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Urbanite
1005 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214, United States
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TJ
Review №1

Cool spot for vintage furniture and other retro deco. Prices were reasonable and a diverse selection of vendors that offer lots of unique stuff. Worth checking out. Bring a truck if you plan on spending.

Ka
Review №2

This place is crazy cool. There is literally something for everyone. Ill be honest Im drawn to any business that has plants for sale in the window but it exceeded my expectations. There are so many items to see from what I assume is many different vendors. Ill definitely be back.

Ja
Review №3

This is a unique place to stumble upon after checking out City Home nearby! Tons of cool items, big and small, to discover. Lots of vintage finds with a good mix of new handcrafted things. Definitely worth checking out! Plus, the staff is really nice.

An
Review №4

I LOVE this store. Its become one of my favorite places to shop. The items are priced fairly and everything is so beautiful and made with so much love and care. The staff are always friendly, honest and helpful; never pushy.Artisan and vintage combine into an eclectic but calm style. The word pizaz comes to mind! Im always looking for something a little less mainstream, something you cannot doubt is quality, something that feels genuine.So far, I have two favorite vases by local ceramic artists, a gorgeous handmade walnut desk, and a hand-crafted bench. I plan to look here for plenty more as I make my home cozy and enjoyable, and for gifts sometimes.I cannot rave about this place enough, just walk through and youll find something that speaks to you. This opportunity to support so many artists in one space is magical.

Da
Review №5

Urbanite is a wonderful resource for the unusual reclaimed decor pieces that will highlight your home and make it special. They are far more than an antique mall. Their range is from industrial to mid century to old world. Each vendor’s booth is staged to spark your imagination and help you think beyond your expectations. I found two mid century chairs at Urbanite that still make my mind tingle when I look at them. I often stop in just to get ideas or to spark my imagination. Also the staff is very helpful.

Ag
Review №6

(check out the nice response from Urbanite below) : Nice local Portland treasure with new things every day. Been coming here for a long time and every time I try my best to not leave with new purchases. A bit on the pricey side for many items like some other reviewers mentioned, but the quality is great and the service is awesome. Highly recommended on your list of thrift and similar stores to visit when youre looking to bring something special to your home.

JE
Review №7

Went to a music show at this place.. it was a great show and a very cool business.. go check it out

La
Review №8

Urbanite is one of my favorite stops in town! I love bringing people here when they visit Portland (or venture over from the west side!) because the offering is always evolving and is a great representation of the quirk and creativity that is authentically Portland.

Ju
Review №9

Love this place!! It’s my happy place to shop.

RK
Review №10

👀 So much to look at!!! It all falls under the category of home decor but what type of home decor you ask? Antiques, modern, retro, plants, craft, art, wood, plastic, lamps, so much. We have been there a few times and stay for quite awhile.We love the succelents, vases, and chairs. Each area is divided up into separate spaces and its very easy to spend lots of time there. The day we went they had food at the front, lots of food. I got some black and white photos of 1920s Portland. We have been there when they have a swamp meet out in the parking lot too. Its a great place to roam around. Thank you #Urbanite

Ca
Review №11

I have made three great purchases from here now. I love spending 30 minutes walking through getting ideas and enjoying the beautiful things. Lots of cool vintage and reused, upcycled items. Lots of different styles and eras represented. One of my favorite gems discovered here so far. Some stuff is a bit pricey, but that’s Portland.

Ma
Review №12

This place is fascinating, I highly encourage you to visit. Went with a couple friends during a Design Portland event, and we were so distracted by the unique items in the store that we almost forgot about the event!Beautiful art, eclectic furniture, generally weird vintage finds, tons of stuff worth looking through and learning about. And the staff were beyond friendly and helpful. It was lovely. If youre a tourist, I suggest getting your Portland souvenir here.

He
Review №13

Great staff! What a fun (and enormous!) shop. There are so many vendors and they each have a distinct style. I love the selection of home decor, one of a kind salvage pieces and the plant selection. Definitely one of the best shops Ive been to in PDX.

Mi
Review №14

Filled with interesting and beautiful antiquities, as well as interior artists inventive ways to rethink the things that occupy your space. Its big, and nicely curated, so its a destination, even if you dont need to be shopping.

Ol
Review №15

By far my new favorite place in pdx. Every corner I turned I was impressed by the design eye these people had. The selection was diverse and the display of each item was beautiful. Will be visiting again soon.

Ci
Review №16

Cute plants. Great customer service. Love the price points for all the items! Cant wait to go back.

Ja
Review №17

I decided to change my 3-star rating to a 5-star rating due to my very pleasant shopping experiences over the past year. The staff are always friendly and helpful and make sure everybody when first entering the store- sanitizes their hands along with following the social distancing guidelines. I always feel safe when entering. Also, I have found some amazing antiques for some great deals! I will continue to do business here as long as it remains open. Please support this local business!

Br
Review №18

Large vintage warehouse. Sellers have many different styles.

An
Review №19

What a wonderful place, so airy and bright and filled with only the best of every era!

Jo
Review №20

Portland is filled with neat stores like this. Unique furniture and home furnishing pieces to compliment your current home setup. A lot of eye candy to fill your time.

Ji
Review №21

I paid for this dining room table that was covered up with display/sale items (see 1st pic) and agreed to pick it up the next day. There were no warnings that the covered portion was in different shape than the visible portions. I came to pick it up yesterday and saw it was badly scratched/marred (see 2nd pic) and said I wouldnt have purchased this if I had known the real condition. I was told that, all sales are final, there are no refunds and that I should just refinish it.

Ka
Review №22

This place is awesome! Everythings decorated so well, I wanted to buy everything in the store. Theres antique pieces mixed with repurposed art mixed with artisan crafts, so really its hard not to find what youre looking for.

Gi
Review №23

AWESOME place of various vendors. All displaying unique treasures that you dont need but cant live without! Great place to spend an afternoon and a paycheck!

Da
Review №24

This is one of our favorite antique-vintage stores in Portland. Is is always inspiring to see the artful vendor displays of unique items. Great selection of mid century, industrial and farmhouse furniture. Excellent helpful staff.

Jo
Review №25

Lots a lots of amazing furniture, home goods, clothing, art, and amazing treasures. Highly recommended!

Am
Review №26

Urbanite appears to be an attempt at rebranding Grand Market Place. If you visited GMP youll recognize many of the vendors, some signage and staff.Even before the rebranding GMP started to move away from more unique vendors to those who specialize in trendy kitsch. Now many vendor spaces are managed by other antique vendors like Lounge Lizard. Theres nothing wrong with these vendors but they have their own store fronts just a few blocks away.

An
Review №27

This place is Rad!!! Great vendors with a variety of styles and really good stuff. To my surprise there were lot of house plants too ! Very friendly staff throughout the store specifically to assist with anything you need! I’ve been looking daily for about 2 weeks for furniture and decor for a new business and this place stands out!!

mi
Review №28

So many great items for sale! Loved walking thru this store!!! Any sales person walking by ask if they could assist in any way, so very attentive to the customers! Ill be back!

Er
Review №29

Loved this place but it seems to be getting booth makeovers with more minimal items, decor and furniture. Less to look at, disappointing.

Su
Review №30

This is such a great place to shop and discover new things. They take protocols around safety during the pandemic seriously so you don’t have to worry - with a mask policy and plenty of room inside the huge build to look around. I always find great things here!

Am
Review №31

Loved shopping here. Not your average antique mall, great variety and accommodating people

jo
Review №32

Enjoy the experience

Ma
Review №33

Pretty unique. Lots of options and love shopping local!

ma
Review №34

Great variety. Staff is knowledgeable. Appreciate the open floor plan

Ch
Review №35

A lot of quality merchandise displayed attractively.

Ma
Review №36

My favorite store so far in Portland. Always has unique and interesting finds of good quality.

De
Review №37

Urbanite has some really cool things to buy! Its easy to spend an hour or two browsing through the collectibles. They have everything from books to jewelry. The staff is friendly and helpful. They check on you while you browse in case you need help or have questions. Know your prices. They werent willing to negotiate the cost of an item I was interested in purchasing. I left it, but, I found some books that were reasonable. Go, enjoy!

Ph
Review №38

A positive blend of old world kitch and new styles offer something for everyone.A lot to see in every corner! This is a organized business that works very hard on keeping everything tidy and clean. Multiple vendors are represented in each booth in the classic fashion of many stores nowadays of its kind however at the only downside I noticed that they dont negotiate or accept offers.As you can see from the photos there are a lot of offerings of variety. The staff was very friendly and accommodating and very helpful. Bonus for remembering what customer service actually means. The attendant went above and beyond and even called one of the vendors to ask questions on my behalf for some research how about a particular item belonging to one of their vendors.I would go back. The prices were pretty steep for some of the items but thats not necessarily the stores fault as individual vendors that they represent. There are many good Bargains to be found among the higher-priced items and certainly a lot of fun to go look at. The spaces are very open with in each of the displays making it very easy for those who are handicapped to go in each display.Overall I had a good experience and found a couple of items for my own collections.*******UPDATE 6/26/2020******I have been back to this store and made another purchase and they were every bit as professional, helpful and kind as previous visit for this Google Reviewer. They get a BIG GREEN THUMBS up for that!

Ch
Review №39

This is the best shop around Portland! It is a perfect mix between antique treasures and new stuff. We loved hanging out here and browsing around. Also keep an eye on their vintage clothe! Their staff was super friendly and attentive. This store is a must-go!

Zo
Review №40

This is an amazing store. I went in because they had this red sofa that I wanted to try, but I ended up buying a different sofa. Lots of interesting stuff.

Ra
Review №41

Very cool store with ?? vendors. Great selection of items, store has really wide range and prices. Great home industry decorator artist items, chairs table storage and who knows! Love to look here and spend some time. Almost always hear people talking about how cool items are. Thats as good as it gets.

Sa
Review №42

Great store and super friendly staff. I found awesome vintage jeans and a superb sweater here! So much fun browsing around and seeing all the beautiful antique stuff they have in here. Definitely go here to furnish your home!

Le
Review №43

Urbanite is such a gem! This store is not only beautiful and thoughtfully curated, it shifts and changes ALL OF THE TIME. Good vibes. Cool stuff. Such a treat! 100% worth checking out.

El
Review №44

This is a super neat place. They have all sorts of super cool, vintage stuff and it is all brilliantly arranged. Prices range from extremely affordable to high end.Consider going on a movie or event night... they have yummy snacks and great music. Could be great for the night -or a great start to a fun evening,Highly recommend!

Bo
Review №45

Holy cow! Urbanite is a Portland must! I was not expecting how huge it would be. They have a great selection of other local collectors and shops. Best way to describe in my opinion would be a vintage mall of mostly home goods like decide and furniture and more. Every section is from a different shop or collector. So much to look at and so many treasures to find! Not just vintage but also reclaimed and modern pieces too. The staff is so nice. I would definitely recommend coming to Urbanite even if youre not looking for anything in particular.

Mo
Review №46

Amazing! Definitely one of my favorite vintage/antique shops in town. Such a wonderful variety of goods, theres something for everyone here. I especially love how each vendor has their own space and their own distinct style. Each vignette is entirely unique and extremely well curated.

Je
Review №47

The best place to find unique things for your home of office and support local vendors. Feels fresh and new every time I come (at least a couple times a month!!). You’ll be happy you went!

Pl
Review №48

Amazing space, talented designers, fantastic staff. The look of the store is constantly changing, revolving...always knock-your-socks-off fabulous! The owners are extremely community minded and host a variety of events in the store, from design seminars to film nights to parties. A Portland must-see!

Pa
Review №49

Very nice store, huge selection to suit any taste. Furniture, accessories, plants, Vintage clothes, custom made items. They have a wide variety of items very well displayed. Something for everyones taste. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Am
Review №50

Really cool antique shop with some modern stuff as well. They have a nice mix of industrial and chic items. A really fun place to go on a rainy day.

No
Review №51

Urbanite is awesome!We arrived to some very hospitable people at the door, and indeed throughout the store as we ran into various vendors displaying their wares. We had no idea it was as big a space as it is.Music piped throughout the store contributed extremely well to the ambiance of the place. We didn’t plan to stay long, but found ourselves perusing the many and varied collections much longer for all the fabulous finds!This vast enterprise was created with such great taste and an obviously energetic work ethic. I hear that the proprietor once designed interiors for Ralph Lauren. That design sense of style, color placement and flair is available to purchase to bring to one’s own home!

Br
Review №52

Killer ambience and cool stuff abound here

So
Review №53

Love this place! The new owner has really turned it around from what it was a few years ago, the employees are so friendly, the selection of vendors is varied, and they hold amazing in store events. And its always nice to say hello to the pups that frequent the front desk!

Jo
Review №54

Such a cool place to find unique things 😁💛

Lo
Review №55

Seems like theyve gone through some changes for the better recently. I enjoy shopping there. Its a nice place to relax and seek out treasures. You never know what youll find as merchandise changes frequently.

Ma
Review №56

I absolutely love urbanite! Even just to walk around and get some design inspiration from all of the wonderful shops. It is so nice to see such a great mix of local Portland artists and shops and vintage pieces! I absolutely love adored vintage!

Tr
Review №57

Finally visited Urbanite after seeing it several times passing by. What a great collection of interesting stuff! Decent price points, well curated, awesome variety. A sign of a good vintage store that we went in to browse and left with 6 things. Appreciate the “plug” of other local businesses like lounge lizard that have an area here, it’s a great venue for it. We’ll be back!

Ri
Review №58

What a cool find for eclectic local makers in inner eastside. Theres a lot of Portland clichés here but also a lot of really cool stuff too. Explore and enjoy!

La
Review №59

Coolest vintage, retro, eclectic home-decorating/ furniture store. So many original pieces with character and stories to tell. Many different stalls with their own flair and artistic style. Can browse for hours and get inspiration and unique pieces- from pictures and paintings to chairs and sofas, handmade backpacks, Pendleton blankets, lighting/ lamps and chandeliers, to handmade pillows and shelves, coffee tables, etc. Treasures untold. I think it’s more authentic and fun to shop here than Anthropologie.

Am
Review №60

Great vintage/antique shopping environment, although the price tags show how proud they are of their finds. If you want to find something awesome, fast, and are willing to pay a higher price in exchange, this place is for you. If you like searching to find a good deal, skip it.

Ki
Review №61

Nice place to get unique and one of a kind furniture and decor. The staff is very friendly and helpful if you have questions. The prices seem comparable to similar stores like this one in the area

Ad
Review №62

I didnt buy anything here but that wasnt for a lack of wonderfully fabulous items both new and old. Ill be back to pick up finishing touches once Im moved into my knew home.

Sa
Review №63

Location seems sketchy but once you get inside it is trendy, clean and hip.I didnt see any man buns but I saw a Rosie the Riveter.

Ky
Review №64

One of my favorite places in Portland! Great finds and tons of inspiration. The people who work here are delightful and helpful. Urbanite is a huge supporter of local businesses and I am very grateful for generosity they have given to mine. Thank you Urbanite team!!!

Ma
Review №65

Well curated mix of mostly furniture and some eccentricities, with clothing, plants and knick knacks tastefully strewn about. Rad to see different designers and their collections in the various modules. Great selection, a bit on the pricey side, super friendly service.

Jo
Review №66

Great spot for quality, reuse. My monthly go-to for unique finds in one spot....as a bonus, the staff is off the-charts friendly.

Al
Review №67

Urbanite is dazzling, spacious, friendly, and bright. So many gorgeous things displayed perfectly -- just the right amount of stuff in just the right places. It doesnt overwhelm or feel cluttered. Everything has room to breathe, while still complementing the surrounding objects. Its a glorious whole of individual beauties. Wonderful staff, lots of free parking out back, flawless curation. Fantastic!

Em
Review №68

This place was awesome! Super friendly folks working there and lots of unique items! This will definitely be the place I come to when it’s time for me to invest in more furniture!

Jo
Review №69

This is such a fun place to check out. I was initially going in to find furniture, but it didnt really suit what I needed. Instead, I found tons of old antiques and things that just look really cool.They have a huge selection here. A lot of their wares come from different vendors in Portland, so you know that youre supporting local artists and crafts people. Plus, they even had an author there to read some of her new book she just wrote! There were snacks and drinks for all to enjoy after the reading.Check it out if youre in the mood to shop for unique gifts and items!

Ni
Review №70

So much awesome stuff! It’s a wonderland! Super friendly staff, great vibe, and their music is rad too. Great playlist. There’s something for everyone and all styles. And their prices are affordable and reasonable. Go there.

Re
Review №71

Upscale vintage stuff to make rich people feel better about using second hand stuff.

Sc
Review №72

An amazing and eclectic variety of functional design mixed with vintage, mid century, and antiques. A must visit while in Portland. Always welcoming and helpful. Thank you for all of the treasures Ive found here.

Ri
Review №73

Store looks clean and neat. Just keeps getting better and better. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly

ke
Review №74

Really great pieces of furniture and other homegoods accessories from a variety of vendors all under one roof. Stock turns over quickly so if you see something you like grab it while you can. Prices vary wildly. Will be back regularly.

K
Review №75

There is always a great variety of furniture and home decor that cannot be found other places. Prices are reasonable.

va
Review №76

Warehouse converted into a huge antiques/boutique goods store including local brands as well. Prices were not cheap but really reasonable for the goods they had - I think theres something for everyone here

Ja
Review №77

TONS of Vintage, salvaged and repurposed one of a kind items. Reasonable prices and something for everyone!

Jo
Review №78

Urbanite is very clean, well manicured, and the staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful. The two star review is a mere reflection of the evolution of this store, formerly Grand Marketplace, from an eclectic antique shop offering a wide range of styles, periods, and authentic old stuff of value, to a more commonly seen super trendy, marked up, ultra midcentury/modern shop. Its part of the hip trend towards antiques and things that are rough but still clean in home furnishings. This isnt to say there arent some great things in this store, but over the years it has become harder and harder to come across that find. As antique and reclaimed become even more desirable this is bound to happen. Prices go up, variety reduces, and a new trend will eventually be born. Think about the changes seen to Rejuvenation Hardware now that its been taken over by Williams Sonoma - everything is just cleaner and more magazine friendly.If youve read this review this far, I want to reiterate that everyone who Ive ever encountered at this store has been truly wonderful and pleasant. Theyve also been helpful in suggesting other stores for specific needs. I still recommend this store if youre out for some causal window shopping and want to walk through a museum of ultra trendy decor; its quite fun really. And, despite my perceived change in the store over time, Ill still stop in whenever Im in the neighborhood for sure. However, if youre seriously looking for usable antiques at a reasonable price and for something outside of the mid-century era, youll have a harder time finding it at Urbanite.

Ev
Review №79

Great store friendly peopleit’s me again do you remember me? I was the one who you gave the free comic book to not the one with the glasses and freckles I was the other one

La
Review №80

Great selection of vintage and antique items. As well as wonderful handmade goods. Take my money!!

El
Review №81

So many beautiful pieces for the home at all price ranges! Staff is super friendly.

Cl
Review №82

Urbanite is such an amazing store!! So many treasures can be found from so many eclectic designers from farmhouse chic to mid century modern. Staff is very helpful and kind. Whole store is POC & LGBTQ friendly, definitely a great place to shop!

Je
Review №83

Love that place

Ma
Review №84

It was a true cool place to go to. They had tons of neat stuff.

Br
Review №85

Mostly cheap, mass produced, faux-vintage items. Questionable prices.Response to owner: I did take the time to walk through the entire store twice over. What I saw was mass-produce items with manual destressing so that the items looked vintage. All one needs to do is pickup or push one of these items to see they are made of material that is cheap/garbage. There were some furniture sections advertised as antique solid-wood. Nope, not solid wood, one little push and the whole thing tilts and squeals.

Ka
Review №86

Nice quirky collection of different bits and pieces for your home. Definitely worth a visit

An
Review №87

It was really fun to look at all the antique items. I spent 4 hours there, happy 1st anniversary urbanite

ra
Review №88

Great open space with a variety of design trends. Industrial, Mid-century modern, contemporary, rustic, Boho chic, traditional and antiques, too.

Jo
Review №89

This new ownership has done a great job with the place and the selection of vendors. It has a much classier vibe and the assortment of vendors and vintage items was delightful, unique and interesting. Totally enjoyed strolling the entire store for over an hour! #roomsugar

Ge
Review №90

What a neat place to go peruse through. Great decorating ideas and crafts.

je
Review №91

Never know what treasure you will find, fun place, nice people

Jo
Review №92

Great place to find many interesting objects for your home. Furniture, lighting, art and many homewares. Im addicted

Al
Review №93

Terrible place the mager here is a mean nasty women I have felt with her a few times and she is horrible person to deal with talks down to everyone like she the better then them I went to another little furniture store a few blocks down called city home furniture and they were amazing

Ta
Review №94

Great store! Lots of variety and very nice staff. :-)

Ry
Review №95

Good selection of vendors. Friendly staff. Easy location.

Ro
Review №96

Cool store. Good mix of stuff and prices were good

Ni
Review №97

Awesome collection of new and antique furniture. We found a brand new couch for almost half of what we were budgeting based on other couches at IKEA and Dania.

Ca
Review №98

Lots of fun stuff great sales out back

Ka
Review №99

Great new find, staff is super helpful. Pretty much want everything in this enormous, well-curated antique lifestyle store!

Br
Review №100

Love this place, can spend hours just wandering. A little pricey on some things but they are things you dont see anywhere.

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  • Address:1005 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214, United States
  • Site:http://urbanitepdx.com/
  • Phone:+1 971-801-2361
Categories
  • Home goods store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–5PM
  • Thursday:10AM–5PM
  • Friday:10AM–5PM
  • Saturday:10AM–5PM
  • Sunday:Closed
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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