MoMA Design Store
Gift Store and Furniture and Home Store
SoHo, New York
"Be sure to swing downstairs for the lovely book selection."(5 Tips)
"Great for quirky fun unique (pricey) gift shopping!!"(2 Tips)
"Fun and cool gadgets"(2 Tips)"Art, books, housewares, accessories, writing tools, gadgets, etc"(12 Tips)
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Leo SumulongJanuary 14, 2015The books section is downstairs, don't miss it. They have a pretty good selection from which to browse and buy. Items on sale aren't always apparent; search around or ask the staff to point them out.Upvote14DownvoteUpvoted 4 days ago
Foursquare InsidersNovember 23, 2015“From 3D doodling pens to Warhol-inspired candles, this is THE gift shop for the artistically inclined of all ages and interest.” - Nina Garcia, creative director of Marie Claire Read more
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smitty smoovMay 29, 2015Ask for Diamond in the kids section. She is super dooper helpful, i came here to look around left with books and toys. You know what maybe she tricked me. Hmm... nah she good.Upvote7Downvote
AlAnoud A AlGhunaimNovember 7, 2021Whenever you’re in SoHo please do yourself a favor and check this store out! The collection of awesomeness under one roof is just beyond! Whatever you’re into, you’ll find it♥️
UpvoteDownvote- Paul KatcherJanuary 31, 2017Great store for gift ideas, especially for those who are minimalist and stylish. Art, books, housewares, accessories, writing tools, gadgets, etcUpvote1Downvote
Brendan MSeptember 26, 2015Design centric housewares trinkets and gadgets with a great book selection in the basementUpvote2Downvote
adroytAugust 22, 2011Eye candy for design junkies awaits in this shop celebrating the Mecca of modern design in NYC. It's not just the furniture; the gift items will wipe out a visitor's wish-list in one brief visit.Upvote2Downvote
Emily KaneMarch 22, 2015Yes, things will be a bit expensive here, but what did you expect? It's a great spot to find unique gifts, especially in the kitchen section.Upvote1Downvote
Madeline McDavidApril 18, 2016The place to go for cool, quirky gifts or the cult design object you've been listing after forever.Upvote1Downvote
Lisa HilmesJune 7, 2012Even if you're just window shopping, come in and check out all the cool and iconic products from the past several decades!Upvote4Downvote
nikkiDecember 11, 2016for the critical mind on your shopping list. clever gadgets and home accessories for any age. multiple Manhattan locations.UpvoteDownvote
Malene HaldMay 6, 2016Good place to find original gifts or quirky, well-designed stuff.Upvote1Downvote
Yesbelt FernandezMarch 3, 2011Great place to pick up a gift for anyone on your list. They have a very well edited area of items for kids of all ages.Upvote1Downvote
Molly StoddartDecember 9, 2015Awesome spot to stop for some shopping if you aren't going to be near MoMA proper.Upvote1Downvote
Cooper SmithAugust 22, 2014Underrated spot for children's gifts. Plus, free gift wrappingUpvote2Downvote
Raphael LangenscheidtNovember 29, 2015Gets a bit crazy but fantastic place to do pretty much all your Christmas shopping or just spend all your money.UpvoteDownvote
David StopforthNovember 26, 2009Full of awesome stuff you won't realize you really need until you see it. Like an ergonomically designed apple corer or a picture frame made of bits of space shuttle...or something. Xmas gift bonanza!Upvote2Downvote
Unique shop with a great kids selection in the basement.UpvoteDownvote
Joe CooperNovember 1, 2015They've got Studio Arhoj (all the way from Denmark)! 👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿UpvoteDownvote
Michelle WilesNovember 17, 2016Don't miss the selection of coffee table books downstairsUpvoteDownvote- Gennady BarskyApril 28, 2016I do all of my holiday shopping here! Great selections at awesome prices!UpvoteDownvote
Sabrina WangJanuary 18, 2015good place to shop for designed gifts! with bookstores in the basement.UpvoteDownvote
Fanny ChanDecember 16, 2012Super super cool stuff that you'll see on Pinterest but now you know where to actually buyUpvoteDownvote
Best place to buy kids gifts. The new expanded area downstairs is awesome.UpvoteDownvote- Hannah SOctober 23, 2016Had to get some quirky gifts for work and this place was perfect!UpvoteDownvote
Thomas PajorJune 8, 2015Browse around for a lot of interesting (albeit quite pricey) items!UpvoteDownvote
aisha baiocchiJanuary 19, 2015Th gifts are incredibly unique and overpriced. Colorful and sillyUpvoteDownvote
Theo RichardsonFebruary 27, 2011The Cooper Hewitt gift shop has better gifts and is cheaper than MoMA Design Store - but you'll need to head way uptown!UpvoteDownvote
Nicole MarieMay 21, 2013They have a great selection of solar powered double rainbow makersUpvoteDownvote
Andrew RamseyJuly 20, 2016If the midtown location doesn't have what you're looking for, this location willUpvoteDownvote
Alex HennesseyAugust 6, 2015Lots of cool gadgets and knick knacks but so damn expensiveUpvoteDownvote
Joslyn HansenApril 24, 2012Best gift shopping ever. Moleskins cheaper here than at NYU stationary.Upvote1Downvote
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