This Week at . . . The Resale Connection

I've always wondered about the fabled antique shops and malls in the suburbs; were there really incredible deals to be had or was that just an urban myth? So when I ventured out to Lisle on an unrelated meeting, I was happy to discover the Resale Connection.

And it turns out, I stopped in at the right place. Julie, the friendly staff member, had been working there for nearly 27 years and was happy to share her experiences.

I asked her about mid-century modern. "We can take it or leave it," she said, immediately making it difficult to listen to her as I scanned the aisles for that $50 original Eames lounge chair.



What about Hollywood Regency?, I asked, remembering that Jan at the Ravensood Mall in Chicago said it was hotter than Danish modern. She scrunched up her nose as if she smelled something rancid. "You couldn't give it away." Damn that Adler. He was hitting these little towns, buying up the goodies cheap and then hoodwinking us with his "hot new styles".

So there are two reasons to make the (long, long) drive right off the bat. And as I discovered, the great deals are no urban myth. Take a look at my photos; if you see something you like, guess what it would cost in the city. Then divide that number by four or even five and you'll be in the ballpark.

The Resale Connection is located at 1719 Ogden Avenue in Lisle, IL. For questions, call 630-963-0600.






Imagine this chair (top, Resale Connection) painted a bright blue and it would take on a similar look as the chair in this image from Domino (bottom).




Lamp from Circa Lighting - north of $400


Lamp at Resale Connection - south of $50


Gorgeous chair at Johnathon in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, north of $500


Traditional club chair at Resale Connection, south of $50

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