A Seat At the Table

A Seat at the Table is a deep dive into Chicago’s vintage furniture scene, exploring the rise, evolution, and challenges of furniture dealing in a post-pandemic world. As demand for curated, timeless pieces surged in 2020, dealers thrived—but in the years since, they’ve had to adapt. The film follows a tight-knit community of dealers carving out space in a shared warehouse called 329, where collaboration and competition coexist. Each dealer brings a distinct vision, yet they all chase the same goal: securing rare finds, building their brands, and earning their place in an ever-changing industry. In a world where taste is everything and supply is fleeting, who gets a seat at the table?