UPTOWN. Over 50 quality dealers carry a range of substantial merchandise at this market. Among the offerings are treasures like art glass, pottery, jewelry, and textiles from the Victorian Age to the 1950s.

RIVER NORTH. At Christa's, French, Continental, English, American, and Oriental furniture and accessories are arranged in a sophisticated display. The merchandise, mostly fine antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries, is typically ornate and beautifully crafted ­ perfectly suited to traditional homes or ready to be employed as dramatic accents in more contemporary spaces.

GOLD COAST. Posters, posters, and more posters! Boasting examples that highlight the Barnum & Bailey circus to items that showcase famous figures like Buffalo Bill, Colletti Gallery deals in only the finest vintage posters. The gallery also sells 19th-century furniture, ceramics, and paintings.

LAKE VIEW. The museum-like setting of this gallery makes it a magnificent choice for buying art or just honing your taste and your eye by browsing. Among the goods offered are fine furniture, collectibles, lighting fixtures, and paintings.

RIVER WEST. Architectural items, including those from 19th-century bathrooms and vintage kitchens, comprise the bulk of Jan's merchandise. You'll also find a selection of banisters, door knobs, and other such domestic goods.