NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Your collection deserves
the right audience.
Applications are now open for vintage dealers, collectors, artists, makers, and specialty sellers ready to join a professionally managed marketplace in Carol Stream.
The Opportunity
More than a booth. A platform for growth.
The Rustic Fox Vintage combines a physical retail marketplace with local buyer access, live sales visibility, professional management, events, workshops, and an active vendor community.
Why Vendors Join
Four reasons dealers apply.
01
Local Foot Traffic
Reach Local Buyers
Connect with Chicagoland shoppers and collectors looking for authentic vintage pieces, furniture, decor, artwork, and one-of-a-kind finds.
Prime Chicagoland location
High-traffic western suburbs market
Destination shopping in Carol Stream
Tap into the Chicago vintage scene
02
Physical & Digital Exposure
Grow With Clear Sales Visibility
The marketplace combines an in-person shopping experience with an existing nationwide online store, helping vendors expand their visibility beyond the physical showroom.
Dual physical and digital marketplace
National online exposure
Expand from local to nationwide sales
Built-in online shopping platform
03
Curated Community
Join a Supportive Vendor Community
A thoughtful vendor mix improves the shopping experience and gives every participating brand a stronger environment in which to present its collection.
Curated collective of premier dealers
Community for passionate curators
Showcase your unique finds
Chicago's next distinctive vintage market
04
Professional Support
Sell With Professional Store Support
Benefit from professional on-site management, an established retail environment, and a marketplace designed to make selling more organized and approachable.
Professional on-site management
Hassle-free vendor spaces
All varieties of vintage welcome
T-booth availability subject to confirmation
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Clear terms. Real support.
Review the key terms before submitting your application. Complete details will be confirmed during the approval and lease process.
Rental rate: $4.50 per sq. ft.
Live vendor sales portal
First month’s rent due at signing
Supportive vendor community
10% commission fee
Events and workshops
6-month lease term
Vendors staff the shop 8 hours per month
Applications are welcomed from antique dealers, vintage furniture sellers, collectors, artists, makers, decor vendors, and specialty vintage businesses.
Application Process
From application to open doors.
01
Apply Online
Complete the vendor form and tell us about your inventory, business, presentation style, and preferred space.
02
Application Review
We review product fit, presentation, category balance, and current marketplace availability.
03
Sign and Prepare
Approved vendors complete a 6-month lease and pay the first month’s rent at signing.
04
Open and Grow
Set up your space, access the live sales portal, and become part of the vendor community.