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Objects & Art

  1. 2 Danks Street

    2 Danks Street

    Home to eight of Sydney's best contemporary art galleries, a fine arts dealer, a working jewellery studio and an award winning café. Changing monthly exhibitions of the latest contemporary art from leading Australian and international artists ensure a stimulating experience. Venues include Aboriginal and Pacific Art, Annette Larkin Fine Art, Brenda May Gallery, Dominik Mersch Gallery, Stella Downer Fine Art, Studio 20/17, Syndicate, The Depot Gallery, Depot II Gallery, Utopia Art Sydney and Wilson Street Gallery.

    Address
    2 Danks St, Waterloo
    Phone

  2. A Love Affair Floral & Event Design

    A Love Affair Floral & Event Design

    For over a decade Alexandra has illuminated Australian homes and events with luscious seasonal flowers. Her designer boutique, event design and styling service explore what is possible when nature and design meet.

    Address
    Shop 1/748 Bourke St, Redfern
    Phone
    9698 1968

  3. A Pair of Chairs

    A Pair of Chairs

    Reborn iconic furniture from the 50s to the present intended as one-off works of living art. Specialists in vintage, retro and industrial, A Pair Of Chairs breathes new life by re-clothing, styling or returning pieces to their former glory.

    Address
    80 Regent St, Redfern
    Phone
    0416 016 151

  4. Abode Bazaar Waterloo

    Abode Bazaar Waterloo

    At Abode, find anything from a precious antique marble Buddha from Burma to a piece of stunning contemporary jewellery. A collection of exotic furniture, homewares and artefacts from all over the world

    Address
    1/1 Danks St, Waterloo
    Phone
    9698 8185

  5. Beclau Furniture

    Beclau Furniture

    Working with detailed, largely hand made processes, Beclau sources timbers not usually available elsewhere. Aiming for excellence in every detail, this family owned and run business has forged relationships with the best metal workers, upholsterers and polishers to ensure the highest standards are maintained.

    Address
    Unit 15, 198-222 Young St, Waterloo
    Phone
    9698 6422

  6. Beclau Homewares

    Beclau Homewares

    In addition to Beclau furniture, Beclau also imports an exclusive range of European homewares from the classic to the modern including Dibbern glassware, solid colour crockery and fine bone china. Find a range of exuberant, quirky and functional items here.

    Address
    Unit 15, 198-222 Young St, Waterloo
    Phone
    9698 6422

  7. Bev's Remnant House

    Bev's Remnant House

    Offering bespoke services, made-to-order ottomans, lampshades, cushions and other one off fun fabric objects, Bev MacInnes collects remnants of vintage and designer upholstery textiles , plus fabric rolls up to 50m, and presents them for your pleasure at her Redfern store.

    Address
    722 Bourke St, Redfern
    Phone
    9310 1868

  8. Boutwell Draper Gallery

    Boutwell Draper Gallery

    Established in 2001, Boutwell Draper Gallery is committed to the promotion of both emerging and established contemporary artists across a broad range of media, from painting to photography, sculpture, installation, video and digital arts.

    Address
    82-84 George St, Redfern
    Phone
    9310 5662

  9. Butterfield Tate Gallery

    Butterfield Tate Gallery

    Keeping it old but making it new, the Waterloo warehouse studio/gallery space of Hazel Butterfield Tate adopts a fresh approach, creating one of a kind cushions with world sourced recycled vintage and contemporary textiles plus found treasures.

    Address
    30 Wellington St, Waterloo
    Phone
    0408 112 819

  10. Contents International Design

    Contents International Design

    Valuing quality and style as fundamentals for harmonious living spaces, Contents are purveyors of modern designer furniture and occasional pieces for the home and office. Personalise any setting with their superlative collection.

    Address
    Shop L105, Moore Park Supa Centa, 2A Todman Ave, Kensington
    Phone
    9662 2443

  11. Cote Maison

    Cote Maison

    Indulge in European charm with stock and made to measure furniture from dining room to deck. Bring in an image and C�t� Maison can replicate your dream design. You'll also find chandeliers and unique French outdoor lighting.

    Address
    28/222 Young St, Waterloo
    Phone
    9698 4449

  12. Craft Design Realisation

    Craft Design Realisation

    CDR are Australian designers and makers whose bespoke furniture and custom furniture design services relish contemporary timber craft. Their progressive design outings go against the grain and are showcased through their showroom in Waterloo.

    Address
    35 Lachlan St, Waterloo
    Phone
    9310 1175

  13. Damien Minton Gallery

    Damien Minton Gallery

    Exhibiting contemporary artists who engage with the Australian cultural landscape. Damien Minton Gallery's rotating calendar provides an eclectic mix of painting, sculpture, new media and mixed media assemblage artists

    Address
    61-63 Great Buckingham St
    Phone
    9699 7551

  14. Di Lorenzo Tiles

    Di Lorenzo Tiles

    Loved by design magazines, interior specialists and architects Di Lorenzo are leaders in the glass, stone and tile market. Their Redfern gallery showcases Italian and Spanish product lines in a creative sanctuary.

    Address
    303 Cleveland St, Redfern
    Phone
    9698 8737

  15. Doug Up On Bourke

    Doug Up On Bourke

    Haven for renovators and aesthetes, Doug Up On Bourke is one of Sydney's largest sources of industrial, commercial, rustic antiques and hard-core collectables sourced in Australia. Specialising in mid 1800's to late 1950's, their first floor warehouse space looks just like a museum. Their collection of industrial work benches, rustic kitchen tables, shipping trunks, old signs and more are nothing short of mind blowing. Wander among history and beautiful design at this radiant, family-run emporium.

    Address
    901 Bourke St, Waterloo
    Phone
    9690 0962

  16. Finishing Touches Restorations

    Finishing Touches Restorations

    Regent Street's first mid-20th century design specialist, Alan Graham's experience in restoration brings out the best in collectable pieces. All handdone, his work is complimented by wife Linda's knowledge of all things retro

    Address
    158 Regent St, Redfern
    Phone
    9699 9972

  17. Flutter Lyon Open Studio

    Flutter Lyon Open Studio

    Step among the striking Ink-Pressing artworks of Flutter Lyon, Sydney's inventor of this highly specialised craft. Original and imaginative, watch a new pressing come to life, purchase a piece, or book a Pressing Session of your own

    Address
    140 Regent St, Redfern
    Phone
    0404 282 957

  18. FX Art & Framing

    FX Art & Framing

    Established in 1987 by Patrick Holmes, this workshop meticulously crafts custom frames & offers artisan services including conservation framing, frame making, stretching of canvas & restoration. Renowned for functional picture hanging systems.

    Address
    78 George St, Redfern
    Phone
    9319 5996

  19. Gallery Barry Keldoulis (GBK)

    Gallery Barry Keldoulis (GBK)

    GBK's diverse exhibition program is painted with intellectual rigour, ideas and aesthetics that challenge the zeitgeist via contemporary mediums from installations to video-graphic paintings.

    Address
    285 Young St, Waterloo
    Phone
    8399 1240

  20. Graham & Graham Design

    Graham & Graham Design

    A concentration of décor and design dating back to mid-20th century. Teak & rosewood furniture lingers by ceramic bulls and psychedelic West German lava vases. A vibrant collection of iconic designs traditionally restored by hand

    Address
    142 Regent St, Redfern
    Phone
    8084 3983

  21. Great Dane Furniture

    Great Dane Furniture

    Australia's premier emporium of Scandinavian furniture, lighting and homewares. Featuring timeless classics and new production direct from Denmark, visit the showroom for inspiration

    Address
    613 Elizabeth St, Redfern
    Phone
    9699 7677

  22. Ivy Lane Traders

    Ivy Lane Traders

    Stunning warehouse style showroom filled with homewares, including well known brands of bedroom furniture, bed linen, cushions, mirrors, lamps, towels and more. Wonderfully soft NZ Possumsilk Knitwear range also available here

    Address
    24 Wellington St, Waterloo
    Phone
    9690 2397

  23. James Edwards Fine Arts

    James Edwards Fine Arts

    James Edwards uses the ocean’s bounty - rare shells, pearls and coral - to produce unique mirrors, boxes and homewares in both contemporary and traditional styles. He specialises in bespoke commissions to create truly one-off pieces.

    Address
    265 Cleveland St, Redfern
    Phone
    0405 989 494

  24. James Salmond Furniture

    James Salmond Furniture

    James Salmond Furniture on Danks St provides top end custom designed furniture. Wander through the eclectic and innovative furnishings with James himself and be inspired.

    Address
    5/9 Danks Street (Xhibit Bld),, Waterloo
    Phone
    9699 1661

  25. Jason Mowen

    Jason Mowen

    A universe of 20th century furniture and decorative objects, African and Oceanic tribal pieces, vintage carpets from the Middle Atlas and contemporary, homegrown art, in a unique setting where the primitive contrasts with the polished

    Address
    34 Redfern St, Redfern
    Phone
    8084 3564/0439 320 232

  26. Jenny Newton

    Jenny Newton

    Jenny Newton's ethos of livable yet innovative design informs her acclaimed projects & showroom. The lifestyle boutique, interior design and custom furniture studio is known for juxtaposing organic materials with classic, contemporary looks.

    Address
    95 Regent St, Redfern
    Phone
    9698 4078

  27. Kaleidoscope Gallery

    Kaleidoscope Gallery

    Housing a mosaic of mediums from Australia's art fraternity, Kaleidoscope Gallery celebrates standout local artists. An ever changing canvas for emerging talent to satiate progressive art lovers (artist pictured: Juliet Rosser).

    Address
    3-7 Danks St, Waterloo
    Phone
    9319 0934

  28. Lilly & Lolly

    Lilly & Lolly

    Bring your children's imagination to life with the innovative and unique designs of Lilly and Lolly. They're experts at refined design that complements beautiful homes, pleasing parents and kids alike.

    Address
    PYD Building, 197 Young St, Waterloo
    Phone
    9699 7474

  29. Mao and More

    Mao and More

    This journey into texture, scent and colour is an exotic retail adventure. Experience a cultural collage of handcrafts, art and furnishings steeped in history, sourced from China and other locations abroad.

    Address
    267-271 Cleveland St
    Phone
    9699 2700

  30. Martyn Cook Antiques

    Martyn Cook Antiques

    Iconic antiques institution housed in Sydney's first Electric Light Station. Browse the impeccable selection of antiques alongside Residence's modern fabrics, wallpapers, bed sheeting and bespoke furniture from international suppliers

    Address
    78 Renwick St, Redfern
    Phone
    9699 3499

  31. Mother of Pearl & Sons Trading

    Mother of Pearl & Sons Trading

    An exceptional international edit of decorative hardware for architectural detailing. Guided by expert advice, those revamping or building can browse product ranges by Brionne, Fersa, Samuel Heath and B&M to create luxury in their own style.

    Address
    pyd Building, shop 104, 197 Young St, Waterloo
    Phone
    8332 6999

  32. Our Space Interiors

    Our Space Interiors

    Invest in designs past, present and future offering a specialised collection of objects presented with integrity and perfection. Carefully edited selections of original 20th Century Modern design pieces.

    Address
    120A Redfern St, Redfern
    Phone
    0413 994 836

  33. PAD - Passionate About Design

    PAD - Passionate About Design

    A one stop shop for the products and services of expert interior decorators, designers, upholsterers and the rarest vintage to new world homewares and fabrics. A complete service from cushion cover to colour concept.

    Address
    287 Young St, Waterloo
    Phone
    9698 8150

  34. Porter's Paints

    Porter's Paints

    An incredible array of textures and tones, traditional techniques, environmentally friendly products, hand made wallpapers and wide board finished floors make Porter's Paints a paradise for people with a passion for colour and decoration.

    Address
    895 Bourke St, Waterloo
    Phone
    9698 5322

  35. Retro on Regent

    Retro on Regent

    A treasure trove celebrating Australian and imported 50s 60s 70s furniture. An eclectic mix of hand picked items from kitsch to designer. A superior edit of mid 20th century designs both retro and industrial.

    Address
    88 Regent St, Redfern
    Phone
    0408 839 493

  36. Rudi Rocket

    Rudi Rocket

    Set yourself apart at RUDIROCKET with vintage, industrial, retro furniture, lighting, art and jewellery sourced locally and abroad. A hand-selected mix of Australian and international designs from antique to mid-century modern at this haven for the home.

    Address
    128 Regent St, Redfern
    Phone
    0488 990 490

  37. Seasonal Concepts

    Seasonal Concepts

    Easily the most curious window on Redfern Street, Owner Ken and parrot Rudy champion beautiful interior objects, steeped in history, for purchase or hire. Encased almost secretly, in an old engineers workshop, Seasonal Concepts' experience includes a full floral service, natural curiosities, pre 1950s furniture and decorative objects with an Australian focus. An enormous taxidermy giraffe and a birdcage full of Kewpie dolls will delight the eye and cheer the heart.

    Address
    122 Redfern St, Redfern
    Phone
    0430 044 383

  38. Small Spaces

    Small Spaces

    A microcosm of heart-warming design, Small Spaces showcases furnishings lovingly handpicked for small space living. Fans of Danish and Japanese design rejoice. Also find reclaimed objects, old ceramic vases & classic 60s Ercol chairs.

    Address
    674 Bourke St, Redfern
    Phone
    8399 3144

  39. Studio Eclectica

    Studio Eclectica

    Michael Ferrell has a recognised eye for 20th century furniture and decorative arts. Sourced with form, function and finish in mind, his two-story sanctuary is true to its moniker and raided by local interior designers.

    Address
    13/9 Danks Street (Xhibit Bld),, Waterloo
    Phone
    8399 3550

  40. Tait Outdoor

    Tait Outdoor

    Driving innovation in design and manufacture in Melbourne for over 15 years, TAIT Outdoor's Sydney space houses a wide range of outdoor furniture and accessories, with a focus on quality, locally produced pieces that are both functional and fun.

    Address
    611 Elizabeth St, Redfern
    Phone
    9310 1333

  41. The Country Trader

    The Country Trader

    With the philosophy ‘Anything is Possible’, The Country Trader specialises in new and antique furniture and furnishings from the provincial to the opulent, as well as custom, architectural and interior design, restyling and restoration.

    Address
    pyd Building, 197 Young Street, Waterloo.
    Phone
    9698 4661

  42. Versace Home

    Versace Home

    Recently opened in Waterloo, Versace Home presents home luxury in classic and modern collections of furniture, duvets, cushions, tiles, bathroom accessories and fabric collections. A complete interior design service

    Address
    Sydney Boutique 3, 409 George St, Waterloo
    Phone
    02 9690 6553

  43. Viver de Arte

    Viver de Arte

    Brazilian architects and designers, Ana Maia and Rosa Piatti, unleash their range of living art on Danks Street. From sofas, bed linens, lamps and d�cor to fashion and luxury adornment options, each piece expresses the vigour of art making.

    Address
    9/9 Dank St Waterloo
    Phone
    9699 1852

  44. Wilson Street Gallery Waterloo

    Wilson Street Gallery Waterloo

    Contemporary Art Gallery situated within the vibrant Danks Street gallery complex. Featuring in 2011: Dobell Prize winner Suzanne Archer, the conceptual realism of Hanna Kay and the exquisite frescoes of Sarah Tomasetti (pictured).

    Address
    2 Danks Street, Waterloo
    Phone

  45. Your Lucky Day

    Your Lucky Day

    A little shop full of fabulous finds with a tight edit of recycled and retro interior pieces. Casual and friendly, it might be why Belle's Editor claimed it his 'Favourite Retro Store'. Your Lucky Day is surprisingly kind on the wallet too.

    Address
    72 Pitt St, Redfern
    Phone
    0431 186 027