Owner and founder Natalie Carpenter sought to create a store that harnessed the artistic energy of the South End; her foresight and discerning eye for Scandinavian design quickly catapulted the shop to success. Thanks to wares such as textured Pols Potten glasses and fired-clay Chris Stiles figurines, Lekker is still the city leader in outstanding contemporary décor.

Lekker Unique Home Furnishings | 1317 Washington St., Boston, MA | 617-542-6464 | http://www.lekkerhome.com