Shivam Imports, Ltd

If you like finding one-​of-​a-​kind furniture or decorative pieces, statement pieces or antiques which might have some interesting story attached to it, then you owe yourself a visit to Shivam Imports.
Located in the ground floor of a warehouse straddling the very top of De l’Eglise Avenue, St. Patrick, the Lachine Canal and underneath the highway, I would never have even guessed or known about this place if it wasn’t for the fact that my brother recently bought a beautiful, hand-​carved wooden table here from Rajasthan, India — the kind you see in decorative magazines, high end lofts and spas or super posh furniture stores only you’re too scared to look at the prices there.
Here, you can look at them all you want and you’ll be floored at the bargains you’ll find, no joke. Shivam Imports is normally a wholesaler but they do sell to individuals and the prices are more than reasonable for the sorts of pieces in their showroom, but you need to make an appointment to visit their showroom (at the moment). So despite the appointments and out-​of the way location, it is well worth your while to stop in and have a good look. You won’t regret it.
First off, this ain’t no IKEA. You’ll find hand-​carved teak tables, antique mirrors, crazy pillars which look like the belong in a palace of some Maharajah, antique finished cabinets, candle-​holders, unique pieces like wooden headboards. Stuff no one you know will ever have because everything here is so individual and unique. If you’re like me and don’t like generic anything, love old-​fashioned quality then you’ll just love it here.
Andrew the owner is a really chill, easy-​going guy and often buys pieces directly in India and makes trips several times a year there. If you’re thinking of re-​decorating, need some ideas or inspiration or looking for that one unique mirror to place in your room or a conversation-​piece coffee table, look no further.