The Golden Triangle

The Golden Triangle Vintage and modern furnishings from around the world—where every piece has a story. Every inch of our 18,000 square foot store is designed to inspire.

Our store, where a centuries-old Chinese Wedding Cabinet sits comfortably beside a modern sofa, intertwines global and local design. Curated vignettes mix imported antiques and vintage finds from around the world with custom pieces handcrafted in Chicago. Come discover a whole new world of decorating...with free parking

05/31/2026

Echoes of the Afterlife - John D. Nichols Collection
Showcasing ancient Chinese tomb pottery.
Opens June 5, 2026 at The Golden Triangle.

05/30/2026

Echoes of the Afterlife - John D Nichols Collection
Opens June 5, 2026
John Nichols was a renaissance man. He was born in Shanghai, where his father, John Sr., was Director of the International Red Cross for China, India and Burma during World War II.  Later, John returned to the US and studied at Harvard and Harvard Business School before starting his corporate career. That included time at ITT, Aerojet General and extensive work for Ford Motor Company, where he was Program Manager for building the NASA manned Spacecraft Center in Houston.   After this, he was CEO of the Illinois Tool Works, retiring after 16 years and leading the firm to exceptional growth.   He was subsequently admitted to the Chicago National Business Hall of Fame.  In 2002, he became CEO of Marmon Group, which managed some of the Pritzker family’s global business holdings.  Under John’s leadership, the firm was sold to Berkshire Hathaway in 2007.

John began to collect Chinese tomb pottery in the 1980’s on his business trips abroad. His collecting began first in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai, and then through European and American dealers, including The Golden Triangle. His collection is unusually diverse, with notable concentrations in the Neolithic and Han periods.  The pieces were chosen from the widest possible selection pool, and many are quite unusual and important examples of their kind.

The Golden Triangle is proud to show the John D. Nichols Collection together to educate and inspire the public here in Chicago and around the world.   These pieces have never been publicly displayed and represent the largest private collection of their kind on exhibit in North America.  All pieces are available for sale and will be posted online.

05/27/2026

Amazing Chinese pieces from the past to present!
Shop our selection online or in person at our showroom in Chicago!

05/23/2026

We believe in sensitively modifying antiques so it can used for another generation in the modern world.

05/22/2026

Maximizing the utility of the chest, while respecting the art on the piece.

05/19/2026

These pair of chairs are now available at the Golden Triangle!
We do global shipping ✈️📦

05/18/2026

A Hungarian reproduction of the 1959 Petala coffee table by Jorge Zalszupin. Now available!

ECHOES of the AFTERLIFE opens June 5. The John D. Nichols Collection of Ancient Chinese Tomb pottery (and one sensationa...
05/17/2026

ECHOES of the AFTERLIFE opens June 5. The John D. Nichols Collection of Ancient Chinese Tomb pottery (and one sensational scholar’s rock). It’s the largest collection of its kind on display and available for sale in North America.

05/15/2026

So proud and honored to install this monumental wall sculpture for our client!
It is one of our favorite services to customize one of a kind pieces to fit our clients lifestyle and aesthetic.
Carefully modifying antiques so it can be used for another generation.
DM us or give us a call for any inquiries about home installations!

05/11/2026

Check out our selections of vintage & modern coffee tables online or in person!

Address

2035 W Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL
60612

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+13127551266

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