J. R. Kortman Center for Design

J. R. Kortman Center for Design J. R. The store, located on the first floor, presents intriguing objects from around the world with an emphasis on great design.

Kortman Center for Design and The Kortman Gallery, founded in 1986 by Doc Slafkosky and Jerry Kortman, are located in an historic Barloga building at 107 North Main Street in Downtown Rockford, Illinois USA. Alessi of Italy is one of the featured lines, along with art glass, jewelry, toys, folk art...and other fascinating home accessories. The second floor is the Kortman Gallery with fine art exhi

bitions that change every 6 to 8 weeks. The gallery also hosts a small book & wine department with books on art, design and popular culture. Store & Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday 11am to 6pm & Saturday 11am to 5pm.

Jerry Kortman surrounded by artists, celebrated print maker, Sue Coe, with Laura Gomel, Molly Carter, and Dave Menard
08/23/2026

Jerry Kortman surrounded by artists, celebrated print maker, Sue Coe, with Laura Gomel, Molly Carter, and Dave Menard

08/21/2026

Keep memories of a golden sandy beach with you year round with this cool snow globe from CoolSnow Globes of Vermont…shop J.R. Kortman Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa 11-5

Chicago artist Margie Lawrence poses in her exhibition “Amazons of the Diamond” now on display in the Kortman Gallery. M...
08/18/2026

Chicago artist Margie Lawrence poses in her exhibition “Amazons of the Diamond” now on display in the Kortman Gallery. Margie is an avid baseball fan which is reflected in her portraits of players from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (including the Peaches) featured in this exhibition, along with portraits of Chicago Cubs players. Don’t miss the cool art show!

The iconic "Smoki Christiani" wine opener by Starck…art, design, functionality come together in this “sculptural” corksc...
08/14/2026

The iconic "Smoki Christiani" wine opener by Starck…art, design, functionality come together in this “sculptural” corkscrew, also in the permanent collection @ MoMA…available at J.R.Kortman…shop Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa 11-5

Moon lamp revolves on its base offering soft, ambient light. You can lift it off the base and place on a table top or in...
08/11/2026

Moon lamp revolves on its base offering soft, ambient light. You can lift it off the base and place on a table top or in your hand and it will continue to magically revolve...and you can change the tone of the moon with a tap of the finger...from J.R. Kortman...open Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa 11-5

08/08/2026
Frank Lloyd Wright Max Hoffman Rug dessert plates…classic functional design from J.R. Kortman…shop Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa11-5
08/04/2026

Frank Lloyd Wright Max Hoffman Rug dessert plates…classic functional design from J.R. Kortman…shop Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa11-5

Elegant crackled perfume bottles by glass artist Robert Burch…functional art from J.R.Kortman…shop Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa 11-5
07/30/2026

Elegant crackled perfume bottles by glass artist Robert Burch…functional art from J.R.Kortman…shop Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa 11-5

Prairie Style meets Art Deco with these classic pottery vases by Teco…shop J.R.Kortman Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa 11-5
07/28/2026

Prairie Style meets Art Deco with these classic pottery vases by Teco…shop J.R.Kortman Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa 11-5

Former Rockford Peaches player (1953), Betty Jean Peterson Fox poses with Jerry in the store on Thursday. Betty Jean pai...
07/24/2026

Former Rockford Peaches player (1953), Betty Jean Peterson Fox poses with Jerry in the store on Thursday. Betty Jean paid a visit to the Kortman Gallery to see "Amazons of the Diamond" exhibition by Margie Lawrence...featuring portraits of players from the AAGPBL including the Peaches. The exhibit runs through Sept. 30th.

Address

107 N Main Street
Rockford, IL
61101

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+18159680123

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