Black-owned businesses continue to shape the design, home goods, and lifestyle sectors with distinctive craftsmanship and cultural perspective. From furniture to fragrances, these 46 brands highlight the creativity and originality of their founders while addressing longstanding gaps in industry representation.
Edloe Finch began when former NFL player Darryl Sharpton and his wife Jessica turned a side project into a full-time contemporary furniture business. Their pieces, sold exclusively online, blend modern aesthetics with practical design.
E&KO. offers playful plywood furniture, including a birchwood side table known for its simplicity. The brand was launched by Emmanuel Olunkwa as a passion project before gaining wider recognition.
Albany Park specializes in durable, eco-friendly sectionals and sofas. They use non-toxic materials, appealing to buyers seeking both style and sustainability.
Estelle Colored Glass specializes in handblown colored glassware, including stemless wine glasses that catch sunlight beautifully.
Linoto crafts linen bedding in upstate New York using Italian and Belgian linen. Founder Jason Evege prioritizes environmental responsibility, ensuring products and packaging avoid chemicals and plastics.
Ifsthetic by Brittney Ifemembi draws from Nigerian American heritage to create luxury home decor. The brand’s Pēkäk slippers and ÌHÉ candle showcase bold colors, textures, and cultural storytelling.
La Réunion Studio was founded by Sarah Nsikak, a Nigerian-American designer repurposing deadstock fabrics and antique textiles into quilted home goods. Her patchwork designs honor the Gee’s Bend community.
Badlands Vintage curates midcentury modern, Bauhaus, and artisanal ceramics. The store’s selection offers a deep look into design history.
Claude Home, founded by Maggie Holladay, features one-of-a-kind ceramics and furniture with smoked glass sconces.
Taaru Majeure in Larchmont, New York, is a pan-African design bazaar owned by Mama Faye. The shop sells handcrafted items like woven baskets and mudcloth pillows, many sourced from Casamance, Senegal.
Yowie’s founder Shannon Maldonado is known for her design-focused home goods. A recent lamp collaboration adds a soft, ambient glow to spaces.
Midunu Chocolates, founded by Selassie Atadika, crafts truffles in Ghana using West African spices like hibiscus and cardamom.
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Viarae, a spirit brand by Issa Rae, offers crisp prosecco and prosecco rosé with peach notes, designed for celebrations.
Bell’s Reines bakes gluten-free chocolate chip cookies with sea salt. Other flavors include matcha white chip and snickerdoodle.
Golde, founded by Trinity Mouzon Wofford and Issey Kobori, produces superfood-based products like the Clean Greens face mask and Turmeric Latte.
Portrait Coffee in Atlanta provides sustainably sourced beans with a monthly subscription for enthusiasts.
Partake creates allergen-free baking mixes, including a fudgy brownie option for those with dietary restrictions.
Moodeaux by Brianna Arps features clean, vegan fragrances like the Worthy perfume with lavender and dry musk notes.
Sweet July, founded by Ayesha Curry, uses Caribbean superfoods such as papaya in its skincare line.
Harlem Candle Company draws inspiration from Harlem Renaissance figures like Billie Holiday. Each candle’s scent reflects its namesake’s legacy.
Pat McGrath Labs has become a beauty industry staple since 2015, with lipsticks and eyeshadows favored by celebrities.
Pattern Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross offers curl gels and haircare products tailored to various curl types.
Cécred, Beyoncé’s haircare line, includes the Sir Davis conditioner with a eucalyptus fragrance.
Alaffia’s African black soap follows a centuries-old recipe from Togo, using coconut and palm oil.
Litotes by Kari Herrera honors Black literary figures through custom candles, such as Maya Tangelo, evoking icons like Maya Angelou.
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Eadem, founded by Marie Kouadio Amouzame and Alice Lin Glover, targets dark spots and hyperpigmentation. The brand’s brightening trio earned the Glossier Grant for Black-owned businesses.
Space by Daniel Scott and Ronn Richardson offers room sprays like Bloom, a warm saffron scent.
Inside Then Out by Nya Jones provides mindfulness journals, including the Better Every Day planner.
Wales Bonner, led by Grace Wales Bonner, blends preppy and athletic wear with bold colors. Her Adidas collaborations frequently sell out.
Brother Vellies, founded by Aurora James, is known for its shoes and cozy cloud socks.
Pottery enthusiasts can follow Black ceramicists like Sherród Faulks of Deep Black, who creates minimalist vases in rich hues.
Everthine Antiques & Stationery by Megan Dorsey reimagines Blackness in the Victorian era through curated books and home goods.
Folklore, founded by Amira Rasool, is a wholesale marketplace scaling diverse consumer brands with streamlined sales technology.
Grounded Plants by Mignon Hemsley and Danuelle Doswell offers stylish acrylic planters and healthy greenery.
Reparations Club in Los Angeles is a design destination with a book selection and a coveted corduroy couch corner.
Design anthropologist Elizabeth Tunstall explores decolonizing design in her latest book, encouraging a focus on BIPOC communities.
Goodee curates homeware, from classic hoodies to unexpected decor, including an Acne Studios throw blanket.