/html/index.html

posted by chicagoesq on March 20th 2008 at 4:32pm
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Golden Triangle, Vintage Pine, Salvage One.. All the shops on Hubbard (Carrasco, Cambium, Hydrology) All the showrooms on Wells...

posted by PlanItGirl on March 20th 2008 at 5:26pm
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Check out the Virtual L to find everything :-)

http://www.centerstagechicago.com/virtual-el/

I LOVE this thing. Pick a stop, see what's there, pick nearby stops, etc.

posted by ohjodi on March 20th 2008 at 6:34pm
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paper boy
on belmont and southport
you will never regret this

posted by danicane on March 20th 2008 at 6:44pm
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Urban Source - 1432 W Chicago

posted by joliver on March 21st 2008 at 3:16am
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Addendum

3329 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

posted by ChiAdam on March 21st 2008 at 5:07am
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Pagoda Red has cool stuff and it's a beautiful space.

There's a store on Western south of Chicago (west side of the street) that looks interesting. It has modern furniture in the window, but I can't think of the name. It might start with an "e."

Anyone been there?

posted by alisong on March 21st 2008 at 5:18am
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Twosided
2598 N. Clark
http://www.twosided.net/

posted by lew! on March 21st 2008 at 5:50am
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Hazel
1902 W. Montrose and 921 S. Loomis
http://store.hazelchicago.com/

posted by oandel on March 21st 2008 at 6:06am
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Two of the best second hand/thrift stores:

Village Discount
the Unique in Uptown

posted by anaclare on March 21st 2008 at 6:41am
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The place on Western is NEVER open-and he nevers answers his phone -

epicine
618 N. Western Ave.
Chicago,ILL.60612
773.395.8171

I'd add Richard Gormans shop on Wells & Chicago ...MANIFESTO

I'd add PRIMITIVES and ASSEMBLAGE on Jefferson.
I'd add Urban Remains @ 410 N. Peoria.

I'd add Douglas Dawson @ 400 N. Morgan-312.226.7975..
I'd add the entire 1st floor of the Merchandise Mart's Luxe Home showroom setup- as well as Holly Hunt on 18(you don't need to be "in-the-trade" to shop there- just to make a purchase....

Defineately GOLDEN TRIANGLE's new showroom is a MUST see!@ 330 N. Clark- with a Parking Lot too!

posted by ManofSteel on March 21st 2008 at 6:58am
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Go to Komoda on Chicago Ave (2559 W. Chicago, at Rockwell, near Black Beetle.)

http://www.shopkomoda.com/

posted by MichelleHumboldtPark on March 21st 2008 at 7:13am
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That's it! Thanks, ManofSteel.

posted by alisong on March 21st 2008 at 7:40am
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Twosided is actually at 2958 N. Clark -- I just looked it up because I didn't remember anything like that at Clark & Wrightwood, which I pass by daily...

I'll also mention Lightology since I work for the company and hadn't seen it mentioned yet. Our 20,000 sq. ft. modern lighting showroom at 215 W. Chicago Ave. is quite impressive!

posted by Benjy on March 21st 2008 at 8:01am
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Another vote for Praha, and one for the Ark thrift shop.

posted by catiaelizabeth on March 21st 2008 at 8:20am
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Verde on Armitage

posted by PlanItGirl on March 21st 2008 at 2:11pm
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I tend to find nice little things at Willow. And if you are in the neighborhood I recommend stopping by Milk & Honey for some yogurt and granola. My favorite breakfast! I also second the recommendation for Holly Hunt (since she is local and my husband works there), but she does have showrooms in other cities and NYC's is actually a bit better.

posted by csq on March 21st 2008 at 8:21pm
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Definitley Willow on Damen, very unique goods (ask about the Mr.Moustache pillow)!

Also, Penelopes should not be missed!

posted by sallyenglanddesign on March 22nd 2008 at 7:32am
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Mod Life on Lincoln just south of Irving and the Ravenswood Antique Market

posted by IDstudent on March 22nd 2008 at 8:31am
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My BF lives in Carol Springs and he checked out Jubilee Furniture for me after it was posted on AT the first time. He said it was nothing special.

I insisted on seeing it in person, so we went by this past weekend. I would hardly call it a treasure-trove of MCM! Definitely NOT worth the trip in from downtown. Oh, unless you need a lot of HON office furniture.

posted by Kathryn on March 24th 2008 at 5:14am
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