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Vancouver Special is a retail store offering a carefully curated selection of contemporary furniture, sofas, design objects, household accessories, and art and architecture books.Vancouver Special opened in April 2008 on Main Street at East 20th Ave in the heart of Vancouver's lovely Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. more... See more text

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3612 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3N5
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Vancouver Special opened in 2008, and as the name implies, it is filled with curios and specialty items that will make any home unique. The large shop with bright white walls and colourful items spills with carefully curated treats from all over the globe. Vancouver Special offers a little bit of everything including apartment-sized furniture, colourful pillows and throws, vintage-style radios and some of the most beautiful art and architecture books to grace a coffee table.

Vancouver Special is the brainchild of owner Anne Pearson, who graduated from UBC with an art history degree and later, an architecture Masters degree. But after two years of practicing architecture and craving a more social profession, Anne brainstormed a way to link her two passions. “I started making lists of concepts and products that I was thinking about for some kind of public retail venture,” says Anne. She originally wanted an art gallery, then bookstore, then furniture shop, and today Vancouver Special is a hub for all three and more. “It’s an expression of my background,” says Anne.

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High art, low cost: Where to buy affordable art in Vancouver

High art, low cost: Where to buy affordable art in Vancouver

Vancouver Special's goals are simple: “Promote the idea that good design can be accessible, affordable, of high quality and bring pleasure to daily life.” They carefully hand pick all their products, which include contemporary furniture, sofas, design objects, household accessories, art and architecture books. Those who like clean lines and the minimalist look promoted in Scandinavian and Japanese design will love this shop. It’s also a great place to find local products by talented artists.

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At their hip, Main Street location, Vancouver Special stocks stylish, contemporary pieces that help maximize space. The colourful shop carries all manner of furniture and accessories, but their coffee tables are an obvious highlight. Sleek, space saving, and stripped down, these blog-worthy coffee tables feature neutral designs that work with almost any decor. Combine your table with some of their beautiful chairs from designers like Hay and Afteroom for a stylish and efficient space.

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This beloved East Vancouver furniture shop is known for its of-the-moment design pieces that don’t (always) break the bank. Spacious and bright, Vancouver Special looks more like an art studio than a shop due to its carefully stocked selection of furniture (including stellar sofas) and artfully placed household accessories, which are sourced from designers in Scandinavia and Japan, mostly. Local products with a modern twist are also found here, as are beautiful art, and books about art and design.

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