Mercantile M

Mercantile M is a smaller storefront, but my goodness is it packed with amazing value. I was looking for a very specific item and they had it! It was amazingly under my budget and Sherman helped me load it into my wagon. I couldn’t be happier with the friendly service, selection, and incredible deal I got.
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These guys are super awesome. I bought a cool antique schoolhouse light from them and had it installed by an electrician. Almost a year later, the lightbulb went out and, for the life of me, I couldn’t figure out how to replace it — even after multiple google searches. We finally called the store to see if they knew. They remembered selling us the fixture and walked us through how to replace the bulb. They even had us email photos to help over the phone. Super appreciative for the service, and they have cool products!

I came to Mercantile M for the first time last night and I think I’m in love. For a small shop, it’s variety of items is impressive. I also like that the pricing is good and there’s some wiggle room for negotiation. I must have spent over an hour in there because the owner is such a nice guy and helped me think through my notorious indecisiveness. I came in there for a decanter to add to my barware collection and left with the decanter and a distressed bookshelf made from a crate (I plan to turn it into a mounted hutch in the little dining corner of my living room). Together, we took measurements from 4 different cabinet/​bookshelf units. He helped me think through how I would mount it on my wall and the different ways I could refinish the piece. He’s even so good he suggested another store in Andersonville (Good Deal Garage) that I could go to maybe find a new shelf for the piece. I feel horribly for forgetting his name, but he offered some of the best customer service I’ve ever experienced. I had to force myself to leave before I bought even more. But who am I kidding? I’ll be back another day to get that metal milk crate and painting.

Sherman and Mark are the nicest guys. My partner and I have bought so many pieces from them in the last couple of years — abstract artwork for my private practice, vintage end tables, a 1950s drafting table, lamps, a Russian samovar, and more. These super sweet guys are constantly turning over their stock because they’re always on the hunt and are not interested in gauging the shopper with exorbitant prices — always reasonable and always fun to talk to them both. And the Donna Summer, Pet Shop Boys, or Pat Benatar playing in the shop always makes me smile! Bravo guys, we love having you in the neighborhood!

A fantastic little store filled with all sorts of vintage goodies at very reasonable prices. Mark and Sherman are really friendly and fun to talk to, and they always seem to have good tunes playing, giving you a dynamite soundtrack to shop to. My wife and I found a great mid-​century office desk here at a really nice price, and Mark was incredibly gracious about helping me get it up to our apartment. This will definitely be a regular stop during our weekly Clark St. wanderings!

Absolutely love this store! The owners are kind and will talk to you pretty much about anything; very friendly sort! They always have a good mix of things and are very reasonably priced.
I’ve purchased some interesting things here, from a nude painting to a vintage earring display. All have garnered many compliments.
Things move fast here so if you love it, get it before it’s gone!

If you’re looking for phenomenal vintage pieces at a fantastic price, look no further than Mercantile M! The bustling commercial district of Andersonville is home to numerous vintage, antique, and thrift shops, but Mercantile M is certainly one of its jewels.
I have visited this shop a couple of times before but never had the time to really look at everything. The shop is moderately sized but filled with a variety of vintage and antique treasures, knick-​knacks, and furniture. The store is clean and organized and the pieces cleverly displayed. For the most part, prices are some of the best I’ve seen in Andersonville. A few items are well out of my price range, but definitely cool to look at. I stopped in one evening on a whim and ended up chatting with Sherman, one of the owners. He is obviously very passionate about his shop and the items he sells, and was a delight to talk to. The shop brings in new items about 3 times a week, so there’s always something new to see!
Long story short, I ended up leaving with an awesome mid-​century lamp with a tall shade for only $ 25!

This delightful little furniture store is fun to visit, because there are so many interesting and unique pieces in here. It is a bit above my price range, with furniture pieces being in the hundreds. I wouldn’t say that I could find a good ‘deal’ here on my budget, but there are some interesting home décor items that would add character into a room for sure.

Small store, but great selection and cheap prices. Maybe the best antique store in Andersonville.

Our new favorite store in Andersonville. Got a great deal on the type of dining table my wife has always wanted.
Feel like the pricing is very fair. Service is great. Mark and Sherman went above and beyond call of normal duty helping us from the purchase to the delivery.
Also bought a great nightstand here in late August.

Really nice furniture and home décor! The owner is really nice and really honest. While I was in the store, two guys from a delivery service came in to explain their services. The owner was really kind to the guys — a lot of store owners would not have been that cool. Like this place a lot!

Sherman is a super nice guy! The selection is very affordable, always changing and really cool.

This is an excellent antique/​thrift store, one of my favorites around. It is very small, but they have an ever-​shifting supply of furniture, art, antiques, etc. The owner is very kind and knowledgeable, and will always give you background historical information on whatever piece you’re interested in if he happens to know, which he usually does. The best thing about this place is that the guys who own it have TASTE. Everything they have is always so beautiful. They have a certain sensibility, and it is so hard to come here and not buy everything. But it is also very reasonably priced, especially for the quality and vintage of some of the items, and also compared to the Brown Elephant across the street. Great place!

Wonderful service! Walked by on a Saturday night when the store was closed, but had to have something I saw in the window. I called and was able to pay for the item over the phone. I live downtown and don’t have a car, so I asked if there was any way the item could be delivered if they were making other stops in the area (I wasn’t in a huge hurry to get the item, as long as I did eventually!). The item was delivered to my door the following week at no additional cost. Excellent customer service! I’d definitely do business with this store and owner again!

I’m happy to have Mercantile M in the neighborhood! The owner is incredibly nice and the items he sells are well priced. The buyers for the store have a good eye for unique design! Definitely worth checking out.

The man who runs it a a total dove! He will gladly tell you about the pieces.
* good prices [for Chicago]
* cool stuff
* sweet art!
Love that this place is here! It’s like Grey Gardens has a sane nephew who they give stuff to and he sells it at reasonable prices. VERY enjoyable shopping!

Loved this place! Was just there last night and their prices are amazing! It’s small, but filled with such interesting items. I’m so excited for this new addition to the neighborhood!