Zanzibar
Austin, TX 78703-5318
Phone: (512) 472-9234
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Editorial Review for Zanzibar – by Bernadette Noll
In Short
Upon first entering the store, what strikes the senses is the smell of candles, lotions, leather books, wooden tables and rattan chairs. Second is the sound: The India brass bells chime and water gurgles over rocks in a tiny fountain and percussive music all mingle. Old and new import products are assembled throughout the store.
There are sprawling wooden coffee tables and child-sized rocking chairs, Moroccan tables and '50s style Italian olive plates.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasCool kid-gifts here: illustrated alphabet refrigerator magnets, books, toys and great sounding musical gourds.
User Reviews for Zanzibar
03/03/2007 Posted by prissypolly
i have been visiting this store for over 8 years. they opened a second store a few years ago right around the block. i like how they have kept this store traditional and old world. i purchased an antique chinese cabinet from here 5 years ago and still get compliments on it. there seems to be only 1-2 people working here so ask questions.
Pros: beautiful furniture, good service, great music playing
Cons: small location, can be expensive
08/06/2006 Posted by thecocoapod
The store has beautiful merchandise and lots of it. They now have a second store right behind this store which I don't understand. Why have two of the exact same stores right behind each other? The prices are extremely high and they can't seem to decide what kind of store they want to be. It looks like a mini-department store. The sales staff seem knowledgeable and friendly, but they followed me around the store. They either thought that I was shop lifting or they work on commission! Went in for a couch. You can't buy most of the furniture off of the floor. It has to be special ordered, so prepare for a wait.
Pros: Beautiful Atmosphere
Cons: High Prices, Haunting Salespeople
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