The White Attic

Really liked their wood work — tables, chests, buffets. Also had a good selection of lamps and art work.

I’ve been moved to Unilocal… which is a rare occasion these days!
When we first embarked on our search for the perfect dresser, we popped in White Attic, but I quickly dismissed it as too expensive (wrongly).
Three weeks later, and what seems like 100 furniture stores later, we were back in the White Attic. No it’s not cheap, but if you’re looking for a high quality item, this is definitely the spot!
We ended up getting a beautiful restored mid-​century modern dresser (I just love to feel like I know something when I say that). The quality is top notch, and it’s a truly an amazing unique piece. I am beyond excited to have it in my new «grown up home».
The owner Terry and his sales associate Tyler are absolute dolls. So sweet, reassuring, and knowledgeable — The complete package! I am excited to start an ongoing relationship with the store, I know I’ll be back to get more unique items as soon as I can!

Mid-​century furniture is a feast for the eyes. Lamp styles are modern and the selection of styles are many. Lovely artwork, too, and interesting mirrors.

Unique, beautifully refinished furniture and wonderful customer service! We bought a beautiful credenza here and had a few minor issues with the piece once we got home that were quickly taken care of by Terry and staff. I recommend this shop not only for the high quality furniture, but also because of the attentive staff and great service.

Beautiful one of a kind pieces, friendly owner, and reasonable prices. This will be the first place we look next time we are shopping for furniture!

Love this place. Would recommend it to anyone. Very friendly and talented owners!

I have always wanted to check out all of the boutiques etc. in Andersonville and I had some time the other day so I swung by. Upon crossing the threshold, I was greeted by one of the owners who was absolutely delightful. He told me about the store, the «mission,» and the custom refinishing they do in house. The walls are painted in gorgeous, bright hues of pink, aqua, green and highlighted with bright white floors. The furniture is beautifully refinished and, again, the colors were bright and cheery.
The store also sells artwork by a local artist (can’t remember his name!) that is super reasonably priced and features fabulous Chicago skyline and other views of architecture. The oils on canvas complement the furniture perfectly.
I wish I had a bigger house because I would buy the dresser in the widow with the hot pink painted drawers. While I didn’t buy anything, I had a great experience and would recommend it to others. The cheerfulness of the place and the perky owner I spoke to brightened my day!
BTW — I thought the prices were very reasonable for customized, beautifully refinished furniture. I am willing pay more for quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.

I love this little shop. I would give them five stars, but I simply can’t afford anything in it. If I ever won tons of dough to spend on a home re-​design, I would buy my furniture here. Bright colors, gorgeous pieces, and vintage details make everything here oh, so dreamy and ripe for re-​pinning on Pinterest. Everything is pretty and glossy and well displayed. Not a spec of dust in this shop! Plus there’s a lamp bar where you can build your own lamp with your choice of pretty fabrics.
Their inventory changes rapidly, but genius-​ly, they keep a constantly updated photo inventory on facebook complete with measurements and prices. Check it out:

The store has absolutely lovely furniture and they have it very nicely showcased. Almost too boutique-​y for me, You feel like you shouldn’t touch! The prices are good — they have refinished these items amazingly! I just wish the staff had actually acknowleged my presence — I don’t think I look like I can or cannot afford their goods. I like what they have just not their attitude.

I bought a mid-​century modern dresser with aqua-​painted drawers and am very pleased with it. The delivery people were marvelous and handled the dresser with kid gloves. Terry, the owner, is very helpful and clearly knows his business. If you want a head-​turning piece of furniture that has been lovingly restored, this is the place to go. I also think the prices for such unique pieces are quite reasonable.

Love this place. Not a lot of furniture, but perfectly selected pieces with accessories that accent perfectly. Here you can find pieces that are eclectic and unusual without veering into «cluttered».
Lots of cool custom finish and lampshade options too, very nice stuff!
Matthew S. is right, the owner is cute and charming. It is a pleasure to browse in a store owned by an adorable man.

The bright blue dresser in the window of the bucktown location has always caught my eye, so I was excited to run into another location in Andersonville when I was out window shopping.
le sigh
that blue. its just perfect. tragically perfect. looking around White Attic made me want to repaint and redesign my entire apartment to center around that wonderful blue. And then, of course, I would buy all of their wonderful revamped pieces because, as others have pointed out, they are MUCH LESS expensive that crate and barrel.
So here is my official caution: don’t go in here if you are prone to furniture envy. Because I was giving evil glares to my unfortunately ordinary dresser for days after visiting White Attic.

Lov this store and nice staff! :) Got some unique décor gifts :) Pricey and high design… but great stuffs!!!

Hands down one of my favorite furniture shops in the city! I have a couple of their large pieces, and they are high quality and beautiful! Every now and then they stray from my minimalist, brown, black, and brushed silver ideals into some semblance of pastels. I still love them then, I just don’t buy from them then!
As for price, I don’t think they’re outrageous for what you’re getting. Maybe one or two things seem on the high end, but they really don’t cost much more than the Pottery Barns of the mass produced furniture world. At least pieces from here will be unique!
They have a great selection of candles, too. Long lasting, great smelling candles!
Oh! And Terry, the owner, is a really nice guy. His staff is always very friendly and helpful.

Pieces are displayed in a sterile, design-​store way and that may have something to do with the drawback of this place for me. The pieces seem to be «floating» rather than anchored to any specific lived-​in environment, so it’s difficult to imagine how comfortable they would be outside of the space.
It’s an excellent source for ideas, though, particularly when it comes to how to refinish a beloved piece already in one’s home (sanding the edges, correct contrast coloring, unfussy overcoats, etc.)
All said, it’s a beautiful space with investment-​priced pieces that some may never be able to entertain purchasing, but for inspiration it’s worth it to check the place out.

My search for an antique headboard has not been going well. I called over here & they don’t carry them. The owner explained that they’re hard to find because: 1. they usually don’t hold up over time (that made me chuckle, hehe) & 2. they take up a lot of room. Makes sense. Sigh.
Despite my strikeout, the owner, Terry, couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful – even gave me the number of another antique shop to try. If non-​buying customers like myself get service this swell, it makes me wonder how great they treat buying customers! I’ll have to stop by to find out…

Yup, bought another piece here… I think I have an addiction. Terry, you are the best! I bought a gorgeous 1920s secretary piece the other day. As before the piece was delivered to me within a week, everything in place and looking perfect. I just love this place and I want to buy everything in it! Keep it up please! Oh and I am so glad you have another location in Bucktown.

This is a really cute store. I liked the pieces a lot but wasn’t in the market for any large furniture. I did get a great smelling candle though which I’ve been using nightly. I also liked the little decorative things they had around, although they were a little expensive. I’m a huge fan of glass artwork which they had a lot of. I may pick something else up in the future. The owner and staff are also very friendly. It’s a nice little shop.

Super cute Andersonville shop. The owner is a Hotty McHotpants to boot. I like shopping for pretty things, when pretty people are near me.
I was actually astonished by the prices this guy charges. With the work and effort put into each piece — the prices are so low. The furniture looks like it is brand spankin’ — but all the pieces are mid-​century.
The atmosphere is very clean, and stark — White Attic is a great name for this place. I love that everything in the store is so crisp — yet utilitarian. Hardly anything in the store is «decorative» — most of it is useful. He does have a few accessory pieces, all very carefully chosen, and reflect the owners impeccible taste & flawless aesthetic.
I will definately patronize this shop again. Andersonville is glad this space did not become a T-​Mobile store.
I’m also glad that it didn’t turn into a lesbian topless bar. Not that it wouldn’t have been incredibally popular — but my days of breast reverence passed when I finished breast feeding. Granted, I was 12.

My favorite store in Andersonville! They do an amazing job refinishing Mid-​century Modern pieces and have a ton of great smelling candles. It’s the best place to buy gifts when you want to look like you spent a lot more money than you actually did. Plus, the staff is super friendly.