Home is where the heart is, and our hearts are beating for an updated space decked out in dreamy homewares. Cue montage of us galumphing through Brisbane/Meanijn’s best furniture stores and antique shops in search of a coffee table that reminds us just slightly of the one Don Draper had in his office in season 6 of Mad Men.
Here at Urban List we think that shopping for furniture is some of the best fun you can have without strobe lights, and with the selection of functional eye candy you'll find at these Brisbane furniture stores and antique shops it’s like visiting museums with exhibits you’re allowed to sit on.
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St Barts
6/31 James Street, Fortitude Valley
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Born from a love of the Caribbean with an intention to unearth a sense of that wanderlust feeling from your own home, St. Barts is an idyllic and inspiring place full of carefully collected pieces from travels around this glorious globe. An abundance of natural wood and a palette of neutral hues, it’s paramount the product mix is perfect for the luxe lifestyle connoisseurs. Large copper urns, shell-detailed baskets, and oriental hand-painted vases are just some of the beautiful offerings which all range from $40 to pretty much your entire fortnightly paycheck.
Living Edge
171 Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley
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Ever dreamed of taking up residence in an art gallery but can’t jam with the no food rule? Living Edge might be just your kind of homewares emporium. Their items are so gosh darn good looking it’s almost rude to stare and well worth the investment to boost your décor and impress your in-laws.
Space
35 Chester Street, Fortitude Valley
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With its host of designer furniture brands, Space is basically the Net-a-Porter of homewares. Well known as the pinnacle of fresh/edgy/cool home accoutrements, just kit yourself out with a luxe couch and a dazzling light feature for the same allure and intrigue of a stately society fox without the burden of having to date an internet entrepreneur.
Jardan
16a/23 James Street, Fortitude Valley
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With its sky-blue paint exterior and gold signage, Jardan is not a store that blends in and gets lost among James Street’s sea of retail window fronts. Its flooded with natural light and warm tones and its two-storey interior provides a serene backdrop for their mid-century modern sofas, stools, tables and chairs. Taking inspiration from the relaxed, Australian way of life, Jardan’s aesthetic and furniture will appease to everyone and anyone. We guarantee you’ll find some rare gems here.
Replica Furniture
319 Gympie Road, Kedron
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You probably can’t afford real Philippe Starck and that’s okay. Replica Furniture has made it okay. After many hours coveting lamps online with gleaming eyes and paltry funds, the dream of switching off your own handgun table lamp has become real with a trip to this house of homage.
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Coco Republic
400 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley
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When even the brand name breathes effortless luxury, you know you’re in good hands. Coco Republic is well known for its chic-yet-discreet flavour of furniture and homewares, electing to gently intrigue rather than overwhelm. The well-kitted showroom on Wickham Street offers everything for your house, apartment, or even office pod (hey, gotta impress the coworkers somehow).
West Elm
19 Wandoo Street, Fortitude Valley
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As a member of the Pottery Barn family, the Brooklyn-born West Elm champions modern, sustainable living. In their Valley showroom–connected to the Pottery Barn space–you’ll stumble upon mid-century pieces and collabs from local and international artists. And, with a commitment to fair trade, that new lounge will have you feeling as fab as it looks.
Trit House
117-119 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley
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After drinking in design inspirations from around the globe, Trit House brought their ideas home and fused it with Aussie flavours. You won’t find their snazzy range of contemporary homewares anywhere else, so it’s well worth a trip to the showroom. With everything from bedroom pieces to full workspace outfits, you’ll have free reign to zhush up the whole home, inside and out.
Cosh Living
130 Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley
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The fact that Cosh Living furnishes big-name resorts should give you a clue to the lavish-but-laidback vibes here. While these outdoor furniture specialists have since expanded indoors–and yes, we’re aware of the oxymoron–their true strength lies by the pool, patio, and pergola. In your quest, you’ll find pieces from leading Euro brands like Tribu, Dedon, and Potocco, as well as Cosh’s own label, Kett.
MCM House
7 Wandoo Street, Fortitude Valley
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Sofa, so good. Grab a bowl of grapes and enter your lazy lounging era with MCM House’s collection of chic, Aussie-designed sofas. These local legends ground their minimalistic style in the natural elements of wood, linen, steel and glass, so you’ll spy contemporary pieces such as stone-top coffee tables and solid oak chairs.
Lounge Lovers
324 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley
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After coming to life in the digital world, Lounge Lovers has since exploded into locations around Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and the GC. On Wickham Street, you’ll find an array of over 500 classic and modern pieces. Lounge Lovers prides itself on eye-catching pieces without the eye-widening price tags, so go for gold; despite the name, you’ll also find a gorgeous range of coffee and dining tables, bedroom sets, buffets, sideboard, and more.
Cotswold Furniture
8 Wandoo Street, Fortitude Valley
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Cotswold have been leaders in the furniture industry since the '80s, so it's no wonder they are our go-to for hard-to-find, stylish pieces. Cotswold's range of furniture suits any home or lifestyle, from apartments to the largest estate, housing brands like Fermob, Vincent Sheppard and Cotswold Teak. Think woven loom and fun french metal, as well as stunning teak items. With a gorgeous showroom, Cotswold is not just for the homemaker—they can also furnish commercial properties and restaurants.
The Modern
40 Park Road, Milton
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If you’re looking to channel the style of the Scandinavians in your humble abode, you’ll discover some serious inspo at The Modern Furniture Store. Nestled in the hub of contemporary interior design shops around James Street, The Modern features quality pieces of European oak and elm desks, sofas, dining and modern coffee tables. You’ll be hit with instant interior inspo to meld your home with a clean, functional look.
Cultivate Design Co
2/116 Bay Terrace, Wynnum
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This gorgeous store is changing the decorating and lifestyle scene of Brisbane’s bayside with handcrafted homewares, unique furnishings and beautiful botanicals. Prepare to get lost in your decorative imagination as you browse stylish homewares such as ceramic vases, hourglasses and local artworks. The space is light, open and extremely homey. If you’ve been on the search for decor inspo, Cultivate Design Co. has the perfect items to leave your guests’ mouths wide open.
Antique Shops
Prefer your pieces from yesteryear? Brisbane has an eclectic variety of antique shops with pre-loved and vintage furniture handpicked for your ease. Whether you're looking for that final decor on your Pinterest board or simply open to what may come your way, these places have the goods (while also getting your step count up).
Empire Revival
167 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
Tucked inside the Plaza Theatre—a heritage-listed former cinema built in 1929—is Empire Revival. This antiques and homewares store fittingly pays homage to its location with a treasure trove from 50 merchants offering everything from vintage furniture to contemporary art and quirky collectibles. In fact, Empire Revival is worthy of its own place in the history books—trading since 1985 with many vendors holding their place for more than three decades. Hot tip: make sure you look up in between your browsing to admire the cinema’s stunning facade.
The Antique Guild
Tattersalls Arcade, Brisbane CBD | 32 Corunna Street, Albion
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If you’ve got cash to splurge and an eye for the finer things in life, The Antique Guild is home to a dazzling and extensive collection of furniture, decor, glassware and art that are as luxurious as they are show-stopping. From French Empire armchairs to 19th century tables, these guys know their stuff, with a shopping session here doubling as an intriguing history lesson. Make sure to check out both their CBD and Albion locations as they offer an entirely different curation.
New Farm Antique Centre
85 Commercial Road, Teneriffe
Has the emerald green awning on Commercial Road caught your eye? Inside this historic woolstore is New Farm Antique Centre—a diverse shop where every nook and cranny contains vintage furniture and pieces from centuries past. Whether you have a penchant for art deco or the Victorian era, chances are you’ll get your fix here (although it’s more likely you’ll find what you’re not looking for). The collection is also ever-evolving, meaning it’s worth paying this spot a regular visit.
Rewind
Sinbad Street, Shorncliffe
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It’s just a jump to the left and a step up to Shorncliffe to do the time warp at Rewind. The store’s owner, Colette, has curated an impressive time capsule of restored vintage pieces from the 50s to 70s (sans hair perming and go-go pants, thank god). Whether you’re hunting for a classic timber record cabinet or looking to make a statement with bright-AF tub chairs, Rewind’s collection is literally decades away from ordinary, cookie-cutter furniture.
Camp Hill Antique Centre
545 Old Cleveland Road, Camp Hill
Check out this indoor market and explore 70+ vendors hawking old school furniture and vintage finds. Camp Hill Antique Centre is a mid-century mecca, so you’ll want to put aside a good amount of time to work your way through the eclectic and expansive offering. Of course, all that scrounging and digging is bound to work up an appetite, so we recommend a pitstop at the antique centre’s Tart Cafe for a fresh and hearty meal.
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