Modern furniture, some fantastical, some too delicate to look at! On a whim walking by this store…read moremyself and a couple of friends stopped in for a peek and fell in love with some of their beautiful unique furnishings. Well made items on the higher end in price and finishing, these pieces will last. Unfortunately while downstairs an over the dining room table light that was basically a lit circle with a long skinny lit rod going through it was about to slip off and luckily my gf was there to help try to put it back but had a hell of a time balancing the darn thing! A very rude salesman came running over and raised his voice at her saying "why would you touch that?!" My poor gf tried in disbelief to explain what was happening but the man was so rude he didn't even apologize! We left in disbelief that an employee would react so unprofessionally! I believe that employees are just as important as the brand or company they represent and this was in no way reflective of the beautiful furnishings inside the store. This is why I'm giving them one star. An apology would have been nice.

"Inform Interiors features the latest in contemporary furniture, lighting, accessories, and design…read morebooks. For over 20 years, Inform has been committed to providing the best quality and design excellence." Every time I walk by I fantasize that I live in this store, and many times I have heard "Sir! ....sir!.... SIR! stop drooling on the glass I just cleaned it!" this is a little piece of design heaven plopped right in the middle of Gastown. They carry everything you could possibly want from such design gods as: * Niels Bendtsen * Marcel Breuer * Campana brothers * Achille Castiglioni * Antonio Citterio * Charles & Ray Eames * Eileen Gray * Arne Jacobsen * Poul Kjaerholm * Piero Lissoni * Jean-Marie Massaud * Ingo Maurer * Jasper Morrison * Marc Newson * Isamu Noguchi * Eero Saarinen * Philippe Starck * Patricia Urquiola * Ole Wanscher * Hans Wegner phewf.. the list is long. A little hidden gem about this establishment is in the summer they feature their summer collection in an outdoor setting located on the roof. Just take the elevator up to the roof and you will discover a little oasis filled with molded plastic loungers, sun shades, and little gnome stools. Enjoy!

Great quality and selection. Solid wood - Canadian and USA made products and smart, attentive staff…read morehelp make the daunting task of choosing furniture a productive, pleasant journey. After a recent downsize, consultant Les helped us choose many living room and bedroom items ensuring everything was coordinated (but not too "matchy") and complimentary to our existing furniture. The American Leather sleeper sofa is very comfortable and well made - designed to come apart - which made getting it upstairs doable. They can do anything from a whole house - to a single piece.

I recently went to Once a Tree on the recommendation from a friend and boy am I glad I did. Their…read moreshowroom is full of great furniture and Daphne spent as much time as I needed picking out furniture and fabrics for the new condo we had just purchased. Everything arrived on schedule and was delivered and set up by a team of exceptional staff. They were meticulous about everything from shoes off at the door to pads applied to the feet of the sofa, chairs and table so they wouldn't scratch the hardwood floor to placing every piece exactly where I wanted it. I am extremely happy with the finished products and the look that Daphne helped me create. I would definitely recommend Once a Tree.

The pieces at Ming's Art Furniture Gallery range from new to antique. Beautiful lanterns,…read moreintricately painted cabinets, ultra polished horseshoe chairs, picture frames, and lots of ceramics create an eclectic and pleasing mix. On my recent visit, many items were tagged with extremely reasonable sale prices in the same price bracket as those stores that hawk boring cookie-cutter pieces. For a similar price to uninspired furniture, pick up something unique at Ming's Art Furniture and add a little colorful Asian influence to your place.

This place carries some really unique teak furniture. It would probably be too much to do your…read moreentire home in it, but a piece or two would certainly add some flavour to your furnishings. The prices are reasonable and the lady working was really friendly. The furniture ranges from large bookshelves and bed frames to accent tables and frames. There were also plenty of home accessories like pillows, jewellery boxes and other very affordable decorations for your pad. Definitely a more genuine feel here than a lot of the large "import" shops in the South Granville neighbourhood, and it's only a stone's throw from Granville and Broadway. Go peek your head in!

Another bustling home decor boutique store, along this Gastown stretch, beside the parkade…read more Quality and fashionable products here, home and kitchen, with the headboards at the front, and a bit of kitchen ware by the store front window, a glass holder for butter, though not sure if I'd leave this on the table at room temperature but I digress. Some dishware sets, teapots... What did piqued my eye are these measuring spoons in the shape of a heart, a set for $28, and you bet it's stainless steel, so a nice fun secondary gift to get in time for Valentine's ;), and especially for a great cook. Friendly service, offered a few suggestions.

The comfortable and warm service in this cozy establishment is always such a joy for my shopping…read moreexperience. The selection of vintage and vintage-inspired goods is wide-ranging, from tea cup candles, to metal furniture, to quaint decor like phrenology hands and puppy dog tail hooks. It's always a pleasure to pass by to see whether they have anything new in store! They also have a website in which you can browse through their collection and later ring them to hold for you (as they understandably don't hold everything in-store). And the other useful services they offer are upcycling your used furniture and a finding service in which you can submit photographs of what you're looking for and have the store help you in your search. Very nifty! Overall, L'Atelier offers extensive services and a remarkable array of home decor, and the people have never failed to provide excellent hospitality. This is definitely one of my favourite shops in the area for all these reasons!

Excited about shopping for sectionals I entered Bombast's amazing, sleek and modern looking…read moreshowroom. At first, I was ecstatic, I liked so much of what I was looking and running my hands over. The pieces: stunning. The styles? Well let's just say that I contemplated blowing my perfect credit score over them. I was there for 5-10 minutes. Two people sat at the desk in the back. Neither glanced my way, not even a head nod. I guess I don't look like the sectional buying type, or perhaps it was because I was with a friend and we were chatting... I would have continued to hang around to ask a question or two, but once I realized that the cigarette smoke was circulating because of the two of them, a wave of disgust engulfed me. Outside of the fact that there's a bylaw that prohibits smoking inside businesses in Vancouver, the idea that my furniture would reek when I got it home disgusted me enough to shudder and leave.

Bombast Furniture, located in Vancouver's historic Chinatown district, has a beautiful showroom…read moreakin to your dream living room, should minimalist chic and interesting details fit your description of a perfect living space. Modern living room furniture, from luxuriously upholstered couches and chaise lounges, uniquely built desks, tables and chairs, to new-shag carpets (don't be scared of shag, it can look pretty interesting and this newer version is far less um, dirty looking than its 70's cousin...), Bombast pieces have a vibe all their own. Lighting options include ornately carved floor lamps and Dutch wall light fixtures. I am especially interested in a simply designed bed frame with attached bedside table and optional upholstered back splash on the headboard. I find the pieces here to be very zen in nature with a spark of modern chic. Prices to match!

If you love furniture with history, and an extraordinarily unique twist, this is the place for you…read more Salman Ansari has been in the antiques business for 10 years, starting out in West Vancouver and moving to Granville Street after his first (much more spacious) location was destroyed in a fire. Salman specializes in antiques from the turn of the century up to the 40s, especially Indian antiques. And oh my god are they gorgeous. I had no idea the unique niche created by Europeans keeping up with styles like Art Deco, Art Nouveau, etc. in the subcontinent. Because these were styles from the west made by eastern craftspeople, they have the same overall aesthetic (for Art Deco - the flowing lines, motifs, materials like ebony and teak) with a twist (those motifs can be different, like lotus bursts rather than sunbursts, or stair step motifs, as well as higher quality woods because of the unique, humid conditions). My first experience with Verandah - my husband and I passed the store front after closing and spotted two fabulous teak, Art Deco chairs. We came back the very next day to buy them. They are original teak (steamed into place), with woven seat and backing re-done in rattan. I am almost embarrassed to say what we paid. These pieces of furniture are not cheap. The original price was $1600 CAD for the pair, but we were able to bring it way down, and Salman threw in a pair of pillows to go with them. Salman was even okay waiting 5 days for us to pick them up. I think Salman really valued our appreciation of the chairs. Let me just say that, while these pieces are very expensive, I know that I will have a lasting relationship with this shop. Salman has great connections with craftspeople who can do any maintenance necessary. And, great connections with folks all over the world who source these kinds of gorgeous antiques.

A tiny store BUT packed with great furniture, rugs, mirrors, and other items--all unique. I have…read morebought several rugs over the last couple of years and all are excellent. I live in San Diego or I would have bought more furniture, but what I have bought is fantastic. The owner is pleasant, kind, knowledgeable, and above all honest. I don't generally like rug or antique stores, but this one is great.

DaVinci's Home provided excellent service and their understanding our desired needs in home…read moredecorating was superb. The experience was so rewarding that I have no hesitation in recommending DaVinci's Home to my friends and business associates. I am fully confident that the service and selection will be outstanding and be a positive memorable event. Their pricing is extremely fair and the merchandise lines that they carry are high quality along with their beautiful unique items.

Da Vinci Home has beautiful, well-curated home decor. The service was great and the pair of light…read moresconces which I purchased are fabulous! I highly recommend this store!!

Twelfth Street in New West is not usually on my radar for walking and window shopping, but it's got…read moresome pretty cool stuff if you care to look. Such as a bright orange Eames reproduction chair - hey, what is this place? It's the Banana Lab, a hidden treasure trove of mid-century modern furniture and little design-y things. Hidden in plain sight, really, as it's just across the street from a Yelper fave, Big Star Sandwich. Frankly, I'm heartened there's now another MCM-focused vintage store in town! Packed into the Lab's small space is a number of nifty teak sideboards, record cabinets, chairs and other Danish modern furnishings and housewares for my soon-to-be groovier living room. Prices compare favourably to the *other* MCM store, and the proprietors here seem really nice and friendly and enthusiastic about their wares.

I came here today for the first time as I'm looking for a dining set. The lady who helped me was…read morevery kind and friendly and helped me measure tables and chairs so I can have some reference when considering the pieces in my home. There's plenty of mid century furniture to choose from and upon inspection of some of their refinished items, they do an incredible job. Like with vintage and hard wood furnitures, some of the pieces are not cheap but they're unique and will last a long time. The other plus to this store is their kitschy (and sometimes original) art pieces and tchotchkes. I prefer this place to the shop in the Quay so I'll most likely come back as a few items tweaked my fancy (especially the sunburst table) and I'll be sure to let people know about this place.