Thanks to the rise and convenience of the online shopping sites, discovering handcrafted goods has never been easier. This past year, we saw a great number independent artisans designing home furnishings and accessories with convenient ordering options online. From furniture and lighting to rugs and decor, check out this list of our favorite fifteen handmade retailers of 2011.
Furniture
• 1 The Flotsam Furniture Works
• 2 Meyer Wells: Furniture With Modern Roots
• 3 Sherman Barnwood Furniture: Reclaimed Craftsmanship
• 4 Azure Furniture: Green+Modern+Furniture
Lighting
• 5 Stephen Gerould: Handmade Ceramic Lamps
• 6 Canopy Designs: Couture Lighting, Jewelry & More
• 7 Uncommon Handmade: Modern Clocks and Home Decor
Floor & Wall Coverings
• 8 area 432: The Finest Handmade Rugs
• 9 Everitt & Schilling Tile: Handmade Wood Tiles
• 10 Meg O'Halloran Designs: Furniture, Carpets & Fabrics
Home Accessories
• 11 Handmade Suds: Rocky Top Soap Shop
• 12 Ceramica Botanica: Colorful, Functional Handmade Pottery
• 13 Take Heart: Modern, Handmade, Vintage
• 14 Deep Dark Africa: Handmade Design
• 15 Kreeger Pottery: Contemporary Porcelain for Living
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That blue chair is SEXY.
Does anyone have any experience with purchasing such an expensive and large item online? Furniture still falls into the "want to see it and touch it before buying" category for me.
Thank you! so wonderful to have a list of your faves to start with.
There are a few local LA artisans that produce some great custom handmade furniture that can be seen and touched before purchasing. Check out arborla.com or districtmillworks.com.