Contemporary Furniture
18 Watt
Interior designers flock to 18 Watt to access exclusive continental furniture and lighting. The no-nonsense showroom packs in scores of examples of avant-garde Spanish seating from Beltá and CasaDesús. The Spanish influence continues with poufs, benches and poolside furniture designed by Ross Lovegrove, Javier Mariscal and Karim Rashid for Valencian manufacturer Vondom. Sweden’s Johanson morphs its sound-deadening pressed felt into acoustic wall panels and stackable chairs. 834 CALEDONIA RD 416 787 1818 18-WATT.COM
Akroyd Furniture
Visitors peruse a range of bespoke mod furnishings in walnut, cherry, white oak and maple, all sourced from regional woodlots and crafted on site. Check out the media cabinets with slatted doors, platform beds that boast cantilevered side tables and slide-out storage drawers. Dining chairs in black walnut or solid cherry are the perfect complement to AF’s signature tables. 15 CASE GOODS LN, STE #101 & 102 416 367 5757 AKROYDFURNITURE.CA
The Art Shoppe
Treasure hunting is easy in this 7,000-square-metre showroom of classic and trendy furniture staples. While AS sources internationally, its modern Italian choices are most noteworthy: contemporary sectionals in white leather and linen, compact dining chairs with curved backs and walnut-framed accent tables finished in trendy rose gold. North American goodies include Kate Spade’s velvet accent chairs, as well as a peacock-blue tufted headboard by Cynthia Rowley. 71 KINCORT ST 416 487 3211 THEARTSHOPPE.COM
Augustus Jones
Drawing its name from a 19th-century Upper Canada land surveyor, Augustus Jones specializes in bringing stunning European furnishings for living, dining and office to the New World. Their previously hard-to-find pieces include an incomparable selection from Enne, like the colourful Ilia table made from Turkish glass, and Icy-A, a geometric coffee table of wood and brass. 33 DAVIES AVE 416 360 1788 AUGUSTUSJONES.COM
Avenue Road
AR’s 1907 industrial building is the perfect backdrop for a selection of exclusive luxe furniture and accessory lines. In the soaring showroom are iconic Brazilian chairs from Oscar Niemeyer and Jorge Zalszupin alongside pieces from Piet Boon and Sebastian Herkner. Nanda Vigo’s Kingdom Mirror creates a stunning 3D statement with its vertical surfaces lined up at odd angles, while hand-knotted wool floor coverings by The Rug Company feature new looks from Paul Smith and Vivienne Westwood. 415 EASTERN AVE 416 548 7788 AVENUE-ROAD.COM
B.O.F.F. Wall Bed
This Murphy bed manufacturer has been accommodating space-starved condo dwellers since 1986. Scores of showroom vignettes highlight customizable wall beds, home-office systems and go-anywhere cabinets. There are endless styles for shelving, hardware, door finishes and panels, from Shaker to modern. The truly space-deprived will love the wall-bed units that incorporate a desk, a bookcase or even a sofa. 4249 STEELES AVE W 416 636 2633 BOFFWALLBEDS.CA
Barrymore
Upholstered furniture made by hand in Toronto is Barrymore’s claim to fame. After picking out a sofa, sectional, daybed or headboard, shoppers can choose from thousands of leathers and fabrics – including options by Kate Spade, Kravet and Robert Allen – before their piece is constructed in the adjacent workshop. For ready-made wares, consider casegoods by Modern History, contemporary dining sets by Huppé and art deco-inspired credenzas and consoles by Galleria d’Epoca. 1168 CALEDONIA RD 416 532 2891 BARRYMOREFURNITURE.COM
Biltmore Domicile
BD’s eclectic Distillery District showroom feels a little like an attic full of treasures – albeit stylish treasures of impeccable craftsmanship. The three-decade-old family business specializes in bespoke sofas made with kiln-dried maple frames and available in an array of upholstery options and cushion fills. The inventory includes traditional loveseats and contemporary sectionals, plus home accents made by local designers. 39 PARLIAMENT ST 416 360 7632 BILTMOREFURNITURE.COM
Black Rooster Decor
Nina Ber-Donkor and Prince Brefo-Donkor’s boutique sparkles with the glamour of a Hollywood Regency manse. A wide selection of black, gold and metallic decor accessories is displayed on marble-topped tables, including playful solid brass hand sculptures and golden pineapple-shaped canisters. While Jonathan Adler’s sumptuous Champagne candles and gilded coaster set offer impressive hits of glitz, all
