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Global Table, established in 1996 by Natalie Smith, is a renowned SoHo boutique located at 107 Sullivan Street in New York City. The store offers an eclectic selection of ceramics, glassware, and home goods sourced from small brands and artisans worldwide, emphasizing clean lines, vivid finishes, and high-quality craftsmanship. In 2022, Tracy David, a longtime customer and designer, took over the store, maintaining its commitment to curating elegant and affordable tableware that brings joy to everyday life.
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he Six Bells is a country-inspired homeware store located at 221 Court Street in Brooklyn's Cobble Hill neighborhood. Founded in April 2022 by Audrey Gelman, co-founder of The Wing, the shop offers a curated selection of antiques and products from small, independent brands worldwide. The store's concept is rooted in the fictional English village of Barrow’s Green, complete with a cast of characters and a town newspaper, creating an immersive shopping experience. In 2025, The Six Bells plans to expand into hospitality with the opening of The Six Bells Inn in Rosendale, New York.
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Coming Soon is a playful design shop on NYC’s Lower East Side, founded in 2013 by Fabiana Faria and Helena Barquet. Known for its mix of vintage and contemporary home goods, the store reflects the founders’ creative backgrounds and love for functional, fun design.
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Cabin Modern is a vintage mid-century modern furniture shop and design studio located at 220 Court Street in Brooklyn's Cobble Hill neighborhood. Founded in 2009 by husband-and-wife team Jillian Chaitin and Jeremy Hollingworth, the store specializes in unique, restored furnishings from Scandinavia, Europe, and America, emphasizing quality and bold color. In addition to vintage pieces, Cabin Modern offers original hand-printed textiles and art prints made in-house. Jillian, with a background in painting and textile design, serves as Head Designer and Creative Director, while Jeremy, with a BFA in performing arts, manages restoration and general operations.
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LEIF is a Brooklyn-based lifestyle boutique founded in 2011 by Stacy Longenecker. The store offers a curated selection of home décor, women's clothing, jewelry, artwork, and stationery. LEIF operates two storefronts: the Home + Gift store at 99 Grand Street in Williamsburg and the Home + Woman store at 319 Graham Avenue in East Williamsburg. The Home + Gift store is located in a former 1900s hardware store, retaining many original details such as the wooden shopfront and tin ceiling. The Home + Woman store offers a selection of women's clothing, accessories, and home goods. LEIF is known for its assortment of home décor items, many exclusive to the brand, including textiles, baskets, tableware, and artwork, as well as stationery, apothecary, and gifts.
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Sabai Design is a New York City-based sustainable furniture company co-founded in 2019 by Phantila Phataraprasit and Caitlin de Lisser-Ellen. The brand focuses on creating affordable, eco-friendly furniture using recycled and natural materials, with manufacturing based in High Point, North Carolina. Sabai offers programs like "Repair Don't Replace" and "Sabai Revive" to extend product life and reduce waste. In April 2022, Sabai became a Certified B Corporation, reflecting its commitment to high social and environmental standards
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LES Collection is a Brooklyn-based showroom and e-commerce platform specializing in curated, heirloom-quality art and home décor. Founded by Lauren Sands, the collection features unique, handcrafted pieces that encourage personal style exploration and creativity. The showroom, located at 124 9th Street, Brooklyn, operates by appointment, offering personalized shopping experiences. Lauren Sands, also a philanthropist, serves on the advisory board of the Basser Center for BRCA, reflecting her commitment to healthcare advocacy.
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Brooklyn Candle Studio is an independent candle design and manufacturing studio based in Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 2013 by Tamara Mayne, the studio is known for its minimalist aesthetic and eco-friendly, small-batch production. The team handcrafts candles using natural soy wax, cotton wicks, and essential oils, emphasizing sustainable and clean ingredients. In addition to their online presence, Brooklyn Candle Studio operates a brick-and-mortar shop in Industry City, Brooklyn, where customers can explore their full line of scented candles, reed diffusers, and room sprays.
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