Owner Rick Hvizdak travels the world to buy wares for his massive emporium. The first floor boasts the largest inventory of Oriental rugs in the country (20,000 at a time are on display), while antiques from different continents fill the second floor. Asian art, African bronzes, European furniture — Artifacts has an inventory worth $40 million, and the prices are remarkably fair.

Baker offers fine furniture and accessories from a variety of high-end manufacturers including McGuire, Milling Road and hand-crafted European imports. Baker's own collections range from the traditional to lines by contemporary designers. Considered by many to be the region's premiere source for heirloom-quality furniture.

Fine goose down comforters, plush pillows, luxurious bedding, table linens, bath and home accessories. The linen assortment reads like an international who's who — Scandia Down, Archipelago, Labrazel, Legna, Bellino, SDH, Bellora, Malabar, Grove, Sferra, Talia, Cloud Nine, dea, Missoni, Ygle, Yves DeLorme, Hue, Peacock Alley, The Purists and more. Sewickley store:. 417 Beaver St. 412.749.0725.

A fusion of objects for the home: handmade jewelry, lighting, antiques, hand-knotted Persian rugs, artisanal items for garden and whimsical gifts.

Now anyone can have access to the high-end furniture, lighting and decorative accessories that designer Sue Anderson and her staff display in their showroom. They're available if you want some help, but many customers are happy to choose their own furnishings. It's a treat to wander through the well-edited space, where the range of styles mixes effortlessly thanks to Anderson's superb eye. Fine quality lines include E.J. Victor, Kindel, Hickory Chair, French Heritage, Swaim, Yorkshire House, Louis Solomon and Francesco Molon from Italy. Near Whole Foods, there's parking in the rear.

Named for husband-and-wife owners Perry and Lora Sigesmund, Perlora features a wide selection of contemporary furniture and home furnishings, gift items, lighting and barware. Brand new is the debut collection from Metropolitan Home. Strip District store: 2837 Smallman St. 412.434.7425.

Proprietor Ann Davis' eye for style and design is pretty much unmatched. Typhoon offers contemporary, traditional, vintage and antique lighting along with complete lines from Chapman, Visual Comfort and others. The selection of lampshades is outstanding, and the knowledgeable staff is a great help in choosing the right one. Specialty light bulbs, lamp and fixture restoration and lighting design are also offered. But the quirky shop, a former gas station, also sells antique furniture, pottery, art, gifts and decorative items for the home.

Metropolitan Home calls “Weisshouse... the most enjoyable place in town to shop for well-designed home furnishings.” Owner/buyer Stacy Weiss has contemporary furniture, carpeting, lighting and antiques from Asia, Africa and South America. Designers include B&B Italia, Poliform/Varenna, Ligne Roset, Cassina, Ralph Lauren, Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams, Tufenkian Carpets, Oly and more.

A double-wide showroom filled with an eclectic, artful mix of furniture, lighting, art, housewares and 20th century collectibles, emphasis on 1950s - '70s

Superb customer service complements the diverse selection of home furnishings and accessories at Blindside. The interior design specialists can help you design a room from scratch or find that perfect finishing piece for any room in your house. Inspiration can be found in the showroom of this full-service retailer.

Both Maple Hill locations specialize in lighting, with an abundant selection of lampshades, finials and decorative accessories. Owner Pete Bernardo is an inveterate collector with a weakness for anything English, so his shops have a charming English-country feel. High-quality reproduction oil paintings, china, small statuary, floral arrangements and more, with English antiques and furniture at the Murrysville location. Both shops also do custom lamp shades and lamp repair.

“Collector-quality furniture since 1900,” and family-owned as well. Both showrooms specialize in classic furnishings including Stickley, the popular Mission style that's quintessentially American. Other high-end lines include John Widdicomb, Hancock & Moore, Southwood and Kindel. A wide selection of traditional and modern furniture is sold at both locations, and the interior design services are complimentary.

Yes, it's a chain, but you can't beat it for affordable home furnishings that are tasteful and stylish. The Ernest Hemingway line is here, as well as other well-done theme lines. A good selection of fabrics is available for a range of custom upholstery, and on-site designers are happy to help you put your room together.

Helping families realize their dreams with fine home furnishings tailored to their individual tastes since 1950, Today's Home is known to bring superior style, value and service to every customer. Henredon, Sherrill, Drexel and many other name brands, plus design services. Also stores in North Hills (412-364-4760) and Monroeville (412-856-7550).

Yes, it's a chain, but you can't beat it for affordable home furnishings that are tasteful and stylish. The Ernest Hemingway line is here, as well as other well-done theme lines. A good selection of fabrics is available for a range of custom upholstery, and on-site designers are happy to help you put your room together.

Helping families realize their dreams with fine home furnishings tailored to their individual tastes since 1950, Today's Home is known to bring superior style, value and service to every customer. Henredon, Sherrill, Drexel and many other name brands, plus design services.

“Collector-quality furniture since 1900,” and family-owned as well. Both showrooms specialize in classic furnishings including Stickley, the popular Mission style that's quintessentially American. Other high-end lines include John Widdicomb, Hancock & Moore, Southwood and Kindel. A wide selection of traditional and modern furniture is sold at both locations, and the interior design services are complimentary.

Yes, it's a chain, but you can't beat it for affordable home furnishings that are tasteful and stylish. The Ernest Hemingway line is here, as well as other well-done theme lines. A good selection of fabrics is available for a range of custom upholstery, and on-site designers are happy to help you put your room together.

Helping families realize their dreams with fine home furnishings tailored to their individual tastes since 1950, Today's Home is known to bring superior style, value and service to every customer. Henredon, Sherrill, Drexel and many other name brands, plus design services.

When Jay Miller's grandfather ran the store for 40 years, it was, as the name sounds, an antique gallery. Miller has transformed the Antiquarian Shop, tripling the space and offering the best names in new furniture: Baker, Hickory Chair, Woodbridge, Althorp, D.R. Dimes, Wright Table and many more.

Owner Ken Ashtari continues the tradition of providing high-end furnishings for the home and corporate settings. In addition to fine upholstered and wood pieces, a selection of antiques enhances the character of the new pieces. The showroom stocks wallpaper and fabric samples for custom work, including window treatments. An excellent selection of hand-woven Oriental rugs is offered, along with rug restoration and cleaning.