A work-in-progress guide, updated as we uncover new discoveries
Want to refresh your home, hunt for a standout piece, or simply stock up on ideas? Paris is full of shops and showrooms dedicated to furniture and design, spanning prestigious houses, renowned publishers, emerging labels, and quieter, more discreet addresses.
Well-crafted sofas, sculptural tables, characterful armchairs, graphic lighting, or pared-back furniture: each showroom has its own fingerprint, its strengths, and pieces that hit the mark. Some champion the great design classics, others favor contemporary creation, new materials, collaborations, or young designers to watch. And on the budget side, the range is wide—from striking edition pieces to more accessible furniture.
What’s the real advantage of these places? Being able to see, touch, and try before you buy. Sit on a sofa, check a table’s proportions, compare finishes, or view a fabric under proper lighting—details a photo can’t always reveal. Some showrooms also offer the chance to talk with the teams, get a better sense of a collection, or spot a piece that slipped through online nets. It’s a way to avoid buyer’s remorse and make a more informed choice.
Here are our top picks for furniture and design boutiques and showrooms to explore in Paris, for shopping, getting inspired, or simply spotting the latest trends.
Hästens in Paris: the ultra high-end Swedish bed shop on the Left Bank
The famous blue-and-white checkered Hästens sign is on display at 52 Rue de l’Université in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. A boutique dedicated to high-end Swedish beds, you can try them on site before choosing your level of comfort. [Read more]
The Socialite Family in Paris: a furniture boutique with retro-inspired lines and Italian flair
From sofa to light fittings, The Socialite Family brings together at 12 rue Saint-Fiacre a curated selection of home pieces that blend contemporary design, retro references, and French and Italian craftsmanship. [Read more]
Tikamoon in Paris: a 160-square-metre shop offering solid wood furniture to explore near the Opéra
Tables, storage, seating and bathroom furniture take pride of place at Tikamoon, on Avenue de l’Opéra. A 160 m² Paris shop to see the furniture in action before you decide. [Read more]
Moncanape.com opens its first brick-and-mortar store in the heart of Paris
Moncanape.com opens its first brick-and-mortar store in the heart of Paris, giving you the chance to try out our future sofa before you commit. See you from July 28, 2020 at the new boutique in the heart of the 3rd arrondissement of Paris. [Read more]
