This Week’s Top Story
SOFA Chicago (sofaexpo.com), the expo dedicated to sculpture, objects, functional art, and design, returns to the Festival Hall of Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Ave., navypier.com) November 3 through 6. Now in its 23rd year, the art fair will welcome more than 70 exhibitors from around the world, with participants like Cordesa Fine Art (San Francisco), Gladwell & Patterson (London), Kirra Galleries (Melbourne), Richard Norton Gallery (Chicago), Sokyo Gallery (Kyoto), and Wexler Gallery (Philadelphia).
One of this year’s highlights is the debut of “Passage,” a piece that acclaimed glass artist Bertil Vallien has spent 18 months crafting exclusively for SOFA Chicago. Represented by Hawk Galleries (Columbus, Ohio), Vallien’s three-meter-long glass boat installation is estimated to be worth $1 million.
Also keep your eyes peeled for works by local artists including Rory Coyne, Jim Dee, Daniel Jacob, and Janusz Walentynowicz.
Interior Intel
It might not be Halloween yet, but P.O.S.H. (613 N. State St., poshchicago.com) is embracing the holiday season already with whimsical ornaments galore. Offerings range from the more traditional (think vintage glass Santa heads and ribbon candy) to the unexpected (startled glass octopus, anyone?). Sneak a peek.
Sales
Looking to add a personal touch to your living room or bedroom? Through October 31, Jayson Home (1885 N. Clybourn Ave., jaysonhome.com) is offering a 20 percent discount on custom upholstered furniture.
Receive a 10 percent savings on custom Roman shade orders at The Shade Store (222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Ste. 105, theshadestore.com) through November 3.
Through November 5, Idlewood Electric (idlewoodelectric.com) is hosting its annual fall sale at both suburban showrooms (114 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park; 317 W. Northwest Hwy., Barrington). Shop lighting brands like George Kovacs, Hudson Valley, Visual Comfort, and more, with savings up to 70 percent.
Upgrade your entertaining essentials with help from Crate & Barrel (crateandbarrel.com), which is offering a 20 percent discount on wine glasses, dinnerware, and more through November 7.
Events
Visit Oscar Isberian Rugs (120 W. Kinzie St., isberian.com) today for an open house celebration where the River North showroom will unveil its fall collection of rugs and poufs.
John Plunkett Interiors (1600 10th St., Wilmette, johnplunkettinteriors.com) will transform its Plaza del Lago showroom into an art gallery on November 3 via Paul Robinson Fine Art (paulrobinsoninc.com). Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres while viewing more than 35 original works by talents like Frank Getty, DS Kim, Mike Perry, Shelley Radovich, and Simonini.