The Hunt: Take a Seat
Get midcentury modern chairs—and luxe lookalikes—at the Chicago Antique Market
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Treasure Hunt
A long-time designers’ favorite, Vintage Pine and its galleries offer a wealth of one-of-a-kind antiques and accessories for the home
Heavenly Baths
Three spa-like spaces—a light-filled minimalist’s dream; a not-so-secret escape; and a breathtaking His and Hers—that spilleth over with luxury
Need to Know . . .
Holly Hunt’ s new wool and silk rugs are available in 140 colors and dozens of patterns. Slated: American Craft Exposition, a juried indoor exposition and sale featuring the work of more than 150 American craftspeople, August 24-26 at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Northwestern University, 2311 Campus Dr., Evanston; respaceliving.com . . . A … Read more
Into the Blue
An enterprising do-it-yourselfer gives the outdated kitchen in her lakefront apartment a contemporary makeover
Q. We recently bought a lovely but slightly clouded-looking old painting at an auction. How do we get it cleaned or restored?
BEFORE AFTER The Chicago Conservation Center restored this 19th-century English painting, a family heirloom, by treating the peeling, discolored varnish. A. You take it to a painting conservator, who will examine it and write up a proposal, usually free of charge. You will have to leave the painting with the conservator for this initial consultation, … Read more
Twill and Grace
Crosell & Co is a little haven of stemware and china, pillows and candles, and all things “transitional-traditional”.
Something to Talk About
Trisha London’s shop is full of interesting, strikingly affordable contemporary pieces, from accent furniture and lamps to rugs and art.
Bright Lights, Big Statement
Light up your life with British-based Duffy London’s Glow Canvases.
Local Heroes
As buying original, handcrafted pieces becomes more and more appealing to design enthusiasts, local furniture designers who once worked under the radar are starting to bring their work to the fore. Three new showrooms put pieces by these talented furn-auteurs within easy reach.