Help fill a law office in Chicago with tacky items
August 2, 2009 10:02 PM Subscribe
Where can I buy tacky office decorations in Chicago?
Where can I go to find tacky office decorations that would be appropriate for a law office? I’m looking to spend no more than $400 or so on various office decorations. I would like to get a few ugly items.
Specific things I’m looking for –
Ugly desk lamp - I like this giraffe lamp giraffe lamp for instance, but obviously don’t want to spend almost $400 for just one lamp.
Amusing artwork – For example, I am highly amused by paintings painted by elephants. Obviously, elephant art is not going to be found in Chicago, but I’m looking for goofy artwork in general. It could be a photograph, painting, etc.
Tacky items to put on a desk – The sillier the better. I like chattering teeth for instance.
Does anyone know of a store that sells ugly/tacky items in Chicago? It could be an antique store, but I’m not looking for a “high end” type place. It could be a thrift store, but preferably one that specializes in objects and not clothes.
Where can I go to find tacky office decorations that would be appropriate for a law office? I’m looking to spend no more than $400 or so on various office decorations. I would like to get a few ugly items.
Specific things I’m looking for –
Ugly desk lamp - I like this giraffe lamp giraffe lamp for instance, but obviously don’t want to spend almost $400 for just one lamp.
Amusing artwork – For example, I am highly amused by paintings painted by elephants. Obviously, elephant art is not going to be found in Chicago, but I’m looking for goofy artwork in general. It could be a photograph, painting, etc.
Tacky items to put on a desk – The sillier the better. I like chattering teeth for instance.
Does anyone know of a store that sells ugly/tacky items in Chicago? It could be an antique store, but I’m not looking for a “high end” type place. It could be a thrift store, but preferably one that specializes in objects and not clothes.
Archie McPhee is another traditional tacky bric-a-brac supplier.
posted by chairface at 6:25 AM on August 3, 2009
posted by chairface at 6:25 AM on August 3, 2009
There's lots of weird stuff that might work at the dollar store at Jackson and Plymouth. And I've never been to either one, but I think Doolins has similar stuff to Uncle Fun.
posted by Xalf at 7:20 AM on August 3, 2009
posted by Xalf at 7:20 AM on August 3, 2009
There are tons of Party City locations throughout the city: they've got tons of silly toys, party favors, and decorations on the cheap. For something more like Archie McPhee, try Uncle Fun. And for weird antiques and knick-knacks, hit up Lost Eras on the far north side.
posted by eamondaly at 9:57 AM on August 3, 2009
posted by eamondaly at 9:57 AM on August 3, 2009
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posted by carrienation at 10:09 PM on August 2, 2009