Circa Modern

Hoping to see something good fill this empty space. The owners have been nothing but rude to me on several occasions and I have heard others who had similar experiences. It’s a shame and I wish I could’ve liked it. I’m excited to see a hopefully kind, welcoming, and USEFUL business for the neighborhood.

Such an amazing store with great mid century modern pieces!

This shop rules, i’ve bought a number of items here. Don and Jared are super knowledgeable about the mid-century furniture, decor, lighting, and art objects that they carry. Quite the variety of price points, and their stock turns over frequently, so repeat visits are recommended. Aesthetics tend toward minimal/clean/contemporary. Keep up the good work guys!

These guys know their business and always greet you with a big smile. If you are looking for a top designer furniture from mid century era, this is your place Chicago!!!

Can’t say enough good things about Circa. Jared has an eye for great pieces, is extremely honest, and really passionate about the business.

These guys rock!...I've been doing business with them for a long time now and I have never been disappointed. I hope they continue to be in business for many years to come.

It's a place where you can find a good quality vintage furniture from 1950's from Herman Miller or any other famous designer from the 1950's.

Very easy to work with, picked up all furniture quickly, gave me a good price for my furniture.

Jared messengerd "I'll take it" for my sofa on FBmktplace. Then, one excuse after another and then crickets. This owner does NOT know how to communicate clearly. And is flakey. Stay away.

Bad experience. Paid $900, nothing was never shipped to me, and only got a refund after 2 months. In the end, I lost $30 in exchange rate, but, unfortunately, they don't really care. No communication, slow answer, and sadly, a lot of lies. I've been very patient with Jared, but I really feel fooled. So be careful if you are not in Chicago and cannot pick up.. I guess. Totally not nice

One of the badest experiences all time. It was a real struggle to finally ship out my items. Many lies about quality and shipping process. Friends of mine were also badly cheated. I would not recommend to buy from this unprofessional seller.

Beautiful collection of pieces and welcoming staff, highly recommend for MCM enthusiasts

If I could give zero stars I would. I could detail the entire story but that would be silly. Basically, I was promised a piece via email and they sold it to someone else. Two weeks, five phone calls and two store visits occurred throughout the process and I was never told the piece was sold - just that one of the owners was out and would contact me regarding the payment and delivery. Finally, after they realized what happened one of their owners Jared called and said he would try to make it right and call back the next day. I never heard from him again. Honestly, I was dismayed by their overall lack of concern for my business. I never really expected to be treated like this by a startup in Chicago trying to grow their customer base. I understand the complications of building a business from the ground up but if they had just kept some basic commitments throughout the process this would not have happened. I even sent them an email after not hearing from Jared. No response. Guess they have better things to focus on. Buyer beware when it comes to purchasing at this shop.

I bought an amazing & rare table from Circa Modern. I met Jared, the owner who casually started a conversation with my wife & I as if he had known us forever. He filled me in on all the details about every piece that I asked about. He told me the furniture was his passion & proved it by the way we were treated. My wife & I couldn't fit the table into our car, so Jared carried the table to his truck & delivered it to my apartment 3 miles away. When I offered him money, he looked at me like I was crazy. Did I mention he's passionate? I've searched a lot of furniture stores in the Chicago area & Circa Modern has the most unique & well-conditioned mid-century pieces, hands down. Jared has a great eye for detail & is very selective about his pieces. The prices are more than fair for their value. Tired of scouring ebay or craigslist for the perfect piece? Stop wasting your time, the hard work has already been done for you at Circa Modern. Don't believe me? Check out their website to see what I mean...www.circamodern.com

I have been a long time customer of Jared and Circa Modern. I purchased a lamp and had it shipped to California where I live. The lamp arrived safely and was amazing! I will continue to shop with faith at this fab store!!! In response to the negative review for Jared and his store. All I can say to Patricia is money talks! Promises dont pay a business' bills. Next time you want a promise followed thru I suggest you pay for it first!

I purchased my first item from here yesterday and I couldn't be happier. Friendly store owners, knows their stuff and the store is just full of beautiful things - I can live in there! Definitely worth a visit... I hope I won't regret writing this review. Places like this is sometimes worth keeping to yourself :-)

Me and my Wife had what had to be the single most unique, amazing, filthy, wonderful experience at Circa.... There was a palpable murmur running through this cities small, tight-knit Mid-Century militia that one of our own had finally made good and opened up what can only be described as an explosion of color in an immense sea of grey. Surrounded by boring and predictable, this store saves the timeless style of old and returns it front and center to this cities consciousness.

Groovy mid century modern store with loads of unique, classic pieces to suit any style and home. Owner is super friendly and will even give you some food recommendations if you ask

Cool store the little lady and I popped into. I wish I could afford half the stuff but a bit out of my league.

These guys know their shit about mid century modern! I always learn so much about the designers of the past and present from them. Jared and Don are excellent curators. When you step inside Circa Modern, it is pristine and uncluttered. I suggest stopping by often; it's a constant rotation of new items, which makes every visit all the more exciting. My husband and I have purchased numerous items from Circa Modern: a Danish dresser, Nelson CSS components, a Martz lamp and those classic bookend jax. They also sell an eclectic assortment of smalls; just this past summer we purchased two Erik Hoglund glass sun catchers in both yellow and red. An amazing place run by two gentlemen who have a passion for what they do!

Beautiful high end pieces, but definitely out of my price range. I did see a Brutalist glass top coffee table that I was seriously considering, but that would have blown my budget. I suspected that it was more than competitively priced and some further research proved me right. A few weeks after I had purchased my Pace glass top coffee table Circa Modern was going to have a 20%-30% off everything. Damn! It still would have put a huge dent in my budget, even at 30% off. While this is overall a pricey shop, I do recommend dropping by as you never know what you may find and at what price. Cannot speak much about the owner as he was conversing with Tim from Dial M for Modern while we were there. However when I inquired about the price of a credenza he gave it without hesitation, $5800. Pro tip, Any piece of furniture made from rosewood is going to be very expensive as it is against the law to harvest for rosewood anymore. This tidbit of information was given to me by Tim when I visited his shop very soon thereafter.

I have been meaning to pay a visit to Circa Modern for quite some time now. I'm glad that I finally did! The owners were both in and I found them to be extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful. The shop boasts a well curated collection of furniture and wares, at prices that are very fair. There were several pieces that caught my eye and I can't wait to check them out again!

Great store, great guys, great experience. I covet most things in there, though my wallet keeps the collecting in check. Recently, I bought a couple of little tile topped tables form them that have literally changed my life; I had a 'lets burn the coaster' ceremony to celebrate their arrival.

Don was very kind, accommodating and considerate- we just ordered the perfect lounge chair and we can't wait for it to arrive!! We've been looking for the right chair for 3.5 years and finally this place had the unique piece we were looking for! Thanks Don!!!

This shop is a gem; a must see for any trip to Chicago. Being from L.A. we have a lot of choices in design, but Circa Modern has the added bonus of great people. Jared went above and beyond helping me wrap up a piece to ship it back to L.A. (where it arrived perfectly!) Thank you Jared!!

I bought an amazing decanter and vase from Jared at Circa Modern. I've been to the store many time and both owners are extremely attentive. It's clear they want the best for their customers, and trying to find the right pieces a good home. They take care of their inventory from the quality offered to the staging of the store. Jared is passionate about his business and has an amazing eye for style. I've observed him with other customers and they receive his care and attention. It would be hard to walk into the store and not find a piece to take home.

Circa Modern always has a well curated selection of modern furniture from great American designers like Nelson and Eames as well as Danish and other European designers, Jacobsen, Wenger, Aalto, and others. At one point I was looking for a dining table that could expand to hold 12 people. I told Jared and within a few weeks he had found the perfect piece - an Edward Wormley for Dunbar walnut table that had four leaves and two drop leaves. A beautiful piece. He also had the matching buffet. I also purchased several Eames shell chairs which were fantastic. Circa Modern has a well tuned eye for design and high quality pieces. If they don't have it they know how to get it. Their prices are reasonable for these sometimes rare pieces. Don and Jared are great business owners to work with and clearly have a passion for their work and clients.

Loved this store - wish we had access to more stores like this in New York. Friendly, uncluttered, full of beautiful mid century pieces. Great credenzas.

I have been to Circa Modern quite a few times since they have opened- all the while NOT knowing they had just opened their doors. I merely assumed they had been around a while & were well-established due to the genuine customer service and knowledge amongst the team. I'm not going to lie- when I first walked into the store I was intimidated. Usually when I visit or attempt to shop at local design stores/specialty furniture stores I am often greeted (to say the least) by staff who appear to be disinterested in helping me or they attempt to flaunt their "expertise" in a way that comes across as pretentious and arrogant. That was hardly the case with the guys at Circa Modern. When I first walked in I was warmly greeted and told to ask if I had any questions. Of course I had questions. I was ready to pay what I consider a substantial amount of money on ONE piece of furniture- that in itself is overwhelming. I apprehensively asked questions and was surprised as to HOW helpful and HOW knowledgeable the sales person was. He kindly gave me advice as to how to find a solid piece. He walked me through a dresser I was interested in. He showed me what he considered to be quality work (wood work/type, craftsmanship, design elements, etc). He gave me advise for it's upkeep and even provided me historical information on the designer. I didn't know so much information could be learned about one piece of furniture! I was incredibly impressed that he was able to rattle of the information in a way that made me feel like he was genuinely attempting to TEACH me and guide me in making the right purchase- not just at his store, but in general. He even suggested OTHER stores where he thought I may find something to match my personal taste. I asked for a store business card and was surprised to find that I had been dealing with one of the owners. My past experiences with store owners vs store employees have taught me to steer clear of the owner. Not in this case! I wound up spending sometime at the store. I wanted so much advise and was embarrassed that I was asking for too much of their time. Both owners could tell that I had a passion for furniture but was fearful of being screwed-over by either paying too much or falling for "salesman tricks." They were kind and honest. They even asked to see photos on my phone of my apartment so they could make recommendations. Because the guys at Circa Modern were so knowledgeable I went to the other businesses they suggested. I found it reassuring when I visited other furniture stores, design stores, antique/flea markets, etc that all the staff and owners knew of the Circa Modern owners and had such great things to say. I make it a point to visit them as often as possible because they are always getting in new inventory. They now know me by name, never make me feel as if I am a burden and have offered to help locate what I am looking for- even if the item at a store they do NOT own. Who does that!? It may sound as if I'm doating on them, but I can't help it. I am apprehensive of most salespeople- especially those who are selling large-spending items. I have been screwed over in the past by Ebay stores, car salesmen AND furniture dealers-- not any more. It is very clear to me that these guys are not in the business just to make sales. They genuinely love what they do and want the right piece to go to the right owner. Big ups to CM for their knowledge & willingness to share such knowledge. Needless to say- highly recommended on all levels.

I recently found a piece i wanted from Circa Modern on eBay, but it was very large and they only offered local pick-up [I live in Cali]. By chance my daughter was in Chicago on business and we were able to make proper arrangements. Jared was incredibly helpful to her, and spent much time helping her wrap the piece I bought, and directed her to appropriate shipping resources. Thank you Jared and Don! I look forward to visiting your store as it looks like heaven for a mid-century lover like me.

Amazing selection, great customer service, beautifully curated. I love going to Circa!

My husband and I have been purchasing pieces from Jared for about 3 years, since we moved in to our first place. He and Don have the most unique selection of furniture and they take such care in finding the right pieces for their customers. After a couple smaller lamp and desk chair purchases, we finally stepped up our game and bought an original Knoll Womb Chair. It is spectacular and truly one of a kind! We are lifetime shoppers at Circa Modern, these guys really know what they are doing and it's such a cool shopping experience.

I am amazed at the review that is posted here, since I have had the completely opposite experience at Circa Modern. I contacted the owner for a piece I was interested in prior to him opening the store. Loved the amazing stuff he had. I've since visited the store and bought a mid-century credenza from him, and just looking at the piece makes me so happy! Jared is knowledgeable, gave me a great price on the piece and overall a really nice person to work with. Will definitely be going back for some more interesting stuff!

I bought four Kai Kristiansen dining chairs from Jared before he opened his store front. He was knowledgeable, helpful, and fair. After owning the chairs for one year my husband was "stretching" and one of the chairs broke. I tried finding someone in South Bend, IN to fix it but had no success. Jared came to the rescue and offered to fix the chair free of charge. I used the opportunity as an excuse to visit Chicago and the new Circa Modern store front. Circa Modern has a great selection of furniture and I miss it terribly since I moved to Fort Collins, CO. If you are lucky enough to live in or near Chicago, I highly recommend visiting the store and purchasing the perfect piece.

Great place to find mid century furniture. Jared is very knowledgeable about all the items they sell and the history of the designs. I have bought a couple pieces from them and love my purchases.