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Furniture stores like CB2

West Elm is the closest lifestyle match, Crate & Barrel offers the broadest home assortment, Article is more furniture-focused, and AllModern is useful for comparing brands.

4 compared stores11 official pages checkedReviewed 2026-08-30

The short answer

Where to start

CB2 sells contemporary furniture alongside lighting, rugs, decor, bedding, tabletop, and outdoor collections. Its closest alternatives divide into two groups: single-brand modern retailers and broader multi-brand stores. The right match depends on whether you want a consistent house collection or more products to compare.

Before comparing

CB2 at a glance

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  1. Catalog

    CB2 describes its catalog as furniture and decor for the modern home.

  2. Furniture

    The furniture catalog includes living, dining, bedroom, office, storage, entryway, and outdoor categories.

  3. Stores

    CB2's official About Us page listed 25 store locations when checked on August 30, 2026.

  4. Returns

    Eligible new and unused items have a 30-day return window; custom and made-to-order furniture is excluded.

Quick comparison

How the alternatives compare

Each store shares part of CB2's style or shopping proposition. The differences explain who may prefer each one.

  1. West Elm

    Not directly compared

    West Elm also combines modern furniture with lighting, rugs, bedding, decor, and outdoor collections.

    How it differs

    Its assortment has a softer mid-century and lifestyle emphasis and belongs to a different retail group.

    Best for

    Modern furniture with a broad textile and decor catalog.

  2. Crate & Barrel

    Not directly compared

    Crate & Barrel is CB2's sister brand and covers contemporary furniture, decor, and outdoor products.

    How it differs

    It gives more space to kitchenware, tabletop, registry, and practical housewares.

    Best for

    A broader whole-home catalog within the same brand family.

  3. Article

    Not directly compared

    Article covers modern living, dining, bedroom, storage, and outdoor furniture in an online-first catalog.

    How it differs

    The store focuses more tightly on furniture and decor sold directly online.

    Best for

    A focused search for modern furniture without a large housewares catalog.

  4. AllModern

    Not directly compared

    AllModern covers modern furniture across the same major rooms, including living, dining, bedroom, and office.

    How it differs

    It is a multi-brand marketplace within Wayfair rather than a single house collection.

    Best for

    Comparing modern products from several suppliers.

Questions about stores like CB2

Which furniture store is most similar to CB2?

West Elm is the closest lifestyle match in this group. Crate & Barrel is CB2's sister brand and has a broader whole-home catalog, while Article is a more focused online furniture option.

Are CB2 and Crate & Barrel related?

Yes. CB2's site links Crate & Barrel as one of its associated brands, and the two retailers share customer-service language while maintaining separate catalogs and store identities.

Are these stores cheaper than CB2?

Catalog has not marked these stores as cheaper because prices vary by category, material, size, and delivery. Compare equivalent products and configurations on the current retailer pages.

Methodology

How Catalog made this comparison

Catalog checked CB2 in a normal Chrome session because its site blocked automated retrieval. Candidate facts come from official retailer pages previously verified for Catalog's store guides. The comparison uses catalog overlap and shopping model, not hands-on product testing.