Architectural Artifacts

[buzz]

They're having a sale thru 12/23.  50% off at this store, is really 50% off.  They don't inflate the original price.  Didn't buy anything this time, but I have a very long wish list.
Architectural Artifacts
4325 N. Ravenswood
773.348 0622
10-5pm  seven days a week
architecturalartifacts.com

I can spend hours in this place.

[eno]

Buzz:

Thanks for the heads up; that's a very cool place to just wander around and linger on a Sunday afternoon. Then, head a few blocks North to Ravenswood & Sunnyside to have one of the best pizzas outside of Italy at "SpaccaNapoli" !

[Nazerac]

I went last year to their Sale Opening, had some beers etc.  Overall I think that most of their products are over priced, even at 50%.  They do have some cool pieces though.

Making it a day along with SpaccaNapoli is a great idea though.

[buzz]

Eno, every topic with you ends up with a "food" recommendation !
So.....is Biasetti's still open over on Irving & Ashland ?  Is it still good ?

Back to topic.

[Hogzilla]

We enjoyed wandering around and looking at stuff. Prices were well out of our range though. Will definitely check out the pizza place though.

There is a great and very reasonably priced furniture shop a few doors down called Nadeau Imports.

[PamF]

Eno, every topic with you ends up with a "food" recommendation !
So.....is Biasetti's still open over on Irving & Ashland ?  Is it still good ?

Back to topic.

I heard/read somewhere that Biasetti's is GONE.

[scungili]

I heard/read somewhere that Biasetti's is GONE.

you read it right here on BTF ... http://www.berwyntalk.com/smf/index.php?topic=4552.20 (scroll down halfway & the discussion picks up)

[Jo]

Used to live up in that neighborhood -- Biasetti's is indeed no more. There's another restaurant in there, but I have no idea if it's any good.

Architectural Artifacts and Nadeau are both so worth the visit -- even if you don't want to buy, they're great for browsing...

[PamF]

The restaurant that took Biasetti's place http://www.cordisbrothers.com/menu.html

[buzz]

Well, they're having the annual holiday sale again, Nov. 27th thru Dec. 23rd.  I got the notice today.  If you haven't been there, try it.  Here's the website:
http://www.architecturalartifacts.com
 

[Shelley]

This looks cool:

http://www.architecturalartifacts.com/store/art/0805540665/

[Bungalocity]

Shot a couple weddings there, the stuff is really for the eclectic mansion owner that doesn't mind paying $2000 for a rusty bend-up french chandelier that would look good in the Munster's house...

Most of the stuff is off an Argentinian barge, and while it may all be very interesting to browse thru if you're looking
for a vintage bar for your tavern or a 19th century autopsy table don't expect to actually purchase anything unless you are gonna drop $200 min on something in probably very bad condition.

Although I will say they must certainly have the best assortment of wooden entrance doors in the city so if you want to retrofit your bungalow to old school you might find one in the collection of hundreds....

[buzz]

Shot a couple weddings there, the stuff is really for the eclectic mansion owner that doesn't mind paying $2000 for a rusty bend-up french chandelier that would look good in the Munster's house...

Nope.  Spent $425 on a Deco chandelier.  Had to re-wire it.  Srewed that up royally.  Ended up taking it to Ceecee @ Two Fishes.  They do great work.  Hung the damn thing up and (you guessed it) I wasn't happy with it.  Too small for the room and I just hated the exposed bulbs.  They were candle-style and created too much glare.  Sold it for $800.  I digress.
I spent at least 4 hrs. searching through everything.  That's what you have to do.  Spend time.  AND definitely don't give them their "asking price".  Bargain with them.