Pavilion Antiques

Design and antique shop collections generally fall somewhere along a spectrum between artfully-​arranged and indiscriminately-​heaped. I am happy to report that Pavilion has assembled a beautiful and extremely well-​edited collection of antique and contemporary finds.
Having recently become obsessed with rope lighting designed by Christian Haas, I have been on the lookout for non-​traditional lighting options. So when I spotted some very interesting hanging lamps made with thick nautical-​looking rope in Pavilion’s window, I had to stop in.
The store’s dark and spare façade gives way to an interior that is gallery-​white from floor to ceiling — an excellent backdrop for the various mirrors, coffee and side tables, lamps, mirrors, accessories, and sculptural elements on display. Of course, because Pavilion specializes in 20^th century design and decorative arts, the pieces are quite pricey. The range of prices on items currently listed on
starts at $ 500 to upwards of $ 15K. Needless to say, the light I saw in the window, which turns out to be designed by Christien Meindertsma, is far out of my price range.
All hope was not lost though, as Pavilion also sells some quirky and modern pieces by local designers that are more affordable options for adding unique design elements to your décor.
Bottom-​line: This is a must visit shop — whether you are in the market for that exceptional piece that can’t be found anywhere else in Chicago or are keen to find some unexpected design inspiration.