Umbra
Umbra was founded in Toronto in 1979 and designs contemporary home decor, storage solutions, and furniture accessories. Their products are sold in 120 countries. A Canadian alternative to IKEA accessories, Crate & Barrel decor, and West Elm home goods.
Why Switch?
Crate & Barrel is American-owned, West Elm is owned by Williams-Sonoma (San Francisco), and IKEA is Swedish. Umbra is a Toronto design company that has been creating innovative home products since 1979 and now sells in over 120 countries — proving that Canadian design can lead the world. Their product designers are based in Toronto and their design philosophy focuses on solving everyday home organization problems with modern aesthetics. When you buy an Umbra piece, you're getting world-class design from a company that calls Canada home.
Home decorators and organizers who want modern, design-forward storage and decor products from a Canadian company with global design credibility.
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Where to Buy in Canada
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How It Compares
| Feature | Canadian Option | American Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | Toronto, Ontario 1979 | Crate & Barrel: Chicago 1962 |
| Design studio | Toronto, Canada | San Francisco or New York |
| Global reach | Sold in 120+ countries | Primarily North American focused |
| Ownership | Canadian-owned company | Williams-Sonoma (West Elm) or private US equity |
Why we list this
Founded and headquartered in Toronto, ON, 1979. Design studio in Toronto.
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