Bearing the coat of arms of the K.u.K Hofvergolder, a special privilege to sell goods to the imperial court in Vienna during the Austro-Hungarian empire, C. Buhlmayer is a Viennese family-owned business located near the Hofburg Palace that is famous for its carved wood gilt frames. Need something custom to encase a 19th-century oil painting or a small frame for a bedside photo? This shop has both—and everything in between, including mirrors and lighting—all of which retains a sense of the company’s traditions which go back to supplying the royal family.

Founded by four graphic designers, Die Sellerie offers carefully selected items that celebrate style. The jewel box–like shop sells thoughtfully chosen pieces including stationary, wrapping paper, fine art prints and decorative objets.

Located on the corner of Theobaldgasse between the Naschmarkt and Museumsquartier, Habari merges high-end modern home décor with traditional African artifacts, textiles and jewelry. The word “Habari” means “Do you have a story to tell? Tell” in Swahili, and offers a range of products from one-off furniture made of suitcases and found wood, hand-woven textiles, and iconic recycled products from over 28 African countries.

Don’t underestimate the power of spending time in Vienna to make you appreciate styles of furniture and décor. A trip to the Austrian capital might have you rethinking the design of your living room. Luckily, there’s Holzer Galerie, Vienna’s largest dealer for Art Nouveau and Art Deco furniture, which offers a stunning array of pieces from both eras. The company can also create customized pieces in antique or contemporary styles.

Three design-loving friends began collecting furniture in flea markets around Europe in the 1980s and ‘90s and over the following decades developed a reputable business offering exceptionally cool pieces. The vintage furniture, which ranges in age from Art Deco through midcentury modern, is among some of the best available in Vienna.

Exquisite Lobmeyr glass can be bought all over the globe, but it’s worth visiting the Vienna headquarters on the Kärntnerstrasse, in a beautiful Art Nouveau building that has been meticulously restored. In the 19th century, Lobmeyr functioned as the official glassmaker for the imperial court (the royal family traveled with its own crystal, china and silver), and even today the business is family owned. The two-story boutique stocks most of the Lobmeyr lines, including Josef Hoffmann’s matte glasses with black bronzite details, which were designed at the height of the Art Nouveau era. Mixed in are exquisite porcelain collections, including Nymphenburg, Herend and locally made Augarten.

Indagare Tip: Upstairs is a small glass museum, where some pieces date to the 1830s. Until I visited the store, I was under the impression that the beautiful chandeliers at the Metropolitan Opera in New York were made by Swarovski, when in fact they were created by Lobmeyr using Swarovski crystals (a gift from the Austrian government in gratitude for the U.S.’s assistance in rebuilding the Vienna State Opera after World War II).

This is the place to purchase tickets for the museums of the MuseumsQuartier (tip: the MQ Duo Ticket is cheaper than buying each ticket separately). There is also a small boutique selling items by contemporary fashion and interior designers, so it’s a nice spot to shop for unique gifts. Watch for their “Designer of the Month” program. Open daily.

This family-owned fine leather shop is committed to “form follows function,” and the owners pride themselves on following the principle of the great Austrian modern designers like Josef Hoffman and Adolf Loos. Located in a charming courtyard near the Hofburg Palace, the boutique displays an array of leather goods from laptop briefcases and travel bags to wallets and iPhone sleeves, all in a rainbow of colors. Bespoke orders can be made in person or online.

One of Vienna’s few truly avant-garde fashion boutiques, SONG fuses fashion, art, and interior design in an artful location in Vienna’s second district. The cutting-edge concept store resided across the Danube in the Historic Center until 2006, but its new storefront is more spacious and accommodating for the many exhibitions and performances that are held there. The interior redefines industrial chic with concrete floors, rough wooden stools and high ceilings punctuated by steel light fixtures, but is simple enough that the designs take center stage. Men’s- and womenswear designers include Dries van Noten and Balenciaga, as well as other interesting Viennese and international designers.

Considered one of the most stylish design shops in Vienna, Volta was founded by Austrian graphic designer Nela Wedam-Liegler. It is a go-to resource for contemporary design lovers who browse her online finds even when they are not located in Austria. With a selection of beautifully designed products from stationery and bath products to ceramics and art books, Volta is also a great place to find gifts for those with cutting edge taste.

Located in the heart of the antiques district, the Vienna Silver Manufacture, as its name translates, is a silver workshop that dates back to 1882. While the original descendants are no longer involved, George Stradiot relaunched the brand in 2008 and draws on the 11,000 designs in its archives to produce designs with the same quality of yesterday. From graceful tubular candlesticks and vases to dinnerware collections resembling those once made for Vienna’s most prestigious families, the shop displays a stunning range.

Founded in 1720, Zur Scwäbischen Jungrau is Vienna’s oldest store and sells gorgeous linens for the bedroom and dining room. On offer are also pajamas, handkerchiefs and bathrobes. The on-site tailor can customized most items, and does so for most of its clients, among them multiple royal families the world over.