Alessi is an Italian design company celebrated for transforming everyday household objects into works of art that blend functionality with playful creativity. Founded in 1921, the brand collaborates with renowned designers and architects to create products that go beyond mere utility, often featuring bold forms, unexpected materials, and a touch of humour.
Founded in 2010 in Copenhagen, &Tradition is an international brand, built on a Danish legacy of craftmanship and design. Whether the starting point is new or re-issued, they are passionate about designing the classics of tomorrow.
Since 1935, Anglepoise has been a pioneer in lighting design, known for crafting innovative, spring-balanced lamps that combine form with flawless function. Headquartered in the UK, Anglepoise lamps have lit the desks of designers, the walls of museums, and the homes of creative thinkers around the world. Because we believe great design should last a lifetime and beyond. All Anglepoise lamps come with a lifetime warranty.
Built to last. Born to be passed on. Their mission is to create crafted, elegant, and simple products, serving as a reminder in today’s fast-changing world, that quality is still timeless. Established in 2004 in Denmark, the company encompasses a continuously growing collection of home accessories.
For six decades, Arne Jacobsen was at the forefront of Danish architecture and design. Working as both architect, furniture designer, industrial designer and landscape architect, he made contributions to the world of design that remain as significant today as they were in his lifetime.
Artek was founded in Helsinki in 1935 by four young idealists: Alvar and Aino Aalto, Maire Gullichsen, and Nils-Gustav Hahl. Their goal was “to sell furniture and to promote a modern culture of living by exhibitions and other educational means.” In keeping with the radical spirit of its founders, Artek today remains an innovative player in the world of modern design, developing new products at the intersection of design, architecture, and art.
Handmade in the Gifu prefecture of Japan for 90 years, this collection of Washi table lights designed by Shigeru Uchida in 1990, speak softly with their halcyon shape and warm diffusion. Asano lantern lamps are lovely in a group. Flat packed and gift boxed, the experience of taking an Asano light out of its box is like unfolding a precious silk.
Developed from uniting MENU and by Lassen, Audo Copenhagen reflects both a century of Danish design tradition and a modern, global outlook that is continually expanding and evolving. Audo Copenhagen's furniture, lighting and interior accessories are shaped by purposeful details, high-quality materials and human needs, going hand-in-hand with the pursuit to create strong, long-lasting connections and partnerships.
Baggu is the japanese word for "bag" and is an American brand that produces casual bags and accessories using recycled materials at a low price point. All of the nylon styles are made with recycled nylon filament yarn, produced from pre-consumer waste. This saves scrap material from being landfilled, conserves petroleum resources and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2011, while sourcing materials for an architectural project, the Toronto based husband and wife team behind BSWL discovered Icelandic sheepskins. Today, they still ensure each all natural, sustainably-sourced piece is chosen with care, made to soothe, soften, and quietly elevate your everyday.
Block Design began in 2000, by UK designer Tara Ashe. She was keen to combine a passion for design with her engineering background, to create a range of functional, beautiful lifestyle products. The company is "B Corp" certified for meeting rigorous social and environmental standards.
Blomus is synonymous with intelligent, minimalist, and functional design for the contemporary home. Founded in 1961 and rooted in the German tradition of exceptional quality and highly skilled craftsmanship, the family-owned brand has built its success on the firm belief in honesty of materials, purity of shape and a passionate approach.
Bongusta was born in Denmark in 2021. All Bongusta products are 100% organic cotton certified. This means every item has been tested for harmful substances, making their colorful textiles safe for your home, yourself, and your family. The terry production is further elevated by the MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX certification, combining product safety with environmentally friendly and socially responsible manufacturing.
Canada is home to some amazing established designers, as well as plenty of up-and-coming talent. Take a look through our selection of pieces that are already classics—or well on their way to becoming ones.
Designed in Vancouver, and manufactured in Italy, EDITs is a furniture brand rooted in a strong design ethic. They offer new expressions of modernism set within a contemporary context that they call New Century Modern.
Fatboy is a Dutch brand that has been redefining furniture and lifestyle design for over 20 years. Fatboy believes in breaking the rules, embracing creativity, and making spaces more fun and comfortable. They design products with just one goal: escaping the daily routine with a big smile.
Since 1942, FDB Møbler has been shaping Danish design history with a vision of creating beautiful, functional furniture for everyone. Rooted in simplicity, craftsmanship, and sustainability, its designs transcend time — crafted to adapt to life’s changing moments and last for generations. From iconic chairs to timeless tables, every piece is designed with care, ensuring that form and function go hand in hand.
Driven by a love for authentic design and a commitment to responsible choices, Ferm crafts honest products and calm environments that help you balance life’s contrasts. From their home in Copenhagen, they collaborate with artisans around the world, fusing a Scandinavian mindset with global skills and traditions.
Goodbeast is a design studio founded by Jesse Bromm that specializes in functional, handblown glass objects. Each piece is handmade in Vancouver, BC, Canada with an emphasis on simplicity and sustainability. Bromm’s sculptural and organic shapes have a distinctive visual and tactile language, one that honours the fluid state of the molten material at play. No molds are used in his glassblowing process. No two pieces are ever the same.
The historic town of Hasami in Nagasaki Prefecture began crafting its porcelainware almost 400 years ago during the Edo period, distributing them throughout Japan as well as to Europe. Today, "Hasami Porcelain" is designed by Takuhiro Shinomoto of Tortoise in Venice, CA whose vision was to integrate modern tableware design with the organic quality produced by traditional Japanese manufacturing techniques.
Founded in 1881, Iittala’s philosophy centers on the belief that everyday objects should combine functionality with beauty, emphasizing longevity, sustainability, and a deep respect for materials. Collaborations with iconic designers like Tapio Wirkkala and Alvar Aalto helped cement Iittala’s reputation for blending modern design with Scandinavian minimalism, making its pieces not only practical but also culturally significant, often cherished across generations.
In 2009, Innit introduced the USA, Canada, and many other parts of the world to the Acapulco Chair, which has now become an international classic. There are many replicas out there now, so make sure you get the first and highest quality, commercially approved Acapulco chair from us!
Established in 1972, Kinto's passion is to create products that bring comfort and inspiration into the everyday life. Ranging from Japanese tableware, drinkware, to interior accessories, they work to deliver products that inspire and give fulfillment with every touch and use.
Features contemporary, design-focused kitchenware and home accessories from both local and international brands, including Alessi and Hasami.
Based in Duluth, MN, Loll Designs is a designer/manufacturer of durable, all-weather, outdoor furniture and accessories made with HDPE (high density polyethylene), partially from recycled plastics like milk jug containers and shampoo bottles. Using thoughtful, original designs and unique materials, Loll creates innovative, fun and high quality products proudly crafted in the USA.
Maiku Brando is a Vancouver-based design lab exploring better ways to practice design while creating functional everyday objects. Rooted in sustainability, local production, and craftsmanship, it blends traditional and modern methods. The studio prioritizes thoughtful processes, responsible materials, and intentional releases, producing simple, useful pieces that enhance daily life.
Mark Krebs was founded in 2019 by Montreal based designer Davin Cowper with the goal of partnering with weavers in Northern India to produce a collection of contemporary hand made wool rugs based in traditional techniques.
Muuto is rooted in the Scandinavian design tradition characterized by enduring aesthetics, functionality, craftsmanship and an honest expression. By expanding this heritage with forward-looking materials, techniques and bold creative thinking, their ambition is to deliver new perspectives on Scandinavian design.
Normann Copenhagen is a Danish design brand known for its bold, contemporary approach to everyday objects, where clean Scandinavian minimalism meets unexpected creativity. Founded in 1999, the company works with both established and emerging designers to produce furniture, lighting, and home accessories. Normann Copenhagen’s pieces aim to bring personality and originality into modern living spaces, redefining how design can enhance daily life.
Quiet Town started in Brooklyn and now draws inspiration from California living. They design sustainable, functional home essentials, from organic cotton rugs to shower curtains made from recycled plastic, always with durability in mind.
The team at Vancouver Special has selected their favourite pieces from across our collections. Many of these are items we use every day, they are timeless designs that have proven their lasting value. As a group of design enthusiasts with creative backgrounds, we believe that thoughtful design can enrich daily life, support a more sustainable future, and be passed down from one generation to the next.
A collection of products designed by Tafui, Her work is inspired by her love for indigenous cultures, modern design and traditional textile techniques, that adds a unique aesthetic to the modern retail experience. Her diverse body of work includes textiles, art prints & Fine Art.
teenage engineering creates high quality, well designed, electronic products for all people who love sound and music. Founded in 2005 in Stockholm, Sweden. They are well known for their speakers and synthesizers. Feel free to contact us for all special orders from TE.
Tivoli Audio is a design-led audio brand known for combining high-quality sound with timeless, minimalist aesthetics. Founded in Boston, it creates radios, speakers, and music systems that emphasize simplicity, craftsmanship, and ease of use. Blending analog-inspired design with modern technology, Tivoli Audio delivers rich listening experiences for contemporary homes.
Umbra is a Toronto-based design company creating modern, accessible home products that blend style, function, and affordability. Known for innovative storage, decor, and furniture, Umbra collaborates with international designers to produce original, user-friendly pieces. Their approach emphasizes creativity, practical solutions, and contemporary aesthetics for everyday living spaces around the world.
Vitra was founded in 1950, and features products designed by many of the world’s most influential designers: including Charles & Ray Eames, Jean Prouvé, Verner Panton, George Nelson, Alexander Girard, Isamu Noguchi, and contemporary designers such as Jasper Morrison, Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Hella Jongerius, Konstantin Grcic, Antonio Citterio, and Barber & Osgerby.
Woud is a Danish furniture and home accessories brand known for clean, contemporary Scandinavian design. Founded in 2014, it collaborates with emerging and established designers to create functional, minimalist pieces. The brand emphasizes quality materials, simplicity, and thoughtful detailing, producing furniture and decor that balance practicality with a refined, modern aesthetic.