P.O.S.H.

613 N. State Street

Chicago, IL 60610

312.280.1602

www.poshchicago.com

P.O.S.H. takes as it's name the acronym for Port Out, Starboard Home, the description printed on tickets for old-time luxury accomodations on steamships from England to India and back.
This bit of trivia is in keeping with the shops vibe: it's fun to look back in time.

The goods that P.O.S.H. sells: dinnerware and china originally produced for restaurants, hotel silver, and flea market finds. There is a definite gallic flavor to many of the choices, and the rest of Europe isn't forgotten either.

Prices are reasonable for these items, which are workhorses due to their original design intent - the commercial market.

The uniqueness of the pieces in this age of mass-marketing makes P.O.S.H. a good stop for gift-purchasing. Weddings, housewarmings, even baby showers (they have cute, new baby dishes as well as other kids items) all can be covered here.

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P.O.S.H.

Location:	613 N. State Street Chicago , IL 60610
Phone:	312.280.1602
Website:	www.poshchicago.com

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Comments (2)

A few years ago I called to enquire on Buffalo China availability and was surprised to get a recording, sending me to voice mail. After leaving three messages in a two week period and no reply, I gave up. Last Summer I went in with my friend who was purchasing some gifts and we were sadly dissapointed with the snobish demeanor of the staff. We still bought some items but I doubt I will patronize their business again.

posted by schnauzer on September 12th 2007 at 6:35am
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FYI, The suggestion that the word posh derives from the term "Port Out, Starboard Home" while appealing is not supported by any known historical evidence and appears to be apocryphal.

http://www.oed.com/bbcwordhunt/posh.html
http://www.merriam-webster.com/help/faq/posh.htm

posted by southernwayfarer on February 26th 2008 at 11:23am
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