Contemporary Furniture
Anazaō Inc.
Anazaō 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 ANAZAO.CA
Andreu World Toronto
Wood is at the heart of this Spanish manufacturer’s 65-year-long 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 with 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 as Orlandini Design, E-ggs Design and Parisotto+formenton. 33 DAVIES AVE 416 360 1788 AUGUSTUSJONES.COM
Avenue Road
AR is a go-to destination for a discerning selection of luxe furniture, lighting and accessories. Its 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. 20 WAGSTAFF DR 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 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
Biltmore Domicile
This three-decade-old family business specializes in bespoke sofas and upholstered products, which are handmade in its Montreal shop with kiln-dried 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 LN 416 360 7632 BILTMOREDOMICILE.COM; GWGENERAL.CA
Boconcept
One of Denmark’s largest retailers, Boconcept 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 storagebox tabletops and integrated speakers to keep your spaces uncluttered and devices within reach. Wow your dinner guests with a cloudgrey ceramic glass dining tabletop for outdoor summer soirees. 230 ADELAIDE ST E 647 352 8802 BOCONCEPT.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 Toronto
This Italian manufacturer’s forte is sophisticated furnishings that exude creativity and elegance. Take, for instance, the padded retro-style brassframed Inès chair, plump and embracing Quadrotta armchair, or wiry tube-frame Stellar table with a ceramic top. Spacesaving solutions, including beds with an inconspicuous, easy-to-operate vertical-lift storage system, allow you to maximize your space. See sofas from Ditre Italia and, coming soon, imaginative luminaires from Luceplan. 170 KING ST E 416 504 2959 CALLIGARISTORONTO.CA
Casalife
Modern and contemporary, Casalife’s living, dining, bedroom and home office collections prove that your dream living space is not far away. Find everything from configurable couches and swivel lounge chairs to extendable dining tables, plus media units for audiophiles and unique bar furniture for the entertainer. Casalife’s focus is on Canadian-made brands like Trica, Huppé, Stylus and Van Gogh Designs, as well as popular American brands like BDI and American Leather. 350 EVANS AVE, ETOBICOKE 416 922 2785 (ALSO: 2532 YONGE ST 416 922 2785) CASALIFE.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 six 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 gel-infused 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: 275 KING ST E; 4900 DUFFERIN ST; 1218 KENNEDY RD; 1248 DUNDAS ST E; 17940 YONGE ST) THECHESTERFIELDSHOP.COM
COFO Design
Co-founders Desmond Chan and Randy Simmen champion homegrown talent and innovation by introducing exceptional pieces envisioned by local Toronto creatives – not mass-produced or expendable ones – to the competitive world of retail. At this shop-within-a-shop, which COFO designed, you will find both entry-level and high-end offerings, from a swivelling, multi-functional coat rack to a colourful, super-comfy lounge chair to a feline- and cable-friendly media unit. STACKT MARKET 28 BATHURST ST, UNIT #2–101 COFODESIGN.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). 1424 QUEEN ST W 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 647 948 9796 APPT REC COOLICANANDCOMPANY.COM
Crate & Barrel
Mixable accessories and craft-conscious furniture and tableware are C&B’S stock-in-trade. Spaceconstrained 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 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). Lovers of mid-century modern can pick up an authentic Eames lounger, or stay in the present with Jens Risom’s Block Island lounge chair – a new summer icon – which 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 Blackwatch Agency next to bustling design firm Pehr Designs in Building 2, Resource Furniture in Building 3 and, in Building 4, broadloom and area rugs from The Red Carpet & Rug Co. Seek out expert advice from interior designers and architects such as Elizabeth Metcalfe, Philip Mitchell, Patton Design Studio and more in Building 5. 320 DAVENPORT RD, STE #105 416 961 1211 X224 DESIGNERSWALK.COM
Designrepublic
Urbanites know DR’S custom furnishings from Graffiti Market, the Walper Hotel and
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. 400 OAKDALE RD, 2ND FL 416 740 7226 BY APPT ONLY DRECHSELSTUDIO.COM
Elte
Café Belong at Evergreen Brick Works. From its new Etobicoke digs, DR brings Torontonians the robustly crafted furniture it has long been known for: live-edge dining and coffee tables in maple, ash and walnut with customizable steel bases. Find made-in-toronto sofas, sectionals and sofa beds in countless fabrics and leathers, then complete the look with islands on casters, industrial stools and wine racks. 190 NORSEMAN ST UNIT #400 416 603 0007 MYDESIGNREPUBLIC.COM
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
Mkt
Focused on contemporary furniture and design, 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 shopwithin-a-shop at Mkt that offers limited-edition non-digital prints, finishes and frames. 1381 CASTLEFIELD AVE 416 789 0800 ELTEMKT.COM
EQ3
Taking 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
Environmentally 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: a vertical pull-down bed to living room sofa combo paired with a home office. Gautier’s team of interior designers happily offers design consultations, space planning and renders. 164 DAVENPORT RD 416 777 9494 GAUTIER.CA
Goodroom
Goodroom’s aim is to bring together accessible design with gallery collections from international brands and independent designers focused on quality and expression. Case in point: Muller Van Severen’s Long table; handmade in Belgium from polyethylene and mounted on red lacquered steel legs, it’s eye-catching and buzzworthy. Also available are accessories by Hay, glass vessels by Helle Mardahl, lacquered fibreboard furniture from Toogood and steel tube lighting by Valerie Objects. 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, hand-crafted and sustainable furnishings from Faina of Ukraine and the rough-hewn ethnographic works of Belgium’s Arno Declercq. Phenomenal lighting is also on display, including products by the cinema-, artand 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 minimalist pieces – some with a futuristic bent, and all manufactured on site. 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 #213B
647 970 9716 BY APPT ONLY 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-sbatch 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, urban-chic seating from Must Société and sophisticated outdoor furnishings from Jardin de Ville round out the selection. 1270 CALEDONIA RD 647 696 4612 HOMESOCIETE.CA
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 s7250 KEELE ST, VAUGHAN 905 677 2577 APPT REC IMPROVECANADA.COM
Industrial Storm
Gary Flaherty and Hanson Tan’s showroom 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 hand-painted textiles and wallcoverings by Carolyn Ray. Tap the owners’ personalized design services for your furnishing needs or full custom interior design for your next home project. 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 and Molteni&c. 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 BY APPT ONLY 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.
This one-stop shop decor centre in Cabbagetown offers a vast range of wallpaper, murals, accent trims and sleek drapery hardware. 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, draperies and upholstery fabrics are also available. 514 PARLIAMENT ST 416 363 9914 BY APPT ONLY 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
Klaus
Klaus, the esteemed showroom run by Klaus Nienkämper is always worth a trip. Klaus carries contemporary and classic designs from such manufacturers as Lambert & Fils, e15, COR, Fredericia and &Tradition, as well as an in-house line that includes both reinterpretations of Nienkämper classics – iconic Canadian-made office furniture – and new furnishings developed in collaboration with renowned designers. The underlying theme is enduring furniture so beautiful that it serves equally well for residential or contract use.
296 KING ST E 416 362 3434 KLAUSN.COM
Made Design
Shaun Moore stocks one-of-a-kind products from independent designers. Check out Jeremy Hatch’s intricate porcelain Lego platters, as well as colourful graphic rugs by Studio Eeuwes and super-durable 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
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. 700 CALEDONIA RD 416 782 1345 (ALSO: 1425 DUNDAS ST E, MISSISSAUGA 905 625 9106; COCHRANE DR, MARKHAM 905 305 0355) MOBILIA.CA
Modern Sense Furniture
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
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 sensor-controlled 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 chairs by Humanscale and Human Touch will suit the needs of any workaholic (do check out The Perfect Chair’s therapeutic benefits), 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 Canadian-crafted and made-to-order pieces, including deep, modular sectionals (with a choice of hundreds of fabrics) and minimalist 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
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. Poliform’s 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 Home
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 100 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 and full-wall shelving maximize micro-apartments, home offices or dens. 162 BEDFORD RD 416 901 7555 RESOURCEFURNITURE.COM
Restoration Hardware
RH commands four levels of retail heaven, each displaying 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 extendable dining tables, decagonal mirrors and stylish storage solutions keep hectic urban lives in order. 8051 KEELE ST, VAUGHAN 905 669 2606 SELENEFURNITURE.COM
Shelter Furniture
An affordable Queen West vibe available to the Uptown scene: much of the rotating selection of contemporary to mid-century living, dining and bedroom furniture here is globally sourced. Experience one hip vignette after another, each a complete set combined with lighting and accents, and choose from well-tailored sofas with slim, small-profile designs; these pair nicely with SF’S mid-mod consoles, side tables and occasional chairs. 885 CALEDONIA RD 416 783 3333 SHELTERFURNITURE.CA
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 proud-to-be-canadian content. 146 DUPONT ST 416 924 7224 SOUTHHILLHOME.COM
Studio b/plan b
The impeccably crafted modern furniture here spans from sinewy sofas by Edra to sculptural consoles by Caste. Exclusives include transitional seating and carpets from Holly Hunt, minimalist lighting by Michael Anastassiades, and concept spaces dedicated to Italy’s Henge and Flexform Mood. Stores within the store include handmade mattresses from Sweden’s bespoke bed manufacturer, Hästens, as well as Baxter’s supple leather furnishings with impeccable tailoring. 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, as well as and building materials from top Canadian and international manufacturers. Services include fabric workroom, upholstery and VR design consultations. THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, 6900 AIRPORT RD, MISSISSAUGA 905 678 5626 EXPLORETIDC.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 and always in stock: 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-century-inspired loungers from Gus
Modern. More cool Canuck offerings: dressers, entertainment units and rustic oak-veneered dining tables. 1400 CASTLEFIELD AVE 416 787 8488 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. A generous stock of Scandinavian style is on hand: Skovby’s stunning all-wood cabinets and tables, Normann Copenhagen’s cozy shell barstools, Softline’s sleepers and Muuto’s acorninspired glass pendants. Multi-functionality goes far these days: Blu Dot’s thin steel bookcase doubles as a space divider and Umage’s gently rounded nightstand–bench 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, ideas for working in your office (a.k.a. dining room) are waiting to be found. 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 416 482 5247) WESTELM.CA