Sort & Filter

La Voute

Interior of La Voute in Christchurch with lots of vintage furniture on display.
Vintage chair with retro painting of clown's face behind it at La Voute, Christchurch.
Three gold framed mirrors on display at La Voute, Christchurch.
Wooden filing cabinet and set of drawers at La Voute, Christchurch.
Wide angle view of interior with furniture and lighting at La Voute, Christchurch.
Lamp and other vintage artefacts on display at La Voute, Christchurch.
Different coloured ceramics on shelves at La Voute, Christchurch.
Old typewriter and radio on shelves at La Voute, Christchurch.
Exterior of La Voute, Christchurch.

MondayClosed.

TuesdayClosed.

WednesdayClosed.

ThursdayClosed.

FridayClosed.

Saturday10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Sunday10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

96 Marshall Street, Woolston, Christchurch

027 202 3055

Instagram

Facebook

Dog friendly

La Voute, French for "The Vault", certainly lives up to its name.

While the showroom for this vintage furniture and homewares shop may be a little off the beaten path, it only makes the underground space feel even more transportive. Upon walking through the warehouse doors you'll be greeted with a variety of beautifully styled vignettes. The shop boasts extraordinary finds that range from vintage sofas and cabinetry to lighting and coffee table accessories.  Vintage art is also plentiful throughout the space, giving you one-of-a-kind choices to adorn your walls. 

La Voute caters to a variety of budgets, so whether you're looking for a true investment piece or hoping to inexpensively style your living room bookshelves, you'll be able to find just the item in this generously sized showroom. Owner Liam takes great pride in constantly restocking the shop with finds foraged from all over the country, and chances are, if you see the same piece twice, you'll find it reimagined in a totally different vignette. 

In addition to their regular shopping hours, La Voute also hosts frequent markets with other vintage vendors - the perfect opportunity to scour the shelves for the next addition to your home (or even your closet!). Make sure to follow them on social media to stay up to date on the latest markets, and even some sneak peeks at new finds coming to the store.

Words by Caitlin Brown & Photography by Nancy Zhou

Information not correct? Report an error

Location

96 Marshall Street, Woolston, Christchurch

Nearby Places

Bellbird Bakery

Close up of rows of sourdough on wooden shelves attached to a wall at Bellbird Bakery in Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
Goods key icon.

Bellbird is everything you want in a local bakery — filled with classic pastries and delicious loaves of fresh-baked bread.

Gelato Lab

Customer holding her Gelato Lab ice cream.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury

Gelato Lab churns out traditional gelato in a number of delicious and ever-changing flavours, all made on-site by two passionate ladies.

Smith's Bookshop

Woman looking at books at Smith's Bookshop, Christchurch.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury

Tucked away in the elegant corridors of The Tannery, you’ll...

Marmaduke Shoppe

The entrance to a store from inside an old shopping centre.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury

Sitting pretty within the Tannery, Marmaduke Shoppe is one of those rare interior stores that is so beautifully curated that it takes a while to realise each piece within...

Similar Places

The Welder

A woman holding her baby in amongst the plants inside The Welder.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury Editor's Pick
Cafes key icon. Goods key icon. Restaurants key icon.

The Welder is a unique health and wellbeing centre in stunningly repurposed buildings in the heart of South Town.

Frances Nation Home

The inside of Frances Nation Home.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury

A store devoted to celebrating beautiful, made-to-last daily wares from New Zealand makers.

The National

Someone looking at unique jewellery pieces on display.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury
Fashion key icon. Galleries and museum key icon.

The National has been at the forefront of the contemporary art scene in Christchurch for over a decade.

Infinite Definite

Pink and Brown checked cardigan hanging on rack.
Place Christchurch & Canterbury Editor's Pick
Fashion key icon.

Cool kicks, clothing and lifestyle goods find themselves a home here, and with over 60 different designers in stock, there is something for everyone.

Fill your Christmas Table with Christchurch’s Best

A hand holding a glass of champagne over a Christmas table setting.
Story Christchurch & Canterbury

If the thought of planning your Christmas Day menu sends you into a more frazzled than festive state, we’re here to let you know that you needn’t go it alone. We’ve rounded up Christchurch’s very best grocers, florists, bakers, butchers and more to help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time at the table.

In Our Book: Here are the Best Bookshops in Christchurch Ōtautahi

A woman with a short brown bob reading an old book.
Story Christchurch & Canterbury
There is a certain kind of feeling you get when you enter a good bookshop, it’s warm and inviting, and a sense of cosiness and calm takes over. The scent of hundreds and thousands of pages waiting to be discovered and devoured is nostalgic, and it is easy to lose an hour or two browsing the aisles deliberating over your next read. In Ōtautahi Christchurch, we are blessed with a stellar number of bookstores, from a specialist children’s shop, booksellers that have been in the city for generations and second-hand shops that ensure literary gems reach the hands of new readers. So whether you are on the hunt for the latest bestseller, looking to build up your child’s library collection or happiest when spending an afternoon amongst stacks and rows of books, here’s your guide (in no particular order) to enjoying the best bookshops around the city.