19 of the Best Home Decor Shops and Galleries in New York, According to Top Designers

Original article posted at Architectural Digest by Elizabeth Fazzare.

As a global melting pot, New York City is known for its diversity—in culture, food, and shopping. As the city’s many interior designers know, this means that at the myriad home decor shops, galleries, and showrooms across the boroughs, there is plenty of opportunity for exploration and discovery. AD PRO asked some locals to share their coveted spots. From hidden gems for vintage pieces in Brooklyn to top-notch galleries in Manhattan, these recommendations will inspire plenty of in-person or virtual browsing.

Aero

“The place to find unique and one-off pieces, including beautiful patinated leather satchels and delicate and lovely glassware. It’s one of my top spots for client shopping! Owner Thomas O’Brien has excellent relationships with smaller brands that truly deliver high style.” —Joy Moyler

Bergdorf Goodman

“Hands down, Bergdorf Goodman is one of my favorite department stores ever. The seventh floor houses a first-class home collection of coveted designer housewares, ranging from famous brand names to emerging artisans, unique collaborations, licensed partnerships, and imported decorative objects.” —Keita Turner

Carpenters Workshop Gallery

“Carpenters Workshop has an inimitable program, balancing vintage, new, radical, and reserved. I’ve particularly been fond of the work of Vincenzo de Cotiis, which has an organic but restrained synergy, allowing for the pieces to be placed in a wide range of settings: from a French 18th-century parlor to a modern house in Los Angeles.” —Tony Ingrao

Cove Landing

“My favorite shops are ones like Cove Landing or James Sansum Fine and Decorative Art, where you don’t necessarily know exactly what you’ll find, but you do know you’ll get to experience the chic taste of the particular dealers’ refined eye.” —Markham Roberts

Culture Object

“This is one space I’ve only visited virtually so far. Here, the collection and the artists represented demonstrate that thought, color, making, and the intersection of body and human connection is critical. It’s evident in every object.” —Leyden Lewis

De Vera

“Federico de Vera has impeccable taste and it’s on display in his eponymous shop on West 28th Street. His extraordinary revolving collection of decorative objects and art is a reminder of the importance of beauty in our lives. Go and be inspired.” —Ken Fulk

Friedman Benda

“Led by Marc Benda and Jennifer Olshin, Friedman Benda has a strong program that heartens its artists to expand beyond expectations and experiment. With this manifesto, the gallery always provides a new and radically fresh approach. I am particularly inspired by the energy and work of Joris Laarman and Daniel Arsham.” —Tony Ingrao