Objects & Art
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After Store
This one-of-a-kind retailer combines an inventive edit of homewares, jewellery and furniture with an exposed brick interior that conjures your dream New York loft. Come for technicolour textiles, and colourburst jewellery.
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- 99 Therry Street, Melbourne
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Arc One Gallery
Art stars rule at Arc One Gallery. This high-end space represents some of the biggest names in the country's contemporary art scene, including Imants Tillers, Robert Owen, Julie Rrap, Janet Laurence and Guan Wei.
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- 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD
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- 9650 0589
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Beam Contemporary
Housed in a nineteenth century warehouse, Beam Contemporary's exceptional location is matched by its curatorial approach. The gallery features conceptually adventurous work from a lineup of Australian and New Zealand artists.
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- Level 1, 30 Guildford Lane, Melbourne CBD
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- 9670 4443
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Cult
The design seekers destination for the best, authentic, designer furniture from Cassina, Fritz Hansen, Hay, Poltrona Frau, Carl Hansen & Son, Cappellini and many more.
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- 680 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
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- 9066 1177
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Design Dispensary
Good design is the focus at Design Dispensary, a space retailing original, accessible work by European designers and niche companies. Find quirky gift ideas, cool objects and homewares ethically produced and perfectly presented.
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- 322 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD
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- 9670 7221
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Embiggen Books
Leading the charge in the resurgence of bookshop openings, Embiggen Books has already played host to visiting and local literary greats. This extraordinary little bookshop run by Kirsty and Warren was inspired by the great libraries of the world and sells an ever-changing, curated collection of excellent books on art and design, politics, science, travel and more.
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- 197-203 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD
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- 9662 2062
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Gallery Funaki
Established in 1995 by internationally recognised jeweller Mari Funaki and representing both local and international jewellers, Gallery Funaki is recognised as a driving force in the promotion of contemporary jewellery in Australia. The gallery organizes 6 to 7 solo and group exhibitions each year. The artists represented are selected on the basis of their personal, sensitive approach to making. As well as showing jewellery, Gallery Funaki stocks a range of catalogues by represented artists.
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- 4 Crossley Street, Melbourne CBD
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- 9662 9446
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Little Bookroom
Storytelling rules at the country's oldest children's bookstore, which stocks classics such as Black Beauty, Peter Pan and Little Women alongside up-and-coming titles. It's perfect fodder for the pint-sized literary type in your life.
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- 5 Degraves Street, Melbourne
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- 9654 4104
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Mag Nation Melbourne CBD
Thousands of titles from countless origins populates this land of magazines, gifts and stationery. Adopt their browse and relax philosophy or pick something high gloss or off beat for a night on the couch.
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- 88 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
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- 9663 6559
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Matt Irwin
Matt Irwin's arresting images are an ode to Melbourne's hidden corners, quirks and idiosyncrasies. His gallery is a lesson in why we visit this city once and can't bring ourselves to leave.
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- Floor 7, Studio 2, Nicholas Building, 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne
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- 9663 2858
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No Vacancy Gallery
Art mavericks reign at this cult gallery, know for championing rising local and overseas talent. With a fortnightly rotating line up of new and emerging contemporary art you're guaranteed to experience something new each visit.
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- 34-40 Jane Bell Lane, Melbourne
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- 9663 3798
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Outre Gallery
Contemporary international pop, street, tiki, surrealist, Mid Century modern and underground art share the floor at Outré with an extensive collection of books, ceramics, kooky designer toys and other curiosities.
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- 249 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
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- 9642 5455
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Pan After
While it's an oft-touted aspect, particularly in retail, eclecticism is really only a virtue when it's combined with good taste. So when we say that the collection of carefully sourced goods at Pan After is eclectic, we mean it in the best sense of the word. Tucked down a lane near the Queen Victoria Market, this cavernous warehouse space brims with an ever-changing range of home wares, trinkets and furniture. Perfect one-of-a-kind gifts for one-of-a-kind-people.
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- Rear 126 Franklin Street
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Pieces of Eight Gallery
Showcasing a wealth of conceptual and precious jewellery alongside highly-covetable art objects, this retail space champions the best local and international crafters. Consultations are available for bespoke commissioned pieces.
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- 28 Russell Place, Melbourne
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- 9663 3641
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Reader's Feast
The well-edited shelves of this consummate independent bookstore play host to everything from Pulitzer-winning fiction and travel tomes to art books and cult classics. It also doubles as an unofficial HQ for the city’s literary community.
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- 162 Collins Street, Melbourne
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- 9662 4699
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The Little Bookroom
Storytelling rules at the country’s oldest children’s bookstore, which stocks classics such as Black Beauty, Peter Pan and Little Women alongside up-and-coming titles. It’s perfect fodder for the pint-sized literary type in your life.
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- 5 Degraves Street, Melbourne CBD
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- 9654 4104
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The Melbourne Shop by Lumbi
Locally made souvenirs, gifts, fashion, accessories and homewares featuring Melbourne icons, art and historic maps are among the broad selection of products available in-store at The Melbourne Shop by Lumbi. With an emphasis on the local, visit for destination scroll cushions, custom made tote bags or brightly coloured iPad covers by these Yarraville designers and manufacturers. Visitors can also take in the Mapping The History of Melbourne exhibition.
- Address
- Shop 2, 8 Driver Lane, Melbourne
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- 9663 2233
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Whitemoss
Tucked amongst the busy hub of one of Melbourne's iconic laneways, Whitemoss Florist bursts forth with colour and creations you can't help but fall in love with (ranked among the city's best in The Age Melbourne Magazine).
- Address
- Shop 3, 241 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD
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- 9663 2221
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Wunderkommer
Apothecary aficionados will find plenty to love at Wunderkammer - a retail emporium and 'cabinet of curiosities' that serves as a shrine to the weird, wild and wonderful. Find rare and unusual antique scientific instruments, medical books and anatomical models, insects and butterflies, taxidermy including ravens, foxes and birds, world globes and more. A destination for discerning collectors.
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- 439 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD
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- 9642 4694