Listed are some of the coolest independent shops in Portland.

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Compound

Reader Suggested: Dope kicks and art gallery.

Eric Vetter Modern

Reader Suggested: Fantastic stuff, all period MCM, no re-pops. Mixture of high-end name brand designers (McCobb, Eames, Jacobson, Mies, Jere pieces last I was in) and non-name brand but super stylish period American...

Gingko

In the world of furniture "custom made" is too often code for "out of your price range," and "Asian" evokes images the Buddhas, temples and intricate carvings. In...

Hive

If calling something "modernist" has become a backhanded compliment in the design world, than no one told Hive. The store celebrates modernism in all its glory. Here, modern design is...

In the Bag

Reader Suggested: Upscale greeting card store, also featuring gifts, gift wrap and ribbons. During the Holidays, In the Bag offers gift wrapping services.

Janus Home

Reader Suggested: We are located in a great old warehouse in the heart of Portland's Central Eastside Design District, just across the river from downtown Portland. We specialize in restored vintage...

Lille Boutique

Reader Suggested: This great new shop highlights unique, independent designers like Araks and The Lake and Stars and hard-to-find brands like Elise Aucouturier that use silk, cotton and bamboo in their designs. All...

Look Modern

Reader Suggested: Look Modern provides the largest selection and the top condition of Danish modern and mid-century modern furniture in the Pacific Northwest. They have designer pieces by Hans Wegner Arne Vodder,...

Olive Shoes

Reader Suggested: Olive shoes is a great women's shoe and boot boutique in Portland, OR. The owner's name is Ali and she has an incredible eye for great shoes. For instance, you might like Chie Mihara...

Powell's Books

Reader Suggested: This is the first place out-of-towners go after getting off the airport. Powell's is said to be the largest bookstore in the US, maybe in the world. It sells both new and used books, so one...

Powell's Books

Reader Suggested: This is the first place out-of-towners go after getting off the airport. Powell's is said to be the largest bookstore in the US, maybe in the world. It sells both new and used books, so one...

Powell's Books

Reader Suggested: This is the first place out-of-towners go after getting off the airport. Powell's is said to be the largest bookstore in the US, maybe in the world. It sells both new and used books, so one...

Powell's Books for Home and Garden

Reader Suggested: This is the first place out-of-towners go after getting off the airport. Powell's is said to be the largest bookstore in the US, maybe in the world. It sells both new and used books, so one...

Powell's City of Books

Reader Suggested: This is the first place out-of-towners go after getting off the airport. Powell's is said to be the largest bookstore in the US, maybe in the world. It sells both new and used books, so one...

Powell's Technical Books

Reader Suggested: This is the first place out-of-towners go after getting off the airport. Powell's is said to be the largest bookstore in the US, maybe in the world. It sells both new and used books, so one...

Relish Design

Reader Suggested: Relish started in Portland, Oregon as a small emerging design retail brand almost 5 years ago. Our goal was to always remain innovative in curating design brands from all over the world, many...

Rock N' Rose

Reader Suggested: Rock N' Rose is a retail clothing store offering quality hand selected vintage casual, used designer, and new clothing. It is owner planned, designed, built, and operated. The offerings are...

Schoolhouse Electric

If you were to ask the average person what kind of lighting they like, 1900-1950 American schoolhouse-style lighting would probably not enter into the conversation. With a few more years of...

Souchi

Reader Suggested: Suzi Johnson, the artist/owner of Souchi, creates four beautiful sweater collections each year in cashmere, organic cotton, cotton/cashmere and cotton stretch. Souchi also carries apparel and...

Twist

When you hear the term "American craft" what's the first image that comes to mind? Beaded jewelry? Clay pottery? Go to Twist to see just how far American craftsmen (and craftswomen)...

Twist

When you hear the term "American craft" what's the first image that comes to mind? Beaded jewelry? Clay pottery? Go to Twist to see just how far American craftsmen (and craftswomen)...

Winn Perry

Reader Suggested: Winn Perry is a great men's store for classic pieces as well as classic items redefined in contemporary terms. Also, Winn Perry has an in-house custom clothier, Dutchess.

Compound

Reader Suggested: Dope kicks and art gallery.

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Address:
107 NW 5th Avenue
Portland OR 97207

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Phone: 1-503-796-2733
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-6

Tags: art, sneakers, toys, urban vinyl

Eric Vetter Modern

Reader Suggested: Fantastic stuff, all period MCM, no re-pops. Mixture of high-end name brand designers (McCobb, Eames, Jacobson, Mies, Jere pieces last I was in) and non-name brand but super stylish period American and Euro mid century. Also a good range of stuff from furniture to art to dishes and glasses to weird inflatable doll...

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Address:
7600 North Interstate
Portland OR 97255

Phone: 1-503-289-2950

Tags: mid-century modern, vintage furniture, vintage home accessories

Gingko

In the world of furniture "custom made" is too often code for "out of your price range," and "Asian" evokes images the Buddhas, temples and intricate carvings. In Gingko, both these problems are but a bad memory. The furniture shop produces its own extensive line of furniture, including several different models...

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Address:
610 SW 12th Street
Portland OR 97205

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Phone: 1-503-224-5993
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-6 Thu: 11-7 Fri: 11-6 Sat: 10-6 Sun: 11-5

Tags: asia, furniture

Hive

If calling something "modernist" has become a backhanded compliment in the design world, than no one told Hive. The store celebrates modernism in all its glory. Here, modern design is as its best, with piece after piece that show what can happen when basic items in our home are rethought and recast. More importantly, the pieces at...

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Address:
820 NW Glisan Street
Portland OR 97209

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Phone: 1-503-242-1967 or 1-866-663-4483
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6 Sun: Closed

Tags: furniture, home accessories, lighting, modern

In the Bag

Reader Suggested: Upscale greeting card store, also featuring gifts, gift wrap and ribbons. During the Holidays, In the Bag offers gift wrapping services.

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Address:
708 NW 23rd Avenue
Portland OR 97210

Phone: 1-503-223-3262

Tags: paper goods

Janus Home

Reader Suggested: We are located in a great old warehouse in the heart of Portland's Central Eastside Design District, just across the river from downtown Portland. We specialize in restored vintage furniture--mostly dating from the 1950s-60s, but encompassing pieces from the turn of the century through the 1980s. We specialize in...

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Address:
1324 SE Grand Avenue
Portland OR 97214

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Phone: 503-449-5126
Hours: Mon-Tue: By Appointment Wed-Sat 11-5 Sun:12-4

Tags: mid-century modern, vintage furniture, vintage home accessories

Lille Boutique

Reader Suggested: This great new shop highlights unique, independent designers like Araks and The Lake and Stars and hard-to-find brands like Elise Aucouturier that use silk, cotton and bamboo in their designs. All of the pretty lingerie is surrounded by art nouveau antiques and the store has a timeless quality, with French music playing...

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Address:
1007 East Burnside Street
Portland OR 97214

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Phone: 1-503-232-0333

Tags: lingerie

Look Modern

Reader Suggested: Look Modern provides the largest selection and the top condition of Danish modern and mid-century modern furniture in the Pacific Northwest. They have designer pieces by Hans Wegner Arne Vodder, Peter Hvidt, Rosengren Hansen, Grete Jalk and American companies such as Herman Miller and Knoll. They also have art and...

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Address:
SE 8th & Clay
Portland OR 97214

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Phone: 1-503-232-5770

Tags: mid-century modern, vintage furniture, vintage home accessories, vintage lighting

Olive Shoes

Reader Suggested: Olive shoes is a great women's shoe and boot boutique in Portland, OR. The owner's name is Ali and she has an incredible eye for great shoes. For instance, you might like Chie Mihara shoes and visit a dozen sites or so, but when you come to Olive, the selection that Ali has put together is magical. She has a...

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Address:
404 NW 10th Avenue #100
Portland OR 97209

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Phone: 1-503-224-9337

Tags: women's shoes

Powell's Books

Reader Suggested: This is the first place out-of-towners go after getting off the airport. Powell's is said to be the largest bookstore in the US, maybe in the world. It sells both new and used books, so one can find almost everything desired. Browsing is encouraged and they have a nice coffee shop.

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Address:
8725 SW Cascade Avenue
Beaverton OR 97008

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Phone: 1-503-228-4651
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9-9 Sun: 10-7

Tags: books

Powell's Books

Reader Suggested: This is the first place out-of-towners go after getting off the airport. Powell's is said to be the largest bookstore in the US, maybe in the world. It sells both new and used books, so one can find almost everything desired. Browsing is encouraged and they have a nice coffee shop.

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Address:
3723 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland OR 97214

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Phone: 1-503-228-4651
Hours: Mon-Thu: 9-10 Fri-Sat: 9-11 Sun: 9-9

Tags: books

Powell's Books

Reader Suggested: This is the first place out-of-towners go after getting off the airport. Powell's is said to be the largest bookstore in the US, maybe in the world. It sells both new and used books, so one can find almost everything desired. Browsing is encouraged and they have a nice coffee shop.

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Address:
7000 NE Aiport Way Suite 2250
Portland OR 97218

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Phone: 1-503-228-4651
Hours: Oregon Market Location: Mon-Fri: 6-10 Sat: 5-8 Sun: 6-10 Concourse C Location: Mon-Wed: 6-8 Thu-Sat: 5-8 Sun: 6-8 Concourse D Location: Mon-Fri: 5-4:20 Sat: 5-3:30 Sun: 5-4:20

Tags: books

Powell's Books for Home and Garden

Reader Suggested: This is the first place out-of-towners go after getting off the airport. Powell's is said to be the largest bookstore in the US, maybe in the world. It sells both new and used books, so one can find almost everything desired. Browsing is encouraged and they have a nice coffee shop.

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Address:
3747 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland OR 97214

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Phone: 1-503-228-4651
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9-9 Sun: 9-8

Tags: books, garden, kitchen

Powell's City of Books

Reader Suggested: This is the first place out-of-towners go after getting off the airport. Powell's is said to be the largest bookstore in the US, maybe in the world. It sells both new and used books, so one can find almost everything desired. Browsing is encouraged and they have a nice coffee shop.

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Address:
1005 West Burnside Street
Portland OR 97209

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Phone: 1-503-228-4651
Hours: Mon-Sun: 9-11

Tags: books, used books

Powell's Technical Books

Reader Suggested: This is the first place out-of-towners go after getting off the airport. Powell's is said to be the largest bookstore in the US, maybe in the world. It sells both new and used books, so one can find almost everything desired. Browsing is encouraged and they have a nice coffee shop.

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Address:
33 NW Park Avenue
Portland OR 97209

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Phone: 1-503-228-4651
Hours: Mon-Sat: 9-9 Sun: 11-7

Tags: books, computer books

Relish Design

Reader Suggested: Relish started in Portland, Oregon as a small emerging design retail brand almost 5 years ago. Our goal was to always remain innovative in curating design brands from all over the world, many unknown in the US until the last few years. The owner, Trisha Guido, began the business showcasing mostly British ceramics and...

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Address:
433 NW 10th Street
Portland OR 97209

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Phone: 1-503-227-3779
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5

Tags: design, home accessories

Rock N' Rose

Reader Suggested: Rock N' Rose is a retail clothing store offering quality hand selected vintage casual, used designer, and new clothing. It is owner planned, designed, built, and operated. The offerings are all carefully selected pieces, so there's no digging for treasure here, it's all good! We're also very proud...

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Address:
616 East Burnside Street
Portland OR 97214

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Phone: 1-503-239-3901
Hours: Mon-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-6

Tags: t-shirts, vintage clothing

Schoolhouse Electric

If you were to ask the average person what kind of lighting they like, 1900-1950 American schoolhouse-style lighting would probably not enter into the conversation. With a few more years of Schoolhouse Electric spreading its message, who knows? Begun when the owner discovered molds for classic early 20th century lighting in a New York...

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Address:
330 SE Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Portland OR 97214

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Phone: 1-503-230-7113
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-6 Sun: Closed

Tags: lighting, vintage lighting

Souchi

Reader Suggested: Suzi Johnson, the artist/owner of Souchi, creates four beautiful sweater collections each year in cashmere, organic cotton, cotton/cashmere and cotton stretch. Souchi also carries apparel and accessories such as: Anouk Boots, Christina Lehr, Pellemelle and Ports 1961. Each piece is of the highest quality and design....

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Address:
807 NW 23rd Avenue
Portland Oregon 97210

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Phone: 1-503-525-0043
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-6

Tags: knitwear, women's accessories, women's clothing, women's shoes

Twist

When you hear the term "American craft" what's the first image that comes to mind? Beaded jewelry? Clay pottery? Go to Twist to see just how far American craftsmen (and craftswomen) have come. Colorful display shelves hold even more colorful glass and ceramic plates and tableware. Shelves and tables are full of amazing vases....

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Address:
Pioneer Place (street level)
700 SW 5th Avenue
Portland OR 97204

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Phone: 1-503-222-3137
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:30-9 Sat: 9:30-7 Sun: 11-6

Tags: america, ceramics, crafts, jewelry, women's accessories

Twist

When you hear the term "American craft" what's the first image that comes to mind? Beaded jewelry? Clay pottery? Go to Twist to see just how far American craftsmen (and craftswomen) have come. Colorful display shelves hold even more colorful glass and ceramic plates and tableware. Shelves and tables are full of amazing vases....

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Address:
20 NW 23rd Place
Portland OR 97210

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Phone: 1-503-224-0334
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-7 Sun: 11-6

Tags: america, ceramics, crafts, jewelry, women's accessories

Winn Perry

Reader Suggested: Winn Perry is a great men's store for classic pieces as well as classic items redefined in contemporary terms. Also, Winn Perry has an in-house custom clothier, Dutchess.

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Address:
2505 SE 11th Avenue
Suite 102
Portland Oregon 97202

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Phone: 1-503-922-1298
Hours: Mon: By Appointment Tue-Sat: 10-6 Sun: By Appointment

Tags: men's accessories, men's clothing, men's shoes

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