CB2

Overview

CB2 is a modern furniture and home decor brand offering contemporary pieces, rediscovered vintage icons, and urban-style items for lofts, apartments, and houses. Launched as a sister brand to Crate & Barrel, it focuses on high-design collections with premium materials at approachable price points, collaborating with over 100 artists and designers worldwide. The brand operates 25 stores in the US and Canada, positioning itself in urban artistic neighborhoods.¹²³⁴

History

CB2 was founded in 2000 by Crate & Barrel, opening its first store in Chicago. It expanded to 15 US stores and two in Canada (Toronto and Vancouver) by targeting urban areas with modern style. In recent years, CB2 introduced the Designer Collective to highlight partners behind its core designs and now operates 25 locations across North America.¹²³⁴

Product Lines

Manufacturing

CB2 collaborates with over 100 artists and designers worldwide to curate globally-inspired designs and exclusive products. Manufacturing details are not specified, indicating outsourced production across various international locations.²

Notable Products

• Velvet Sofas - Compact, urban-style seating for apartments.
• Chrome Coffee Tables - Modern, multifunctional tables with metallic finish.
• Black Flatware - Quirky kitchen essential in dark tone.
• Iridescent Serveware - Unique, colorful dishware for tabletops.
• Animal-Shaped Accessories - Eccentric decor items for shelves and cabinets.

Reputation

CB2 is perceived as a go-to for affordable modern furniture with an urban edge, appealing to city dwellers furnishing apartments. Professionals note its collaborations with designers and community events as strengths. Some locations face criticism for not being BBB accredited, with isolated reports of store closures.³⁶