Sophia's Estate Sales
About Sophia's Estate Sales
I understand that having an estate sale comes at stressful time in people's lives and I try to make this process as smooth as possible. I carefully evaluate your contents and will send items to where the profit can be maximized, whether that be to auction, placed in the estate sale or placed with an antique dealer.
I only take on one sale at a time so I can give my clients the best service.
Service areas
Based out of Wilmette, IL also serving areas near Chicago , IL , Crystal Lake , IL , Lake Forest , IL , Naperville , IL , Schaumburg , IL and Wilmette , IL
Services Offered
- In-person Estate Sales
- Online Auctions
- Appraisal Services
- Clean-out Services
- Donation valuation
- Estate Tax appraisal
Memberships & Associations
- Antiques and Collectibles National Association
- International Society of Appraisers
FABULOUS FOLK ART IN EVANSTON—Part 1 Stuart Novy was a renowned ad man and creative director in Chicago, creating some of the most iconic TV commercials for Wrigley (“Pick A Pack of Juicy Fruit”) and we all remember Ron Popiel’s Chop-O-Matic. When ...
The estate of a very talented folk artist and collector. This is a 2 weekend sale.
WELCOME BACK TO LAUREL IN WILMETTE! We are celebrating 10 years! And we are back for our 5th sale on Laurel! This is a lovely sale with nice antiques, quality furniture, holiday decor, household goods, kitchen stuff, good tools, AND an amazing coll...
It's a small apartment but it is packed with treasures! This client is downsizing and ready for new adventures after a career working the airlines and living in Asia where many of these items were acquired. This is an online/by appointment sale. You...
HISTORIC HIGHLAND PARK Before Highland Park was a suburb, it was Chicago’s summer place, and this beautiful 1926 home was one of those summer cottages. This house is full of beautiful furniture and antiques, art, decor, a baby grand piano, clothing...
BACK TO HEATHERFIELD This lovely estate belongs to a former teacher and world traveler. She particularly loves Israel and Mexico and brought home many beautiful and interesting souvenirs. She also is a clothes horse! There were 5 packed walk-in clos...
HOPPIN’ IN HEATHERFIELD A Pop-Up sale in Glenview! This one is very last minute. That being said, there will be some pre-sale appointments available, and not everything will be priced. Big items will be tagged, but otherwise make a fair offer. LAST...
A BUCKTOWN BEAUTY This gorgeous estate was created by a talented interior designer and it is chock full of high end furniture, fine art, antique engravings, china, crystal, sterling silver, and designer clothes. THE LIST IS OUT!!!—The address is 20...
Paws and Claws Cat Rescue of Evanston is hosting the Alley Cat Vintage Market! Miss Sophia will be helping, and she hopes that you will come and shop and support this fabulous no-kill cat cat shelter! The market will take place during the Evanston Si...
A STYLISH GENTLEMAN IN ROGERS PARK--Sunday 30% Off Art; 50% Off Everything Else
Sophia's Estate SalesA STYLISH GENTLEMAN IN ROGERS PARK This gentleman worked at the Merchandise Mart, was friend to many designers and artists, loved the arts and theater and classic movies, and collected modern art, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and MCM, loved to entertain (h...
MAY IN MOUNT PROSPECT--50% Off Sunday This gentleman was a pharmaceutical sales rep but he wanted to be a dentist, so we have lots of fun mid-century giveaways for doctors and pharmaceutical advertising and vintage dental equipment, plus mid-century...
WILMETTE WONDERS“”Part 2--50% off Sunday!!! Sophia’s Estate Sales has an amazing sale that will take place April 20 and 21. This is the second weekend of a two weekend sale. For Part 2“”prices will be 50% off Sunday. This Wilmette couple were adve...
WILMETTE WONDERS“”Part 1 SUNDAY--25% off purchases of $20 or higher Sophia’s Estate Sales has an amazing sale that will take place over two weekends, April 13 and 14, AND April 20 and 21. There’s too much to try and show and sell in a single weeken...
A select and curated group of fine antiques, porcelain, crystal, rare books, and designer accessories from a Gold Coast estate. Please read descriptions carefully as all sales are final. We are happy to provide additional pictures and answer any que...
Select items from our Lake Forest Sale are offered online for immediate purchase. These items are particularly rare.
LOVELY LAKE FOREST 50% OFF ON SUNDAY THE SIGN-UP LIST OUT AT 10 N MAYFLOWER RD IN LAKE FOREST. PARKING“”only park on the south side of Illinois Rd or the west side of Mayflower Rd. Do not block driveways or park across the street from driveways (n...
ECLECTIC HYDE PARK A fabulous sale in an historic building with MCM treasures including Herman Miller, art by many Chicago artists, folk art, art from Mexico, great collection of vintage clothes, a Persian rug, a huge collection of ethnic dolls from...
THE STANLEY PAUL COLLECTION“”BY APPOINTMENT By appointment“”please call 773-729-0638 to make an appointment. Appointments start on 9/20. Sale concludes on 10/13. An iconic sale for an iconic Chicagoan! Stanley Paul has entertained and thrilled Chic...
LAKE FOREST ONLINE
ICONIC OLD TOWN“”BY APPOINTMENT By appointment“”please call 773-729-0638 to make an appointment. Appointments start on Thursday 8/3. Sale concludes on 8/28. An amazing Art Deco collection featuring vintage and antique advertising tins, ephemera, ...
LAKE FOREST ONLINE
EDGEWATER BLOWOUT“”ONE DAY ONLY“”SUNDAY This is fun with a heavy content house“”we go back for more day! Sunday July 16, 11AM-3PM So what’s left? Still have lots of clothes and purses! Purses will be $1 each. Shoes $1 each (sizes 7-8.5). Al...
A CLASSIC SALE IN EDGEWATER This is a good, old fashioned dig! This house is packed. Bring a flashlight and be prepared for a big haul. The address is on Ridge, just north of Hollywood. There is no parking on Ridge, but there is plenty of free park...
A NICE NORTHBROOK SALE Pre-sale appointments will begin on Tuesday 6/20. Call Miss Sophia at 773-729-0638 to schedule one. This sale has great 70s and 80s furniture and decor, vintage clothes, costume jewelry, craft and jewelry making supplies, v...
CHARMING CRILLY COURT“”PART 2 Finally! Sorry about the delay, but I was in Houston at a conference for appraisers. So, here are the first batch of photos. New batches and descriptions will be coming very soon! Pre-sale appointments will be availabl...
CHARMING CRILLY COURT“”Part 1 An amazing sale in Chicago landmark, former home of prominent Chicago artist Norman Baugher. Baugher is a prolific and talented painter who explores many styles and has shown with the Old Town Triangle Association, Old ...
WINTER IN WILMETTE 2023 Miss Sophia is starting 2023 with a beautiful sale in Wilmette! Fabulous antiques, fine art, quality furniture, clothes, books, household goods, crystal, china, and more! Pre-sales are available by appointment. The sale ...
LAKE FOREST FINERY 50% OFF MOST ITEMS ON SUNDAY! It’s Miss Sophia’s last sale of the year! This sale is full of beautiful furniture, art, china and crystal, just in time to brighten up your home for the holidays! DIRECTIONS: the sale is in the vi...
ELEGANT EVANSTON“”PART 2 Part 2 will be 11/5-6. Doors open at 10AM on Saturday and at 11AM on Sunday--DON'T FORGET THAT THAT CLOCKS GO BACK 1 HOUR ON SUNDAY! Loads of art, sculpture, books, Baker furniture, folk art, Mexican art, African art, vinta...
ELEGANT EVANSTON“”PART 1 On Sunday, items will be discounted 25% off the list price. You must have at least $20 worth of regularly priced items to enjoy the 25% discount. There’s a lot of great stuff so this is a two weekend event. Part 2 will be 1...
VERY BRADY GLENVIEW Marcia, Marcia, Marcia, we have to go to Miss Sophia’s sale in Glenview! It’s a 1970s time capsule full of MCM treasures! Stay tuned for more details!
A lovely sale in Wilmette filled with antiques, Eastlake, baskets, Victorian, blue and white china, vintage clothes, books and more.
PRE-CLEANOUT CLEARANCE“”$1 or 75% off everything Everything originally priced at $20 or less is $1, so all clothes and shoes are $1; books are $1; most pots and pans are $1“”you get the idea. Everything originally over $20 is 75% off. Furniture...
TOTALLY TUBULAR NORTHBROOK The 80s are back at this sale! You can make an appointment to shop early. This house is full of 80s furniture and decor, designer clothes, crafting supplies, tools, and lots of everyday items. Roche Bobois Euclidean coc...
A COOL CHICAGO LOFT SALE Chalkware figurines, ethnic art, and modern decor! This sale in online only! For various reasons, this family is being extra cautious of Covid-19. All items will be invoiced and purchased online and then will be picked up...
RAVISHING RIVERWOODS 50% off furniture, clothing, kitchen, decor--25% off furs **YOU MUST WEAR A MASK OVER YOUR NOSE AND MOUTH AT ALL TIMES** This beautiful home is full of high end furniture, decor and fashion. Baker cabinets Baker sofas Kittin...
A VERY NICE GLENVIEW SALE This sale will be open to the public on January 15, but if you wish to avoid the crowds and shop early, you can make an appointment and **Buy It Now**. You must wear a mask over nose and mouth at all times. Lovely clea...
SEWING MADNESS IN McHENRY--50% off everything Sunday **YOU MUST WEAR A MASK OVER YOUR NOSE AND MOUTH AT ALL TIMES! NO EXCEPTIONS!** This is a hoarder house is poor condition with uneven floors, wonky stairs, and smells. ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK! BRI...
LINCON PARK PICKERS SALE Please read carefully! IT’S A DIRTY DIG! WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES OR BOOTS! BRING A FLASHLIGHT! THERE ARE LOTS OF UNEVEN STAIRS! ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK! **YOU MUST WEAR A MASK** Despite that it is West Lincoln Par...
SOUTH ELGIN ELEGANCE An immaculate home with clean and modern furnishings and decor. **SHOES OFF OR BOOTIES ON** There is lots of white carpet. **MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY** pair of Morgan Stewart sofas and end tables Coffee table with storag...
BLUE AND WHITE IN ROGERS PARK Hundreds of blue and white antique transfer ware pieces, plus other antiques and art! IT’S ON THE 2ND FLOOR! YOU HAVE TO CLIMB STAIRS! **MASKS ARE REQUIRED** Blue and white transferware by Wedgwood, Stoke-On-Trent, ...
CHARMING CHANTILLY An immaculate home full of high quality furniture, decor, tabletop and clothes. Enter Chantilly going northbound on the Edens. You may park in any empty parking space in the development. We accept cash and credit cards. Charges ...
THE DOCTOR IS IN“”**BUY IT NOW**“”A Northfield Sale DIRECTIONS TO 460 EDGEWOOD LANE IN NORTHFIELD The HOA rules do not allow signs in the development, so please read carefully. Enter from Willow Rd (it’s one light east from Waukegan Rd). Take a r...
ELEGANT HIGHLAND PARK--50% OFF LIST PRICES* *THE WINDSOR STYLE BENCH IS MARKED FIRM AT the $995 EVERYTHING ELSE IS HALF OFF Beautiful high end, clean, modern, classic pieces and art work from a pristine home (cat free, smoke free). All items are ...
WINTER IN WILMETTE A lovely sale to start the New Year! MCM, folk art, fine art, books, LPs, everyday necessities“”it’s all here! Please wear a mask at all times. For safe social distancing, a limited number of people will be allowed in the house...
A CHIC WILMETTE SALE“”**BUY IT NOW** **Due to rising COVID numbers, this sale will be BUY IT NOW. We have scheduled an in-person sale for 11/21 and 11/22, but we may go to on all on-line format as the situation develops.** To buy an item, email s...
WONDERFUL WILMETTE SALE“”Part 2 **MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY**“”you must wear a CDC approved mask“”bandanas, shirt over face, gaiters do not count“”we will provide a mask if you need one An inventor and an artist who traveled the world and put ...
WONDERFUL WILMETTE SALE **MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY**“”you must wear a CDC approved mask“”bandanas, shirt over face, gaiters do not count“”we will provide a mask if you need one An inventor and an artist who traveled the world and put together...
COINS AND TOOLS IN SCHAUMBURG There was so much in the basement, including we found MORE COINS, that we are doing a one day blow out to clear the rest. We have coins dating from the 13th-20th centuries! Everything from last week will be 50-75% off....
TOOLS AND WESTERN ART IN SCHAUMBURG A great sale full of woodworking tools, CM Russell and Frederick Remington, Eastlake furniture, primitives, folk art and Americana. Antique and vintage wood working tools Antique saws Professional lathes and t...
DES PLAINES COLLECTOR—**BUY IT NOW** **MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTYRY**—no exceptions! This sale is just like the good old days of estate sales! Lots of fun and eclectic bits mixed with nice antiques and everyday items. Advertising ...
**MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY** LOVELY LINDENHURST A lifetime of quality resides in this charming home! Drexel, Century, La-z-boy, Singer, Schwinn, Giant, Sony, Canon, Thomasville, White, Johnson and more. All beautifully maintained, non-smoking, ...
This company has posted a total of 108 estate sales. Only the most recent 50 sales are shown.
Sophia was great to work with.Robert M.
She is full of knowledge and good advice during the emotionally wrenching time of selling two generations of belongings from my recently deceased wife’s family.
I couldn’t have done it without Sophia.
Very nice customer service & very reasonable prices.JB
Your helpers are very pleasant!MS Design
Always exclusive estate sale. Merci Sophie.Patrick
Amazing team - everyone so helpful and sweet. Knowledge and dedication to their role. You are super talented Sophia & your helpers are awesome 👠went shopping today with my sister Martha. Very positive experience . A+++Sophye
I can't say enough wonderful things about the people at Sophia's room who handled my mother's estate sale.Alan B.
So professional; so organized; so knowledgeable and easy to work with.
Very transparent about the pre selling and open house selling of all the items in the house.
She greatly Exceeded my expectations !!!!
Sophia, thank you so much. Everything turned out perfect! You and your crew were great!Jo L.
Amazing!Ben G.
Sophia did an amazing job! My aunt and grandmother were hoarders. Their house was a wreck but full of great clothes. Sophia made sense of it all, actually made look nice and then sold almost everything. This had been a really upsetting situation for our family and Sophia made it so much easier.Michael D.
Helpful, nice people in every room.Kathy K.
Sophie: I can’t thank you enough for your expertise, patience and counsel during our family’s latest chapter. Staging an estate sale, especially for a parent still living, was even more emotionally wrenching than I imagined. We couldn’t have managed without you. Thanks also to your awesome team: Brad, Lyletta and Scott!Vickie
Thanks so much, Sophia! So glad we chose to work with you.Cathy F.
We've moved out now and are in a hotel until our move-in next Thursday. So excited--and we couldn't have done it without you!!
They made the day enjoyable. Pleasant, kind people and it was appreciated.Jackie H.
Sophia did an amazing job! I wish I had met her sooner!Laurie P.
Sophia's Room did an AWESOME job at our estate sale. She helped us clear out my mothers house, lived in 40 years, and was very successful. She was great from start to finish. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.Riye H-N.