Looking for an antique store near Lake Bluff, IL? Old Plank Antiques is right next door in Highwood, just a few minutes north up Green Bay Road. Our showroom carries one of the Chicago North Shore's most distinctive collections of French Country, Gustavian, and European antiques. Lake Bluff homeowners, designers, and collectors visit when they want furniture and decor with real history, real craftsmanship, and real character.
What You Will Find at Old Plank Antiques
Our 210 Green Bay Road showroom features a constantly rotating selection of hand-picked antique furniture and decor. Signature inventory categories include:
- Antique armoires, farm tables, sideboards, and dressers from 18th and 19th century France
- Gustavian (Swedish) painted furniture, chests, and antique clocks
- Alligator leather club chairs inspired by Jean-Michel Frank and Jacques Adnet
- Antique sheep figurines, garden statuary, and our signature six-foot Old Plank Sheep with real fur
- Custom dining tables built to your specifications using reclaimed and antique timbers
- Decorative accessories, lighting, and one-of-a-kind finds sourced from European buying trips
We serve private clients, interior designers, and home stagers from Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Highland Park, Glencoe, Winnetka, and across the broader Chicago North Shore.
Why Lake Bluff Customers Choose Old Plank
Lake Bluff's mix of historic homes, lakefront properties, and family estates calls for furniture that feels rooted and authentic. The pieces we source pair naturally with that aesthetic. Real wood, hand-cut joinery, original paint, and patina that simply cannot be reproduced by mass-market furniture.
Every item in our showroom is personally chosen on buying trips to France, Belgium, and Sweden. When you walk in, you are seeing inventory selected for quality, character, and longevity. Whether you are furnishing a single room, redoing your dining space, or sourcing for a complete client project, our team will help you find the right pieces for your home and budget.
Directions from Lake Bluff to Old Plank Antiques
Old Plank Antiques is approximately 4 to 5 miles south of downtown Lake Bluff, about a 10 minute drive depending on traffic.
- From central Lake Bluff, head south on Green Bay Road through Lake Forest and Highwood
- Old Plank Antiques is at 210 Green Bay Road on your left as you enter Highwood
- Free parking is available directly in front of the store
- Sheridan Road south is an alternate route if you are closer to the lakefront
Visit Our Highwood Showroom
Address: 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040
Online: Browse current inventory at oldplank.com
Related: Visit our Highwood location page
Whether you are furnishing a Lake Bluff home, working on a client project, or hunting for one perfect piece, we would love to see you. The showroom is built for browsing. Come in, take your time, and find something with a story you will keep for generations.