MAKING THE ORDINARY EXTRAORDINARY
Simple, timeless, functional goods beautifully designed to elevate the everyday & quality made by expert craftsmen to last a lifetime — or longer.
STUNNING, SUSTAINABLE ARTISAN GOODS
MANY MERCHANTS, ONE MISSION
mercantile’s mission + mantras
QUALITY OVER QUANTITY & DURABILITY OVER DISPOSABILITY
Our merchants have been crafting their wares for decades — if not centuries. Each made by an expert artisan, our goods are designed to be proudly displayed in the home & passed generation to generation.
A CURATED LINEUP OF SUSTAINABILITY-MINDED MERCHANTS
Channeling her own deep-rooted desire to lead a more sustainable lifestyle, our founder Kitty Izzo exclusively partnered with merchants outspoken in their commitment to environmental, social sustainability.
craftwork x category
BATH
UTILITY
KITCHEN
LIFESTYLE
Handcrafted goods sourced from the UK, US, Japan, Scandinavia, Italy, France + Beyond …
NEW to the shop!
curated collections
CAROLYN DENHAM & RODERICK FIELDs, MERCHANT & MILLS
diy clothing kits to craft a desirable, functioning wardrobe
kits for modern makers and menders x merchant & mills
Britain’s Carolyn Denham curated kits of fabrics, patterns & tools bring style and purpose to the overlooked world of sewing
YUMIKO SEKINE, FOG LINEN
japanese linen + housewares
linen with the ease, elegance of japanese design
beautiful, unfussy linens, clothing, wood, brass & metalware for everyday use
J. BAPTISTE, ANDREE JARDIN
wood wares via nantes, france
eco-conscious, sustainable wooden wares
durable, artisan-made brushes, brooms, tools from sustainably managed forests
ELEVATING THE EVERYDAY WITH FUNCTIONAL, TIMELESS HOME GOODS
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Prefer to shop our selection in-store? Our doors always open (between 9 and 5, that is). Our storefront is located at 3505 W. Fullerton Avenue in the heart of Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood.