Best of the Upstate: Furniture Shopping in Hudson

Whether you’re in the 50 percent of the population who loves thrill of browsing antiques, or you’re in the other half and won’t step foot in a store until your sheets have worn to sheers and your coffee table is on its last leg, I’ve got some good news: Hudson, one of upstate New York’s fastest-growing travel destinations, has become a shopper’s paradise. Furniture shopping in Hudson is easy, with more than a dozen independent shops in a span of less than four miles.

From sofas and bedrooms sets to soft goods like blankets and pillows, hand-thrown ceramic bowls, original art, and Asian décor, you’ll find it in Hudson. Note: There are so many antiques stores in the city that doing all of them justice would require a separate article written by someone with far more expertise on the topic. Just a handful have been included here, and have been chosen for their variety and accessibility.

A little advance planning is important for a Hudson furniture shopping trip. As long as you’re willing to pony up the cash, most Hudson furniture merchants will ship your purchases. But you might want to inquire about shipping policies in advance for any stores that look especially appealing. Likewise, store hours vary widely, with some shops open several days a week and some offering a sliver of hours. Check the websites for each store you plan to stop in to determine the best day for your visit.

Furniture Shopping in Hudson

Finch (555 Warren St.) With its sleek storefront and “Life, curated” tagline, Finch might seem stark and galleryesque. But inside this warm, welcoming shop are vintage and modern pieces chosen for their timeless style and functionality. Finch also sells a variety of textiles and décor.

Gilded Owl (318 Warren St.) An eclectic collection of antiques meant to help customers integrate different styles, even those they’ve never tried before, into their interior design. The owners also boast the second-largest collection of Chiavari chairs in the world.

Riverfront Antiques and Design Center (99 South 3rd St.). Prepare yourself for visual overload in this 20,000-square-foot warehouse complex, which contains nearly 30 furniture, antiques, art, and decor sellers all in one massive warehouse complex. I’m partial to Larry’s Back Room and the Red Chair Annex. Refuel next door at Hudson Brewing Company, before heading on to your next stop.

Neven & Neven Moderne (618 Warren St.) From the Crayola-colored sign over the doors, you might expect Moderne to be a spunky, pop-art ode to the ’60s. But this large shop, a Hudson mainstay since 1987, with a cult following of both domestic and international customers, boasts an envy-inspiring collection of midcentury furniture. If the pieces looks pristine, that’s because many of them have been beautifully hand-restored by the owners.

The Hudson Mercantile (202 Allen St.) Ten thousand square feet of furniture and décor, much of it antiques. Visit their Facebook page to get a preview of what’s in inventory, or treat yourself to the element of surprise.

FRG Objects and Design/Art (217 Warren St., 2nd floor.) Part showroom and gallery and part studio for interior designer FR Gillette, FRG is inspiration, eye candy, and artful oasis rolled into one.

Fern Handcrafted Furniture (243 Warren St.) The handmade, hand-upholstered wood chairs and tables at Fern are investment, but the quality and one-of-a-kind aesthetic are well worth it. This is exactly the sleek, chic experience you might expect when furniture shopping in Hudson.

Fig & Bella (443 Warren St.). The kind of shop you’ll want to linger in, even after you’ve finished shopping, Fig & Bella is a required stop for any shopper in Hudson. Their soft goods—including throw pillows, blankets, and scarves—are hand-dyed in the owners’ nearby studio. Fig & Bella also has a carefully edited selection of rustic-modern furniture, including benches, dining tables, and coffee and accent tables.

Foley & Cox Home (317 Warren St.) If you like your home stores open, airy, and meticulously merchandised, Foley & Cox is a must. A great mix of antique, vintage, and modern, with a nod toward pieces that are as functional as they are beautiful.

Combray Gallery (307 Warren St.) Impeccable continental antique furniture and art objects, especially nineteenth-century neo-classicist and twentieth-century design from Sweden, Austria, Germany, and France.

Likemindedobjects (344 Warren St.) Designed with an original, mod-inspired aesthetic by a RISD-educated artist, the furniture and accessories at Likemindedobjects radiate joy. They’re also healthier for the environment, with a focus on sustainable materials and circular use systems.

Hudson Home (366 Warren St.) This expansive, light-filled shop and showroom is owned by designer Richard Bodin, who sources much of his furniture, linens, tableware, accessories, and art objects from his international travels. He also stocks items from high-end manufacturers like Matouk, Stark, and Simon Pearce. Love what you see? Bodin and his team are available to create interior designs for your home. A must-stop while furniture shopping in Hudson.

Lodestone (701 Warren St.) A female, artist-run furniture store, Lodestone carries one-of-a-kind textiles, art, and furnishings that are sourced and made sustainably. The owners have hit the mark on “soulful design” in this cozy, unpretentious shop.

Second Show Community Thrift Shop (519 Warren St.) For those who prefer to reuse and recycle—and not spend two months’ worth of paychecks on a single piece—this secondhand store has some great bargains.

White Rice (531 Warren St.) This eclectic lifestyle store has plenty of small-batch clothing and gifts. But the imported Indonesian furniture and housewares, as well as the fair trade batik napkins are the standouts.

Columbia County Habitat for Humanity ReStore (829 Route 66.) The only shop on this list that’s outside of downtown, Hudson’s ReStore is worth the detour. This enormous warehouse has a constantly changing collection of furniture, from futons and sofas to lowboys, lamps, bathroom vanities, kitchen cabinets, and bars. Some items have seen more love, and are priced accordingly. But for a little more cash, you’ll have your pick of dozens of pieces in good to excellent condition, plus unusual finds, like a Vintage Windsor Gas Range from Montgomery Ward.

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