Meeting Nate Berkus

A very nice young family in Olathe, Kansas were the recipients of a kitchen make over from LG appliances. Nate Berkus was the designer. The Eclectic Co. antique shop were winners also because Nate purchased items for the make over from our shop and also filmed the shop and myself for LG Studio Signature Kitchen which is online at this moment. It was a terrific experience. Enjoyed meeting him and his hard working crew, a few pictured here. Always gratifying to have been selected and also have the merchandise they needed.

This week I had a conversation with a customer who has purchased from our shop a lot. She has just moved and things are in disarray. But she mentioned how she had unpacked a hand carved box that she bought several years ago because she wanted it out to love right away again. That set me thinking about some of my one-of-a-kind pieces. Usually they are handmade, sometimes humble, but there is an irresistible connection that never fails to satisfy.

Vintage?

Antique dealers use the term "vintage" a lot. Of course we all know vintage wine is best. However, think this definition, "Used to describe something that is not new but that is valued because of its good condition and attractive design", works pretty well. And here we have an example of a great "vintage" screen with eight beveled mirrors. Not old, old, but tons of decorative value.

Changing antiques.

The antique business has been changing for a number of years. People are no longer looking to be all "oak", all "deco", or all "walnut Victorian". In many ways, this is good. We so love "Eclectic" and think it is a more interesting way to decorate.  Think of our shop as icing for the bones of your ideas for your home or office. Of course if you are looking for architectural item that might end up being a bigger bone.

Just the Facts.

Regular Hours.
Saturday and Sunday, 11-5.
But wait, that's not very much time.


If we're home, we're open.
We live here too. Most days at least one of us is around.

Best Option.
Call ahead, night before, that morning, days before, all work. Leave a message. We have four buildings and work outside in the yard so don't always hear the phone.

Don't be shy.
We are happy to open up, turn on lights, and peruse. If by chance we aren't your venue that's fine. Maybe you will know someone who is looking for exactly what we have.

Location, location, location.
Although we are in a residential area, The Eclectic Co. is 3 mi. from 69 highway and 10 minutes from 435. Hooray for MapQuest.

Eclectic Adventures

We started antiquing in the late 60's as a weekend hobby... By 1978 we decided to turn our passion into a business venture and all these years later, we're still growing strong. Early on, we found we liked many numerous appealing antique venues and hence we became "The Eclectic Co." We carry everything from architecture and garden to folk and whimsy. No matter where your tastes lie, you'll find something delightful that meets your own personal lifestyle at The Eclectic Co.