I died and went to mid century modern heaven. Lol kidding, but what a solid gem this place is. Smells of vintage treasures. When I say vintage, I mean a mixture of really HIGH END vintage and mid range affordable pieces. Every piece is a worthy piece here. I have purchased clothing and furniture with excellent service. Down stairs is a lovely selection of curated clothing. They update about every week. There summer hours are limited, but this place is not one to be missed! read more

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This place is such a gem in Champaign. The inventory is constantly moving, the pieces are in great shape, and the owners are welcoming. We always manage to find something to take home every time we visit. During my most recent visit I was able to find a great mcm wire plant stand and gorgeous mushroom lamp. Check this place out! read more

I think this place is all hyped up because of it's "vintage charm", but it really doesn't live up to that. It has two levels (main and lower). The main room is where all the furniture is (a small selection) and it's not expensively-priced, but it's not super cheap either. I'd say it's moderately priced... I wouldn't be really upset with paying that much for something, but I might wonder if I could've gotten a better deal on it somewhere else. The lower level has a collection of hideous clothes for men and women and some random novelty gifts. There is a half-level that overlooks the main floor and this is where all the CDs and records are. The CDs are not organized in any way and sometimes you pick a case out and find that a different CD is inside, which is disappointing sometimes. The store has vinyls scattered around and it's hard to keep track of which box you've already looked in. There is no organization and you'll spend a long time flipping through these boxes and sadly finding only unknown artists and worthless albums. There was ONE box that had anything worthwhile in it and these albums were individually priced. I found a Grease soundtrack vinyl for $18 (a bit more than you'd find on eBay, but not unreasonable). There wasn't necessarily anything bad about this place (though I wish it was more organized), but I just think it is not as exciting or fun as it is being made out to be. With all the talk about the owners being great people it makes me wonder if the man working was not the owner, or if he was just too busy to even greet us as we walked in. I might be back, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to stop in. read more

I can't believe that there is a funky vintage urban store that sells home furnishings, plates/cups/etc and general decor from the 1950s-70's. I know that after a bit more serious looking I'm going to find some gems for my new pad here in Urbana, having relocated from the West Coast. The highlight of today's trip? Rifling through the music bins and finding a Rick Springfield 1981 "Working Class Dog" album. Hells yes. Now I can listen to Jessie's Girl on my turntable ironically ALL SUMMER. Don't judge me. read more

I absolutely love the selection they have in this store. I love the furniture and decorations. There are some really funky things from lamps, chairs to glasses and fondue sets. Really neat stuff. It's pretty fun just to look around and see everything. I have the most amazing necklace ever, thanks to them. They have some really unique pieces of jewelry. I like that I can get a piece that nobody else in town will have, but I don't have to spend a fortune and don't have to sacrifice quality. I love the clothes, too. I've bought some of my favorite tshirts and sweaters there. Last time I went, I found the most awesome, vintage, Illini sweater. If you like cook, vintage Illini clothes, they had a ton last time I was there. It's worth it to go in and take a look. Lots of fun things to see and buy! read more

Furniture Lounge is one of this town's saving graces, selling wonderful vintage clothes, fun tchotskes and decor, and great mid-century furnishings at entirely reasonable prices. I've been frequenting the downtown Champaign store since I moved to town and have totally scored on almost every occasion -- whether on dead-stock sunglasses, hot tweed pencil skirts, an amazing bent-iron "atomic" lamp, or a Paul McCob desk in fabulous condition. I love the lay-out, too, with its slightly-overwhelming-but-mostly-stimulating aesthetic; there's always something to catch the eye just around the vintage Schlitz's beer mug, or the big, round orange sofa. The selection changes often enough to keep it always interesting! Owners Scott and Amanda have also opened a new store in downtown Urbana on Main, right next to Mirabella's, which focuses on home furnishings (with some jewelry in the case by the register). The space is huge (well, long) and filled with great pieces in a less hectic fashion than in their original store (which carries less furniture now). read more

It's the kind of store that makes your life easy, because you know what you want will eventually be there, you just have to stop in and check every once and awhile. From "real" things costing thousands to affordable things, its all there in abundance. I don't know how they find the stuff they do, its just awesome they do! I got an awesome 60's vinyl couch for 200$! read more

I really like this place and must admit that my apartment is pretty much furnished by them. Scott and Amanda are super nice and know their MCM furniture. I am really happy that they are now back in downtown Champaign than in St. Jo, which I know isn't that far but I never really had the time to go over and wander through the store. Now that they are in CU I have already been there multiple times and always finding something to bring home. Also, Scott and Amanda give excellent customer service-- they have not only delivered items to my house free of charge, but also negotiated on a couple prices. They have even thanked my via FB to shopping locally. Yes, somethings can be a little pricey-- but coming from the West Coast they are always cheaper than what I would pay back home. read more

Great one-of-a-kind furniture and accessories. The owners are friendly and helpful and have a good eye for interesting items. I'm not sure what to call the store... vitage-y mostly mid-century (50s-70s) pieces. We've scored some outstanding pieces at really good prices. Even if you don't need anything, this is a fun store to browse and you always feel welcome. read more

The best vintage shop in Champaign! Scott and Amanda are always up for a chat about mid-century furniture, and are lovely people. Furniture Lounge is simply the best shop to go to if: * you are redesigning your home and need furnishings, lighting, decor * you are trying to find a unique gift for a friend or relative * you love thrifting, antiques, or vintage * you love mid century modern design * you want to look at something interesting and beautiful! They recently started taking credit via Square reader in their new downtown Champaign location. read more

After the Furniture Lounge in downtown Champaign closed, I decided to have a look at the one in Urbana last summer. While the Champaign location had a basement full of clothing and a few furniture items, this one was almost entirely furniture and decorations, and seemed a bit more sparse in its inventory. While I can't complain about the quality of service or the workers here, I can say that it is entirely overpriced. While there is a fair selection of interesting stuff, I don't feel that the prices they ask for on their furniture are reasonable, even factoring in the expensive nature of these "vintage" stores. While I went looking for paintings and other decorations for my apartment, I ended up leaving empty-handed since I couldn't stomach the prices. read more

Fantastic pieces for very reasonable prices! I can't stop coming back to check out what's in stock even though I really don't need anymore furniture... if you're looking for some vintage additions to your house, don't miss out on this place! read more

I love this place! Furniture Lounge is a great place to find serious Mid-century finds in all price ranges, as well as fun, newer things. Every week is different, so just because you don't see something one day, come back another week and there will be more "finds". I recently consigned some items and it was super easy. The owners, Amanda and Scott, are knowledgeable and I received extremely fair compensation when the items sold. They will even pick up/deliver. read more

A small local business like Furniture Lounge is only as good as its owners, and Amanda and Scott are the best. From Soviet matryoshki to Herman Miller side-boards this duo has a great eye for the bygone style of the mid-century. This shop is a true treasure for Champaign's mods. read more

THE F N BEST. Did I really start this review like that? yep. I kinda want everything in the store when I go in. The owners are knowledgable and nice, not often a quality I have found in the mid century game. There is something for everyone, and price points for everyone. Step your game up folks and stop buying big box crap, folks use to make really good stuff back in the day, stop in and find your piece. read more

Yay yay yay! This place looks as if the owners just raided the set of Mad Men. They always have rad stuff every time I come in here. So much so that I'm to the point where I don't let myself go here because I'm afraid I'll buy something. Yeah, basically, if you haven't been here, you're missin out! read more

We love Furniture Lounge! Scott and Amanda have great stuff at reasonable prices, and it is always fun just to stop in and see what's new. So far we have bought from them: two chairs and end table for the living room, two lounge chairs for my two boys' bedrooms, night stand, fabulous'Carp' standing lamp, a secretary desk, and a wonderful cabinet that we use as a bar. Plus some perfect sets of wine glasses and drinking glasses. read more

Unique, trendy, hip ....Champaign??? I had no idea that the Champaign area had stores like the Furniture Lounge. I am a frequent customer and love the owners of the store. They're always friendly and sell many of their own vintage clothes. You will NOT find reproduction here! All of the items in the store are original and timeless. Whether your looking for a vintage cardigan or a great 1960's sofa chair. They will have it! They even do orders online. I'm always amazed at how frequently they update their store items. read more

Love this place! Wonderful furniture and they deliver right away. Professional, courteous, and worth the price.

If you're looking for something particular, give them a call and they'll let keep an eye out for you. They really know their stuff, and stock quality merchandise. Reasonable delivery prices. I wish they were open on Saturdays, but if you need a fix you can always stop by their stall at the Mercantile. read more