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Chicago vintage markets

Get the scoop on the three big vintage markets in Chicago.

By Kevin Aeh
Published: July 12, 2012

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Vintage Bazaar
Randolph Street Market
Art for sale at Vintage Garage
  • Vintage Bazaar

    1. Vintage Bazaar
    Where
    Aragon Ballroom (1106 W Lawrence Ave)
    Established
    February 2010 at the DANK Haus, and has pop-upped at the Congress Theater, Pilsen and other locations. This summer, the Vintage Bazaar became a monthly event at the Aragon Ballroom.
    Offerings
    Creators Katherine Raz and Libby Alexander pride themselves on hosting a market with affordable vintage decor, furniture, clothing and accessories. Past vendors include Alapash Terrariums, Circa Modern, Dethrose Vintage and Labrabbit Optics.
    Come here for
    This indoor-outdoor market has a little something for everyone, but we’re always impressed with the items for the home.
    Upcoming markets
    August 12; September 9, noon–5pm
    More info
    thevintagebazaar.com

    Photo: Molly Hayes385.sh.ss.op.Markets.VintageBazaarxSS.jpgVintage Bazaar154964311
  • Randolph Street Market

    2. Randolph Street Market
    Where
    Historic Plumbers Hall (1340 W Washington Ave)
    Established
    2004
    Offerings
    This granddaddy of markets features furnishings, vintage clothing, jewelry and collectibles. You’ll also find a vinyl swap meet, appraisal services, furniture-repair services and more.
    Come here for
    The party vibe. The shopping is great, but founder Sally Schwartz adds fun surprises such as a party cabana and Marilyn Monroe impersonator.
    Upcoming markets
    July 28, 29; August 25, 26; September 29, 30, 10am–6pm
    More info
    randolphstreetmarket.com

    Photo: Courtesy of Randolph Street Market385.sh.ss.op.RandolphMarketNEWxSS.jpgRandolph Street Market154964362
  • Art for sale at Vintage Garage

    3. Vintage Garage
    Where
    An Uptown parking garage at 5051 N Broadway
    Established
    June 2012
    Offerings
    Last month’s inaugural market featured 50 vendors (including Gypsy Mouse, Lost & Find and Take 2 Vintage) over three levels selling art, furniture, clothing and knickknacks.
    Come here for
    Cool art. We saw lots of vintage paintings—perfect for filling up a wall of art.
    Upcoming markets
    Sunday 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, 9am–4pm
    More info
    vintagegaragechicago.com

    Photo: Courtesy of Vintage Garage385.sh.ss.op.VinatageMarkets.GaragexSS.jpgArt for sale at Vintage Garage154964413

1. Vintage Bazaar
Where
Aragon Ballroom (1106 W Lawrence Ave)
Established
February 2010 at the DANK Haus, and has pop-upped at the Congress Theater, Pilsen and other locations. This summer, the Vintage Bazaar became a monthly event at the Aragon Ballroom.
Offerings
Creators Katherine Raz and Libby Alexander pride themselves on hosting a market with affordable vintage decor, furniture, clothing and accessories. Past vendors include Alapash Terrariums, Circa Modern, Dethrose Vintage and Labrabbit Optics.
Come here for
This indoor-outdoor market has a little something for everyone, but we’re always impressed with the items for the home.
Upcoming markets
August 12; September 9, noon–5pm
More info
thevintagebazaar.com

Photo: Molly Hayes

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