Crate and Barrel has gorgeous modern furniture and home decor. It’s hard not to fall in love with their furniture, their items are chic and full of style. Here are the a few items we like and 10 more stores like Crate and Barrel to fill your home with modern furniture you’ll love.
Modern Furniture Shops We Love the Most
1. Crate and Barrel
Crate and Barrel, founded in 1962 by Gordon Segal and his wife Carole, emerged from their Caribbean honeymoon’s European furniture inspiration, quickly becoming one of the US’s leading home furnishing destinations with over 100 stores worldwide. Renowned for its high-quality furniture, housewares, and decorative items, Crate and Barrel combines modern design with impeccable craftsmanship, offering a diverse range of products at reasonable prices.
From exotic woods to cast iron and glass, their creative lineup adds sophistication to any home, while their innovative use of materials like bamboo and rattan indoors sets them apart in the industry, appealing to both interior designers and everyday shoppers alike. We like this gorgeous bamboo ceiling light and this amazing wooden bookcase for kids room.
With a focus on practicality and modern simplicity, Crate and Barrel’s style showcases clean lines, black and white aesthetics, and striking contrasts, making it a go-to destination for stylish and functional home furnishings.
Pros
- 1. They have a wide range of design and style collections so you can find exactly what you are interested in
- 2. Customization options are available for some chairs and sofas
- 3. They have high-quality materials
Cons
- Sometimes delivery takes a bit longer than expected.
2. Ballard Designs
Ballard Designs has been around since 1983, and they have a reputation for offering quality furniture at reasonable prices. They have a huge catalog of items available online for any room in the house, but you can also shop at one of their stores if you want.
One reason to love Ballard Designs is that they offer furniture in all styles – not just modern. Take the Bornova coffee table, for example. It has more of a traditional or boho vibe. The Martin 3-door console table has a farmhouse style.
They also have some awesome sales throughout the year.
Pros
- Easy to shop online or in person
- A wide range of items available for all rooms of the house
- High quality furniture
Cons
- They only have a handful of physical stores
If you prefer to shop in person, you may be disappointed to learn that Ballard Designs only has stores in a handful of states.
But if you don’t care about seeing items in person, you’ll love their huge selection of items and great prices.
3. West Elm
West Elm’s style is very similar to Crate and Barrel, but their prices are more affordable. In fact, you can find nearly identical items on West Elm.
You can shop online or in person, and they have a nearly endless selection of gorgeous modern furniture.
Here are two items we LOVE:
- The Jodie Wing Chair (similar to the Le Tuco Shearling accent chair)
- The Mid-Century Adjustable Desk (similar to the Kendall Cocoa Desk)
Most people who shop at West Elm are happy with their purchases, and they often run really great sales – especially around the holidays.
Pros
- You can shop online or in person
- They have a large selection of modern furniture
- Many items are identical to Crate and Barrel
Cons
- Shipping can be slow at times
If you don’t mind waiting a little longer for some items, then West Elm is a great alternative to Crate and Barrel.
4. Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn is one of the most popular stores like Crate and Barrel but cheaper. While their selection of furniture isn’t as large as West Elm or Ballard Designs, Pottery Barn does have really high-quality items.
Here are two items we’re loving right now:
There’s a lot to love about Pottery Barn. While they have a large selection of modern furniture, you can also find items in different styles. And if you find something you love, you can always visit your closest Pottery Barn store to see it in person.
Pros
- Easy to shop online or in person
- Free shipping for thousands of items
- You can book an in-home, in-store or virtual design appointment if you want expert help
Cons
- Shipping and delivery can be slow
Shipping and delivery delays are common with furniture stores, so this isn’t something that’s unique to Pottery Barn. Overall, we love this shop as an alternative to Crate and Barrel. There’s no shortage of gorgeous furniture, and the prices are more than reasonable.
5. Williams Sonoma Home
Williams and Sonoma Home is only slightly cheaper than Crate and Barrel, but they have a great selection of beautiful modern furniture.
They also have furniture in traditional styles if that’s more your thing. And you can find art and decor, lighting, rugs and other accessories to outfit your home.
We love that they offer free shipping, and you can even take advantage of their free design services if you don’t know where to start with your project.
Here are a few items we’re loving right now:
At Williams Sonoma Home, you’ll find quality items that are often hand-finished. This is a huge perk, considering even higher-end furniture stores still use particle board.
Pros
- Great selection of luxury furniture
- High-quality items
- Free design appointments
Cons
- Still pretty pricey
Shopping at Williams and Sonoma Home will still come at a higher price, but the quality is what makes it worth the cost.
6. The Citizenry
The Citizenry has a flagship store in New York City, and they offer goods that are Fair Trade Guaranteed. Their items are globally inspired, so there’s always something new and different in their shop, like their:
You can find furniture items for every room in the house, and they offer items in different price ranges. The Citizenry isn’t cheap, but they offer great value for the money because their items are made from high-quality materials
Pros
- Great selection of high-quality wood furniture
- Fair Trade guarantee
Cons
- They only have one physical store, and it’s located in NYC
If you live in NYC, then you can easily visit their flagship store to see their items in person. Otherwise, you’ll need to shop online only. But in today’s digital world, is that really a con?
7. Lulu & Georgia
Lulu & Georgia has some gorgeous modern furniture, and many of their items are very affordable. You’ll find a good mix of more budget-conscious pieces and higher-end items.
They also have amazing sales, where you can snag items for 15-20%+ off, like their:
Lulu & Georgia has a very distinct aesthetic. Their furniture is modern yet natural and minimalistic.
Pros
- Great selection of quality modern furniture
- Unique style
- Awesome sales
Cons
- Returns are not free
If you’re not happy with your furniture for some reason, Lulu & Georgia does charge a restocking fee of 25%. That’s something to consider before placing an order.
But the quality of their items will make it unlikely that you’ll want to return your items.
8. One Kings Lane
No list of stores like Crate and Barrel but cheaper is complete without One Kings Lane. But there’s just one caveat here – only some of their items are cheaper than Crate and Barrel.
Their bedroom furniture is really affordable, but their sofas and some of their living room furniture can be pricey.
That said, these more expensive items are usually made with high-quality materials, like oak and walnut.
Here are a few items we’re loving right now:
One Kings Lane has a big selection of furniture for every room in the house and even outdoors, so you’re sure to find something you love.
Pros
- Big selection of items
- Reputation for quality
- Easy online ordering process
Cons
- Some furniture items are more expensive than Crate and Barrel
Overall, One Kings Lane is a great alternative to Crate and Barrel, but just be aware that some items, like their sofas, can be much more expensive. Otherwise, you can find great prices on bedroom furniture and on sale.
9. Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters is one of the stores like Crate and Barrel but cheaper – most of the time. You’ll find some beautiful pieces of furniture in their catalog, and two we really like are:
Urban Outfitters has quirky, different furniture items that will help you create a truly unique space. We appreciate this store for a few reasons:
Pros
- Great variety of items
- Easy to order or start returns online
- Quality furniture
Cons
- Online orders can be slow or the wrong items can be delivered
Urban Outfitters is primarily known for its clothing items, but they do offer great furniture items, too. You’ll find complaints about the wrong items being sent to customers, but it’s often clothing and not furniture that gets mixed up.
10. Joybird
Joybird lives and breathes furniture, and you’ll often find very generous, sitewide discounts that will save you a lot of money on your furniture. We really like the furniture collections that they put together because you can easily find matching pieces across dozens of different items.
For example, you can find a storage ottoman that matches the sofa in the Eliot collection.
We really like the:
Joybird is known for backing its products with great warranties and a generous 90-day return policy.
Pros
- Flat-rate, contactless delivery is available
- Financing options as low as 0% with Affirm
- Limited, lifetime warranty on all products
- 90-day return policy
Cons
- Quality can be poor on some products
Joybird is willing to repair and replace furniture, but one complaint that keeps showing up is that some products are simply poor quality. Fabric stitching issues or cushions that don’t hold form for a week are two concerns with some couches.
11. Wayfair
Wayfair has great, curated and non-curated collections in its furniture lineup. You’ll find prices from fairly cheap to high-end in the catalog. If you have a vision for your space, Wayfair can help you bring it to life.
We like nearly everything Wayfair has to offer, but the following have us ready to click the “buy” button:
You’ll find that Wayfair has low- and high-quality items in their selection – depending on your budget.
Pros
- Great value-to-quality products
- Customer service is extremely helpful
- Rewards and perk programs give you an incentive to buy
Cons
- Shipping can be slow, especially in November and December
Wayfair is a great option for cheap furniture that can cost less than even Crate and Barrel. While shipping can be slow, if there’s ever an issue with an order, customer service is fast to send out a replacement.
