“I love this place because it reminds me of the flagship Cost Plus store my mom used to take me to in Fisherman's Wharf when I was little. The Oakland store near Jack London square has international foods and papasan chairs and soaps that make nice gifts, as well as other eclectica, decor, and holiday items.”
“Absolutely love our new SOBU furniture!! Recently upgraded a few big items around our apartment, and after browsing all the big retailers in the area (Design Within Reach, Blu Dot, Room & Board, etc.) we stumbled on the Baker Tolv sofa and Radhi rug from SOBU.
Beautiful, bespoke, and reasonably priced compared to the stores mentioned above.
Completely transformed our space—bringing a modern and elevated aesthetic while still being warm and functional.
If you love Scandinavian design, California modernism, Sea Ranch inspired design, etc. you will love SOBU.
Wish we could furnish our entire home from here (we eventually might)!”
“I truly cannot recommend Custom Sofa Co. enough.
I worked with brother-and-sister team Diego and Maya to create the couch of my dreams, and the entire experience exceeded every expectation I had.
I had been searching online and at larger furniture stores for a month or two, trying to find a couch that fit my apartment. I needed very specific dimensions for my space, and nothing felt customizable enough. One day, walking along Grand Ave, I finally stopped into their showroom — a place I had passed many times without realizing what was inside.
When I saw “custom,” I assumed it would mean limited modifications like the big retailers offer. I was completely wrong.
I was able to choose:
• Fabric type and color
• Cushion stitching details
• Cushion firmness and fill material
• Feet style
• Exact dimensions
• The precise bumper length to give my L-shaped couch a more sectional feel
The level of customization was incredible. Even better was their expertise. They guided me toward fabrics that would hold up well with animals and helped me choose a cushion that balanced softness with long-term durability.
I was able to take fabric swatches home to see how they looked in my space. Diego even came to my apartment to confirm measurements so everything would fit perfectly.
I was blown away at every step.
And somehow — unbelievably — my made-to-order couch was delivered in less than two weeks after finalizing decisions. Faster than many big stores ship inventory they already have in stock.
The quality, speed, craftsmanship, and personal care are unmatched. If you’re considering a custom piece, go here first.”
“I lost my keys while being excited looking around the store. T,the employee went and retrieved my keys for me. He happily showed me around. He had the professionalism of a top manager. I asked him,why wasn't he a manager. The furniture is top notch. Please don't waste your time or money going elsewhere. DIMENSIONAL OUTLET FURNITURE IS THE PLACE TO SHOP. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!”
“Definitely one of the most beautiful stores in Rockridge/Oakland! It is filled with beautiful japanese ceramics, plates, daruma dolls, incenses, lamps and more. I keep going back to get daruma dolls. If you're interested in japanese culture and furniture, this store is a must! It also sells larger furniture especially beds and futons, but also some chairs, tables etc.
The owner is also very kind and always ready to help. One of my favorite stores I've been to here.”
“Wide selection of Moroccan (and African) home decor items. An excellent depot for unique accent pieces to bring more color and character to an interior.
Wide selection of handmade brass lamps, excellent. Some include stained glass”
“The owner is SUCH a nice man. The prices are reasonable, especially on a budget and/or in a hurry. Long-standing community business
Minority owned and operated”
“I love this store. Amazing prices and the staff is very friendly. Edward always goes above and beyond. He has helped me move furniture multiple times now. I will definitely be back!”
“Larry is the man! He has a nice selection of quality furniture and provides friendly service along with exceptional delivery. Skip the big stores and go check out Mr. Larry.”
11AM - 7PM
560 2nd St, Oakland
Furniture Stores
“My partner and I love shopping here! The staff is always helpful and friendly, and you find things that are truly sui generis! The quality of the furniture far surpasses what you can buy today, even in the most bougie stores of the Bay. Narrative has been one of our go-to stores to furnish the new house we purchased. Thank you for being you, Narrative!”
“A 2nd for Jon Nichols. I called him looking for a dock that I could move. I didn't know what I needed, just that I had a problem and was looking for a solution. He said "you need a portable yard ramp". NO ONE, NOT ONE other material handling company in the entire Bay Area even knew the name of these Yard Ramps. Jon knew what I needed and he even has one! Going to be working with him in July for sure. Some day I am going to need a new forklift or racks for our warehouse or something and I am going to go to Cromer for the sole reason that Jon impressed me so much. A company with smart people is SO hard to find today. This is the real deal.”
“I don’t review often but my mom and I happened along this furniture shop on a hot day when I was 8 months pregnant and the owner, Kania, was incredibly friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and just an amazing human being. We ended up sitting down on one of the couches, getting into a long, beautiful conversation and though we didn’t end up buying anything, it was a wonderful experience. Also, all the furniture and art is both stylish and comfortable. I will be back when it’s time for a new couch.
Kania also wrote the cutest children’s book that my 3 year old kid now loves. It’s called Tomato Chases Waterfalls and you can buy it in the store. Highly recommend and I’ll definitely be back.
We need more places like this with business owners that are friendly and rooted in the community like Kania is.”
“So you want figure out your window covering including shade options. Pat has availability of all sorts of shades from electric to blackout to cloth to drapes. She also has a great Installation team who knows how to install the shades perfectly. I worked in a window covering company in New York and her team is as good as any. Pat comes to your house, help you pick out the right product and get it professionally installed. She comes up with great options. Get your windows covered without hassle. Check out my electric blackout shade.”
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“Like most thrift stores, it's pot luck, but this one is pretty decidedly down market. It's worth a snoop every so often, though, because like most thrift stores, you CAN score!”
“I was surprised by the fascinating items in the store, many wood and stone carvings, and if you ask, you can see antique items, and some truly unique ones, not for sale, just their personal collection. At first it looks like many display cabinets, but there are vases, statues, and other items. I picked up a couple of gifts, small statuettes. The owner was very friendly and explained how to spot new versus vintage glazes. A real gem of a store and worth seeing.”
“Just moved into my new apartment was looking on Wayfair for a full bed frame all reviews were horrible.went to international furniture was hopping I get a bed frame same day purchase same day delivery they had a lot of different items I seen this beautiful for bed for $450 no deliver fee the boss stated to me if I purchase the bed.I couldn't beat it same day deliver also I would highly recommend this place they have a lot of good quality furniture will be going back very soon”
“Richard sources beautiful antiques and is generous with his time. He spent countless phone calls to ensure our one-of-a-kind cabinet made it to New York and we could not have done it without him! Thank you Richard for your wonderful cabinet and angelic customer service.”
10AM - 6PM
2201 International Blvd, Oakland
Furniture Stores
“We have been purchasing furniture and rugs from Dimensional Design for years and have been very pleased with our purchases. They have all colors, shapes and sizes and are very professional when they deliver the items.”
“A diamond in the rough. Poor Honey’s furniture is a great place to look for a vintage, mid-century, postmodern, contemporary furniture for any space or home. I’ve been eyeing on a few pieces, waited it out and was able to negotiate with Ryan and Adam a deal. They’re busy people but, helped me load the furniture into my car. I highly recommend checking them out!”