Heart's Desire
Antique storeHeart's Desire is a antique store in Fairbury, IL. You’ll find it at 805 East Oak Street, Fairbury, IL 61739. It’s the only secondhand shop we currently track in Fairbury, so the nearby list below reaches into neighboring towns.
The store keeps hours six days a week and is closed on Sunday, staying open as late as 5 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
Antique dealers price by research, age, and provenance, so expect fewer accidental bargains but far more depth per shelf — furniture, glass, jewelry, and collectibles with real history. Many dealers negotiate on larger pieces, especially for cash.
6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
Store information
- Address
- 805 East Oak Street, Fairbury, IL 61739
- Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMTuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMWednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMThursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMSunday: ClosedHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +1-815-692-4500
- Website
- heartsdesirefairburyil.com
Before you go
- Bring cash and ask politely whether there is any flexibility on price — many dealers discount 10–20% for cash.
- Check marks, joints, and repairs; a phone photo of the maker’s mark lets you look up comparable sold prices before you commit.
- Measure doorways and your vehicle before falling for a large piece — most antique stores are cash-and-carry.
- It’s closed on Sunday — plan the visit for another day.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Heart's Desire located?
Heart's Desire is located at 805 East Oak Street, Fairbury, IL 61739.
What are Heart's Desire’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. Hours can change — call ahead at +1-815-692-4500 to confirm.
Is Heart's Desire open on Sunday?
No — Heart's Desire is closed on Sunday according to its posted hours.
What kind of store is Heart's Desire?
Heart's Desire is a antique store in Fairbury, IL.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Heart's Desire?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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