Seattle
Kirk Albert Vintage Furnishings
This Georgetown decor shop sells cool collector furniture and one-of-a-kind and found objects. Devoted hunter and gatherer Kirk Albert scours the country in search of design-magazine-worthy pieces that range from vintage signs to patinated worktables, even tame-by-comparison classic leather wingback chairs. Albert also designs his own line of lighting made from repurposed industrial cast-offs, and he curates a selection of art pieces as well, including crumbling statuary, folk art paintings, and photographs. The well-laid-out store also sells such vintage items as a 19th century gas line meter, a 1950s handcrafted carnival sign, and an early 20th century foosball table.
Insider Tip:
Mid-week, mid-afternoon store visits are considered the best, because that's when the loquacious proprietor is free to share the stories behind many of the pieces in the store — and collecting in general.
