This charming store in Wrigleyville custom builds furniture for those seeking something other than Ikea. Specializing in tables and rocking chairs, the ABC retrieves wood from old torn-down barns in the Midwest, and uses it to create whatever you order. Since most of the wood is from early last century, it is considered "old-growth wood," and that`s the kind you can`t get anymore.
Best of Chicago 2003 was written by Dave Chamberlain, Brian Hieggelke, Adriene Hill/Mike Barr, Tom Lynch, Tony Peregrin, Joanna Topor, David Witter, Michael Workman and Kate Zambreno.
With additional items written by Scoop Jackson, Kelly Lynch, Nina Metz, Ray Pride, David Schneider, Doug Seibold and S. L. Wisenberg.
With expect fact-checking provided by Jen Mullholand, David Orr, Gregg Sparks and Timothy Stelloh.