33 Jay St., 718-797-0630, baxterliebchen.com
If your dinner parties would be substantially more sophisticated aside a luxurious rosewood stand-up bar with a built-in wine rack and ice bucket, look no further than this vintage furniture emporium carrying authentic Scandinavian pieces from a period stretching from the 1930s to the '70s. Wander through more than 1,000 gorgeous items to find the perfect retro sofa, dining set, leather chair or bronze-handled credenza—and if you'd like the upholstery redone, Baxter & Liebchen will handle it affordably. The one-of-a-kind pieces go fast, so window-shoppers had best not dillydally. Fortunately, there's a huge stockroom in the back with more chairs, lamps and chic teak, so be sure to ask if there are alternative pieces available: "When you think you've seen everything, there's a lot more!" says owner Andrew Kevelson.

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