Swipe Design books + objects

Book store · Waterfront Communities-The Island

Swipe Design books + objects

Book store · Waterfront Communities-The Island

401 Richmond St W B04, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8, Canada

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This stylish downtown haven blends a bookstore and home decor shop, offering unique gifts and an inviting atmosphere that's hard to resist.

401 Richmond St W B04, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8, Canada Get directions

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"As the best Toronto destination for design, architecture and advertising books, independent retailer Swipe has survived multiple moves by holding true to a dedication of serving the designer community with the best on the market. Their loyal audience has been purchasing books, magazines and design objects from them in various locations around the city since 1987 and currently from their new-(ish) space in the historic, creative hub at 401 Richmond. While you’re there pick up a Rooster Sriracha wallet, some Pantone Coffee Cups or the latest design tome from Phaidon." - Jacknife

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@onthegrid

"Swipe Design, Downtown by Jacknife. As the best Toronto destination for design, architecture and advertising books, independent retailer Swipe has survived multiple moves by holding true to a dedication of serving the designer community with the best on the market. Their loyal audience has been purchasing books, magazines and design objects from them in various locations around the city since 1987 and currently from their new-(ish) space in the historic, creative hub at 401 Richmond. While you’re there pick up a Rooster Sriracha wallet, some Pantone Coffee Cups or the latest design tome from Phaidon."

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Victoria L.T

Google

If you love design, will love this store. It’s like half a bookstore and half home decor. They have a variety of other items too. I actually discovered this retailer from a Instagram account who was showing some of their items. I have been in twice since then and this is now where I get cool gifts for all my family and friends. Everything I have gotten from here has been adored by whoever I gave it to. I feel like I’m not sophisticated enough to understand more of their technical books, magazines and design aesthetic but I have found the staff to be exceptionally helpful and while I felt that way. They definitely make you feel like you are, which is so refreshing because the design world can be snooty. This is such a cool spot downtown and really they just have cool things that are unique and almost defy trend. If you go you will definitely become a more styled person, you can’t be around such beauty and style and not pick some of it up. Also the store itself like the building, is also just beautiful.

Rebekah Huber

Google

I was able to check out a curated selection of books and calendars from Swipe at the 2024 RGD Design Thinkers conference, and i walked away with lots of great ideas and amazing books I can’t wait to dive into! Next time I’m in Toronto, I plan on visiting their permanent location.

Carol F

Google

Lots of unique and great gift ideas for the design/creative folks in your life! Definitely a place to stop by for that interesting gift for someone's birthday or Christmas. Love the professional graphic design related items and lots of diverse products from houseware, books, stationary, toys and greeting cards to name a few. Everything is well laid out and very nice showcase of the products. Also ask the staff if you need assistance, they can search up items on their computers!

Joel Shantz

Google

Anyone interested in design, unique objects, and unique books really needs to go here. It's a place where you easily get cought up browsing and find no shortage of things that would be neat to have. They sell quite a wide variety of things. Must see for yourself.

Stacey O'Neil

Google

Modern and elegant. Small selection of puzzles , architectural books, notebooks, cards and other stationary supplies .

Micah Cooper

Google

Fun little store, lots of art books, lots of local art prints and objects (jewelry etc.). The person working was super friendly and, as with everyone I met in that building, very indulgent of all my many questions.

Anastasiya Kopteva

Google

Great store, lots of interesting books and objects! Really friendly staff :)

Miranda

Google

good service and cute / diverse collections.