The Silk Thumb LTD opened in 1980. They sell high quality artificial floral arrangements. They also sell custom artificial trees and gift cards. The Silk Thumb also has interior designers on staff to help create a beautiful room using their products. They have been featured in the Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun-Times, and local CBS and ABC news.
Modi Antiques and Restoration specializes in the sale and repair of antique furniture. It is a large shop that features a wide range of products. There is a restoration facility on-site. Modi restores all pieces in keeping with their original style and time period.
Valentino Baielli Arts and Antique Restoration was founded in 1990. This shop specializes in the restoration of antique furniture and paintings. Valentino also builds custom furniture and historically accurate reproductions. This shop offers pick-up and delivery services. The staff speaks English, Spanish and Italian.
Time Gallery offers fine antique clocks, including wall clocks, tall case clocks, and mantel and bracket clocks. All clocks are fully restored and are in working condition. Delivery and set-up are available, and all clocks are sold with a one-year warranty.
Frederick Dose Appraisals estimates the value of pieces of fine art and antiques, such as silver, rugs, furniture, original art, coins, artifacts and more will be appraised. Its clients are museums, universities, individuals and private corporations. This address is closed to the public; please call for an appointment.
Chen & Chen Oriental Furniture opened its new store in 2010, offering a wide variety of rare, Asian furniture. Its buyers travel to China to retrieve pieces and bring them back to the United States, and all of the employees have extensive knowledge of Chinese culture.
Melissa Edelman Antiquaire is a dealer of European antiques. All of the antiques and furniture are specially imported to the shop. Items from France are the specialty, but the inventory also includes items from Italy, Spain, England, Greece and Turkey. There is also a Gustavian Swedish collection. Antiquaire can ship items to any location in the United States.