Entry No. 18 — the Chicago file — filed under: oddities
Andy's Art, Antiques & Oddities
This LGBTQ+-owned shop mixes the beautiful, the bizarre, and the just plain cool, blending antique furniture with vintage artwork, curios, nostalgia, and work from local artisans. Inventory updates frequently, so the oddities on display shift between visits. A friendly shop dog named Sophie often greets browsers. Note: the shop recently moved to 1138 W Thorndale Ave in Edgewater.
The story
If you like your vintage shopping with a side of the unpredictable, you'll want to keep tabs on Edgewater. That’s where Andy's Art, Antiques & Oddities sits—an LGBTQ+-owned shop where antique furniture shares floor space with vintage artwork, taxidermy, nostalgic artifacts, and pieces from local artisans.
The secret to browsing here is that nothing stays put for long. The inventory turns over constantly, meaning a piece of furniture or a rare curio you spot today won't be waiting for you next week. Adding to the neighborhood feel, a friendly shop dog named Sophie often greets you at the door and keeps watch while you dig.
Just make sure you check where you're heading before setting out. While long established on Devon Avenue, the shop recently moved to Thorndale Avenue. You didn't hear it from us, but verifying the exact address and hours before making the trip north is the only way to avoid standing in front of an empty storefront.
What it's like
Stepping inside, you'll usually be greeted by Sophie the shop dog before you even hit the first shelf. The layout is compact and dense, with local handmade crafts and vintage wall art parked right beside mounted taxidermy and antique furniture. Stock shifts between visits, so treat each walk-through as a single-chance hunt—and always double-check their Thorndale Avenue location before you head out.
The move: Dig through the rotating mix of taxidermy and curios, say hi to the shop dog, and hunt for an odd antique to claim together.
📍 Before you go Has relocated before, so confirm the current Devon Avenue address and hours; stock varies widely visit to visit.
- 📍 Edgewater
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 1253 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Alchemy Arts — Pair your oddity hunting with a half-mile trip south to stock up on herbs, candles, and occult texts at Chicago's longstanding metaphysical supply shop.
- Armadillo's Pillow — Head north into Rogers Park to keep browsing through dense, floor-to-ceiling shelves of used books focused on the occult, history, and psychology.
- Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum — Trade indoor curios and taxidermy for a walk past Victorian monuments and historic mausoleums behind a massive limestone gatehouse.
- Woolly Mammoth Antiques & Oddities — Head south into Andersonville to compare Andy's mix of local art and antiques with a shop dedicated strictly to taxidermy and anatomical specimens.
Good to know
Where is the shop located now?
The shop recently relocated from 1253 W Devon Ave to 1138 W Thorndale Ave in Edgewater. Confirm current hours and address before visiting.
What kind of items do they sell?
Inventory includes antique furniture, vintage artwork, taxidermy, curios, nostalgic items, and crafts from local artisans.
Is there a shop pet?
Yes, a friendly shop dog named Sophie frequently greets shoppers inside the store.
Is Andy's Art, Antiques & Oddities LGBTQ+-owned?
Yes, it is an LGBTQ+-owned small business operating in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
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Further reading: blockclubchicago.org · chamber.edgewater.org · andysartantiquesandoddities.square.site · Yelp · Reddit
last checked: 2026-06-23