Merchant Traders Estate Sales

(224) 383-7984 Platinum member since Jul 7, 2015 - 14 years in business

About Merchant Traders Estate Sales


Our staff is knowledgeable! We are trained and experienced in the estate sale industry. We have a variety of skills to compliment the success of your sale: sales and staging experience, electronic and carpentry skills and art and furniture knowledge.

We will educate ourselves on your specific collection of merchandise. Most importantly, our staff is professional, courteous, knowledgeable and friendly.

We love our work, and it shows!
From the Founder
To provide our customers with a stress free sale while preparing for a successful estate sale.

To showcase your treasures for optimal sales results, creating an enticing shopping environment.

To please our customers; the estate owners as well as the buyers, decorators, dealers, and collectors who shop with us.

Merchant Traders Estate Services wants to obtain a long term relationship with our customers so when there is a need, we are there.

Service areas

Based out of Glenview, IL also serving areas near Arlington Heights , IL , Clarendon Hills , IL , Downers Grove , IL , Glencoe , IL , Glenview , IL , Hinsdale , IL , La Grange , IL , Northbrook , IL , Prospect Heights , IL , Vernon Hills , IL , Western Springs , IL and Winnetka , IL


Services Offered

  • In-person Estate Sales
  • Clean-out Services

Memberships & Associations

  • Antiques and Collectibles National Association

ATTENTION: INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ENTER THE NEIGHBORHOOD WILL BE ADDED ON 24 HOURS BEFORE THE SALE BEGINS. This sale in Inverness is in a gated community and will be featuring high end and clean furniture and decor. Packed Sale. HOUSEHOLD, DECORATI...

Sale starts Fri. Mar 22, 2024 at 9:30 AM CDT
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This sale will be featuring a mix of both modern and antique furniture, vintage collectibles (edison phonograph, vintage radios, Vinyl Records) and your everyday items and decor! pre-staged pictures are posted, and fully staged pictures and details w...

Sale ended Sun. Mar 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDT

This sale in Western Springs will be featuring mid-century modern furniture in great condition by names like Paul McCobb, Herman Miller & Heywood Wakefield. More details and pictures will be uploaded as we approach the sale dates. FURNITURE: Paul ...

Sale ended Sun. Dec 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT

This is a HUGE SALE near Midway Airport in a good neighborhood with good parking. The sale features a huge collection of toys, vintage Christmas, dishware and nostalgic collectables that do not come around often. More details and pictures will be upl...

Sale ended Sun. Dec 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM CDT

This is going to be a GREAT SALE in Elk Grove and will feature a little bit of everything! An old Gibson classical guitar, TRAINS, dishware, tools (full garage), GREAT CLEAN FURNITURE including a great master bedroom set. There is a lot of everything...

Sale ended Sun. Nov 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM CDT

A charming home full with clean furniture, a cd and album music collection, and seasonal crafts! Stay tuned for details and more photos as we uncover the house. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, COLLECTIBLES: Albums, LP'sStereo ComponentsDVD's, CD's, Tapes, VHS, A...

Sale ended Sat. Nov 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT

This sale features militaria, an awesome mid-century modern dining room set AND MUCH MORE! We will be uploading more pictures and details after we stage the house! Stay tuned folks! Furniture: Mid Century Modern Dining Table w/Mid Century Modern Di...

Sale ended Sat. Oct 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT

This sale in Arlington Heights is small but MIGHTY. The sale features numerous original works of art as well as high end prints by known artists. We have two cubed mid-century modern accent/side tables and much more! Homeowner was a local artist and ...

Sale ended Fri. Oct 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT

Welcome to a packed mid-century home, full of vintage furnishings, decor, books, and collectables! All of the rooms in the house are packed with unique treasures, something for everyone. Collectibles: 1931 Cadillac Spartus Quartz Advertisement Cloc...

Sale ended Sun. Oct 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT

***SUNDAY WE CLOSE AT 1pm***A wonderful opportunity to obtain beautiful furniture and high end decorative and household items. Great items for entertaining during the holiday season. FURNITURE: High End Leather Sofa; Tufted back, Brown, Very Good C...

Sale ended Sun. Oct 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT

Unable to put up Estate Sale signs in neighborhood. Please use navigation devices for directions. Signs will be on Front Lawn of house. A great sale full of unique Collectibles and Holiday Items from the 60's. You will also find useful household a...

Sale ended Sat. Sep 30, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT

ATTENTION ESTATE SALE CUSTOMERS: The Home Owner has Contacted Police Dept. Re: Parking and advised us that POLICE DEPT. HAS AGREED TO LIFT PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON THE STREET OF THE ESTATE SALE FOR THE TIMES AND DATES OF THIS ESTATE SALE. We have a w...

Sale ended Sun. Sep 17, 2023 at 12:00 PM CDT

This sale in Western Springs is full of good quality tools/machinery, collectible Jim Beam Decanters and eclectic decor and furniture. Sellers are very motivated everything must go! COLLECTIBLES: Collection of Vintage Jim Beam Decanters, 1950s to ...

Sale ended Sun. Aug 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM CDT

This sale features a little bit of everything. Good quality furniture at great prices, cool vintage clothing, eclectic decor & much more! Full Garage, Fishing Items, Golf and Collectible Toys. SCOOTER: 1987 Honda Scooter Elite 80; Needs Battery, ...

Sale ended Sun. Aug 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM CDT

We have a FULL HOUSE in Oak Lawn with a lot of glassware, crystal, porcelain dish sets, kitchen tools and kitchen items, and a HUGE amount of bed and bath linens, albums, holiday, blow molds and a FULL GARAGE! A lot of useful household items! THE PO...

Sale ended Sun. Aug 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT

Attention Lake or Farm House Owners and lovers of fine quality workmanship. Such a unique and beautiful home filled with gorgeous craftmanship, wood carved and carefully collected sculptures, art and furniture. Very rare opportunity to obtain beaut...

Sale ended Sun. Aug 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT

PARKING: PARKING ON SIDE STREETS; THE SIDE STREET CALLED BRANDON - MUST PARK ON EAST SIDE OF BRANDON ONLY. SIDE STREETS ARE VERY, VERY CLOSE TO HOME ON BOTH SIDES! BE MINDFUL OF ANY SIGNAGE REGARDING PARKING ON ONE SIDE OF STREET ONLY (east side of ...

Sale ended Sun. Aug 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT

A GORGEOUS, MODERN HOME WITH Furniture and Decorative items rarely seen in estate sales. Current, Modern styles. A HOLIDAY WONDERLAND CONSISTING OF QUALITY, BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY ITEMS, TRULY BREATHTAKING! HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, AND CRAFTING ITEM...

Sale ended Sun. Jul 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT

WE WILL HONOR A WATCH WAIT LIST. THIS MEANS ONCE YOU PUT YOUR NAME ON THE LIST YOU CANNOT LEAVE. STARTING A LIST THE NIGHT BEFORE AND LEAVING WILL NOT GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT IN LINE. ONCE YOUR NAME IS ON THE LIST YOU HAVE TO WATCH AND WAIT WITH THE LIST...

Sale ended Sun. Jul 30, 2023 at 1:00 PM CDT

This sale is a blast to the past featuring CLEAN Designer contemporary and mid-century modern furniture and decor! Mid Century Modern Sideboard BEAUTIFUL CONDITION Mid Century Modern Cabinet/Armour BEAUTIFUL CONDITIONAntique Hall TreeThayer Coggin 1...

Sale ended Sun. Jul 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT

A fantastic sale for Sewing Enthusiasts and Crafters. Embroidery, Quilting and Sewing. We also have Spode, Fitz and Floyd, Christopher Radko and more. Also, fabulous Decorative and kitchen items. The shoes are abundant and practically new with the ...

Sale ended Sun. Jul 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT

This sale features great high quality furniture, Coca-Cola and Disney collectibles, saltwater fish tanks plus fish tank accessories and your everyday decor! More pictures and details will be added as soon as we stage the house! Collectibles: Large ...

Sale ended Sun. Jul 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT

We have a full house in Mount Prospect with a little bit of everything; multi generational items from antiques to current styles. Some sports memorabilia items and Chicago sports team clothing items..more pictures coming. We have some antique toys,...

Sale ended Sat. Jul 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT

This sale in Arlington Heights features a MASSIVE collection of bronze statues by Frederic Remington, southwestern art/decor and general household items. House is full. BRONZE STATUES Bronco Buster Large Bronze Statue by Frederic Remington, 23"HBu...

Sale ended Sun. Jun 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT

HUGE TIME CRUNCH FOR THIS SALE SO DETAILS AND PICTURES WILL BE ADDED THROUGHOUT THIS WEEK! FEEL FREE TO CALL OR TEXT WITH ANY QUESTIONS. STAY TUNED FOLKS! Join us in Geneva for another wonderful clean modern estate, recently furnished, and full of g...

Sale ended Sun. Jun 18, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT

This beautiful home in Naperville will be featuring both modern and rustic and antique furnishings in great condition! From collectibles to home decor, to furniture, and more, this estate has something for everyone. ART: Framed Canvas Print "Gard...

Sale ended Sun. Jun 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT

This FULL & IMMACULATELY CLEAN house in Glen Ellyn Features Waterford Crystal, CLEAN furniture, TOOLS, vintage toys and much more! More details and photos will be available as we approach the sale! Furniture & Decor Walter of Wabash Dining room ta...

Sale ended Sun. Jun 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT

This is a phenomenal sale on a beautiful property in Wayne, IL and its one you definitely don't want to miss. It features clean, high-end furnishings & decor. More details will be uploaded as we approach the sale date! Stay tuned folks! FURNITURE: ...

Sale ended Sun. Jun 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT

Welcome to a mid-century time-capsule of a home! This single floor property with basement is filled with all sorts of vintage treasures, including collectibles, art, MCM furniture, and more. COLLECTIBLES: Pair of Vintage 1970s Art-Deco Schlitz Bee...

Sale ended Sun. May 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT

Welcome to a beautiful and clean home, full of worldly treasures, in Geneva! The homeowners loved to travel, and they brought back many wonderful souvenirs and works of art from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. In addition, there is a whole basement ...

Sale ended Sun. May 7, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT

This sale features Mid-Century Modern and French Provencial furniture and decor, a HUGE Capodimonte flower figurine collection, loaded bar/man cave with mounted fish, barware, beer signs and you're every day household items such as tools, kitchenware...

Sale ended Sun. Apr 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT

This sale is in a great neighborhood in Northbrook and features some great mid-century modern pieces as well as your traditional quality brand name furniture, decor and your everyday household necessities. FURNITURE: Traditional Floral Upholstered...

Sale ended Sun. Mar 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT

Great sale to kick off the 2023 estate sale season featuring a HUGE collection of Star Wars, Marvel/DC, and Disney Toys. Vintage video games that scream nostalgia, holiday blow molds, department 56 and much more! Below are itemized lists of the highl...

Sale ended Sat. Mar 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT

Great sale in Des Plaines featuring a variety of unique vintage decor including some mid-century modern, furniture, collectibles, TOYS and your everyday household items! Below are itemized lists of the highlighted items at the sale. These lists are s...

Sale ended Sun. Mar 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT

ADDED SUNDAY!! This is another great sale right before Christmas in Villa Park. LOADS of brand-new tools unused in the original packaging, perfect for gifts at a great price. There will also be your everyday household items and furniture. TOOL ROOM...

Sale ended Sun. Dec 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM CDT

PARKING IS ON GRASS OF PROPERTY. DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAY. DO NOT BLOCK CARS! This sale is on a HUGE property! Two barns/detached garages FULL of tools and equipment for machinists and your everyday handyman. The house will be demolished so all applian...

Sale ended Sun. Dec 4, 2022 at 3:00 PM CDT

5 DAY SALE WED. - SUN. These sales don't come around often, so don't miss this one! Family has collected antiques for decades and is selling just about everything! Super interesting antiques in MINT condition, vintage and antique TOYS and MUCH MUCH ...

Sale ended Sun. Nov 20, 2022 at 3:00 PM CDT

This Wilmette home is full of unique quality furniture and household items. Furniture: 2 Side by Side Narrow Grey China Cabinets with Metal Lattice on Cabinet WindowsAntique, Ornately Carved, Dark Wood Round Pedestal Cocktail table with Stone. Tw...

Sale ended Sun. Nov 6, 2022 at 3:00 PM CDT

This home is very full with various collectibles, interesting furniture, useful home items, a music room and work out room. FURNITURE: Plush Blue Upholstered ReclinerStorage CabinetChocolate Brown Leather Style ReclinerCamel Color Leather Style Sto...

Sale ended Sun. Nov 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM EDT

NOTE: We are unable to post signs for this sale and there are two entrances. The only entrance you will be able to get through is the one off Renwick Rd. Please tell the gate attendant you are there for the estate sale and you will be let in. Quali...

Sale ended Sun. Oct 23, 2022 at 3:00 PM EDT

This is the home of well known, affluent, Mexican Hotel Chain Owners. You will find beautiful, original art work from Mexico, Asia and various places in the world. The styles being rustic, international and eclectic. The furniture, dishware and dec...

Sale ended Sat. Oct 15, 2022 at 3:00 PM EDT

A house full of great holiday items, furniture, portable fireplace, slot machine and great dishes. Plus there is a full garage. HOME DECORATIVES, FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Metal Room Divider with Decorative Leaves Antiqued Silver Scrolling Meta...

Sale ended Sat. Oct 8, 2022 at 3:00 PM EDT

A collection of unusual and unique items from different periods of time. A lot of vintage and antique dishes and decorative items, figurines, clocks, vases. Collectibles/Dishes/Vases/Household Items: Antique Clocks. Very Interesting. More Info ...

Sale ended Sun. Oct 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM CDT

Attention Restauranteur’s and Caterers: STARTS WEDNESDAY! We have Brand New High End Commercial Grade Pots and Pans and Cooking Thermometers and Scales in Original Packaging from Homeowners Previous Distributorship as well as Kitchenware, Western...

Sale ended Sat. Sep 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM EDT

Modern Furniture and Art in this beautiful home. Rarely found modern furniture and art at estate sales. Well, we have it here and we have two days to sell. FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, ART: Gorgeous Outdoor Patio Dining Table and Six Swivel Chair...

Sale ended Sat. Sep 10, 2022 at 4:00 PM EDT

An Artist's home so, many interesting eclectic items. Homeowner has a great eye for unique decorative items. Household and Decorative Items: Cast Iron Dachshund DogOutdoor Toad StatuaryVarious Outdoor Potted PlantsHamilton Chime Wall ClockOriginal...

Sale ended Sat. Sep 10, 2022 at 3:00 PM EDT

A really great sale for anyone who needs quality household items. Great furniture, art, kitchen items, lots of well cared for clothing and AMAZING bikes. HIGH END BIKES and BIKE ACCESSORIES: Cannondale 58 cm. Slice Men's Bicycle. Loaded with Extr...

Sale ended Sun. Aug 28, 2022 at 3:00 PM CDT

Buried deep in this home, we found old toys, beautiful metal trains, military items, decoratives, fishing poles, collectible bottles, cowboy boots & hats in original boxes, great tools and mid-century furniture. COLLECTIBLES: 1940s Metal Toy CarsPa...

Sale ended Sun. Aug 21, 2022 at 3:00 PM EDT

ATTN CUSTOMERS: VILLAGE OF BURR RIDGE DOES NOT PERMIT ESTATE SALE SIGNS ON STREETS UNTIL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT UP OUR ESTATE SALE SIGNS ON THE STREETS UNTIL THEN. AMAZING opportunity to shop for HIGH-END furniture, housewa...

Sale ended Sat. Aug 20, 2022 at 3:00 PM EDT

Welcome to a lovely time capsule in Glencoe! For sale is a wide array of antique and modern books, toys, dolls, and more. The homeowner was a professor emeritus at Layola University where he taught in the School of Education. He later became an activ...

Sale ended Sat. Aug 13, 2022 at 3:00 PM EDT

This will be an amazing sale in Mt Prospect! So many unique and interesting items. INSANE AND INTERESTING. SO, SO MUCH HERE. VERY COOL SALE. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE. 5 DAY SALE! WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY 930A - 3PM COLLECTIBLES/DECORATIVE ITEM...

Sale ended Sun. Aug 7, 2022 at 3:00 PM CDT

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