Chintz & Company

So, with the holiday season upon us, I am NOT busy buying up Christmas gifts… rather, I am purchasing a birthday gift. Not having been to Chintz and Co. for a while now and having read all the positive reviews I thought I would see if I could find an original and nice gift for a friend who has a birthday in December.
So, I did my research as Chintz and Co. has a website upon which they have a «Catalog». Did my search for a Christmas ornament (she enjoys the holiday, but more so, she likes different types of ornaments) that I thought she would like and found one: A LOVELY Michael Aram Mistletoe ornament :-) So glad to have found such a beautiful and unique ornament, I went into the store yesterday to get it and even took the print out of the photo (from THEIR website) with me in case I couldn’t describe it properly or forgot the name.
I get there and ask to be directed to where I can find the ornament that I chose with care and confident given the overwhelming positive remarks read about this shop.
Well… Upon asking, the first sales associate looked at me as though I may have grown an extra arm… she confidently AND apethetically said, «We don’t have this. What kind of ornament is this?» I showed her the sheet and obviously she noted the fact that it indicates the store at which SHE WORKS and that it does exist according to the website information the store puts out. By this time, a trio of sales associates had formed as I thought to myself that perhaps with ALL the stuff crammed into this store, she may not have seen it (Yes, the fact that there is SO much is quaint, but NOT HELPFUL as you have to swim through all the stuff there is). The trio of sales associates discounted my request simply and (sorry) VERY CURTLY by telling me that they have never heard or seen such an ornament and that they would «inform» the Manager about my query off their website.
Now, you would THINK one of them would have suggested another item or perhaps looked on the store computer to double check such a thing. After all, I FOUND it on their website:
Pretty, isn’t it? Yes, I think so too :-)
No, they didn’t bother to check their own computer nor did they bother to engage me into buying ANYTHING similar… I guess they had all made their «sales goals» for the day and couldn’t be bothered.
No matter, since I went to WEM and at Paris Jewelers found a very nice sales associate (Barbara) who heard my request and directed me to a lovely Limited Edition Snowflakes for Winter set by Swarofsky :-) They are beautiful and I know will find a lovely place on my friend’s tree for the holiday she enjoys so much :-)

This place has great unique items and an excellent fabric section. It’s however got a few downfalls. Chief amongst this issues is horrendous customer service. They’ll stare at you as you walk in, but don’t expect acknowledgment, not even a hello. They won’t answers questions and you’ll have to wait a long time to get your purchases rung through. Second, this place is so incredibly crowded it’s virtually impossible to walk around. And third, while they offer cool, unique items I think they’re a overpriced when compared to high end furniture shops in the city.

I love Chintz.
Visiting the store is an adventure; the space is jam-​packed with beautiful things. Price points vary widely, but Chintz does offer some really great sales from time to time.
My purchases here range from Christian LaCroix for Designer’s Guild pillows, to pendant lamps to hang in my kitchen, to room spray and hand soap.
The nature of the way that Chintz merchandises things (the whole jam-​packed, «full» vibe) does make it a little tricky to move around the store, and I’m a very small guy!
This cluttered approach also leads to lots of bumped-​up, scuffed pieces on the floor, so if you are selecting something that hasn’t been brought from the back, be sure to inspect it and make sure it hasn’t been chipped or cracked anywhere. The price point is high enough to justify such an inspection!
If you visit Chintz, try to work with Yvonne, who has been ever-​gracious and pleasant every time I’ve visited.

I was in the store for the first time today with my toddler son and infant daughter (I did not know how fancy the store was before I took them). We were there with a friend to pick up one thing and were hoping to be in and out. This, of course, was not the case, because there is so much to see in the store and it is impossible to resist walking around.
My son, who is really good about staying close and listening, began to entertain himself by climbing onto chairs and then off again. When I glanced at him, he had a gravy boat in his hand that he had found on a table. When he saw me start toward him, he rushed to return it to the plate he’d found it on, and accidentally chipped the bottom of it. I was horrified, and immediately grabbed it and started to the counter to pay for the broken gravy boat (which, it turned out, cost $ 228).
Once I got to the counter, the gentleman who was helping me and a female manager approached me and told me not to worry about it. I was shocked — and impressed! In a store with such expensive things, I am sure they cannot afford to have people breaking things and it was definitely my responsibility to keep my child from handling anything breakable. I knew I was responsible and was not expecting them to waive the charge, so I was truly grateful for their understanding. Even though I had not intended to purchase anything on this trip, because of their kindness, I decided to purchase a few things to make up for the loss they would be taking from the broken gravy boat. I was incredibly impressed with their customer service (while still very embarrassed that the mishap happened). I will definitely be returning (without my children)!

Adore, adore, adore! This place is spectacular… just don’t look at the price tags! I’m in love with the vintage feel of this store and it’s ability to still add a modern twist. While walking through all I could think about was how I needed to buy a house so I could decorate my entire home with this store.
Aimlessly wandering through this store like I did will make you fall in love with almost everything. There are mismatched pieces of furniture that fit together perfectly in a way you never thought would be possible.
The fabric section of this store is gorgeous. So many beautiful fabrics to lust over. The lady encouraged me to browse through all of them (their are so many different colors) and let me know that they do custom duvets and curtains. This store also does custom floral arrangements (with fake flowers), and there are so many flowers to chose from!
I wanted to stock my kitchen with all of the stunning crystal glass wear and beautiful plates and decanters so that I would be able to enjoy part of Chintz in my own home. The textiles in this place will engage all of your senses! The feeling of the fabrics, the smell of the candles, and the sight of all the beautiful colors they utilize! I love this place… I want to get lost in it.
The curvature and design of many of the pieces will add life to any room, and the distressed pieces will make your home look like it’s been lived in.
What a perfect store, I can’t wait to come back… there is a lantern and some curtains waiting for me!

Nice store, gorgeous stuff and you need to look every which way because the product is stuffed to the ceiling.
Sort of difficult to move around this store due it being crammed full. Chintz has the most beautiful textiles and I love their designer guild products, especially the Christian LaCroix pillows. Chintz carries one of the most luxuriant and absorbent towel brands called Abyss.
Their website is better to get a good overall view of exactly what this store offers but I am unclear as to whether you can actually order something online.
These folks work on commission, some are really good such as Barb but others are not so good and don’t give clear and informative information.

I have always loved and admired this quirky little home store. It is over packed and filled to the brim with unique finds destined to be a conversation-​starting piece in some lucky person’s home. From to-​dye-​for furniture, home décor, statues, plants and rare kitchen accessories, to the seasonal finds found no where else! For whatever you are searching for, as well as those things you never knew existed, this is the place to start your inquisition.
The women that work in the store really know their stuff, and I like that they are all very DIY. They will give you great tips on how to do something yourself, or where to find what you are after if they don’t carry it. And yes, when it comes to the large furniture, as well as the custom design department of Chintz, it can be quite expensive. However, every time I wander through the clutter of hidden gems I always find something amazing that is great deal and comes in on budget. Chintz is one of my favorite spots to find rare and unexpected gifts for friends and family that always leave a lasting impression… In a good way!

On entering the store, it is so exciting because of the sheer volume of home décor items! It’s clear right away that the store has some very nice and unique offerings. It is so jam packed that I got lost almost immediately and started walking in circles, not sure how to go about looking for the bathroom mirror I went there for.
When I found the mirrors, I was impressed by the selection but dismayed that they were all stacked against each other, making it difficult to see what they were like. I had to dig through the mirror pile and carefully lift out the heavy 32″ mirrors I was interested in and rest them on a sofa to see them. The sales lady helped hold them so we could step back and look at them. When we decided on one, she asked if we wanted it wrapped with more protection than the 1″ thin foam that was half on and half off, to which we replied, «yeah» in a very matter of fact way. It felt strange that all these expensive things were rubbing up against each other with little protection.
The story was the same for the pictures. They were all laying against each other and we had to carefully lift heavy $ 500 pictures out of piles without damaging them.
One item we were interested in was scratched up and it was pretty clear why. The item we ended up buying also has scratches but it was kind of a worn looking antiquey thing to begin with so we decided to keep it.
Overall, I do suggest checking it out, especially if you like vintage and antique looking things but do prepare to have to dig for them and check them over carefully before buying for damage. I will check it out again in the future but only for a very short time as all the clutter gives me a headache.

Browsing the furniture and chachkas at Chintz is one of my favorite things to do on the weekend. The furniture is beautiful and very well made. No laminate ‘wood’ or rickety chairs. Open a door of an armoire and smell wood polish. Sit on a couch and sink into luxury.
There are many expensive pieces here and a surprising number of more affordable items. We’ve been able to find a tall shelving unit that makes our room look very posh for a reasonable price. The staff is extremely helpful in finding suitable items if you have a specific need or style in mind. Helpful without being pushy, stylish but not snobbish.
The fabric selection looks like a seamstress’ fantasy and I’ve indulged in a few of their ready made throw pillows to dress up a few rooms.
A place for aspiring decorators and people that like to be surrounded by nice things.

Although its exterior is cool and clean-​looking (green building and a pretty black overhang), the interior of this store is jam-​PACKED with every amazing home item you could imagine. Old travel trunks, embroidered pillows, and oversized Christmas trees in December, too!
If you are looking for something a little more specific, bee-​line for the back of the store, where fabrics can be custom-​designed and cut for you! Lots of very funky items in this store, either for you or a gift for a friend. My new go-​to place for unique pieces.

This beautiful home décor store is one of a kind. The store is packed with furniture, mirrors, fabric, pillows, art, vases, and glass wear. You can find anything beautiful for your home at Chintz & Company.
Everything in this store seems to be draped in glamour and class. One time my boyfriend and I went here to buy my mom something for her birthday and we found 2 vases on sale, and we got both of them for $ 30. They are very beautiful too.
It is possible to find things on sale here, but expect to spend money when you go here.
Tip: Avoid bringing a big purse or back pack. it is a tight fit between all the piles of stuff in this store, and I am always afraid I will knock something over!

It is November, and it already feels like Christmas at Chintz&Company. The store is filled with Christmas trees, ornaments and all possible accessories to celebrate Christmas in a beautiful way. Chintz gives you a chance to make your home look like it came down from the pages of a magazine.
The assortment of products changes from season to season, and from month to month. When holiday season is over, and Chintz removes holiday decorations, it becomes a place where you can purchase furniture, lighting, pictures, linens and lots and lots of fake flowers. Both furniture and lamps are somewhat expensive, but the selection is quite unique. Here I was able to find industrial looking floor lamps that cost less then $ 1000. I will make sure not to miss a moment when they go on sale.
Chintz&Company is frequented by older women but don’t let it stop you from checking this store out. It may not be for young and trendy, however it is definitely for treasure hunters.