Enjoy The Ambience At This Showroom Filled With Vintage Finds

What started as a hobby reselling objects during the pandemic quickly grew into a business when Arthur Braud and Brysen Kawamura opened My Modern Oasis, a gallery and showroom specializing in antiques, vintage furniture, art and pottery. “We found a lot of joy in finding and staging items,” Braud says. Initially housed in the private studio of an old church, the shop recently moved to a 2,400-square-foot showroom in a historic building in East Humboldt Park that can not only hold more inventory but also serve as a hub for events.

Featuring 13-foot ceilings adorned with original Art Deco tin tiles, the space is inspired by both traditional and modern elements of design. “Each area of the showroom is meant to offer a different experience so everyone can find a space that resonates with their style,” Braud describes. “In a time so focused on online consumerism, I wanted to encourage people to visit for the ambience.”