The White Attic

Elite '08

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Carolyn S.

Chicago, IL

Adorable shabby chic furniture!  This is the place to go for a unique, vintage, and refinished wood furniture.  Their pieces include sofa tables, credenzas, chest of drawers etc.  They have some really amazing mirrors too!  I was not in the market for any of the above when I stopped in but it was a very memorable place, I am sure I will be back!

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Ellen R.

IL

I love this cute little shop!  Terry, the owner, is just wonderful!  He is so sweet and helpful!  And he has a great eye, as the vintage pieces in this store are so great!  I find the items in here to be inspiring, they really get your decorating and furnishing off to a great start.  The items are all great quality, vintage pieces that are carefully restored and refinished and are amazing.  They range from about the 1920's through the 1970's.  There are also modern, made-to-order lamps and great accessories.  Everything in here is beautiful and the staff is super!  I have yet to come across an unhelpful or unfriendly staff and the other nice thing is they remember their customers.  After my first visit there they knew who I was.  And Terry will go out of his way to help you out, ie emailing me pictures of items, holding on to a few items for me for weeks until I moved into my place, etc.  The absolute best part of this store: it's AFFORDABLE.  The prices are utterly unbelieveable!  Go in there!  You won't regret it!

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Kate W.

Chicago, IL

This is a really cute store.  I liked the pieces a lot but wasn't in the market for any large furniture.  I did get a great smelling candle though which I've been using nightly.  I also liked the little decorative things they had around, although they were a little expensive.  I'm a huge fan of glass artwork which they had a lot of.  I may pick something else up in the future.  The owner and staff are also very friendly.  It's a nice little shop.

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K M.

Chicago, IL

I read the review and decided to pay a visit.  Painted furniture, some new, some old - all sleek, all sharp looking, reasonably priced.  Not a huge store, not a huge selection or availablity to get more than one of what you want - but what they have is great.  We bought a beautiful camphor wood trunk and nesting tables and the two people who worked there were very helpful and friendly.  I would suggest this place to anyone who needs a dresser, mirror, nightstand, etc - but wants just one piece.

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Elite '08

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Matthew S.

Chicago, IL

Super cute Andersonville shop.  The owner is a Hotty McHotpants to boot.  I like shopping for pretty things, when pretty people are near me.

I was actually astonished by the prices this guy charges.  With the work and effort put into each piece - the prices are so low.  The furniture looks like it is brand spankin' - but all the pieces are mid-century.

The atmosphere is very clean, and stark - White Attic is a great name for this place.  I love that everything in the store is so crisp - yet utilitarian.  Hardly anything in the store is "decorative" - most of it is useful.  He does have a few accessory pieces, all very carefully chosen, and reflect the owners impeccible taste & flawless aesthetic.

I will definately patronize this shop again.  Andersonville is glad this space did not become a T-Mobile store.  

I'm also glad that it didn't turn into a lesbian topless bar.  Not that it wouldn't have been incredibally popular - but my days of breast reverence passed when I finished breast feeding.  Granted, I was 12.

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Amy M.

Chicago, IL

Beautiful refurbed vintage furniture.  Clean , crisp look to the store and the pieces are usually thematically related in some way and look great.  Prices aren't too out of line for the neighborhood and aesthetic.

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Jill W.

Chicago, IL

My favorite store in Andersonville!   They do an amazing job refinishing Mid-century Modern pieces and have a ton of great smelling candles.  It's the best place to buy gifts when you want to look like you spent a lot more money than you actually did.  Plus, the staff is super friendly.

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rachel s.

IL

One of my favorite places to shop for gorgeous, refinished vintage furniture. Lots of mid-century/modern pieces. Cool new accessories. Surprisingly affordable. Friendly staff.

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