![]() Surprised to see that Europe had many beautiful and durable products at reasonable prices, they were inspired to start their own store in the United States. ![]() The inspiration was their honeymoon in Europe, where the Segals became interested in providing functional yet aesthetically pleasing products to young couples just starting out. The 1,700-square-foot (160 m 2) space in part of an old elevator factory was located on Wells Street in the then- bohemian Old Town neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Gordon and Carole Segal opened the first Crate & Barrel store on December 7, 1962, at age 23.
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