The Vintage Hammer

The Vintage Hammer, located at 122 Washington Avenue in Hampshire, Illinois, is a specialty vintage store specializing in antique and repurposed handmade housewares that transform vintage items into unique home décor and gifts. Owned by Christine Klein and her husband Boom Blakz since opening in 2017, the business creates one-of-a-kind pieces such as tables made from vintage ladders, desks from ammunition boxes, and coffee tables from rail carts. Beyond retail, The Vintage Hammer offers community classes taught by local artisans on topics including wreath-making, macrame, and furniture painting, while also acting as a wholesale buyer for handmade products by local artisans.