Eclectisaurus | News, Reviews, & Events

News & Reviews

	Eclectisaurus Farewell to Gerrard Street We have closed our retail location at 249 Gerrard Street East, Toronto effective April 30, 2023. We will remain open online and pop up from time to time in real life. To all the people who walked through the shop door over the last 18 years, I thank you from the bottom of my heart: it was one hell of a ride !

	Shop the Neighbourhood ! Eclectisaurus is very pleased to participate this Saturday November 28, 2015. Almost everything in the store is on Sale - from noon to 7pm !

	Vintage Furniture Stores In Toronto: Eclectisaurus "a perfect spot to find a unique accessory or piece of art for a contemporary home, or for those who adore the past to find another mid-century object to add to the collection." The Julie Kinnear Team - June 2, 2015 \| Photography by Roland Shainidze

	Xtra Living Magazine \| East End Walking Tour "Eclectisaurus...fabulous finds at each visit." October 2014 - March 2015 Issue By Ryan Kerr \| Photo by Adam Coish

	Tommy Smythe on The Marilyn Denis Show today. ...with some ceramics from Eclectisaurus. The studio segment begins at 00:03:40. - May 15, 2014

	"Eyeing the location at 249 Gerrard St. East" "The inventory is, as the name describes, eclectic, and the ever changing stock includes mid-century modern furniture, lighting, pottery, glass and textiles." - June 2013

	Download the free Eclectisaurus Mobile App

	Toronto Life Neighbourhoods Magazine Toronto Life's 300 Best Places to Eat, Shop, and Hang Out. "Eclectisaurus....decorative arts from the ’30s to the ’70s." We're delighted to be included in Toronto Life's 2012 Premier Issue of 'Neighbourhoods'. Find us on page 31 in the chapter on Cabbagetown, cheers ! - May 2012

	"Twenty Questions with HGTV's Sweetheart, Tommy Smythe About His Toronto Neighbourhood, Cabbagetown." "Eclectisaurus owner Leslie has the thing that you need guaranteed. This is my favourite spot for retro style - carefully curated and collected objects." - March 7, 2012

	GreavesDesign Vintage Textile Art "walking into this vintage store is positively uplifting; color, texture, shape and form, whimsy and elegance are all on show as your eyes rest on one lovely vignette after another. If you live in, or are visiting Toronto be sure to check out this very special Cabbagetown Shop." - January 2012.

	IN Toronto Magazine "Stuffed gorgeous....Eclectisaurus offers the perfect mix of art and eccentricity". - January 2012.

	Find us now on Google+


	Sammy Davis Vintage "...chock full of vintage tease that makes me want to move from NYC to Toronto...for the vintage lover looking to add touches of retro decor to her modern home..." - June 30, 2011

	Design Lines Magazine "fits its neighbourhood just right: the constantly changing inventory offers an array of art deco objects, chrome lamps, rare Eames wire chairs. A recent hunt revealed a mid-century spun fiberglass table." - Summer 2011

	Eclectisaurus at The CAFTCAD Movie Wardrobe Sale, Saturday October 23, 2010 from 9am - 5pm. The Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design (CAFTCAD) is excited to announce the much anticipated 6th Movie Wardrobe Sale. There will be over 40 vendors including members of CAFTCAD, costume industry, and dealers selling contemporary & vintage clothing, accessories, fabrics, books, samples, wardrobe supplies, and other items used in local film & television productions, to the general public at this one day event. Premiering this year will be a costume exhibition showcasing our members talents from such movies as Saw IV, Repo The Genetic Opera, Score: A Hockey Musical, The Thing, Small Town Murder Songs, and Resident Evil: Afterlife.

	Toronto Living, RogersTV "Jus Red discovers some real treasures at Eclectisaurus" - June 2010

	Toronto Life Home Guide "Eclectisaurus....truly lovely finds among the inventory." - May 2010

	Cabbagetown South "I would like to declare Eclectisaurus the gem of Gerrard St. East...." - March 2010

	Design Lines Magazine "Eclectisaurus....vintage Danish and Italian home furnishings, plus art deco objects and oddball antiques...." - Spring 2010

	Vitamin Daily Toronto "Ridiculous, sublime - or just plain fabulous?" - April 8, 2009

	Warm thanks go out to everyone who attended and participated in the 3 Tuesday Markets hosted by Mothermacs at Trinity-St. Paul's United Church in Toronto. These shows helped to promote local community organizations. - September, October, November 2008

	StyleNorth.ca "....if colourful, vintage style is what you're after then Eclectisaurus should definitely be on your radar." - June 13, 2008

	National Post "Steals & Deals: Big Blowout Sales and Vintage (Redux)" - April 19, 2008

	Eye Weekly "Known for its interior decor items....stocked with fashion-related antiques and brocante." - February 27, 2008

	Metro News "Eclectisaurus....filled with great vintage pieces." - November 23, 2006

	Sweetspot.ca "....a gold mine of all things random."

	TorontoPlus.ca "....an embarrassment of retro riches."

	The Toronto Star "Bold first impressions....a new vintage decor store on Gerrard St. E." - April 21, 2005

	ebay \| Eclectisaurus

	FourSquare \| Eclectisaurus

	Friends & Favourites \| Eclectisaurus

	Pinterest \| Eclectisaurus

	Tumblr \| Eclectisaurus

	YouTube \| Eclectisaurus

	High Resolution - 4" x 5", 300dpi (1.2mb)
	Low Resolution - 369 x 462px, 72px/inch (164kb)
	Small - 176 x 220px, 72px/inch (41kb)