I was introduced to Shelter by one of my design clients, and it was love at first sight. The company has two locations, one on Beverly Boulevard snuggled in admist similarly chic shops, and another in Santa Monica, conveniently located near Third Street Promenade.
The overall vibe is cool, and contemporary, but thankfully not too precious. There are some faithful reproductions, as well as loose interpretations of 50's classics, but most of the pieces have a very updated and current look. The place is chock full of furnishings -- including tables, casegoods, seating, upholstery, storage, etc. The main attraction is Shelter's own line of furniture (with many custom capabilities, such as size and finish -- they offer 12 different veneers, a variety of fabrics, as well as COM), while the supporting cast includes a range of accessories including pillows by Hable Construction, tabletop by Jonathan Adler, bedding and design books.
While many of the customers are designers, the staff is fully trained to assist homeowners, and will gracously and patiently walk anyone through all the myriad of options. It's a great way to spend an afternoon!
| 1433 5th St Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 451-3536 |
7920 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048-4502
(323) 937-3222
There are some faithful reproductions, as well as loose interpretations of 50's classics, but most of the pieces have a very updated and current look.
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