Contemporary Furniture
18 Watt
This showroom packs in avant-garde, everinnovating European furniture lines. Find impeccably made Spanish seating from Casadesús and Beltá & Frajumar, whose unconventional benches expand playfully. Sweden’s Johanson makes more restrained modular sofas and chairs, and morphs felt into attractive wall-, floor- or ceiling-mounted sound absorbers for homes and workspaces. Pair furniture with equally statement-making handmade Murano glass sconces or chandeliers from Andromeda. 834 CALEDONIA RD 416 787 1818 18-WATT.COM
Anazao Inc.
Anazao designs, builds and installs fine custom wood furniture and decor, as well as architectural millwork and handcrafted steel. Homeowners and designers will find contemporary bespoke beds, dining tables, vanities and dressers made from single slabs of walnut alongside barn doors with forged steel handles and brackets. Enviable projects include a sleek hydraulic sit–stand desk, sliding doors in an oak herringbone pattern and benches of grouped hexagonal storage modules.
10 JUTLAND RD, ETOBICOKE 647 792 7855 BY APPT ONLY ANAZAOINC.CA
Andreu World
Wood is at the heart of this Spanish manufacturer’s 65-year-strong reign producing quality chairs and tables for residential, contract and hospitality use (indoors and out). And just to be clear, we’re talking about premium Fsc-certified wood transformed by hand into award-winning products. Showstoppers include Patricia Urquiola’s Nub collection of lounge chairs and benches featuring sumptuously upholstered seats and spindle backs, as well as Jasper Morrison’s Duos collection of ergonomic, stackable armchairs. 1390 DUFFERIN ST 416 688 9562 BY APPT ONLY ANDREUWORLDTORONTO.COM
Augustus Jones
AJ brings a bold selection of contemporary European indoor and outdoor furniture from both historic brands and emerging manufacturers like Enne and Fermob. A massive wall grid features chairs from Prostoria, Tolix, Wagner and Vincent Sheppard. AJ’S owners demonstrate a discerning eye for daring forms and quality construction: just look to the shapely upholstered pieces by True Design for contract and residential by such designers like Orlandini Design, E-ggs Design, Parisotto + Formenton. 33 DAVIES AVE 416 360 1788 AUGUSTUSJONES.COM
Avenue Road
A industrial building re-envisioned with an airy central atrium by Yabu Pushelberg is the perfect backdrop for AR’S discerning selection of luxe furniture, lighting and accessories. This expansive showroom is home to bespoke kitchen solutions by Obumex, textiles by Raf Simons, and furniture from Christophe Delcourt and Sebastian Herkner. AR also offers endlessly customizable storage solutions from iconic brand USM and floor coverings from The Rug Company. 415 EASTERN AVE 416 548 7788 AVENUE-ROAD.COM
B.O.F.F. Wall Beds
This Canadian-owned and -operated Murphy bed manufacturer has been catering to condodwellers for over 30 years. Maximize your living space with its affordable wall beds, office systems and go-anywhere cabinets for the home. The showroom also includes endless styles of shelving, hardware, accessories, door finishes and panels, from Shaker to modern to contemporary. 4249 STEELES AVE W 416 636 2633 BOFFWALLBEDS.CA
Big Ass Fans
BAF did not mince words when naming its company. Ginormous, sleekly styled ceiling fans – for commercial and residential use – are what BAF does. See its bestsellers in action at the Oakville showroom (including Haiku, the chic three-blade model available in bamboo and aluminum finishes, complete with remote, voice and app control), as well as the new i6, a sensitive, virtually silent six-vane model. 2180 WINSTON PARK DR, OAKVILLE 844 924 4277 BIGASSFANS.COM
Biltmore Domicile
This three-decade-old family business specializes in bespoke sofas and upholstered products, which are handmade in their Montreal shop with kilndried maple frames, and are available in an array of upholstery options and cushion fills. BD’S eclectic Distillery District showroom feels a little like an attic full of treasures, pairing items old and new. GW General shares the space, stocking heaps of home decor accents and vintage finds.
43 TANK HOUSE LANE 416 360 7632 BILTMOREFURNITURE.COM; GWGENERAL.CA
Boconcept
This retailer, one of Denmark’s largest, seamlessly blends functionality and modern luxury in residential staples at an affordable price point. Recreate the Copenhagen look at home with velvet-wrapped beds, Nordic-style sideboards, or desks with swappable storage-box tabletops and integrated speakers to keep your spaces uncluttered and devices within reach. Wow your dinner guests with a cloud grey ceramic glass dining tabletop for outdoor summer soirees.
230 ADELAIDE ST E 647 352 8802 BOCONCEPT.COM
Bois & Cuir
This montréalaise home furnishings showroom in Yorkville concocts a mélange of shabby-chic vignettes inspired by vintage, industrial and classic styles. Everything is handmade in India or Vietnam, most often from leather and natural wood that is marbled, zebra-striped or ribbed. Find cabinets in floral patterns inlaid with camel bone, bed frames finished in mango wood basketweave, and tables of thick live-edge acacia wood paired with cast iron legs. 55 AVENUE ROAD 647 348 2647 BOISETCUIR.COM
Cabinet
Cabinet’s fully customizable solid walnut, maple and oak furnishings for living, dining and bedrooms are impeccably built by its skilled craftspeople. Its showroom features round tables with splayed brass legs, writing desks with asymmetrical frames, and elongated dining surfaces with modern pedestal bases. Find console doors wrapped in exquisite wallpaper or finished in a hand-carved texture. Also popular: the simple Benjamin bed, with its accompanying dresser and nightstand.
354 DAVENPORT RD, STE #100 416 923 9234 CABINETFURNITURE.CA
Calligaris
This Italian manufacturer’s forte is sophisticated furnishings that exude creativity and elegance. Take, for instance, the padded retro-style brassframed Inès chair; plump, embracing Quadrotta armchair; or wiry tube-frame Stellar table with a ceramic top. Space-saving solutions, including beds with an inconspicuous, easy-to-operate vertical-lift storage system, allow you to maximize your space. See sofas, occasional chairs and tables from Ditre Italia and, coming soon, imaginative luminaires from Luceplan. 170 KING ST E 416 504 2959 CALLIGARISTORONTO.CA
Casalife
Contemporary, modern or timeless classic: Casalife’s pieces for bedroom, office, living and dining rooms prove big design ideas can fit any space and budget. Find everything from configurable couches, swivel lounge chairs, extendable dining tables, and media units with customizable storage for every audiophile. Look for top Canadian brands Huppé and Mobican, and ever-growing collections of lighting, rugs, tabletop accents and accessories to complete your look. 350 EVANS AVE, ETOBICOKE 416 922 2785 (ALSO: 2532 YONGE ST 416 922 2785) CASALIFE.COM
Casper
You’ve seen their puzzle posters on the TTC, coaxing you toward ergonomic rest and relaxation solutions. The bed-in-a-box store’s Canadian headquarters house a boutique inviting sleepyheads to experience Casper products in person – complete with a bedding shop and adorable private nap rooms. Test their temperature-regulating Wave mattress, try their pillows from down to foam, and lose yourself in their weighted blankets. Also here: bed frames, nightstands and app-controlled bedside lamps. 342 QUEEN ST W 647 660 0700 (ALSO: YORKDALE SHOPPING CENTRE, 3401 DUFFERIN ST 416 639 5986; SHERWAY GARDENS, 25 THE WEST MALL 416 447 8175) CASPER.COM
CB2
CB2 serves up cool, contemporary and condofriendly furniture, lighting and accessories. Its collaborations with established designers and gifted newcomers provide furnishings with a little extra curb appeal: their GQ collection of tufted leather sofas, chunky dressers and framed mirrors flaunts masculine lines and vintage
accents, while Fred Segal–designed indoor– outdoor furniture brings California casual to hard lofts. Mix up materials with black lacquer and rattan beds or marble and aluminum tables. 651 QUEEN ST W 416 366 2828 CB2.CA
The Chesterfield Shop
Family-owned since 1948, TCS has five showrooms offering acres of comfy sofas and recliner seating in multiple leather and fabric options. Browse sofa beds from Palliser and choose from innerspring, pocket-coil or gelinfused foam mattresses. TCS specialties: sectionals in every size, shape and comfort level, as well as a vast selection of theatre-style recliners kitted out with power, USB and endless support options. Just add popcorn for those epic movie nights. 2045 YONGE ST 416 667 1150 (ALSO: 4900 DUFFERIN ST; 1218 KENNEDY RD; 1248 DUNDAS ST E; 17940 YONGE ST) THECHESTERFIELDSHOP.COM
Commute Design
Call on this interdisciplinary studio for thoughtfully designed, carefully crafted custom furniture, lighting and interior design projects. Its portfolio includes marble and steel accent tables and whitewashed oak stools with velvet cushions. Light fixtures originally cooked up for Commute’s many restaurant projects can be ordered to go (chances are you’ve seen its unique plated, perforated and polished pieces at Aloette, General Assembly and Oretta). 1392 DUFFERIN ST 416 861 0521 BY APPT ONLY COMMUTEDESIGN.COM
Coolican & Company
Coolican’s Toronto-made, heirloom-quality wooden furniture is painstakingly constructed in small batches. C&C’S contemporary takes on classic forms include Shaker-inspired stools and a lounge version of the Windsor chair. Half-blind dovetails, brass-pinned lap joints and thoughtfully placed dowels showcase artisanal skill. Breadboard ends and a spare silhouette give its white-oak Lakeshore dining table a refined look. 1299 ST. MARY’S AVE, UNIT #4, MISSISSAUGA COOLICANANDCOMPANY.COM
Crate & Barrel
Mixable accessories and craft-conscious furniture and tableware are C&B’S stock-intrade. Space-constrained townies will love their streamlined sofas, storage ottomans and adjustable dining tables that adapt to suit. Give your spaces a natural, textural appeal with pastel-coloured bedding, tweedy rugs and woven pendant lights for vacation vibes or a touch of the tropics. Fulfill your entertaining ambitions with petite gas grills, stemless wineglasses and artisanal glazed ceramic dinnerware from Portugal. YORKDALE SHOPPING CENTRE, 3401 DUFFERIN ST 416 657 4100 (ALSO: SQUARE ONE SHOPPING CENTRE, 95 SQUARE ONE DR 905 949 1545) CRATEANDBARREL.CA
Design Republic
For the past decade, Torontonians were drawn to DR’S Queen West location for of-the-moment, urbanite-approved furniture: live-edge dining and coffee tables in maple, ash and walnut, with customizable steel bases. Made-in-toronto sofas, sectionals and sofa beds are still available in hundreds of fabrics and leathers at the new location. Sliding seamlessly into small kitchens are islands on casters, industrial stools, and vintage accessories to personalize your look. 2962 DUNDAS ST W 416 603 0007 MYDESIGNREPUBLIC.COM
Design Within Reach
DWR’S collection blends authentic licensed classics from Emeco, Cassina and Knoll with exclusive house designs. Recent collaborations yield sparsely detailed sculpted armchairs (Norm Architects) and tailored sofas whose curved frames create cozy corners to curl up in (Egg Collective). Jens Risom’s Block Island lounge chair – a new summer icon – pays homage to the late designer and the place that inspired it: Rhode Island. 214 KING ST E 416 977 4003 DWR.COM
Designers Walk
Spread across five buildings, DW’S furniture, lighting, accessories and fabric suppliers cater to the city’s interior design community. Find lush textiles from JF & Co. next to bustling design firm Pehr Designs in Building 2, Resource Furniture in Building 3 and, in Building 4, a marketplace packed with fine textiles and wallcoverings from The Red Carpet & Rug Co. Seek out luxury home furnishings, fabrics and accessories from retailers Theo and Primavera in Building 5. 320 DAVENPORT RD, STE #105 416 961 1211 x224 DESIGNERSWALK.COM
Direct Interiors
With 4,645 square metres of floor space and over 200 manufacturers in store, you’d be hardpressed not to walk away with exactly what you were looking for. At this one-stop shop, you will find everything from nursery furniture (check out Dutailier) and leather upholstered sofas (see Bernhardt) to entertainment centres (from Hooker Furniture) and dining sets (by Calligaris). Lighting, bedding, window coverings and rugs round out the selection. 2005 CLARK BLVD, BRAMPTON 905 791 9660 DIRECTINTERIORS.COM
Drechsel Studio
The collections at DS – which was established in 2017 by Drechsel Business Interiors – reflect the human form and respond to today’s “work, live, play” ideology. The best in classic and contemporary furniture and lighting abounds here, as can be seen from such stalwart European manufacturers as Arco, Asplund and Fredericia. Want a different way to lounge? Get inspired by the creative, avant-garde forms of DS’S modular sofas, including Sancal’s La Isla, and Verpan’s Welle – a low, undulating seating landscape with six different mix-and-match units. 150 KING ST E 416 740 7226 DRECHSELSTUDIO.COM
Elte
Many style-savvy shoppers make Elte their first stop for sofas, tables and beds. Elte has assembled a stacked lineup of designers, including Kara Mann, Timothy Oulton, Made Goods, Finn Juhl, Edward Wormley, Verner Panton and Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Seek out furniture and accessories from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams or test drive luxurious mattresses from Vispring. There are also scores of broadloom and handmade carpet options, including vintage Moroccan rugs featuring deep hues in lattice patterns. 80 RONALD AVE 416 785 7885 ELTE.COM
Elte Mkt
Focused on contemporary furniture and design, Elte Mkt’s showroom caters to a modern clientele with an ever-changing inventory of urbane furnishings. Explore sofas, beds and lighting – not to mention a strong selection of cowhide, vintage kilim and colourful silk rugs. Wall decor options abound: customize your home with graphic illustrations or polished photos from Yellowkorner, a shop-within-a-shop at Elte Mkt that offers limited-edition non-digital prints, finishes and frames. 1381 CASTLEFIELD AVE 416
789 0800 ELTEMKT.COM
EQ3
With an economical approach to design, EQ3 produces intelligently crafted and retro-sleek furniture and accessories. They primarily tout made-in-canada pieces, including bespoke sofas and sectionals which, thanks to a curated selection of materials, you can customize as you like. For a pressed-for-space condo, try the Ban collection of benches and tables that offer both seating and surface. Go small-scale, big-impact with the velvet Oma sofa and chaise or the Bon expandable table that seats up to 10. 51 HANNA AVE, UNIT #3 416 533 9090 (ALSO: 222 KING ST E 416 815 2002) EQ3.COM
Gautier
Environment-friendly, adjustable and multipurpose furniture for tight family spaces is central to this French manufacturer’s offerings. Take the country oak–finish Natura line with shelving options that perform double duty as integrated media stand storage and see-thru room dividers. Reinventing the smallest of spaces with its 3-in-1 functionality is Nocturne, a pull-down bed with an extending console-todining table or multimedia unit. Gautier’s team of interior designers happily offer in-store design consultations, space planning and renders, as well as site visits. 164 DAVENPORT RD 416 777 9494 GAUTIER.CA
Goodroom
“Furniture, lighting and art-led objects; high, low, vintage, new. Only the good stuff.” Jess Anderson, the founder of this new design gallery and showroom goes on to say the space pays tribute to a wide range of design styles, including progressive. Case in point: Muller Van Severen’s Long Table. Handmade in Belgium from polyethylene and mounted on red lacquered steel legs, it is eye-catching and buzzworthy. Accessories and lighting by Hay, glass vessels by Helle Mardahl and classics from Artek and Thayer Coggin are also in store. 42 SOUSA MENDES ST GOODROOM.CA
Hollace Cluny
Wandering through HC’S elegant showroom, you’ll discover a selection of tailored furniture and accessories from such high-end brands as De La Espada, Carl Hansen & Søn, Knoll and Bassamfellows. New offerings of note include sophisticated, handcrafted and sustainable furnishings from Faina of Ukraine and the roughhewn ethnographic works of Belgium’s Arno Declercq. Phenomenal lighting is also on display, including products by the cinema-, art- and architecture-inspired Atelier de Troupe, the expressive Giopato & Coombes and the minimalist, physics-pushing Douglas Fanning. 245 DAVENPORT RD 416 968 7894 HOLLACECLUNY.CA
Hollis+morris
H+M is a contemporary lighting and furniture studio that specializes in minimal pieces – some with a futuristic bent, and all manufactured on site. The impeccably honed furnishings integrate
wood and metals: aluminum basin coffee tables, fiddlehead-like umbrella stands and off-axis conical stools that resemble large chess pieces. Imaginative luminaires include zigzagging Bolt sconces, paperclip-like Link pendants and the Willow pendant, whose frosted glass diffusers spiral horizontally around solid wood, like a budding tree branch. 501 ALLIANCE AVE, STE #102 647 970 9716 HOLLISANDMORRIS.COM
Home Smith
An eclectic yet curated selection of vintage, antique and modern accents and furniture greets visitors to this charming Roncy outpost. Larger pieces run the gamut from swanky velvet club chairs and weathered hickory bar carts to slender glass étagères with gilded iron frames. The diverse selection of textiles and accessories here includes Montauk linen throws, small-batch candles and vinyl mats inspired by worldly tile patterns. 309 RONCESVALLES AVE 416 484 3702 HOMESMITHHOUSE.COM
Home Société
HS brings French flair to the city. The biggest coup: the introduction of Ligne Roset to the uptown design district. This manufacturer boasts high-end furniture and accessories, from sleek yet sumptuous sofas (see Ploum) to chic dining chairs and sideboards (check out Book&look). Elegant media consoles and bed frames from Maison Corbeil and chic outdoor furnishings from Jardin de Ville round out the selection. 1270 CALEDONIA RD 647 696 4612 HOMESOCIETE.CA
Homestyle Furnishings
Natuzzi Italia’s luxe assortment of leather and fabric seating is the headliner here: the Euro collection boasts swivelling armchairs and deeply cushioned sofas with adjustable headrests. Models feature built-in docking stations, side pockets and even shelves for added versatility. The range comprises upholstered beds, dining and coffee tables, and a recliner that intuitively responds to posture shifts. 940 QUEENSTON RD, STONEY CREEK 905 662 4445 HOMESTYLEFURNISHINGS.COM
Improve Canada
Organized like a trade show, this supercentre boasts 400 vendors ready to help with any home improvement task, from hardwood flooring to fine-art framing. Find innovative appliances and fixtures from kitchen and bath manufacturers like Jura, Leicht, Miele and American Standard alongside select products from Bauformat, Poggenpohl and Canaroma. Other standouts: Komandor’s custom closets and doors and The Door Boutique’s panoply of modern knobs. 7250 KEELE ST, VAUGHAN 416 417 7507 APPT REC IMPROVECANADA.COM
Industrial Storm
Owners Gary Flaherty and Hanson Tan offer personalized design services in a showroom that spotlights small-run and one-off furnishings and art objects – everything from furniture to Nepalese wool-blend rugs. Here, you’ll find concrete coffee tables on recessed castors by Oso Industries, casegoods by Ted Boerner, exotic fibre textiles from Bisson Bruneel and wallcoverings with dreamy painted scenes by Look Walls & Interiors. 367 DUPONT ST 416 955 9888 INDUSTRIALSTORM.COM
Interior Elements
Dedicated to top-quality Italian design, IE is the destination for high-end customizable and modular furniture, lighting and accessories. Tailored vignettes replete with marble slabs and wood panels provide the perfect backdrop for the luxe yet minimal (and exclusive) sofas, lounges and beds from Minotti, Molteni&c and Baxter. Exquisite lighting from the likes of Nahoor, Lasvit and Oluce – as well as premium Dada kitchens, which express innovation through the finest detailing – round out the offerings. 102 BERKELEY ST 416 928 0222 INTERIORELEMENTS.CA
ITALDESIGN
King East’s “design mile” flaunts yet another big-hitter showroom. Boasting 13 megabrands under one roof, ITALDESIGN offers a concierge service for all things “contemporary home,” including a full-time architect on hand to execute your designs. Here, you’ll find Red Dot Award– winning kitchen systems by Ernestomeda, bath fixtures from Antonio Lupi, sleek furniture and closet systems by Misuraemme, and interior doors by Viva Porte. There is also Italian lighting by Artemide, appliances from Gaggenau and epic wallpaper by N.O.W. Edizioni. 325 KING ST E 416 346 4922 ITALDESIGN.CA
Italinteriors
Newly renovated, Italinteriors provides a graphic architectural backdrop for the most sophisticated furniture icons and casegoods from De Padova, Living Divani, Lualdi, Porro, Porada and Riva 1920. On the main level, Flexform’s sophisticated sofas, armchairs, tables and cabinets are delineated from Cassina’s classics (do see Pierre Jeanneret’s Capitol Complex collection) by vertical leather screens. Upstairs, Boffi’s new K21 island (featuring an Emperador marble top, integrated marble sink and individual Pitt burners) will astonish you. 359 KING ST E 416
366 9540 ITALINTERIORS.CA
Kendall & Co.
The decor centre at the front of this two-level showroom in Cabbagetown offers a vast range of European wallpaper, murals, accent trims and sleek drapery hardware. About 30 floor model sofas, sectionals, recliners, armchairs and ottomans – in transitional and modern frames – rotate seasonally throughout, while the walls are lined to the ceiling with fair-trade rugs in a variety of patterns, handmade constructions and materials. Window shades, drapery and upholstery fabrics dominate the back wall of the main floor. 514 PARLIAMENT ST 416 363 9914 KENDALLANDCO.CA
Kiosk
Kiosk’s space is an architectural tour de force: dramatic staircases and a catwalk lead through three floors of exquisite contemporary furniture by top European brands including B&B Italia, Glas Italia, Knoll, Rimadesio, Stua and Zanotta. Fall for the composed glamour of the Ren dressing table from Poltrona Frau – with its full moon–shaped mirror and secret leather-clad compartment – along with incredible lights from Flos, Foscarini and Bocci. New to the showroom: a dedicated space for Rimadesio’s exceptional interior doors and wall panelling systems. 288 KING ST E 416
539 9665 KIOSKDESIGN.CA
Kroft
Dustin Kroft has an affinity for versatile, original solid-wood furniture, and it shows in his madein-toronto collection. With a focus on minimalism and craft, much of the new catalogue consists of ready-made small objects and bite-sized furniture items (check out those wall-mounted nightstands). Primarily focused on function and storage, Kroft’s floating consoles, wide-ledged wall mirrors, peg rails and shelving units all work harmoniously together. Custom work is also available. 124 CONNIE CRES, UNIT #11, CONCORD 416
928 5959 BY APPT ONLY KROFT.CO
Ligne Roset
Established in France in 1860, LR is a long-time leader in luxury modern furniture imagined in collaboration with international design superstars. See for yourself at its exclusive showroom, where its classic forms mingle with the newfangled. On the floor, you’ll find Togo, the famous all-foam sofa by Michel Ducaroy; Inga Sempé’s Ruché bed, whose red frame is lovingly draped with a quilted padding; and Rewrite, Gamfratesi’s hooded walnut desk.
44 SHERBOURNE ST 416 363 8323 LIGNE-ROSET.COM
Made Design
Shaun Moore stocks one-of-a-kind products from independent designers. Check out Jeremy Hatch’s porcelain Best Before creamers for Ricochet Studio – shaped like open milk cartons – as well as detailed rugs by Studio Eeuwes and super-durable stools, bowls and wall organizers by Felt Studio. The real showstopper here, however, is the designed-in-house inventory of customizable dining tables, upholstered furniture, built-ins and shelving. 70 GEARY AVE 416 607 6384 MADEDESIGN.CA
Minimal
Having worked in the industry for many years, selling high-end residential furniture, Michael Cunningham decided it was time to hang his own shingle. His forte: Italian-designed essentials for the whole home by brands previously unavailable to the Canadian market. Here, you’ll find fuss-free millwork and furniture by Pianca, custom kitchens by Record è Cucine and lighting by Tato Italia, as well as area rugs from Amini and barely there doors from Linvisibile. 24 MERCER ST 416 583 2049 MINIMAL-TORONTO.COM
Mjölk
At Mjölk, a mix of Scandinavian home accessories and Japanese craftwork mingles with antiques, heritage Danish furniture from House of Finn Juhl and contemporary, made-to-last pieces from De La Espada, &Tradition, Frama and Maruni. Yes, sophistication abounds at Mjölk. Among its many exclusive pieces are in-house collaborations with international designers – including tea light holders by Italy’s Luca Nichetto, which mix Murano glass with Toronto-produced brass – as well as Douglas fir stools from Norway’s Anderssen & Voll. 2959 DUNDAS ST W 416 551 9853 MJOLK.CA
Mobilia
Contemporary furnishings and decorative accessories for large homes and small spaces fill vignettes propped with lighting, rugs, throws – even a dash of office product. Popular items include modular leather sofas such as the Rockland II and Funktion sectionals, which feature fully adjustable headrests and tilted back seats respectively; the extendable
Westlyn dining table with marble base; and the Wolfe bed, with its tall, tufted headboard upholstered in viscose–linen. 1425 DUNDAS ST E, MISSISSAUGA 905 625 9106 (ALSO: 71 COCHRANE DR, MARKHAM 905 305 0355; 700 CASTLEFIELD 416 782 1345) MOBILIA.CA
Modern Sense
MS is all about ultra-contemporary furniture. Continually refreshed stock includes Italian and Canadian mid-mod side chairs and occasional tables, slick dining sets and floating entertainment units. Some favourites: Innovation Living’s condo-friendly Long Horn sofa, which opens up to become a double-bed delight; Tonin Casa’s made-in-italy trestle-legged dining tables; and Huppé’s overstuffed sofas and solid-wood bedframes with floating nightstands. 1875 WILSON AVE 416 746 9381 MODERNSENSEFURNITURE.COM
Molteni & C | Dada
M&C’S Vincent Van Duysen–designed showroom and refined vignettes illustrate its commitment to detail-driven furniture, accessories, storage solutions and kitchen systems. Accessory trays in the Gliss walk-in closet offer a place for every pocket square, while a dappled stone vessel sink reminiscent of terrazzo (from sister kitchen manufacturer Dada) and the Grid compositional wall system (with its many luxe customization options) stand out. 339 ADELAIDE ST E 416 362 2226 MOLTENIGROUP.COM
Montauk Sofa
Hardwood frames and springs tied at eight pressure points ensure Montauk’s cushy and handsomely casual seats will hold up for years to come. The slate grey, sink-into-me backrest of the Heather sofa is draped with a pillow hood and oversized down-filled cushions for the ultimate Netflix-binge environment. Valcucine’s kitchen systems are equally spectacular; the sensorcontrolled Air Logica reveals small appliances and cooking utensils hidden behind a rising backsplash with a wave of the hand. 220 KING ST E 416 361 0331 MONTAUKSOFA.COM
Nirvana Home Collection
Modern and contemporary home furnishings with an ergonomic edge are Nirvana’s forte. Desk lamps by Koncept and exclusive task and lounge chairs by Humanscale and Dutailier (this brand’s Technogel-filled seats provide unparalleled support and comfort) suit the needs of any workaholic, while Nirvana’s vegan down-filled sofa beds – made to order in Toronto – are equipped with hidden storage. Bedding collections including bamboo linens and New Zealand all-natural wool duvets round out the selection. 55 BLOOR ST W 416 929 8300 NIRVANAHOME.CA
Palazzetti
A loft-like setting complements the exclusive stock of minimalist furnishings and accessories here: the beautifully proportioned sofas by Bontempi in buttery soft leathers; the sexy-slick dining chairs by Midj featuring rose gold legs; and the Leon credenza (whose front has an incredible trompe l’oeil ripple effect) by Casamania & Horm. Not to be outdone are Palazzetti’s bestsellers: Fornasetti’s decorative plates, vases and trays, as well as everything Bonaldo, including its luscious
Bloom Ego bed with quilted headboard. 1020 LAWRENCE AVE W 416 785 7190 PALAZZETTI.CA
Pavilion
Clean lines, comfort and modern silhouettes give Pavilion’s sofas, dining tables and media units a timeless quality. Pavilion specializes in Canadiancrafted and made-to-order pieces, including deep, modular sectionals (with a choice of hundreds of fabrics) and minimal bedroom furniture in walnut and white oak. Also here: handmade dining tables and credenzas, original artwork and prints, lighting and home accessories. In-house design consultants assist clients with interior design. 42 GLADSTONE AVE 416 504 9859 PAVILIONMODERN.COM
Pekota Design
Pekota carries its own brand of furniture designed and built in Canada, as well as an assortment of pieces from around the world. Best described as industrial elegance, the collection of chairs, tables, sofas, shelving and lighting made from hand-finished steel and wood is defined by a unique blend of modern and art deco styles. Also on offer: an assortment of live-edge wood slabs of various sizes and wood types. 810 FLINT RD, NORTH YORK 647 710 9573 PEKOTA.COM
Poliform
Look no further for streamlined and distinguished Italian furniture systems. Put your threads on full display with stand-alone wardrobes or walk-in closets with smoked glass doors and slender frames. Varenna kitchens redefine the art of cooking with ultra-thin cabinetry and integrated handles and lighting. Sprinkled throughout the
showroom are luxe (and often multi-functional) furnishings, while stunning tubs and wash basins by Antonio Lupi occupy the lower level. 99 JARVIS ST 416 601 1661 POLIFORMTORONTO.COM
Quasi Modo Modern Furniture
QM is an elegant showroom displaying contemporary furniture from such top international brands as Herman Miller, Knoll, Cherner, Vitra and Magis. Find lighting of all shapes and sizes from heavyweights Artemide, Foscarini and Nemo, as well as birch pendants, crafted in Finland, by Secto Design. Balance form and function at the small scale, too: colourful glassware from Iittala is bountiful, as are such elevated essentials as Vipp’s pedal bins, soap dispensers and broom–dustpan sets, and Gan’s handmade-in-spain area rugs and poufs, whose colours and patterns will delight. 1079 QUEEN ST W 416 703 8300 QUASIMODOMODERN.COM
Resource Furniture
RF’S innovative convertible and modular furniture speaks to space-hungry Torontonians. Over
customizable pieces for adults and kids unlock their multi-functionality with a simple tug. Italian-made wall beds by Clei double as desks, couches or shelving units during the day, while cleverly incorporated corner closets, upper cabinets, or full-wall shelving maximize micro-apartments, home offices or dens. 162 BEDFORD RD 416 901 7555 RESOURCEFURNITURE.COM
Restoration Hardware
Commanding four levels of retail heaven, each floor displays luxurious modern vignettes in action: bathrooms styled in grey oak and pewter and armoires clad in shagreen-embossed leather. Slope arm sofas, bone parchment desks and marble tables stand among cluster chandeliers, bevelled mirrors, alpaca throws, and Moroccan area rugs. The skylit rooftop holds sumptuous outdoor furniture, or detour to RH’S equally verdant Courtyard Café to let it all sink in. YORKDALE SHOPPING CENTRE, 3401 DUFFERIN ST
416 322 9422 RESTORATIONHARDWARE.COM
Roche Bobois
This airy, two-storey showroom’s chic furnishings demonstrate the French art de vivre. Traditional Les Nouveaux Classiques and modern Les Contemporains collections deliver RB’S avantgarde looks: tables with liquid drop marble bases and the floor-hugging Mah Jong modular seating are dressed in fashionista patterns alongside Missoni and Christian Lacroix rugs. A glass-topped remote-controlled extendable dining table with exposed mechanics echoes locomotive gears to transport your dinner conversation. 101 PARLIAMENT ST 416 366 3273 ROCHE-BOBOIS.COM
Selene Furniture
Established in 1976, one of the GTA’S largest modern Italian furniture showrooms is familyrun and just 30 minutes from downtown. SF’S Italian-designed, locally made upholstered furniture – beds, sofas and sectionals – is manufactured on site, providing a remarkable turnaround. This showroom, Ontario’s sole distributor of Sangiacomo custom wall units and wardrobes, also stocks Sovet’s glass specialties. Wafer-thin ceramic extensible dining tables, decagonal mirrors and stylish storage solutions keep hectic urban lives in order. 8051 KEELE ST, VAUGHAN 905 669 2606 SELENEFURNITURE.COM
The Sofa Bed Store
TSBS gives the humble sofa bed a makeover, substituting thin foam mattresses tucked into the seat with one made from shape-retaining pocket-coils. The mattress is comfortable, and the convertible sofa streamlined. The Movie Night sofa soothes with shapely walnut arms, while the handsomely tufted Soho sofa has extra-wide tray-wrapped armrests – side tables eliminated. Pair with Conform’s Timeout recliner clad in buttery soft leather and melt away the evenings. 590 MOUNT PLEASANT RD 416 901 9134 THESOFABEDSTORE.COM
South Hill Home
Entering SHH’S elegant black and white showroom reveals a rich inventory of sophisticated home furnishings, lighting and accessories, including impeccably crafted pieces from international designers like Stéphane Parmentier and Joseph Dirand. Jader Almeida’s plush sofas and travertine tables float above wood veneer–wrapped steel. Aurora borealis–inspired hand-knotted rugs by Jan Kath coalesce with Christophe Gaignon’s luminous glasswork. Paolo Ferrari’s fluid-form seating and Powell & Bonnell’s understated tables provide the proud-to-be-canadian content. 146 DUPONT ST 416 924 7224 SOUTHHILLHOME.COM
Space Furniture
SF’S skilled artisans create custom millwork and furniture to solve your furnishing conundrums: contemporary cabinetry, floor-to-ceiling fireplace surrounds, floating staircases, media units and closets. Made-to-order stainless-steel and Corian countertops are offered with integrated sinks, providing a seamless, easy-to-clean kitchen surface. Envision your multi-textured creations combining glass, laminated bent wood and lasercut steel sheet. SF’S pieces are marked by their durability, affordability and timeless style. 78
HYMUS RD SPACEFURNITURE.CA
Studio b/plan b
The impeccably crafted modern furniture here spans sinewy sofas by Edra to sculptural consoles by Caste. Exclusives include transitional seating and carpets from Holly Hunt, columnar sculptures by Corbin Bronze, outdoor sets by Dedon and Kettal, minimalist lighting by Michael Anastassiades, and concept spaces dedicated to Italy’s Henge and Flexform Mood. The in-store Hästens shop showcases handmade mattresses from Sweden’s bespoke bed manufacturer. 380 KING ST E 416 363 2996; 416 941 1010 STUDIOBHOME.COM; PLANBOFFICE.COM
Stylegarage
Stylegarage is a destination for industrial-chic wares and made-to-order modern furniture supporting local craftspeople and suppliers. Here you’ll find bespoke sofas, console desks and various customizable wood dining tables and kitchen islands. Head upstairs for Stylegarage’s collection of mid-mod couches, chairs and coffee tables by de facto house brand Gus Modern. Solid-wood furniture from Belgium and the modular Factory Panel partition neatly section off spaces. 78 OSSINGTON AVE 416 534 4343 STYLEGARAGE.COM
Toronto International Design Centre
TIDC is a one-stop shop, design hub and top resource for interior design professionals. Spread across 25-plus showrooms – a staggering 14,000 square metres – are the latest in furnishings, decor, appliances and textiles, and building materials from top Canadian and international manufacturers. Delight your clients with finds from Big Ass Fans, Kablan magnetic porcelain tiles and wall decor from Leftbank Art. Services include fabric workroom, upholstery, and VR design consultations. THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, 6900 AIRPORT RD, MISSISSAUGA 905 678 5626 BY APPT ONLY EXPLORETIDC.COM
Tusch Seating
Though it caters to pros, anyone with, well, a tush can peruse Tusch’s colourful stools, desks, chairs and tables from Italy and Spain, exclusives from Tonon and Billiani among them. Look for Capdell’s low-slung Iconica lounge chair and Altek Italia Design’s Quizas cradle-like cushioned wire mesh armchair. Inclass’s polyethylene bases and tabletop options make for endless configurations to safely adapt to shared ways of working – together but separated. 251 BARTLEY DR, UNIT #3 416 368 6100 TUSCHSEATING.COM
Upcountry
Old meets new in this showroom’s range of retro, modern and transitional furniture with a strong focus on Canadian designs. The in-store custom upholstery is a hit: trim, tailored seats or deep, plump sofas slipcovered in natural Belgian linen. Look for stately sectionals from G. Romano, wood-frame beds by Mobican, and mid-centuryinspired loungers from Gus Modern. More cool Canuck offerings: dressers, entertainment units and rustic oak-veneered dining tables. 1400 CASTLEFIELD AVE 416 787 8488 (ALSO: 3443 FAIRVIEW ST, BURLINGTON 905 333 3088) UPCOUNTRY.COM
Urban Mode
Inside this former auto body shop is a veritable rainbow of classic and contemporary furnishings and accents, perfectly scaled for the condo set. Generous stock of Scandinavian style is on hand: Normann Copenhagen’s cozy shell barstools, Softline’s sleepers and Muuto’s acorn-inspired glass pendant. Multi-functionality goes far these days: Blu Dot’s thin steel bookcase doubles as a space divider and Umage’s gently rounded bench/ nightstand also conceals your AV equipment. 145 TECUMSETH ST 416 591 8834 URBANMODE.COM
West Elm
This Liberty Village outpost features affordable modern home designs for condo dwellers. From home essentials – including sofas, beds, lighting and rugs – to finishing touches like art, pillows and barware, find ideas for working in your office a.k.a dining room. Fan faves include handwoven wool rugs, Usb-charging nightstands and bath staples for your self-care needs. Add homegrown items to the mix, such as raw cotton wall hangings and mirrors framed with solid acacia wood.
109 ATLANTIC AVE 416 537 0110 (ALSO: 2131 YONGE ST 416 480 1078) WESTELM.CA
+ More contemporary furniture: Bauhaus, Büro Klaus, Casa Di Luce, Eurolite, Studio Pazo, Torp and Suite 22 Contract.