The new space is very welcoming and beautifully curated. I keep buying things here, which is…read moresomewhat unusual for me, since I'm not into retail therapy and have a full closet already. The location, near the Cove Lounge and the lake, is perfect--especially, given that it's under 20 degrees outside at the moment, its proximity to the Cove.

SHE Is an amazing curator. Ancestors lead her to the treasures for you!…read more GOOOOO AND FIND WHAT YOUR VINTAGE HEART DESIRES.. and what the universe thinks you deserve!

This is a huge, beautiful Asian antiques store located right on the Chicago River. This place is…read moresprawling- 18,000 square feet of stuff. It's all a lot to take in. Going through here is like going through an eccentric millionaire's mansion, or an Asian cultural center. The works of art and pieces of furniture are often on a large scale- that's be a huge centerpiece of any house. It seems that the owners get to travel the world looking for the coolest, oldest stuff from far flung reaches of the world. I'm astounded that some of this stuff is actually for sale- if you need an old dismantled temple, they've had it already broken down and shipped from exotic destinations. The store is divided up in kinda themed rooms. It's all sort of a jumble of Asian cool stuff. The staff is ready to help. I got a few questions in here and there, but for the most part the staff left me alone to browse. They offer free parking in their small little lot out front. There's a pagoda that they have right out in front. I heard that this building used to be the headquarters for the Encyclopedia Brittanica, but I can't vouch for that. The prices here are all fairly epic. But, this is the exact opposite of Ikea- everything is unique, nothing come packaged in easy to ship boxes.

What a lovely store! While it's mostly Asian antiques, they have a great mix of modern vintage and…read moreEuropean pieces as well. Including a few truly stunning MCM wall systems, tables and coat racks. The Asian architectural pieces - pillars, wall reliefs, etc. - were so gorgeous that I wished I had some vast room or garden to place them. Some pieces are quite expensive but nothing is overpriced for what you would be getting. The salespeople are very helpful too.

What a great place to find excellent interior decor and home design ideas. Great products and…read moreamazing gifts for the people you love. One of the best curated showrooms I've seen in Chicago. Loved walking through here and will definitely be back.

Neybir is an amazing hidden gem on Grand, with a helpful staff, gorgeous shop, and wonderful…read morevariety of home goods! Their items range in prices, but I've picked up some beautiful pieces for under $40 during my visits. Be sure to take advantage of their staff's knowledge; oftentimes they have inventory in the back or vintage items they can show you if you're looking for something specific. I love shopping here for myself and for gifts for others...but if I'm being honest, mostly for myself.

Dial M for Modern is a fun furniture and accessories store located on Milwaukee Ave. They scout out…read moreand sell vintage and mid century modern furniture. Many of the items displayed during my visit were unique and playful. The sales staff is friendly and allow some room for negotiation. The shop has two floors so make sure to go downstairs. I did not make a purchase during my visit but my niece is strongly considering a lovely expansion table with 12 chairs.

If you're a fan of mid-century modern furniture, decor and artwork, then you'd be doing yourself a…read morefavor by stopping in at this store when you're looking to furnish your new place. Prices are extremely reasonable and there's a wide selection across two floors with new pieces constantly rolling in (I find it best to follow the store on Instagram to see the latest). What I like about the store is that it's tastefully maintained to have more of a showroom feel that's well merchandised and arranged than a warehouse with stuff stacked randomly in every corner. It helps you get a better idea about how a piece might fit into your home and what other pieces may compliment it. I've bought a few smaller items -- end tables, art print, some ceramics -- and always thought the owner, Tim, has great taste. He's also super friendly and not pretentious unlike some other vintage dealers I've come across. The new location in Logan Square is great and is worth dropping in on if you're in the neighborhood. Even if you're not looking for furniture, there's some great pottery and candles, too.

This may be one of the most diverse galleries in the area. You may see metal sculpture, glass…read moreobjects, ceramics, fiber artworks, and bold jewelry.

I visited this gallery today and it has a nice selection of colorful & rather imaginative pieces…read more I didn't see anything I felt compelled to buy, but I enjoyed looking around. Also, the man working there (owner-?) was friendly.

Nice owners and good selection of furniture items at a fair price. Unfortunately, they're only open…read moreon weekends.

This is where you go when you want some gorgeous mid-century furniture, clocks, or glassware. Get…read morehere early on the weekends for first dibs! Also the candles in the vintage glassware are reallllllly nice! Oh and Jon is an awesome guy and you're supporting a mom & pop that cares deeply about Chicago and the neighborhood. It doesn't get better than that!

Wow! What a great find!…read more I just happened to notice a vintage shop while I waited at a stop light. I visited my son and we decided to headover to check it out. The shop is filled with fun things. I loved the kitchy light up paintings. There were a ton of ashtrays, cocktail glasses, artwork, sculptures, furniture and more. The prices were very reasonable too. The owners were so nice. Melissa was so friendly and chatted with us about all kinds of things. I will definitely return to see what items they have gotten in and also to chat with the owners again. This shop is a great place for anyone looking for neat vintage pieces at decent prices.

Really great place to look at well-priced vintage items, the owners were so nice, I'd come again…read morejust to chat! Totally recommend you visit this store.

This place is amazing. Great place to find unique gifts for yourself and friends. Love the vibe…read morehere. It represents everything witchy, occult, taxidermy, sideshow, etc. Staff is very helpful to assist you to find that special gift or item you have been dreaming to own. Be on the look out for their special events, art openings, and workshops.

This place has a trove of oddities, something for everyone and is well-worth a visit. I poke in…read morewhen I want to pass out unique and funky gifts. Most items can be found online for less, but I prefer the in-store feels. Before today, my last visit was this past Christmas Eve. I bought some clamshell trinkets, porcupine quills, beard oil and few other non-essentials. On that particular day, I witnessed the owner tear apart the entire window display to fetch a rabbit necklace for a young couple. I ear hustled as the couple asked if they can reduce the price. The owner willingly complied as she put herself together (it was a whole workout just to get that piece). I had my eye on a turtle shell for $30. But I told myself I'd come back for it. I followed them on Ig and the shell kept calling my name. I figured, let me message them on Ig. If they can reduce the price even $5 I'd make the trek back. Hey, they did it for the young couple, it didn't hurt to ask. They said no. Pond turtle shells online start at $12. I figured, no biggie. I come in today to buy a gift card, some sage, palo santo, beard oil (up $3 since my last visit), a cool card for Father's Day coming up and alas my $30 turtle shell I intended to pay full price for. Or what I thought was $30. In a little over 4 mos the price inflated to $40. I mentioned it was $30 my last visit. I was perfectly willing this time to pay the $30 but what on earth constitutes a 33 % markup in just a season? I mentioned I could get them online for under $20 but I chose to come to the store and support local business. "You don't know if it's ethically sourced (from online)" they said. "And I don't know if this is ethically sourced either." I responded. The owner loudly barked "I'm not arguing with you." "Who's arguing with you?" What a weird response and made me feel pretty humiliated in front of their other customers especially given I still completed a transaction. Haggling, sharing information, and reminding them of my previous visit was hardly arguing. But hey. I initially intended to spend $100 today (on crap no one really needs unless you're Phoebe Buffay). I opted against buying the other items and just stuck with a gift card of $20. I'll buy the beard oil from Walgreens and earn points. And I'll buy the scent sticks from a similar Latin-owned business where the items will be cheaper and I'll feel more welcome. I'm not the target market here at Sideshow: I'm not Wiccan, im not a satanist, I'm not weird looking, I'm not white, I'm not goth, and I'm not holding on to a lost youth. If you fit any of those categories, perhaps your experience may be more fulfilling. Cool shop, fun concept but at the end of the day I don't need shoddy taxidermy displays, jewelry adorned with dead insects or any other knickknacks I can just as soon get online, for less. Especially not when the experience comes with pick-and-choose service. And particularly not when I'm coming far out of my way to spend money that doesn't come easy.