Patina

You won't find anything remotely ornate or fussy at this sunny furniture shop; all the antiques here have been hand-selected to mesh with a modern aesthetic. Owner Alan Shull sifts through the offerings at flea markets and antique auctions around the country and brings the best in 20th century furniture here; some pieces moonlight in his loft first before making it to the sales floor. Some notable finds include an industrial drafting table, library card catalogs from the '40s and a massive postal sorter full of cubby holes from a Philadelphia post office circa 1950. There's also a smattering of home accessories, from ironstone pottery to a set of vintage bowling pins. Look to Shull (he's nearly always manning the shop) for pointers on uses for various pieces; hospital surgical stands make smart nightstands, while drafting tables and stainless steel-topped tables can stand in as kitchen islands.

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Ravenswood stores, Lincoln Square stores, Chicago stores, Antique stores, Furniture and furniture covering stores