Good Old Days is located in Roscoe Village on Belmont Avenue between Hoyne Avenue and Leavitt Street. Good Old Days carries a large selection of antique and collectible items such as recovered stained glass windows, neon signs, furniture, photographs and radios. It is an independent family-owned establishment.
Union Avenue General Store Antiques, in business since 1970, is surrounded by a half-dozen other competing shops, in the downtown Orland Park Historic District. The faded and sun-bleached American flag waving in the wind outside the front entrance is the perfect harbinger of the world you're about to step into. Inside, the store, there is a basement larger than the first level, all chock-full of every variety of Americana one can imagine. The General Store does not accept credit cards, so be prepared to pay with cash or check.
kd3 Decorative Arts offers an array of products and services to help you furnish and decorate your home or business. The team specializes in providing customized wood finishing services for cabinetmakers, architects, interior designers and homeowners. A 3,000-squre-foot showroom is filled with new and refurbished antique and mid-century furniture, accessories and wall décor. Flooring and upholstery services are also available.
For more than 17 years, Heritage Trail Mall has been selling vintage housewares from its 7,000-square-foot gallery on Ridge Road. A large selection of Orientalia is one hallmark of this store, which sells mountains of antique kitchenware, books, decor and artwork. Check the store's website for special holiday and early-bird hours.
Truly an antique place that lives up to its name, this large space offers a variety of many different types of antiquities. The shop's unique sense of organization shows the personal touch of the employees, such as the collection of pins on vintage pillows. Service is friendly, and the staff are willing to help as well as just have a chat. Inventory is constantly updated as truckloads of antiques are incoming.
Master silversmith Hagop "Jack" Dirilen opened his own shop in Skokie in 1973. Hagop's wife plays a vital role in the organization of the office and the smooth operation of the business.
Owner David Manola invites customers to stop in and enjoy his beautiful collection of artwork in Boulevard Fine Art's second location. The gallery features original artwork from newcomers and established artists, as well as offering custom framing and mirrors. With a degree in design and art from the Art Institute of Chicago, Manola will offer advice on any aspect of design, in-store or during a home consultation.
