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LA's Coolest Home Goods Stores for Furniture, Décor, and More

By Natalie Alcala and Danielle Directo-Meston
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By Natalie Alcala and Danielle Directo-Meston

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Los Angeles isn't only home to the globe's best vintage and denim boutiques; it's also brimming with superior home décor stores that are ready to trick out just about every type of abode, from cute to colossal.

Since the last few months have been incredibly active in the world of LA real estate (everyone from millionaire blogstar Chiara Ferragni to Girls creator Lena Dunham are now honorary Angelenos), we decided to give last year's home goods map a serious renovation to present the 38 very best places to shop for your sanctuary in 2015.

From rustic midcentury must-stops like Hammer and Spear in DTLA to ultra-eclectic spots like Gold Bug in Pasadena to funky little shops like Potted in Atwater Village, we've got it all. Don't see your favorite? Hit up our tipline or leave a comment below and we'll consider them for the next round.

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A+R

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A+R is a dreamland for colorful dwellers. Founders Andy Griffith and Rose Apodaca's design-driven haven houses plenty of cool pieces for your home, from full-scale furnishings to quirky tabletop items; they've also got a location on Abbot Kinney note that their Venice shop has shuttered. [Photo: Ramona Rosales]
171 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(800) 913-0071
(800) 913-0071

Badia Design

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Catering to the gypset crowd, Badia's hand-painted furniture, colorful mosaic tables, tin and glass lanterns, vibrant poufs, and many other Moroccan finds will be right at home in any globetrotter's abode. [Photo]
5420 Vineland Av, North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 762-0130
(818) 762-0130

Berbere World Imports

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From Indonesian teak dining tables to vintage African fabric pillows, this massive Culver City furniture store specializes in furniture, textiles, indoor and outdoor decor, and much more from every corner of the world. [Photo]
3049 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90056
(310) 842-3842
(310) 842-3842

deKor

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Swedish interior designer Isabelle Dahlin's love for travel, art, style, and cultures inform her shop's stock of midcentury modern furniture, colorful glazed pottery, textiles, and more, all chosen for the home that's "sophisticated and cosmopolitan, yet whimsically accessible and fun." Update: the shop relocated from Echo Park to Silver Lake in June 2015. [Photo]
4222 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90029
(213) 375-7627
(213) 375-7627

Design Within Reach

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Located in the WeHo Design District, DWR's impressive two-story, 10,000-square-foot space is an homage to retro and modern design. Its 25 room vignettes feature seating, decor, and more by every notable name in midcentury design and beyond, from Saarinen to Eames to Noguchi and others. [Photo]
8612 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 659-9018
(310) 659-9018

Galerie Half

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Design worlds artfully collide at this half-art gallery, half-antique showroom, which offers European antiquities, objets d'arts, and 20th-century furnishings. Note: Call before you go, as sometimes they're closed while receiving shipments. [Photo]
6911 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 424-3866
(323) 424-3866

H.D. Buttercup - LA

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Filled from floor to ceiling with vintage and antique finds, contemporary furnishings, rugs, and tons more, this 150,000-square-foot emporium is a go-to for interior design inspo—not to mention its much-hyped half-yearly sales. [Photo]
3225 Helms Ave, Culver City, CA 90034
(310) 558-8900
(310) 558-8900

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Hotel Surplus Outlet

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Yelpers note that inventory can be hit-or-miss at this hotel furniture liquidator, which has been known to stock pieces from the suites of The Peninsula, Beverly Hills Hotel, Avalon Hotel, and other luxury and boutique hotels. [Photo]
16625 Saticoy, Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 787-7807
(818) 787-7807

Huset

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Modern Scandinavian design reigns supreme at this Abbot Kinney shop, which stocks colorful side chairs by Muuto, playful decor by Normann Copenhagen, textiles by Klippan, and more furnishings alongside clothing and accessories for women, men, and kids. [Photo]
1316 1/2 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
(424) 268-4213
(424) 268-4213

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JF Chen Antiques

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With three locations in LA (including the appointment-only Vault in Culver City), tastemaker and antiques dealer Joel Chen's 34,000-square-foot showroom in Hollywood is a magnet for set designers and collectors alike for its museum-worthy treasures. [Photo]
941 N Highland, Los Angeles, CA
(323) 466-9700
(323) 466-9700

JVB Interiors

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This interior designer-faved store combines founders Damien and Regina's "keen eye for color, scale and design" and "experience in decorating, staging and furniture design for both residential and commercial spaces," resulting in a luxe collection of vintage, new, and one-of-a-kind pieces. [Photo]
729 N LaBrea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 935-4444
(323) 935-4444

Kelly Wearstler Flagship

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As Cali's reigning queen of maximalist design, multi-hyphenate designer Kelly Wearstler's Melrose flagship stocks mixed-metal furniture, eye-popping wallpapers, apparel, and more decor that reflects her raw and refined aesthetic. [Photo]
8440 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 895-7880
(323) 895-7880

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Kristen Buckingham Designs

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Celeb-faved interior designer (and wife of Lindsey, one-fifth of legendary '70s band Fleetwood Mac) Kristen Buckingham's WeHo shop reflects her elegant-meets-eclectic bohemian taste, which can be seen in Reese's Ojai estate. [Photo]
912 North La Cienega Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 855-1180
(310) 855-1180

Lawson Fenning East

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Founded by designer duo Glenn Lawson and Grant Fenning, this "high-design, low-price" retail formula makes shopping for sophisticated vintage and modern interiors a painless process. Their Silver Lake store offers "the best from California to European 20th century design" alongside pieces made locally from sustainable materials. [Photo]
1618 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90026
(323) 660-1500
(323) 660-1500

Midcentury LA

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This museum-like warehouse in NoHo boasts 12,000 square feet of midcentury modern furniture imported from Denmark and Sweden. Expect to find credenzas, coffee tables, seating, art, lighting, and anything else that'll make lovers of tapered legs swoon. [Photo]
5333 Cahuenga Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 509-3050
(818) 509-3050

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Modernica

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Those fiberglass shell chairs aren't the only icons of Cali-modern design that you'll find at Modernica. The furniture company's showroom also offers George Nelson bubble lamps, Case Study pieces, and customizable storage units; its DTLA production facility is a must-visit during its semi-annual factory sales. [Photo]
7366 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933-0383
(323) 933-0383

MUJI Hollywood

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With massive outposts in Santa Monica and Hollywood, MUJI's minimalist home meccas are Japan's answer to Sweden's IKEA. Find perfectly packaged goods and furnishings for every room in the house, from sleek tableware to acrylic jewelry storage to bedding and more. [Photo: Elizabeth Daniels]
7021 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 785-2013
(323) 785-2013

Nick Metropolis

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Filled with vintage treasures and cool oddities to make any decor fiend's heart flutter, this District La Brea furniture and decor trove is not for the claustrophobic. Find life-sized Elvis statues, '50s diner booths, neon signage, throwback pinball machines, wacky art, and whatever else pleases the eye of "King of Collectable" Nick Metropolis. The store also offers a free section off West First Street, though we can never manage to beat the early birds.
100 S LA Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 934-3700
(323) 934-3700

Rolling Greens

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You don't need a green thumb to shop this stylish nursery and garden shop, which also offers hands-on classes in floral arrangement, terrarium design, and more. [Photo]
7505 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 934-4500
(323) 934-4500

Shopclass

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Shopclass is one of the reasons we've declared Highland Park to be one of LA's next great indie shopping destinations. In addition to workshops, this hot spot hosts creative options for lighting, seating, storage and general "stuff." [Photo]
5215 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 258-2500
(323) 258-2500

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store

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This isn't your average smelly secondhand store. A regular haunt of seasoned vintage shoppers, this charity-run warehouse in Lincoln Heights carries clothing, knick-knacks, antique furniture, framed art, and pieces that'll shine with just a little bit of TLC. [Photo]
210 N Ave 21, Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 224-6280
(323) 224-6280

Sunbeam

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Stocking reasonably-priced pieces for every midcentury modern home, this vintage shop in Highland Park also showcases their inventory online for for click-happy shopping and browsing. [Photo]
106 South Ave 58, Highland Park, CA 90042
(323) 908-9743
(323) 908-9743

Sunset Bazaar

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Find Hollywood Regency interiors and Atomic Age collectibles mixed in with classic midcentury furniture at this interior designer-frequented store. [Photo]
2508 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
(213) 353-0576
(213) 353-0576

Ten Thousand Villages

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Specializing in all things fair trade, this boutique showcases furniture, tableware, textiles, art, jewelry, and accessories made by of artisans hailing from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. [Photo]
567 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 229-9892
(626) 229-9892

Wertz Brothers

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A pre-loved furnishings mainstay since 1931, the family-run antique mall stocks items from every continent, decade, and style. Asian and European antiquities, Americana, Art Nouveau, shabby chic, and midcentury modern are just a few tastes represented at the 55,000-square-foot warehouse. [Photo]
11879 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 477-4251
(310) 477-4251

Amsterdam Modern

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This 10,000-square-foot warehouse in Echo Park is a playground for midcentury modern buffs looking for furniture and lighting straight from Amsterdam. [Photo]
134 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 221-7380
(213) 221-7380

Gold Bug

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This Tim Burton-esq haunt hosts unique collections of art, objects, and accessories that are for "the eclectic, eccentric and absurd." [Photo]
22 E Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 744-9963
(626) 744-9963

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Grace Home Furnishings

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Founded in 2000 by designers Michael Ostrow and Roger Stoker, Grace Home Furnishings's 3,000-square-foot store in Brentwood Village caters to shoppers looking to infuse their homes with vibrant colors, custom fabrics, and a true coastal feel. [Photo]
11632 Barrington Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-7176
(310) 476-7176

House of Honey

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Founded by too-cool interior designer Tamara Kaye-Honey, this South Pas showroom features a creative mix of bespoke home goods, head-turning bric-a-brac, and custom lighting. Here you'll also find designs from equally inventive decor gurus like Alexandra Von Furstenberg and Kelly Wearstler. [Photo: Photo]
1518 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-2454
(626) 441-2454

Potted

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Opened in 2004 by Mary Gray, a former art director and set decorator, and Annette Goliti Gutierrez, a one-time screenwriter with a love for renovating homes and gardens, this Los Feliz hideaway is where you'll find mesmerizing finishing touches for indoor and outdoor living. [Photo]
3158 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Restoration Hardware: The Gallery

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This 40,000-square-foot, villa-style wonderland is the luxe furnishings retailer's first outpost to offer a dedicated space for its interior design services. The three-story, open-air store houses Restoration Hardware's entire collection of upscale furniture, linens, lighting, and decor, including its latest line of distressed leather seating.
8564 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 652-0323
(310) 652-0323

Rubbish

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Once commissioned by legendary photographer Herb Ritts, interior designer Scott Mangan is a celebrity go-to, which is why this Silver Lake shop is a popular hangout. Shoppers can't get enough of his well-edited mix of contemporary and traditional offerings. [Photo]
1627 Silver Lake Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 661-5575
(323) 661-5575

Rummage

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Founded by interior designer Kishani Perera in 2011, this charming shop has a flea market feel, showcasing a cool array of global arts and furnishings. [Photo]
7374 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
(323) 935-5483
(323) 935-5483

The Mart Collective

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This funky Westside shop offers 16,000 square feet of unique antiques, vintage home goods, art, and oddities for your abode. Here you'll find everything from a disco ball to a pair of midcentury modern swivel chairs. [Photo]
1600 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
(310) 450-5142
(310) 450-5142

Cisco Home

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Besides hosting one of LA's most Instagram-worthy walls, Cisco Home's Melrose store is a mecca for made-in-LA, eco-friendly furniture. [Photo]
8025 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 932-1155
(323) 932-1155

Hammer and Spear

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Bliss & Bone founder Cindy Skanderup has this to say about the DTLA haunt, set to officially reopen on March 14th: "From stationery to fireplaces, there is a richness and personal touch to every item in this carefully curated shop. Their selection is exquisite and next thing you know, you'll have been hanging around for hours with a cold beer in your hand and a throw pillow in the other." [Photo]
255 South Santa Fe Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213)-928-0997
(213)-928-0997

Hughes Estate Sales - Downtown LA Arts District

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Inspired by the success of its First Fridays sale in Altadena every month, Hughes Estate Sales's 8,000-square-foot showroom in DTLA's Arts District is open to the public on the third Friday of every month. The space is filled with unique home decor discounts and items anonymously consigned by celebrities who don't want to host sales in their private homes. [Photo]
458 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
(626) 791-9600
(626) 791-9600

Croft House

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Find reclaimed wood dining tables, dressers, shelving, and more handmade furniture and decor at this La Brea design studio, which crafts minimalist pieces from sustainably-sourced materials. [Photo]
326 N LA Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 424-7743
(323) 424-7743
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A+R

171 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036
A+R is a dreamland for colorful dwellers. Founders Andy Griffith and Rose Apodaca's design-driven haven houses plenty of cool pieces for your home, from full-scale furnishings to quirky tabletop items; they've also got a location on Abbot Kinney note that their Venice shop has shuttered. [Photo: Ramona Rosales]
171 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(800) 913-0071
(800) 913-0071

Badia Design

5420 Vineland Av, North Hollywood, CA 91601
Catering to the gypset crowd, Badia's hand-painted furniture, colorful mosaic tables, tin and glass lanterns, vibrant poufs, and many other Moroccan finds will be right at home in any globetrotter's abode. [Photo]
5420 Vineland Av, North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 762-0130
(818) 762-0130

Berbere World Imports

3049 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90056
From Indonesian teak dining tables to vintage African fabric pillows, this massive Culver City furniture store specializes in furniture, textiles, indoor and outdoor decor, and much more from every corner of the world. [Photo]
3049 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90056
(310) 842-3842
(310) 842-3842

deKor

4222 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Swedish interior designer Isabelle Dahlin's love for travel, art, style, and cultures inform her shop's stock of midcentury modern furniture, colorful glazed pottery, textiles, and more, all chosen for the home that's "sophisticated and cosmopolitan, yet whimsically accessible and fun." Update: the shop relocated from Echo Park to Silver Lake in June 2015. [Photo]
4222 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90029
(213) 375-7627
(213) 375-7627

Design Within Reach

8612 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Located in the WeHo Design District, DWR's impressive two-story, 10,000-square-foot space is an homage to retro and modern design. Its 25 room vignettes feature seating, decor, and more by every notable name in midcentury design and beyond, from Saarinen to Eames to Noguchi and others. [Photo]
8612 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 659-9018
(310) 659-9018

Galerie Half

6911 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Design worlds artfully collide at this half-art gallery, half-antique showroom, which offers European antiquities, objets d'arts, and 20th-century furnishings. Note: Call before you go, as sometimes they're closed while receiving shipments. [Photo]
6911 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 424-3866
(323) 424-3866