Chicago-based Architectural Anarchy is known for its mix of art, architectural salvage, vintage advertising, and antique industrial pieces. Its owners, Gosia Korsakowski and William Rawski are veterans of the industry and are in their fifth year of taking their unique inventory on the road to Round Top.
Above (left to right): Vintage carnival hand painted wood sign; vintage chef neon sign; antique hand-painted cabinet; and antique greeting statue.
Bill is best known as the man behind Zap Props, the Midwest’s largest prop house. For more than 30 years, Zap has outfitted almost every major production filmed in Chicago. Zap also offers design and fabrication services, and has worked on projects for some of Chicago’s most beloved restaurants.
Gosia grew up in Poland, spending her summers abroad, experiencing different cultures and shopping at various flea markets. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to open an art gallery in college, selling work made by fellow students. After college, she worked in the fashion industry before getting married and moving to the U.S. She started collecting and selling glassware, and eventually making glassware of her own designs. She met Bill while shopping at Zap. In 2010, they went into business together, and the rest is history.
“Our style is eclectic. From antique signs, architectural salvage, industrial, folk art to traditional antiques with a focus on furniture from dry goods stores...”
Each having their own individual style makes for a dynamic collection – one we always look forward to – at Market Hill.
“Our style is eclectic. From antique signs, architectural salvage, industrial, folk art to traditional antiques with a focus on furniture from dry goods stores,” Gosia says. “Our clients are collectors, but we also have a lot of new clients who are just excited about having something with a history.”
Gosia adds that they always look forward to making the trip to Round Top.
“There’s great energy here. People who come to Round Top appreciate true antiques.”
As for what they’re bringing to Market Hill in the fall, she says, “We are excited to bring a collection of original antique signs and true antique finds.”
Come meet Gosia and Bill and discover something unexpected at Architectural Anarchy inside Market Hill.