River North, Chicago Shopping Guide

A map some of the coolest independent shops in River North, Chicago.

Orange Skin

In other modern furniture stores we seen shelves lined with miniatures of classic modern chairs. At Orange Skin we saw the same thing, only in the full size variety. Such is the scale at which the...

P.O.S.H.

Think back to all the once grand hotels in America and Europe that have been mothballed or even demolished. Wouldn't it be fun to bring a bit this history into our homes? P.O.S.H. helps...

Svenska Möbler

In case you were wondering, Swedish furniture was just as cool way back when as it is now. Svenska Mobler displays a whole studio full of Swedish furniture of yore (mostly from 1840-1940). Most...

Orange Skin

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In other modern furniture stores we seen shelves lined with miniatures of classic modern chairs. At Orange Skin we saw the same thing, only in the full size variety. Such is the scale at which the store operates. Opened by two architects, expect to see the most audacious versions of beds, lights, and bathroom fixtures around. Most products are from Italy.

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Address:
223 West Erie Street
Chicago IL 60610

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Phone: 1-312-335-1033

Tags: bathroom, europe, fixtures, furniture, home accessories, italy, lighting, modern

P.O.S.H.

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Think back to all the once grand hotels in America and Europe that have been mothballed or even demolished. Wouldn't it be fun to bring a bit this history into our homes? P.O.S.H. helps customers do just that. We're not exactly sure how they find the stuff but the one of the kind store stocks its shelves with vintage ceramics and silverware from hotels, cafes, cruise ships and...

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Address:
613 North State Street
Chicago IL 60610

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Phone: 1-312-280-1602
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-7 Sun: 11-5

Tags: tableware, vintage tableware

Svenska Möbler

In case you were wondering, Swedish furniture was just as cool way back when as it is now. Svenska Mobler displays a whole studio full of Swedish furniture of yore (mostly from 1840-1940). Most distinctive are the chairs and sofas: well cushioned affairs with whimsically curved arms. There are also deco lamps and lighting, mixed wood desks, tables with intricate inlays and a bed or two on...

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Address:
516 North Wells Street
Chicago IL 60610

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Phone: 1-312-595-9320
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 11-6 Sat: 11-5 Sun: Closed

Tags: scandinavia, sweden, vintage furniture
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