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Dwell's Guide to New York

We put our heads together and started a map of our favorite spots in the Big Apple, pooling everything from out-of-the-way museums and libraries to not-to-miss mid-century-modern galleries and purveyors. Add your must-visit places to our list!

  • Repop

    Vintage aficionados have a friend in RePOP, where an assortment of Bertoia chairs, Heywood-Wakefield tables, and well-loved dollhouses all make themselves right at home.

    68 Washington Avenue
    Brooklyn, New York

  • Flos

    Flos was founded in 1962 and produces modern lighting.

    152 Greene Street
    New York, New York

  • Moss

    Moss' Soho shop offers a curated selection of furniture, lighting, tabletops, and objects.

    150 Greene Street
    New York, New York

  • Lerival

    Lerival is a store and gallery dedicated to selling and showcasing furniture designed by todays top architectural talent.

    551 W 21st Street Suite 400B
    New York, New York

  • Duravit

    Duravit is a supplier of bathroom ceramic, bathroom furniture, accessories, bathtub furniture and wellness ideas.

    105 Madison Avenue
    New York, New York

  • Moroso

    Since 1952 Moroso has been designing its sofas, armchairs and accessories with wellknown designers such as Ron Arad, Carlo Colombo, Enrico Franzolini, Marc Newson, Toshiyuki Kita and Patricia Urquiola.

    146 Greene Street
    New York, New York

  • Brook Farm

    Brook Farm General Store is a small shop on the south side of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. In addition to homey, honest goods from around the globe—–think natural woods, soft cottons, and one-of-a-kind glassware—–Brook Farm also carries Tourne, their own line of ceramics.

    75 South 6th Street
    Brooklyn, New York

  • Sprout Home

    Sprout Home specializes in greenery and growing accoutrements, but the boutique also stocks a wide range of accessories for every room of your house, no soil required.

    44 Grand Street
    Brooklyn, New York

  • Fair Folks and a Goat

    Wishing to reinvigorate the retail experience and inject it with personality and heart, Fair Folks and a Goat have united designers, artists, writers, intellectuals, and industrialists and created a visual, physical conversation within the walls of historic homes. Make an appointment to visit this hidden gem (just around the corner from the Guggenheim) to check out the latest from independent designers. Head online for upcoming events, panels, and exhibitions.

    7 E 88th Street Buzzer #0006
    New York, New York

  • Matter

    Matter is a New York based contemporary design store and manufacturer located in lower Manhattan featuring furniture, lighting, wallpaper, and home accessories. Weekly purchases from Matter might break the bank, but a trip to the SoHo showroom is well worth your while, if only to admire all the smokin’ hot, spankin’ new objets d’esprit.

    405 Broome Street
    New York, New York

  • Room & Board

    Room & Board offers modern furniture and accessories in a variety of styles and colors.

    105 Wooster Street
    New York, New York

  • Roche Bobois

    The ideas and ambiance found at Roche-Bobois reflect a lifestyle where design never takes itself too seriously.

    200 Madison Avenue
    New York, New York

  • powerHouse Books

    Independent publisher powerHouse Books boasts a massive retail “arena” in the Dumbo neighborhood and hosts exhibitions, performances, and public events throughout the year.

    37 Main Street
    Brooklyn, New York

  • The Future Perfect

    The Future Perfect was born from the desire to showcase the newest and best in decorative arts and design. At once it is a store, shop, gallery and mecca, mixing talent from New York and the world. Founder Dave Alhadeff recognized that too much design seen in magazines or boutique windows relied on cleverness but, in the end, had no lasting or intrinsic beauty.

    55 Great Jones Street
    New York, New York

  • The Future Perfect Brooklyn

    David Alhadeff’s outpost for outré objects has expanded beyond its Brooklyn roots to source work from an international who’s who of designers, from Autoban to Rich Brilliant Willing to Tord Boontje, even opening a new location in Manhattan on Great Jones Street.

    115 North 6th Street
    Brooklyn, New York

  • Museum of Arts and Design

    The Museum of Arts and Design collects, displays, and interprets objects that document contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art, and design. In its exhibitions and educational programs, the Museum celebrates the creative process through which materials are crafted into works that enhance contemporary life. madmuseum.org

    2 Columbus Circle
    New York, New York

  • The New York Design Center, Inc.

    A 16-story, 500000 square foot building with design items for the trade.

    200 Lexington Avenue
    New York, New York

  • Prague Kolektiv

    Czech mid-century gets its due in this Dumbo warehouse, stocked with unique and oft-overlooked Eastern European design items sourced directly from Prague and elsewhere in the Czech Republic.

    68 Jay Street Suite 415
    Brooklyn, New York

  • MoMA Design Store

    Just another museum gift shop? Understatement of the year. The MoMA Design Store’s vast collection is an attraction in itself, with goods that run the gamut from iconic to ironic.

    44 W 53rd Street
    New York, California

  • Fish's Eddy

    Fish's Eddy is a veritable wonderland of glass and serveware—–tumblers, dishes, bowls, and platters in colors and patterns to suit any kitchen.

    889 Broadway
    New York, New York

  • Kiosk

    Kiosk offers a curated range of products from all over the world in an exhibition format.

    95 Spring Street
    New York, New York

  • Maryam Nassir Zadeh

    In-the-know locals swear by this Lower East Side boutique that features carefully selected designer duds and a small array of paper goods and homewares

    123 Norfolk Street, 2nd floor
    New York, New York

  • Alessi SoHo

    The Alessi name first began to gain a foothold of Carlo Alessi, who drew on his training as an industrial designer in order to develop virtually all of the products which appeared in the catalogues between 1935 and 1945. Over the past 80 years, Alessi has produced a catalogue of objects by over 500 designers, featured more than 3,000 items, and encouraged nonstop development of new projects. While the company's roots began in metal, material choices have gradually expanded to include plastics, wood, crystal, porcelain, appliances and consumer electronics.Today there are over 26 flagship locations all over the world. 

    130 Greene Street
    New York, New York

  • Kartell Flagship Store New York

    Kartell is a Milan-based company specializing in contemporary plastic furniture.

    39 Greene Street
    New York, New York

  • Artemide

    Artemide is a retailer of contemporary lighting.

    46 Greene Street
    New York, New York

  • Deluxa

    Deluxa opened as a vintage store in Brooklyn in 2008, selling clothing, housewares, and furnishings.

    57 Thames Street #4A
    Brooklyn , New York

  • Ingo Maurer

    Ingo Maurer is a German designer specializing in lighting and lighting installations. Reflected in his design is his interest in the "magical and mystical" properties of light. Oftentimes his designs include unconventional and found materials and objects.

    89 Grand Street
    New York, New York

  • Areaware

    Areaware is a New York City-based company renowned for unique design products with an emphasis on forward thinking technologies and original expression. Their mission is to create thoughtful products that encourage a dialogue between people and their everyday surroundings.

    95 Spring Street
    New York, New York

  • Jonathan Adler

    Jonathan Adler is a design company dedicated to bringing style, craft, joy, and a general feeling of grooviness to your home.

    1097 Madison Avenue
    New York, New York

  • M2L

    M2L's evolving repertoire includes furniture reissues and product design that is personal in nature and distinctive in look—fresh, iconic pieces at genuine prices.

    135 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor
    New York, New York

  • Environment Furniture

    Environment Furniture's aesthetic is governed by "casual sophistication meets sustainability." More than a furniture company, Environment is, as the dictionary suggests: conditions of the natural world that surround people and affect the way they live. With innovation at its very core Environment, applies an astute sense of aesthetic to a diverse mix of sustainable materials and textures.

    876 Broadway
    New York, New York

  • B&B Italia

    Founded in 1966, B&B Italia is a modern furniture and design company specializing in artist- and architect- designed furnishings. Zaha Hadid, Jakob Wagner, and Ettore Sottsass are among the dozens of designers represented in B&B's catalog. In addition to home furnishings, they also offer lines geared toward outdoor, corporate, and hospitality settings.

    138 Greene Street
    New York, New York

  • Droog New York

    Droog started in 1993 as a statement on design, a no-nonsense, down to earth design mentality. Their way of thinking has defined Droog as a conceptual design company over the last 16 years, and has played a role in defining Dutch design internationally. Droog stands for a luxury of content and experience that change perspective on daily life—whether it is authenticity, humour, slowness, engagement, or nature, the abundance of what is scarce is true luxury.

    Co-founded and directed by art historian and critic, Renny Ramakers, Droog has worked with renowned designers such as Jurgen Bey, Tejo Remy, Marcel Wanders, Martí Guixé, NEXT architects, Arnout Visser, Tjep, Joris Laarman and Richard Hutten, producing products, projects, exhibitions and events that have been extensively published and collected by museums all over the world.

    76 Greene Street
    New York, New York

  • De La Espada

    Calling themselves a "design management firm," De La Espada partners with leading designers who direct their own product lines and also promotes younger or lesser known talent, giving them a platform to build their brands. De La Espada has an interest in craft based materials and their aesthetic evolved from influences including the Arts and Crafts movement, architects such as Tadao Ando, John Pawson and Alvaro Siza, as well as Scandinavian design from the 1950s.

    33 Greene Street
    New York, New York

  • CB2

    CB2 is an offshoot of Crate and Barrel that carries affordable modern home furnishings.

    451 Broadway
    New York, New York

  • Lomography Gallery Shop

    Lomography is a global community whose strong passion is creative and experimental analogue film photography. They have a wide range of products including cameras, lenses and accessories, books, bags and fashion.

    41 W 8th Street
    New York, New York

  • Artists & Fleas

    In December 2003, Artists & Fleas opened in an empty warehouse on N. 6th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It was established as a weekly marketplace to bring emerging artists, indie designers, vintage collectors & enthusiasts and anyone seeking a place to show and sell together in a relaxed alt retail environment to network, sell and get feedback directly from shoppers and fellow creative folks.

    70 N. 7th Street
    Brooklyn, New York

  • R 20th Century

    R 20th Century represents a distinguished group of historical and contemporary designers whose work is among the most innovative and finely crafted of their time.

    82 Franklin Street
    New York, New York

  • Conran Shop

    The Conran Shop has been at the forefront of unique design, both modern contemporary and vintage for over 30 years. They stock an imitable mix of eclectic designer home furnishings and accessories, all made to the highest specifications, many which are exclusive to the shop.

    888 Broadway
    New York, New York

  • ABC Carpet & Home

    ABC Carpet & Home offers choice at the cutting edge of design, beauty and sustainability, to create home as an expression of your vision and values.The company was established in New York City in 1897, and is one of the largest retailers of rugs and carpets in the world. Their inventory features an eclectic selection that includes one-of-a-kind antique rugs, aubusson, needlepoints, handwoven traditional rugs, cowhides, natural fiber rugs, sisal, and jute.

    888 Broadway
    New York, New York

  • Whisk

    Whisk is owned and run by Brooklyn locals who decided to bring their love of cooking from their homes to the heart of Williamsburg. From replacing that tired pan to adding new color to your table, you'll find Whisk meets all your cooking and dining needs.

    231 Bedford Ave
    Brooklyn, New York

  • A&G Merch

    A&G Merch is a Brooklyn-based home furnishings store. They opened their doors in 2006 with the idea of supplying their neighborhood with good quality, affordable furnishings. A&G Merch strives to bring an urban, youthful energy to their products and has a collection of utilitarian objects ranging from couches to candlesticks, each with a uniquely urban personality.

    111 North 6th Street
    Brooklyn, New York

  • Scandinavian House

    Design House Stockholm, Normann Copenhagen. Ittala. Tonfisk. Pop into the Scandinavian House for this most attractive selection of Nordic goods.

    167 North 9th Street
    Brooklyn, New York

  • Eataly

    The founders of Eataly are dedicated to high quality food and drink. They love the stories about it, the people who produce it, the places it comes from. They've dedicated their daily lives to promoting a real understanding of high-quality food and drink. By creating and offering the best products, we improve our own lives, and bring added value to yours. Enter a world dedicated to quality: that means quality food, quality drink and ultimately quality time.

    200 5th Avenue
    New York, New York

  • GRDN

    GRDN gives you the chance to put nature back into your life. From the studio apartment to the Brooklyn brownstone, GRDN has something that will give you that green feeling. Cut flowers, scents, honey, orchids, tropicals, and handmade pottery will bring the garden indoors. During the growing season, you will find a large selection of pottery and the most unique selection of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs in town.

    103 Hoyt Street
    Brooklyn, New York

  • Trailer Park

    Since 1998, Trailer Park has been Brooklyn's source for unique home furnishings and handcrafted Amish furniture at an affordable price. Their continued relationship with the Amish craftspeople that produce custom-made furniture from the highest quality barnwood results in pieces that are well-built, long-lasting and attractive.

    77 Sterling Place
    Brooklyn, New York

  • Tufenkian New York

    Tufenkian Carpets reaches across continents and encompasses multiple enterprises based on a singular mission: to create exquisite things that enrich the lives of those who experience them as well as those who create them.

    919 Third Avenue
    New York, New York

  • Urban Archaeology

    Urban Archaeology has always been at the vanguard of saving historic architectural elements from destruction and extinction and now it draws its inspiration from its roots in architectural salvage to create new and original products. The company is a leading design resource for new lighting, bath and kitchen furnishings with complementary lines of American artisan tile and mosaics.

    143 Franklin Street
    New York, New York

  • Gandia Blasco

    Gandia Blasco was established in 1941 as a manufacturer of blankets, then transitioned to produce other textiles, before launching its outdoor furniture line in 1996. Under the direction of Jose A. Gandia-Blasco, garden and terrace furniture has become the heart of the company's production.

    217 E.59th Street
    New York, New York

  • Cassina Showroom

    Since 1927, Cassina has been a design leader and manufacturer of original contemporary furniture. Their modern classics include the Cassina I Maestri Collection by 20th century masters, as well as the contemporary designs by noted European designers.

    155 East 56th Street
    New York, New York

  • Cappellini New York

    Cappellini's collections are balanced, refined, simple and lean toward the experimental. They offer a wide variety of objects and have home, office, and outdoor lines.

    152 Wooster Street
    New York, New York

  • ddc New York

    The Domus Design Collection (ddc) offers an exceptional variety of home and contract furniture, lighting and accessories, ranging in style from classic modern to the most cutting edge designs.

    181 Madison Avenue
    New York, New York

  • Lefroy Brooks

    Lefroy Brooks offerers hand-crafted bathroom taps, showers, furniture, chinaware and accessories.

    16 Crosby St.
    New York, New York

  • Lepere

    In an industrial loft space, Lepere showcases a collection which closes the gap between constituents and innovative designs from Belgium, France, Italy , The Netherlands, and Spain. A purveyor of excellence, the showroom is exquisitely curated and boasts products by such design laureates as Jean-Marie Massaud, Patricia Urqiola, and Piero Lissoni, among others.

    20 W 22nd St
    New York, New York

  • Bilotta Kitchens

    This family-owned firm’s rich history, the owners’ unrivaled dedication to making each step of every project an easy experience for their clients, and Bilotta’s philosophy of hiring the best designers and artisans and offering the finest products, all combine to make the company a true leader in the custom cabinet industry.

    150 E 58th Street, 9th Floor
    New York, New York

  • BoConcept New York

    BoConcept is a Danish furniture company with retail locations in over 50 countries around the world. They offer customized, coordinated and affordable design furniture and accessories. Customized because their products can be designed to match the needs of customers and coordinated because they take a holistic approach in the development and design of their product range. The have three New York showrooms: one on Madison Avenue, in Chelsea, and in SoHo.

    105 Madison Avenue
    New York, New York

  • Desiron

    Desiron by Frank Carfaro, is a celebrated luxury furniture design company with a focus on bench-made, fully-customizable home furnishings. Their 7000-square-foot SoHo showroom concentrates on a contemporary clean aesthetic with strict attention to detail. They manufacture their pieces in Kenilworth, NJ in a state-of-the-art factory, just 19 miles from their showroom.

    151 Wooster Street
    New York, California

  • Resource Furniture

    Founded in 2000 by Steve Spett and Ron Barth, Resource Furniture has gained a reputation for providing interior designers, architects and specifiers access to European furniture not widely distributed in the US.

    969 Third Avenue
    New York, California

  • Richard Schultz

    The company's rich history began with Richard Schultz's long involvement in modern furniture design, sculpture and art. All of their furniture relates to their deep interest in sculptural form and its relation to nature and man.

    979 Third Avenue, Suite 1523
    New York, New York

  • Dune

    Dune launched in 1998 with the intention to design and fabricate a small production of new contemporary furniture. Ten years later, Dune has collaborated with some of the most celebrated architects and designers to product innovative, progressive furniture.

    156 Wooster Street
    New York, New York

  • Design Within Reach Soho

    DWR started when founder Rob Forbes tried to furnish his apartment with the clean, simple classics he’d come to appreciate while living in London. He discovered that the work of designers like Saarinen, Eames and Bertoia were “out of reach” of anyone who did not know the secret handshake or have the patience to wait months for delivery.

    110 Greene Street
    New York, New York

  • S.A. Baxter Architectural Hardware

    SA Baxter designs and manufactures custom and semi-custom door hardware, custom cabinet hardware, custom window hardware, as well as custom hardware designs of stunning complexity. From door knobs and door pulls, and window levers to cabinet knobs, all of SA Baxter’s hardware are manufactured by world-renowned artisans in its upstate New York foundry and atelier.

    200 Lexington Avenue. Suite 716
    New York, New York

  • Simon's Hardware & Bath

    Founded in 1909, Simon's is New York's premier specialty hardware and plumbing retailer. They more than 144,000 products from 600 manufacturers pride themselves on providing clients with a vast selection of the industry's finest brands at competitive prices.

    421 3rd Avenue
    New York, New York

  • Architects & Designers Building

    The Architects & Designers Building is the largest luxury kitchen & bath and home building products center in the New York metropolitan area.  With 40 showrooms on 12 floors that cover 200,000–square-feet of space, the A&D Building offers thousands of distinctive premium product brands in kitchen & bath, appliances, tile & stone and home & office furnishings—all under one roof.  Open to the public and the trade, its showrooms provide a one-stop shopping experience, with knowledgeable personnel who are on hand to provide solutions to the most challenging design projects.

    150 E 58th Street
    New York, New York

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