Chicago Shopping, Stores, Malls, Antiques, Gifts
Furniture for the Home, Office, Apartment & Loft

• Alchemy Arts - Occult and metaphysical supply store. Includes stock lists of its herbs, oils, and books.

• American Girl Place - Information and Quick-Time video about the stores, cafe and theatre featuring the American Girl line of dolls and books.

• Ancient Echoes - Unique jewelry and home accessories.

• Central Camera - Online and downtown retail store owner of photographic equipment, supplies, and books, includes a photo gallery, used equipment price lists, and student-teacher resources.

• Chicago Christmas - Veteran newsman Jim Benes' nostalgic look at the past one hundred years of Christmas in the city featuring a collection of stories, photos and vintage advertising. Includes online ordering of book, author events and interviews, and book excerpts.

• Chicago Comics - Northside comic retailer offering consignment forms, reviews, catalog selection, hours of operation, and links.

• City News Stand - Northside newsstand offers online access to numerous periodicals.

• Contessa Helena - Eau de Parfum and fashion apparel for women. Feedback form and location provided.

• Eclectricity - Offers an eclectic mix of handcrafted and imported goods to vintage collectibles including barware and glassware, pottery and ashtrays, mobiles, candles, music and spiritual items. Features FAQs, phone ordering, along with store history and location.

• The Enterprising Kitchen - Non-profit business created to help women working towards self-sufficiency. Store sells soaps and bath salts, and also offers online shopping.

• Fishman's Fabrics - Offering a range of apparel and decorative fabrics. List of swatch books available.

• Hammacher Schlemmer - Headquarters for specialty retailer and catalog company. Features products, services, company history and profile.

• Hazel - Stationary, greeting cards, and gifts. Store description and information on upcoming events.

• Heather Kenny - Personal shopper and stylist that provides style advice and shopping services to men and women. Biography, background and overview of services.

• Iwan Ries & Co. - Offers nearly 100 brands of cigars, as well as accessories. Online shopping is featured.

• Muebleria Continental - Provides discount furniture, electronics, appliances and computers. [English / espaņol].

• Northwestern Cutlery & Supplies, Inc - Cutlery and culinary supplies. Includes online ordering, location, and history.

• Nuada - Retail and online sales of contemporary Celtic art, ceramics, glass, jewelry and home accessories by Irish artists.

• Rosley's Rocks & Gems - Features metaphysical and New Age crystals, minerals and jewelry. Includes newsletter, auctions, tours, and resources.

• Rotofugi Designer Toy Store & Gallery - Specializing in urban vinyl toys. Online catalog, news, events calendar, and weblog.

• Saturday's Child - Children's toys including Whoozits, Groovy Girls, and Froebel Blocks also sold online. Includes a map to the store in Lincoln Park area.

• uBid - Online auction house featuring varied merchandise from sporting goods to computers.

• Uncle Fun - Toy store for kids and grownups alike.

• AJ's Posters and Prints - Roscoe Village. Limited edition art, collectible posters, and custom framing.

• Antiques and Art Gallery - Offers 18th and 19th century Meissen and European porcelain, paintings, and art glass. Notice to buyers and request form provided.

• Asian Home Decor & Gallery - Offers exquisite and decorative classical Asian furniture from areas such as China and Tibet. Image gallery and hours of operation provided.

• Broadway Antique Market - Showroom of 75 dealers offering 20th century art, objects and furniture. Offers a virtual tour and newspaper articles.

• Chicago Appraisers Association - Full service consultation in art, antiques, art restoration, and museum donations. Code of ethics, services and fees provided.

• Chicago Center for the Print - International contemporary prints and a comprehensive selection of original 20th century European posters featuring French and Swiss works.

• Chicago International Antiques & Fine Art Fair - Spring event held annually that offers furniture, jewelry, paintings, silver and ceramics, 20th century design, clocks, fine prints and rare books. Offers an educational program series, dealer information and registration.

• Chicagoland Antiques - Directory to Chicago area antiques and antique furniture retailers.

• DouglasRosin Decorative Arts and Antiques - Offering decorative arts and antiques including Art Deco, Art Nouveau and 20th Century Modern. Includes photo gallery and exhibition schedule.

• EraPlace Studios - Dealer sells 20th century antiques.

• Evergreen Art - Contemporary, abstract and modern art prints, posters, lithographs and etchings for sale. Information on pieces, ordering, location and contact details.

• Father Time Antiques - Restorer and retailer of vintage and antique wristwatches, pocketwatches and clocks. Current inventory, FAQs, and ordering information.

• Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Specializing in antique and collectible coins and currency, autographs, books and memorabilia. Images of current inventory provided.

• Jay Robert's Antique Warehouse, Inc. - Features over 50,000 square feet of antique furniture, clocks and accessories, including European furniture, French, Louis XV and Chippendale.

• Martha Peck Antiques - Specializes in antiques and appraisal for 18th and 19th century decorative accessories and furniture.

• Modern Times Chicago - Featuring furniture, lighting, and accessories from mid-20th century designers.

• Wright - Boutique and auction house specializing in 20th century furniture, art and design.

• American Barn Company - Custom siding, flooring, and furniture made from vintage barn and stable materials. Includes photos of available items.

• Barker Metalcraft - Makers of custom radiator and grille covers for home or business. Features FAQs, product images including before and after photos, measuring instructions, client list, and contact form.

• Casa Loca Furniture - Source rustic Mexican furniture and home accessories. Includes event calendar and merchandise previews.

• Champagne Furniture Gallery - Upscale furniture store in the River North area specializing in traditional and transitional furniture, as well as full service interior design services.

• Cheap Store, The - Browse a wide selection of new, used, and hard-to-find furniture sold in sets or by the piece, delivery available.

• Converso Modern - Specializing in 20th century modern furniture and objects. Photo gallery and contact information provided.

• Direct Office Furniture - Buys and sells new and used office furniture, including items such as lateral files, and wooden desks. Two warehouse and showroom locations.

• Furniture Avenue - Home and office furniture, including sofas, tables, desks. Hours of operation and coupon provided.

• L'arte Decor Online - Fine furniture, lighting, and accessories for your home or office.

• Modern Home Furnishings - Offers home furniture and accessories. Features include enlarged photos with detailed specifications, store hours, location map, and contact information.

• Northern Home Furnishings Chicago - Classic and contemporary imported furniture. Provides image gallery of many pieces, including sale items.

• Orange Skin - Contemporary Italian furniture and design store offering an array of uniquely designed furniture, home and office accessories, and gifts for all occasions. Online ordering, mailing list, events, and designer reviews.

• Rossi Custom Furniture - Family-owned furniture retailer offers featured item, virtual showroom, hours of operation, and location map.

• Shiani Furniture - Manufactures a line of classic contemporary residential furniture - bedroom, dining room, tables and entertainment centers and armoires.

• Space Organization - Provide information about storage systems made from melamine and solid wood, custom closets and cabinets. Includes contact information for office and showroom.

• Alyse Ziede Designs - Creates bead and gemstone jewelry. Includes artist profile, photo gallery and purchasing information.

• Bourdage Pearls - Distributor and showroom gallery for freshwater pearls. Showcases product lines for bridal, fashion and working women along with educational information, store and show locator, and online ordering.

• Chicago Watch and Jewelry Company, The - Custom designers and restorers of jewelry working with 14- and 18-karat yellow and white gold, platinum, and sterling silver. Hours of operation, location and customer testimonials provided.

• Cozette's Fine Jewelry - Jewelry store that buys, sells, and repairs all types of jewelry. Offers diamond cutting and setting, custom designs, gemological services, and gem print laser ID.

• Deana Rose Handmade Jewelry - Offers handmade jewelry that can be worn every day as well as for weddings or other special occasions. Events calendar, photo gallery of products, mailing list, and where to purchase locations are highlighted.

• Facets Jewelers - Specializes in loose diamonds at discount prices.

• Gisela Ltd - Gia Designer Jewelry - Features standard and enlarged photos of featured jewelry items, including brief description and biography of designer. Includes information on shows and events, photo gallery, career opportunities, and contacts.

• H. Horwitz Co. - Chicago's oldest family owned wholesale jeweler.

• Howard Frum Jewelers - Watch sales and services. Offers a selection of vintage and modern pre-owned wristwatches and provides information on repair services for mechanical and other high-end wristwatches.

• Jan Dee Jewelry - Lincoln Park custom jewelry designer.

• Jewelers Center - Over 100 jewelers under one roof offer diamonds, watches, and all types of fine jewelry.

• Lester Lampert - An upscale jewelry salon housing both retail and complete manufacturing facilities. Specializes in custom designed creations, but also carry an estate collection, and fine Swiss watches.

• M. Martin and Company Jewelers - Diamond retailer offers fine quality gemstones at reasonable prices.

• Monique Fine Jewelry - Features a selection of loose certified diamonds, pendants, necklaces, and earrings. Photos with descriptions of items are provided.

• Pistachios - A jewelry and craft gallery featuring original design by contemporary artisans. Online shopping and image galleries provided.

• SEP Jewelry Tools of Chicago, Inc. - Jewelry tools and supplies including scales, cleaning supplies, engraving, polishing and rolling mills.

• Tom McCaffrey, Inc. - Goldsmith and platinumsmith creates original works of jewelry.

• Whitehall Jewellers, Inc. - Corporate headquarters for national specialty retailer of fine jewelry under the Whitehall Jewelers, Lundstrom Jewelers and Marks Bros. Jewelers brands. Online shopping, company profile, investor relations and careers. (NYSE:JWL)

• Harper Court Shopping Center - A collection of unique shops and restaurants in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood. Information on the foundation, art council and retailer directory.

• 900 North Michigan Shops - Features the city's only Bloomingdale's and over 70 shops and restaurants. Includes store directory and links, email gift reminders, gift certificates, parking and tourist information.

• 108 North State Street - Development of The Mills Corporation to serve as retail space in this prime, central downtown location. Provides overview of project and civic ties.

• Water Tower Place - Includes store directory, driving directions, and calendar of events.

• Art Effect - A modern day general store offering unique women's clothing, accessories and jewelry.

• Broadway Costumes - Provide rental costumes for the masquerade balls held by Chicago society as well as to provide costumes for, and help develop opera productions in, the United States since 1886. Offers costume and accessory rentals and makeup, facial hair, wig and accessory retail sales.

• Celeste Turner - Women's fashion boutique with a collection of casual clothing, accessories and evening wear from hip and trendy designers.

• Chandni Boutique Inc. - Features custom Indian and Pakistani clothing. Styles and fabrics include silk, cotton, and polyester casual, occasional, and formal clothing.

• Chicago Fur Outlet - A buyer and consigner of fur coats in the Lakeview area.

• Cindy Makes Things - Costome clothing designer. Sculpting and casting character heads, precisely duplicating artwork to costume form.

• Culinary Classics - Offers chef's uniform apparel, including online ordering of aprons, pants and headgear, and restaurant and cooking supplies.

• The Daisy Shop - Gently worn, vintage and current women's couture clothing and accessories.

• Dance & Mime Shop - A full service dance and theatre shop offering dancewear, shoes, costumes, make-up and accessories for women, men, children and plus sizes. Also offers professional costumes.

• Eia Millinery Design - Contains photos of hats designed by Eia, contact information, show schedules, hat events, and millinery courses at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

• Euro Children's Shoes - Offers shoes, sandals, boots, slippers and pre-walker booties made in Europe. Site features store hours, sizing chart and tips on shoe facts.

• Fantasy Costumes - Offers a large variety of costumes, wigs, masks, hats, accessory items in stock and specialize in rare, hard-to-find items.

• Irv's Men's Stores - With four locations, offering casual and business wear for men and boys. Features include online gift certificates, credit card application and shopper survey.

• Jane Hamill - Women's boutique features clothes designed by the owner.

• Leo's Leather - Leather goods retailer located in the Lakeview East neighborhood; offers jackets and coats, motorcycle jackets, peacoats and accessories.

• Little Pink Book, The - Reference and savings guide that contains information and discount offers from over 100 upscale clothing boutiques, salons and spas located throughout the city and the North Shore.

• LLOYD Shoes, AmerGer - Men's shoes, fashion, accessories and footwear. Hours of operation, location map, and contacts.

• Madison and Friends - Children's shoes, clothing, gifts and accessories for boys, girls and infants.

• The Millinery Arts Alliance - Hat designers creating hats for women. Also, contains information on Milliner Biographies and the Eleanor's Women Foundation,

• Morris and Sons - Retail clothing store offers Italian designer clothing for men and women.

• Only She - Features contemporary fashions and accessories from designers all over the world. Mailing list, featured designers, and location details are provided.

• Rachel's Hair and Wig Salon - Features a full line of hair products and extensions. Offers a photo gallery of wigs and breast form information. A crossdresser and transgendered friendly business.

• Salamander Shoes of Chicago - European-made brand name shoes, with an extended line of German brands. Includes image gallery with prices, and options for mail order.

• Sally Ann Corset Shop - Offer a full line of underwear articles for men and women. Features large and tall sizes and is crossdresser and transgender friendly.

• SCOTTeVEST - Manufacturer that offers vest designed to carry and allow use of electronic devices. Includes online ordering and details of products.

• The Second Child - Upscale children's resale boutique in Lincoln Park.

• Shirts Our Business - Custom silkscreened T-shirts for merchandising, promotion, fundraising and corporations. Lists prices, specials, and electronic art submission guidelines.

• Aiko's Art Materials Import, Inc. - Offering Asian imported fine handcrafted arts and craft papers.

• Arcadia Knitting - Northside shop offers knitting supplies, yarns, patterns and classes. Includes location, hours and class schedule.

• Artfabrik - Melody Johnson's and Laura Wasilowski's hand dyed cottons fabrics and pearl cotton threads for quilters and other creative people. Also, provides details on the Chicago School of Fusing, trunk shows, and links to quilt artists and teachers.

• Bead Society of Greater Chicago - Focuses on beads and beadmaking. Membership includes meeting lectures, reduced workshop fees, book sale discounts, newsletter subscription, use of library books and materials and invitations to members only events

• Caravan of Chicago - Offers a variety of beads, and bead supplies, and classes.

• Caxton Club of Chicago - An organization of authors, binders, collectors, conservators, dealers, designers, editors, librarians, publishers, and scholars who share a common interest in the arts pertaining to the production of books. Highlights the history, monthly meetings and events, and book-related resources.

• Chicago Area Origami Society (CHAOS) - Features location with map, articles, local stores, book list, and gallery.

• Chicago Area Polymer Clay Guild - Focuses on the study, promotion, discussion and exchange of information on polymer clay and its evolving role in both art and craft. Includes library, member pages and contacts.

• Chicago Canvas and Supply - Supplier of canvas and muslin, fabrics, dyes, and curtain track systems. Products with prices and images along with contact information are provided.

• Lill Street Art Center - Features a large ceramic facility, housing classrooms, artists' studios, and a gallery. Offers arts education classes and workshops, community projects, and contacts.

• Pillow a.go.go - A do-it-yourself fabric painting studio located in the Lakeview East neighborhood. Features studio background, design samples, individual and party pricing options, and contact information and map.

• Renegade Craft Fair - Annual event featuring local craftspeople and creations. Offers FAQs, links and sample works.

• Semmerling and Schaefer Mask Artists Studios - Masks in leather, feathers, and other materials. Provides catalog with photos, an order form, and details on available workshops and classes.

• Stampland - Rubber stamping supplier that provides value-added services, links and resources on the craft.

• Stampology Chicago - Offers a variety of rubber stamps, tools, and accessories.

• Stitch 'n' Bitch Chicago - Local chapter of national group that mets regularly at a northside coffee shop for knitting and needlecrafts. Features discussion group, an events calendar, and links to other groups.

• Ukrainian Village Children's Center - Arts and crafts center based in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood. Early childhood classes and soapmaking for adults are offered.

• Windy City Knitting Guild (WCKG) - A membership organization which encourages and fosters knitting. Offers a monthly newsletter, upcoming events calendar, a directory of local shops, and membership details.

• Anna Flower Shop - Full service shop offering fresh flowers, arrangements, blooming and green plants and gift baskets. Local and out of area delivery. Wedding flowers and stuffed toys are also available.

• Ashland Addison Florist - Two locations, with full online FTD catalog and toll free ordering.

• Awards International and Chicago Trophy - Online and storefront retailer of awards, trophies and medallions for sporting events, including participation awards.

• Beyond Baskets - Features hand selected, upscale gifts, products and packages. Offers online ordering and description and photos of products.

• Botanicals - Special event florist providing custom bouquets and decor for weddings, parties and corporate entertaining. Includes company profile, portfolio.,

• Cattails - Wicker Park area florist specializing in custom designs for everyday occasions, weddings and events and offering delivery throughout the metro area. Includes arrangement image galleries.

• Chicago Flowers and Gifts - Florist delivery of fresh floral arrangements, plants and gifts to the Chicago metro area. Includes catalog and online ordering.

• Chicago in Bloom Floral & Events - Florist delivering fresh designs, plants and gift baskets locally and offering national and international order relay service. Business hours, photograph of store interior, online ordering.

• City Scents Flowers & Gifts - Florist delivering arrangements, gourmet baskets and plants city wide seven days a week and offering national relay service. Includes catalog and online purchasing.

• Dilly Lily - Florist boutique featuring custom designs and accessories for weddings, entertaining and gift-giving. Includes image galleries, newsletter and floral e-cards.

• Fleur - Florist specializing in exotic varieties and contemporary styles. Includes location map and portfolio of wedding, event and everyday designs.

• The Flower Bucket - Teleflora florist specializing in roses, potted plants and flower arrangements.

• Forget-Me-Not Flower Shop - Teleflora florist with online ordering.

• Great Chicago Gifts - Offering gifts, souvenirs, and memorabilia unique to Chicago.

• K & K Flowers And Gifts - Downtown area florist offering personal and commercial design service with city-wide delivery. Includes business hours, photo of store and online ordering.

• Mount Greenwood Florist - Features online ordering, daily delivery area and hours of operation, and company profile. Also, includes a man's guide to giving flowers, and flower care tips.

• Soukal Floral & Greenhouses - Delivers fresh arrangements, plants and gift baskets locally and wire transfers nationally. Includes business hours, catalog and online ordering.

• Stems - Custom florist featuring European and contemporary styled designs for daily local delivery, weddings and events. Store profile and image galleries of bouquets, decor and arrangements.

• Urban Meadows - Chicago nonprofit florist shop offering fresh floral designs, bouquets, plants and gifts for local delivery and national wire service transfer. Offers subscription service.

• Midwest Martial Arts Supply - Full line of martial arts supplies and boxing equipment. Includes catalog, news, services, and contact information.

• Sydney Laner and Co. - Maker of billiard, poker, and table tennis tables. Features FAQs, sizing and color charts, pricing information, and company profile and history.

• Universal Sole - Running specialty store offering information on running shoes, gear and accessories. Features details on Team Adidas/Universal Sole Race Team, area events, products, location map and directions, and a mailing list.

• Wrigleyville Sports - Authentic jerseys, caps and T-shirts for Cubs fans.

• Bike Chicago - Bicycle rental with 4 locations on the 18 mile lakefront bike route. Offering free tours, bicycle rental, and inline skate rental.

• Blackstone Bicycle Works - Offers mobile bike repair services along with used bike sales. Features a Earn A Bike program that is an entry-level program that allows kids to learn about bikes while earning one in the process.

• Carmen's Bicycle Shop - Family owned and operated shop on the South Side that offers bicycle sales, repairs and accessories, including fitness equipment.

• Chicagoland Bicycle - Offers online ordering of Italian-made road bicycle frames, along with Assos clothing, and Campagnolo and Shimano components.

• Oscar Wastyn Cycles - Offers brands such as Schwinn, Trek and Raleigh bikes, Yakima car racks, along with exercise bikes and biking accessories. Established in 1901.

• Upgrade Cycleworks - A service intensive bicycle shop specializing in modifications and custom build-ups.

• Chicago Marine Electronics - Dealer, installer and service for Ockam, Nexus and Mayapple Instruments.

• Crowley's Yacht Yard - Full service marina and chandlery.

• Sailboat Sales Co. - Yacht brokerage firm that provides resources for buying or selling yachts, sailboats, and powerboats. Features its current listings with photos and descriptions.