Buy Local: 15 Vancouver Brands Making Furniture and Home Goods

Anyone who has ever set foot in my living room knows that I have very particular taste. There’s vintage decor, handmade art and one-of-a-kind thrift store finds everywhere. There’s an intentional, enthusiastic colour scheme. My books are organized by size and colour and strategically Tetris-ed into my bookshelf. There’s no ugly gear or vibe-ruining tech in sight (my avid cyclist/filmmaker husband keeps his stuff in closed storage where it belongs, which may be “inconvenient” but it is also “not my problem”). So yes, Vancouver home goods brands are a passion of mine.

Read on for a list made up of my personal favourites, suggestions from colleagues and recommendations from social media. After all, homegrown businesses make the best home goods.

15 Vancouver Home Goods Brands

1. Goodbeast

Goodbeast’s handblown glass cups, bottles, ashtrays and more are irresistibly dreamy—the grapefruit crushed cup ($50), for example, can make even tap water look elevated and fun. goodbeast.ca

2. Ffabb Home

Ffabb Home has been on my mental vision board for years—the winners of our sister publication’s Designer of the Year awards and local makers of whimsical, statement furniture are definitely what my greatest sofa dreams are made of.  The asymmetrical Fawcett daybed ($4,900) is a favourite. ffabb.com

3. Noc Ceramics

This local ceramicist embraces coastal vibes with mugs, decor and trinket dishes (like the ones pictured above) in glorious blues and greens. instagram.com/noc_ceramics

4. Danica Studio

The designers at Danica Studio have a playful take on textiles—this snail-printed dish towel ($17) is exhibit A. danicastudio.com

5. Sweetgrass Soap

This Indigenous-owned biz is known for its beautiful soaps, but don’t miss adding a smudge spray (from $22) or two to your cart. A few spritzes help to clear your mind and encourage positive vibes (and there’s no risk of setting off your smoke alarm). sweetgrasssoap.com

6. Union Wood Co.

The made-to-order solid wood furniture from Union Wood Co. is totally timeless, but still captivating. Take, for example, the rough-sawn geometric  Checkerboard coffee table ($3,750). unionwoodco.com

7. Mimoko Ceramics

This brand was suggested to me on social media, and I’m so glad it was, because I’ve fallen head over heels for Mimoko’s sculptural “Nature Finds a Way” collections that incorporate plants into wall art. The Crescent and Seed vases pictured above (from $139) are wildly cool. mimoko.me

 

8. Totem Design House

Totem Design House is based on the Island (so, not technically in Vancouver), but I’m not about to let a little body of water stop me from including it. Goods like this Andy Everson wool blanket ($250) are designed by Indigenous artists, and 10 percent of annual profits goes to the Copper Legacy Indigenous Empowerment Society. totemdesignhouse.com

9. J and S Custom Furniture

This company started in an East Van backyard, and now operates in one of Vancouver’s original saw mill sites. J and S offers fine furniture from desks to dining tables to credenzas like the Sally pictured above ($4,470), plus smaller goods like cutting boards and wall hooks. jscustomfurniture.com

10. Ohhelloleigh Ceramics

Three words: ravioli spoon rest. This cute and quirky item ($38) is going on my wishlist immediately, as are several other creations from Vancouver ceramicist Ohhelloleigh. ohhelloleigh.com

11. Donna Seto

Local artist Donna Seto has a variety of Vancouver-specific prints available online. I love her Chinatown Heritage print ($50). donnaseto.square.site

12. Barter Design

Another pick that’s not within Vancouver borders (sue me), the Sunshine Coast’s Barter Design is all about environmentalism. Furniture like the Smokestack bench ($2,600) is made from sustainably harvested western hemlock. barterdesign.ca

13. Studio Eighteen

I just bought one of these ceramic wall hangings from Studio Eighteen at a local maker’s market (they’re $180 online, but I got an “imperfect” one for $60… and it’s perfect to me). Rectangular wall art can get a little boring, so it’s great to have something like this to keep visual interest high. studioeighteen.ca 

14. Otto Studio

I wrote about Otto Studio for this magazine back in 2023 and continue to be impressed by their brave, bold and unapologetic prints (in fact, some of their peel-and-stick, renter-friendly tiles are in my kitchen right now). The Ah-mazing pattern above (from $75 per panel) is a winner. thisisottostudio.com

15. Mildtofu Ceramics

You can find goods from Mildtofu Ceramics at the Makers store in Kitsilano or on Kingsway—you’re going to want to feel the texture of these handmade mugs, bowls and vases in person. instagram.com/mildtofuceramics