Modern Mercantiles
Best Shops 2023
For us the modern mercantile is a store offering a wide range of goods. Historically, these shops would often provide all kinds of goods in sparsely populated areas, similar to general stores, country stores and corner shops. Labour and Wait, founded in 2000, inspired a new generation of modern mercantiles featuring timeless, well-made and functional products.
1. Labour And Wait
Labour and Wait is the original purveyor of classic, timeless everyday goods.
Shoreditch Store85 Redchurch Street, London, E2 7DJ, UK
2. Edinburgh Mercantile
A beautifully appointed store filled with products that are practical and useful.
Edinburgh Store18 N W Circus Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 6SX, UK
3. Landline
Well-made objects for daily life, plastic free and sourced in Europe.
Paris Store107 Avenue Parmentier, Paris, 75011, FR
4. Hark
Timeless, useful, well-designed products that stand the test of time.
Dalkey Store42 Castle Street, Dalkey, A96 XR23, IE
5. Boston General Store
Purveyor of functional, high-quality goods, crafted by makers from around the world.
Dedham Store626 High Street, Dedham, 02026, US
6. Odgers & McClelland Exchange Stores
A historic 1891 rough-built timber and corrugated iron building general store.
Nundle Store81 Jenkins Street, Nundle, 2340, AU
7. A Design&Life Project
Vintage style general store home goods, accessories, and hardware.
Taipei Store279 Nanjing West Road, Taipei City, 103, TW
8. Casa González & González
A petite homeware shop filled with well-crafted, handmade, functional, and timeless goods.
Madrid StoreCalle de Pelayo, 68, Madrid, 28004, ES
9. The Hub General Store
A general store filled with variety of goods for daily living.
Melbourne Store36 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, 3066, AU
10. Logan Mercantile
Eco-friendly, well-crafted, and functional everyday goods.
Chicago Store3505 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, 60647, US