Hyde Park Estate: The Legacy of Charles G. Staples

Many in Hyde Park will remember Charles G. Staples as more than an artist. He was a writer, activist, and a true pillar of our community. His voice and his work reflected the spirit of Hyde Park: creative, thoughtful, and deeply connected to people and place. This weekend, Chicago Estate Advisors is conducting an estate sale that offers a rare chance to connect with his legacy.

Calling all artists and creatives in Hyde Park and beyond,  this weekend offers a rare opportunity to engage with the legacy of Charles G. Staples, one of our community’s most respected artists, writers, and activists.

Among the highlights are original paintings by Charles G. Staples and his incredibly detailed journals, spanning from the 1940s all the way through to the end of his life. These journals give an intimate look into the mind and heart of someone who contributed so much to our cultural landscape.

Alongside these personal treasures are mid-century furnishings, books, and other unique items that reflect his lifetime of creativity and activism.

✨ Hyde Park’s Hidden Layers — Estate Sale

Step into a Hyde Park home filled with creativity, mid-century charm, and one-of-a-kind finds. Every room tells a story worth uncovering, come explore the rarely seen, the recently uncovered, and the easily overlooked.

From original Charles G. Staples paintings to vintage Pyrex, hand-stitched quilts, and mid-century furnishings, every room of this home tells a story worth uncovering.

🗝️ Reserve your spot in line online — The best treasures always go fast!

🛒 Categories You’ll Find:

Antiques / Vintage Furniture / Rugs

Baldwin Acrosonic Spinet Piano with Original Bench, Industrial Metal & Wood Bookshelf, Hand-Painted Spring Music Festival Poster – Hyde Park High School 1960s Concert Art, Framed Watercolor Landscape Painting – Rustic Countryside Scene with Figures, Pride Mobility Power Lift Recliner Chairs – Electric Adjustable Lift Chair with Remote, Mid-Century Armchairs, Wood Tables, Bar Cart, Hutch, Rugs, Antique Wooden Rocking Chair – Early American Rustic Furniture, Vintage Mid Century Tile-Top Wooden Side Table – Retro Living Room Decor, Vintage Handwoven Red Oriental Rug – Tribal Geometric Design, Skovby Danish Modern Dining Table – Expandable Teak Design, Domus Danica Danish Modern Dining Chairs – O.D. Møbler A-S.

Lighting

Mid-Century White Ceramic Table Lamp with Shade, Brass, Ceramic, and Stained Glass-Style Fixtures, Vintage Brass Floor Lamp with Fabric Shade – Mid Century Style.

Sterling Silver & Jewelry

Set of 8 Sterling Silver Teaspoons – Ranger & Thompson Collectible Silverware, Antique Sterling Silver Spoons by Ranger & Thompson – Monogrammed Flatware, Vintage 19th Century Ranger & Thompson Sterling Silver Spoon Set, 51-Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Set – Service for 8 with Knives, Vintage Mechanical Wristwatch with Leather Band – Mid Century Men’s Dress Watch, Retro Stainless Steel Mechanical Watch – Classic Collectible Timepiece, Antique Wind-Up Wristwatch – Vintage Men’s Accessory, Collectible Vintage Men’s Watch – Retro Manual-Wind Timepiece.

Collectibles / Decor

Staples Original Art, Antique & Mid-Century Collectibles – Phones, Judaica Menorah, Porcelain Cat, Binoculars, Eschenbach Baronet China Bavaria Fruit Plate, Wedgwood “The American Clipper Ship” Plates, Porcelain Figurines, Folk Art, Pottery, Vintage International Silver Co. Candle Holders – Pair of Silverplate, Antique “Billy Whiskers” Popular Edition by Frances Trego Montgomery, Vintage LIFE Magazine Lot – Historic Collectible Issues 1960s–70s, Vintage Nature Magazine Lot – Issues from 1920s–1930s, 1957 Soviet Art Book – Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow – Russian Collectible.

Kitchenware / Glassware

Syracuse China, Pyrex, Kitchenware Lot – Rolling Pins, Wooden Bowls, Dinnerware & Bakeware Lot – CorningWare, Pyrex, Plates & Cups Set, Cuisinart Food Processor & Accessories – Early Model with Original Boxes, Wedgwood American Clipper Ship Plates – Flying Cloud 1938 Collectible Dinnerware, Wine Rack, Retro Griddle, Fire-King, Glass Juicers, Barware.

Apparel / Linens

Authentic Coach Black Leather Shoulder Bag – Silver Buckle Straps, Dust Bag Included, Singer Sewing Machine, Vintage Quilts, Embroidered Linens, Crocheted Décor.

Electronics / Appliances

Technics SL-BD22 Automatic Turntable (FG Servo), Zenith High Fidelity Tube Radio with Matching Speaker – Mid-Century Console Stereo, Zenith Tube Radio with Gold Round Dial & Handle – Mid-Century Portable AM/FM Receiver, Sony Stereo 350 Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder – Solid State 3-Head Deck, JVC Stereo Dual Cassette Deck (Mid-1980s/1990s Model), Sony STR-AV270 Audio/Video Control Center (FM Stereo / AM Receiver), Classic Stereo Gear, Turntables, Silver Reed EX 200 Electronic Typewriter, GE (General Electric) FM/AM Clock Radio with Cassette Recorder, Western Electric 302 Rotary Dial Telephone – Green Desk Phone 1940s–1950s, Samsung UN32M4500 32-Inch HD Smart TV – 2021 Model, Vintage Black Rotary Dial Telephone – Mid Century Wall Mount.

Media / Books / Toys

Huge Vintage Vinyl Record & Sheet Music Collection – Estate Classical, Jazz & More, 78 RPM Record Albums Lot, Art Books Collection – Rembrandt, Russian Art Treasures & Painting History, Scrapbook Pages with Illustrations & News Clippings, Rotary Phones, Binoculars, Figurines, Books, Vinyl, Vintage Books, Puzzles, Doll Furniture, Cookbooks, Vintage “The Little Lame Prince” Illustrated Junior Library Edition, Vintage “Max” by Giovannetti – Illustrated Humor Book 1960s, Vintage “Junior Instructor” Book Set Vol. I & II – Illustrated 1920s–30s, Vintage LIFE Nature Library “Early Man” Book – Illustrated History Collectible, LIFE Magazine Hardcover Anthology – Great Reading from LIFE 1960s Edition, Vintage Children’s Book “The Story Book of Wool” by Maud & Miska Petersham, Vintage “Lassie Come-Home” Hardcover – Classic Dog Story Collectible, Vintage Smith Corona Coronamatic 1200 Typewriter – Mid Century Collectible.

Miscellaneous

Red Rotary Phone, Ruby Glass & Antique Books Lot, Tools, Cleaning Gear, Sewing Supplies, Holiday Items.

🔑 Why You Can’t Miss This Sale:

✔️ Expanded inventory of mid-century and vintage décor
✔️ Collectibles priced to move – reseller-friendly!
✔️ Studio-fresh artwork by Charles G. Staples
✔️ Uncommon home goods, art pottery, and books
✔️ A true treasure-hunt experience!

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