About Lee Thinnes
Celebrating 20 years of exceptional antiques and inspired interiors, Lee Thinnes is the owner and principal designer of Lee’s Antiques & Interiors in Winnetka, Illinois.
What began as a passion for sourcing extraordinary European and American antiques has evolved into an interior design firm known for creating sophisticated, timeless, and effortlessly chic interiors.
Lee established her reputation as a respected antiques dealer, exhibiting at prestigious juried antiques shows throughout the country before expanding into residential interior design. Today, her projects span Chicago, Chicago's North Shore, Charleston, South Carolina and Palm Beach, Florida.
Her design philosophy centers on creating interiors that reflect each client’s individual lifestyle and aesthetic. With a discerning eye for detail, Lee seamlessly blends elegant European antiques with contemporary abstract art, modern furnishings, and carefully curated lighting. The result is a distinctive balance of old and new, creating spaces that feel collected, refined, and uniquely personal.
Inspired by her family’s annual summers in Italy, Lee continues to source rare European antiques, vintage treasures, and exceptional midcentury modern pieces. These discoveries bring history, authenticity, and character to her interiors, creating homes that are as individual as the people who live in them.