Opened in 1999, this store has arranged elegantly designed furniture and neat knick knacks in eye pleasing displays. Can't really envision any of it in the homes I know of but this is a great store... More

Opened in 1999, this store has arranged elegantly designed furniture and neat knick knacks in eye pleasing displays. Can't really envision any of it in the homes I know of but this is a great store (located right under the 59th Street Bridge) to browse in. Uncrowded and no salespeople ready to pounce on you. It is also quite expensive. Staff are coolly helpful. Beautiful flower arrangements, kitchen items, desk accessories, chairs, lamps - all beautifully styled and in vibrant colors. Maybe for getting something for that someone that has everything.
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normally i dont think of the brits when i think of design but this place has some pretty nifty stuff. added bonus is that all the uptowners dont have to head to soho to find some cool furniture. ... More

normally i dont think of the brits when i think of design but this place has some pretty nifty stuff. added bonus is that all the uptowners dont have to head to soho to find some cool furniture. nothing over the edge, but all nice, clean lined stuff. prices arent super cheap but then again this isnt crate and barrell either. good everyday household items too (plates, glasses, etc)
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I am not a furniture guy. I'm still someone who thinks that paying in the three figures is a lot for most furniture, much less four or five. Nevertheless, even I can't resist taking a peek into... More

I am not a furniture guy. I'm still someone who thinks that paying in the three figures is a lot for most furniture, much less four or five. Nevertheless, even I can't resist taking a peek into Conran's and every now and again buying something (particularly from their semi-annual warehouse sales). Conran's simply has wonderfully designed furniture and furnishings that really appeal to my design sensibility: elegant, modern, clean, and comfortable. You'll have a good time looking around, even if most stuff will be out of your price range. One word of warning: if you do go to the warehouse sales, go early. The best stuff gets snatched up also instantaneously.
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An import from England, the Terrance Conran shop is located under the Queensboro bridge. It contains two levels of housewares and furniture and interesting gifts. My husband, whom I generally think... More

An import from England, the Terrance Conran shop is located under the Queensboro bridge. It contains two levels of housewares and furniture and interesting gifts. My husband, whom I generally think has little interest in aesthetics and is extremely frugal (bordering on cheap), was almost lured into buying a $1500 minidesk. The aesthetic is clean, modern, dramatic. I have also found cool, inexpensive toys and other knick knacks that make for different stocking stuffers or birthday presents. Sometimes I wish I had had the foresight to have registered here for my wedding, but that wouldn't have been practical and I am generally nothing if not practical......
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