Fair Overview

Celebrating its third fall show and held every April since 1998, The Merchandise Mart International Antiques Fair will feature an exceptional range of antiques and fine art—ranging from antiquities to mid-century modernism—as Chicago’s design season shifts into high gear!

The Fair offers experienced and novice collectors a compelling roster of high-profile speakers, special events and an engaging lecture series, and showcases more than 100 international dealers and a wide range of antiques genres and styles, including 20th Century Design, Americana, Architectural Design, Asian Art & Antiquities, Barometers, Books, Ceramics, Clocks, Decorative Arts, Folk Art, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Paintings, Posters, Prints, Maps, Sculpture, Silver, Textiles and Tribal Art.

Take advantage of the Midwest’s finest compilation of fine art and antique-experts—ask questions; see, feel and touch extraordinary finds from the past; learn what makes each object one-of-a-kind; fill your home with design of a greater meaning!

Visit our Online Antiques Locator
Browse our antiques locator for a preview of what you'll find at The Fair!

Open to the Public
The Merchandise Mart • Chicago, IL

2009 Fair Hours
Thursday, October 1, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Opening Night, benefiting Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.
Friday, October 2, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday, October 3, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday, October 4, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday, October 5, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Tickets to the Fair are $15, Preview night tickets are $50 and may be purchased online in advance or on site during the Fair.