Nice vintage bookcases are hard to come by, especially those charming cottagey ones with the glass doors. White Attic is now offering custom-made versions of such old-school designs, based on some of owner Terry Ledford’s favorite pieces that he’s sold at his shop over the years. Prices range from $695 to $1,100, depending on size, and you can choose your colors and either satin nickel or oil-rubbed bronze hardware. All locally made. Allow four weeks for delivery.
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" />Nice vintage bookcases are hard to come by, especially those charming cottagey ones with the glass doors. White Attic is now offering custom-made versions of such old-school designs, based on some of owner Terry Ledford’s favorite pieces that he’s sold at his shop over the years. Prices range from $695 to $1,100, depending on size, and you can choose your colors and either satin nickel or oil-rubbed bronze hardware. All locally made. Allow four weeks for delivery.
‑GINA BAZER
" />Nice vintage bookcases are hard to come by, especially those charming cottagey ones with the glass doors. White Attic is now offering custom-made versions of such old-school designs, based on some of owner Terry Ledford’s favorite pieces that he’s sold at his shop over the years. Prices range from $695 to $1,100, depending on size, and you can choose your colors and either satin nickel or oil-rubbed bronze hardware. All locally made. Allow four weeks for delivery.
‑GINA BAZER
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Nice vintage bookcases are hard to come by, especially those charming cottagey ones with the glass doors. White Attic is now offering custom-made versions of such old-school designs, based on some of owner Terry Ledford’s favorite pieces that he’s sold at his shop over the years. Prices range from $695 to $1,100, depending on size, and you can choose your colors and either satin nickel or oil-rubbed bronze hardware. All locally made. Allow four weeks for delivery.
‑GINA BAZER
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Remember Lille a Shop on North Avenue? I was so sad when it closed, but it does still live online—and it’s got some great stuff on sale right now! Shown above, this Michael Ruh hand-blown vase is marked down from $198 to $85; the six-inch semi-precious agate tray is also on sale, and going fast, $20 for a set of two. Perfect for gifts or to decorate your own tablescape.
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Of all the rooms in your home, the bathroom is the most private and personal. It’s also the most miraculously transformable. Why not give yours some pow?
Clockwise from top, middle: a pair of Kai Kristiansen chairs with a John Brauer molded acrylic Illusion table; a 1960s Danish pendant light; 1950s Eero Saarinen for Knoll chairs; 1960s Danish teak trays; and a Danish leather lounge chair and ottoman Opening From the owners of West Town’s Uber Modern comes MCM Grand, an antiques … Read more
Opening Most designphiles can name a half-dozen favorite antique shops on the North Side, but self-described “junque” lover Lynne McDaniel wasn’t liking the fact that her neighborhood, Chicago Lawn, was lacking in that department. So she opened An Orange Moon, offering mid-century modern pieces, retro artwork, and other edited vintage finds. 2436 W. 59th St., … Read more
An entrepreneur with an adventurous streak opts for opulence in Humboldt Park
If you frequent antique fairs, you might be familiar with Finnegan Gallery, a top-notch source for salvaged architectural pieces, period garden ornaments, funky furniture, unusual lighting, and more. This year, saddened by the cancellation of the Chicago Botanic Garden Antiques and Garden Fair, where they are regular vendors, owners Kaye Gregg and Marty Shapiro decided … Read more
Bring your bathroom up to speed without a major investment. A splash of paint, cushy new towels, perfect accessories—presto!
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I had dinner recently at Nightwood, a wonderful place from the Lula Café people (see our story about the fantastic artwork at Lula here that was designed by Kevin Heisner (Empire Liquors, Bar DeVille, Angels & Kings). While going to the bathroom was not the highlight of the evening, I was impressed by howstylin’ it was for a loo (don’t laugh—we take bathroom design seriously around here!). It felt like it belonged in a vintage apartment more than arestaurant, actually. Heisner and his team did all the moldings and painted them in Benjamin Moore’s Honey Oak to match the handmade Moroccan cement tiles on the floor (from the online dealer Mosaic House. I love the black sink, too, though it could use some nicer pipes sticking out underneath. If you want a vintage look that feels fresh, try this for inspiration.
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The Minneapolis-based design firm Blu Dot has partnered with Urban Outfitters to retail a line of affordable furniture, including this Eames-ish console with colorful lacquered sliding doors ($548). The Too collection also includes side tables…
