Narrative Mercantile

09/20/2025

Years ago we purchased an old portfolio containing original artwork from late Chicago artist Tony Griff. He wasn’t a big name, as far as we can tell, but created amazing old school ad & graphic design style works using traditional mediums like gouache, airbrush, and pencil. It’s finally time to find them a new home and as soon as we get them framed and presentable, they’ll be available! DM for details!
…
…
…

09/19/2025

Coming soon to !! Vintage Madonna College medical back board turned surfboard coffee table!
…
…
…

09/26/2022

We had the chance to spend a magical day at the for a music video shoot. It is a wonderful time capsule of mid-1800s Italianate architecture about 90 minutes south of downtown Chicago. They rent out the home for events and overnight stays. The owner is wonderful and accommodating.

09/26/2022

It’s been a minute since we gave an update on our new place. Slowly, it comes together.

05/28/2022

$200 - need gone this weekend or it’ll go back into storage. Pickup in Irving Park.

05/16/2022

In the Chicago area? Come buy this cabinet. First $300 takes it. Pickup in Avondale / Logan Square.

05/04/2022

We’re back! For one day only! Come our our estate / garage sale where we’re clearing out some remnants from our brick and mortar store. Lots of great stuff: project pieces, furniture, decor and more!

View information about this sale in Chicago, IL. The sale starts Saturday, May 14.

11/29/2021

We had a great trip across Chicago meeting some wonderful fellow dealers. Route 64 Vintage has an amazing selection, gorgeous visual merchandising, and a lovely owner who gave us some tips to find other vintage shops in the region. Cheers!

07/14/2021

Chicago folks! We’re selling the remaining collection of 1800s publications from the Chicago World’s Fair, Columbian Exposition, and Civil War. Lots of value and history here! Can provide more details upon request. $400 for the lot. No shipping. Located in Wicker Park!

07/12/2021

Sometimes you’re dealing in rare vintage art books, sometimes it’s the earliest oddball creation from Nintendo and the beginnings of the Mario empire. Now on eBay!

07/12/2021

The auction for Projects In Design by Stanislaw Szukalski is now LIVE on eBay!!! This ultra-rare book is in amazing condition for being 92 years old, and offers a vivid snapshot into the mind of the controversial and enigmatic artist. Bonus! This book contains a bizarre inscription where the giver of the book draws parallels between there life and mind with that of Szukalski! DM for questions!