Praha

Love Todd & David — and I love the store. It’s such a charming, homey space. They have so much cute, unique, old stuff at reasonable prices. I bought a lovely side table and some other odds and ends that really brightened my home up.
They also stock some delicious local candles. And my favorite is the recycled paint they sell. It’s well priced and really easy to paint furniture with. I did a hutch in the «storm cloud» color. I’ll update and post a pic when I can.
Thank you guys! Will be back when I get the itch for something new and cute.

Lots of cool, old shit. Love this place. This is true. I have never gone in here and not walked out with a fabulous find (well I don’t walk out without paying for it)! I have bought gifts for my friends and sisters here. I’ve brought stuff for our homes and everything I’ve brought I’ve received compliments about how cool, unusual, or funky it is. Great store. It’s always changing.

Great stuff here. Always worth stopping in to see what’s new, or more accurately, what great old things the two owners have found for their shop. There’s lots of things to decorate your home or hovel. High quality, rare but never too pricey — the selection will get your imagination going. This review wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the two guys that are Praha. They’re knowledgeable, and fun. Stop in and see for yourself.

I’ve been shopping at Praha since their last location on Lincoln ave. Now that they have moved onto Belmont ave. (my hood’) I couldn’t be happier. Many vintage/​antique/​up-​cycle/​home furnishing stores are really pricey. That makes their items sit for a LOOOOONG time and it gets «stale». NOT these boys. I’m there at least 2 – 3 times a month and every week there are always new and gorgeous furnishings. Needless to say they are not helping my hoarding tenancies, but If your going to collect, it might as well be awesome stuff! The prices are also extremely reasonable. A true gem here in Roscoe Village.

This place is fantastic and the owner is such a fun and witty guy to chat with. I can always find so many cool, one of a kind items here for my home and all at reasonable prices.
It’s nice not to have generic pottery barn or CB items like all the Joneses do.
Over the last few years I’ve been able to find cute knick-​knacks for the house, tables, and an antique Eastlake piece that I’m using as a bar.
This place is a gem and everyone should visit. Places like this are why I prefer to shop local.

I just finished reviewing one of the most expensive vintage stores in America that’s located in Des Moines… giving it 2 stars for it’s ridiculousness… and I immediately remembered that I needed to review the complete opposite.
This place is extravagant. It’s like walking into an incredible showroom of antiques that you start to question are antiques because of how great of a condition they are in and the incredibly reasonable price range that they are at.
It’s almost like the owners here know they are making a killing with decent prices in a great space so they don’t feel the need to hose their customers.
A great example of how reasonable pricing was was a really cool vintage globe that they had for sale for $ 95. Right down the street, there was the same globe in no where near the same condition at another vintage store for $ 200.
Praha almost forgets that it could charge a higher premium for things because they are in a trendy neighborhood in Chicago… but that’s ok. Good karma will bless them for their pricing.
The woman who was working here when I visited was super nice and loved her job… just a great person who was bright and cheery and great to speak with…
And if anyone of you reading this is a regular vintage/​thrift shopper… you’ll note that Praha doesn’t have «THAT SMELL» that every other store has…
Vintage stores around the country should wish to be more like Praha… they’ve perfected the genre.

I get pretty amped up about little vintage finds in general, so to have a store packed full of things I love is fantastic. Who needs milk and eggs when I can spend all my money on furniture and art?
Besides feeling like I’m seconds away from breaking the entire store (I’m clumsy on my own, but it’s a pretty tight squeeze in there) it’s wonderful. Everything from kitchen goodies like a diner style napkin holder to aprons, furniture and mirrors, to their kid’s section is just well put together.
I’ve left there spending anywhere from $ 7.00-$ 300 so be really careful or you’ll get too excited and end up purchasing a full 1954 living room set.
Such a great find.

This is one of my favorite stores ever. They always have interesting and unique pieces in here and the prices are a lot more affordable than you would think for a store of this quality. It’s a great mix of vintage and new items and the fact that the owners are also completely awesome is a nice perk. It’s probably dangerous that this place is right on my corner– I tend to go in when I shouldn’t. Their Xmas stuff is going to bankrupt me!

Unlike a majority of antique or thrift furniture stores, Praha was remarkably well organized. It was well curated and had a wide range of items to buy at a very reasonable prices. A majority of the items are in very good condition and there’s something interesting for everyone there.

Vintage/​antique/​junk* stores are like candy malt kitten shoppes to me, and I fell in love with Praha several years ago when they were located near Trader Joes (I purchased a bookcase, and (I believe it was David?) delivered it to me for a measly $ 10). Just recently visited their new location, and they are still one of the very best places to buy unique, quirky items full of character, and at a bizarrely reasonable cost. This is the kind of store where you fall in love with several items, and then you fall in love with the owners — who have no compunctions with pulling up a chair and chatting with you for a good hour about everything from the Quad Cities (where both Todd and my husband are from) to key lime pie martinis. In fact, I think the boys should open up a bar adjacent to the store so discerning shoppers can enjoy a Pims cup or a Tom Collins after making their final purchases.
If I weren’t moving across the country, I would have bought a gorgeous dark wood dresser for $ 300, or that kitsch kitchen table with the metal counter, or that rustic coffee table in the front window, or… you know. All of it.
Check out the photograph of the lovely kitchen scale I bought — something that won’t disrupt the natural order of packed belongings, as I promise I’m trying to get rid of things rather than accumulate them, really.
Ahem. So go here, bring your wallet — but no need to stop at the bank, or fill out a second mortgage — and make sure you allocate a little time for shooting the breeze with the owners while you’re there.
*Difficult to categorise this place, really — more like a beautifully preserved nuclear family time capsule with an abundance of charm and taste than anything else.

Took Unilocal’s advice and ventured to Praha’s new location on the first day they were open there (thanks for the quick address update!!). I immediately fell in love with the eclectic merchandise and truly enjoy taking the time to look at everything in the store. After a second visit I purchased an awesome media cabinet that I have just loved! I really appreciated the owners 1) helping me carry the piece to my car and 2) giving me a background on the item I was buying!
Also, if you’re a fan of this place, you should like them on Facebook. They post pictures of new items they get in (and when the items have sold and I can stop lusting). Great for checking out the store online in between visits!

One of my favorite stores, hands down. The owners are truly delightful and I just had a conversation with one of them about our mutual love for lamps. Every time I go in there, I get lustful about one of their lamps, or bookcase, or knickknack. It’s a bit of a problem. But the pieces are so unique and the prices are so good — definitely a fair price for even some of their largest pieces. I highly recommend Praha to anyone looking for a unique item for you or for a gift.
(FYI: They move into their new store on Belmont & Leavitt at the end of March.)

If you like antique furniture and accessories from around the globe Praha is the place to be.
One big advantage is you might never find any thing similar so you definitely know that it’s a unique piece.

This was a really sweet place.
I head to boutiques, antique shops, thrift stores, craft fairs… I’m a fan of finding unique something or others to add a touch to my home or for sake of giving a really unique gift.
This is certainly a place to check out :) Often with many shops I find myself walking in, walking in a big semi-​circle and within a few minutes I’m right back out the store. Some places are just like big garage sales happening in a store, which is the kind of place I very rarely find anything special or of great quality.
I spent a good hour here with a friend picking up all sorts of items to see what they do (really cool desk calendar that you spin the numbers and months, a mother of pearl handle magnifying glass, and an old candy machine in really good shape as examples.
As well, mixed in with the old was a fraction of new items still keeping in touch with the antique/​vintage motif (like some soaps and some paper weights). I wound up purchasing this really crazy little story book that I recited out loud to my friend in the store.
Upon checking out the gentleman that rung us up talked to us about the author and how his wife published the rest of his books after he died, etc… Point is the shop keeper was informed, friendly and exactly what you would want from an antique visit.
I will definitely be heading back here from time to time as the inventory changes, it’s a sweet little spot for sure.

I visited Praha for the first time yesterday and I will definitely be back! I’ve been on an antique/​vintage furniture shopping binge for the past two weeks and Praha is one of the best places I’ve been to! They have a wide variety and every product has charm to it. It’s not just old junk like some antique places. One of the owners (I forgot to ask his name — rude of me!) was not only helpful in regards to questions about their inventory, but he was telling me a lot about the new ‘hood I’ll be moving to.
I will return soon purchase bigger furniture items as well as smaller pieces to decorate. I was happy to hear that they offer cheap delivery or drop-​off service and they will hold some pieces for me for no extra charge!
Overall, a great find!

Absolutely love this place. Great antique furniture and home decorations. It is a bargain hunt (some items are way beyond my price range) but it’s so worth it when you find THE chair for a deal! CUSTOMER SERVICE here is AWESOME. Todd and David are SO nice and will engage you in a 20 minute conversation – not to coerce you into buying furniture, but because they genuinely want to! I’m a huge fan of this place, and would recommend it to anyone, hands down. =D
Oh and they offer shipping services which is nice. Their curbside drop off is only $ 10 which is VERY reasonable compared to shipping a generic Ikea desk which everyone and their mom’s mom has for $ 100. :)

I Love Praha!
Great shop for unique, beautiful, cool antique & antique-​looking finds — at reasonable prices (**THAT’s the key!). Nice, friendly owners/​staff too — chatty and friendly with no sales pressure.
I’ve purchased some amazing bookends here that I adore (bronze lions and golden dogs) — lions for myself, dogs as gifts for others.
They have lots of other nice large and small furniture pieces (dresses, hutches, mirrors, etc. to little trinkets, décor, cards & candles) and many other home items that I would love to buy.

Praha makes me squeal with excitement.
Squeal.
Audibly.
On every visit I find something I MUST. HAVE. NOW. Like wrap-it-up-I’ll-carry-it-home-on-my-back-like-a-Sherpa-it-must-come-home-with-me-to-live-forever-or-I-will-die!!! This is beyond mere «wanting».
What has me so lusty?
Todd and David, the fantastic, wonderful owners (more on them later), take trips around the world — predominantly Europe, «Praha» is «Prague» in Czech — and bring back fabulous pieces: chairs, art, street signs, accent tables, vintage knick-​knacks, lamps, books, and other pieces of wonder. Ohhhh my. Each piece is unique, each piece would look lovely in my home. Wandering through the store is an ever-​changing adventure.
Back to Todd and David. Have you ever had a conversation with a store-​owner and then wanted to take them out to coffee and be best friends forevermore? Todd and David could meet me for coffee daily. They are gems. Todd and I discussed travel (both for work and for fun) and I learned about his history with selecting and importing from near and far. This guy knows his stuff.
Best part? I’ll be outfitting my home in Todd-​and-​David treasures without ending up in the red. Prices = Very reasonable.

Hello 1940’s amazing paintings of Roosters! Yes, you’re coming home with me and will live on my kitchen wall.
I LOVE this store — its a trek for me but totally worth it. Its surprisingly affordable for lots of fun new and vintage stuff, and the customer service is simply wonderful!

I was looking for furniture places. This one had good reviews, so I put it in my tour schedule.
Its more bric-​à-​brac than furniture. Lots of soaps and jams and stuff.
It’s fine for what it is, just not what I’m looking for. Staff was very nice though.