Merchant Modern

Merchant Modern is a furniture store in Santa Monica, CA, located at 3002 Lincoln Blvd. The shop offers mid-century modern furniture, vintage Moroccan rugs, home goods, and interior design services. It operates under the broader MERCHANT brand, which also maintains a second location in Los Angeles. The Santa Monica showroom is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12 to 4 pm, with appointments available on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Customers can email or call to schedule a visit to see the collection in person.

The business was founded in 2014 by Denise Portmans and Sara Marlowe Hall, a British mother-daughter duo. Denise is a former stylist and Sara is an artist, and they started the company in homage to Denise's late mother, who was a painter and ceramicist. Their approach focuses on transforming homes by sharing their vision of design, art, sculpture, and objects. They curate one-of-a-kind pieces intended for long-term use, mixing mid-century furniture with vintage rugs and sculpture. Beyond the retail stores, the company operates Merchant House High Desert, a five-acre property in the California High Desert that serves as a showcase of their interior design style. The house features a warm, sculptural space where visitors can experience their aesthetic, and guests can book stays to immerse themselves in the environment. The stores highlight work from various artists and home goods, allowing customers to find pieces that reflect the unique style presented in the High Desert residence.

The store sits on Lincoln Boulevard, less than a mile from Ozone Park. It is about a quarter of a mile from the Michelle and Barack Obama Center for Inquiry and Exploration and roughly half a mile from the Venice Family Clinic. Public artwork, including the Exuberant Birds perching bird pole and parrot pole, is located within a few hundred feet of the storefront.

Merchant Modern holds a rating of 4.90 from the customers who have reviewed it. The business is known for its curated selection of eclectic home goods and its personal, design-driven approach to interior styling.

In Santa Monica, Merchant Modern stands out for its specific blend of mid-century modern furniture and vintage Moroccan rugs, offering a distinct alternative to standard retail furniture options.