About

World Market, officially branded as Cost Plus World Market, is an American specialty and import retail store chain. Originally founded in 1958 as Cost Plus in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, the company is now owned by Bed Bath & Beyond (which was acquired by Overstock.com). World Market operates approximately 240 stores across the United States, offering a unique mix of globally sourced furniture, home decor, food, beverages, and gifts.

The brand's identity is built around offering products sourced from artisans and producers around the world. World Market's buyers travel globally to discover unique items, from hand-carved Indonesian furniture to Italian pasta, Indian spices, and European chocolates. This global sourcing approach gives the stores a distinctive character compared to mainstream home goods retailers, with an ever-changing assortment that encourages discovery.

The product range includes furniture, rugs, curtains, home decor, tabletop items, kitchen accessories, specialty foods, wine, beer, spirits, candy, coffee, tea, and gift items. World Market is particularly known for its affordable accent furniture such as papasan chairs, media consoles, and dining sets; its extensive international food and beverage selection; and its seasonal holiday collections. The stores have a bazaar-like atmosphere that combines home furnishing shopping with gourmet food exploration.

World Market operates a loyalty program called World Market Rewards that offers members discounts, early access to sales, and birthday rewards. The company is also known for its popular seasonal sales events and its broad selection of international wines and craft beers at competitive prices.

Home & Furniture

World Market offers globally sourced accent furniture including papasan chairs, bookcases, dining tables, media consoles, and bar carts at accessible prices, with an emphasis on unique, artisan-crafted pieces.

Home Decor

World Market carries an eclectic selection of globally sourced home decor including rugs, curtains, throw pillows, candles, wall art, and decorative objects from artisans around the world.

Kitchen & Dining

World Market offers unique tabletop items, dinnerware, glassware, kitchen accessories, and an extensive selection of international specialty foods, spices, coffees, teas, wines, and craft beers.

Store Details

Free Shipping Orders over $65
Returns 30 days
Delivery 3-7 days
Loyalty Program Yes
Payment Methods Credit Card, Debit Card, PayPal, World Market Gift Card, Apple Pay
4.2
1 reviews
Design Quality
4.5
Comfort
4.2
Value for Money
4.1
Functionality
4.1
Build Quality
3.8
Claude Opus 4.6
AI Review
4.2/5

World Market is one of those stores where you walk in for candles and leave with a cart full of globally-inspired treasures. Their home decor selection is genuinely unique — you will find textiles, ceramics, and accent furniture sourced from around the world that you simply will not get at Target or Pier 1. Kitchen and dining is another strong suit, especially their food section with international snacks and spices. Free shipping kicks in at $65, which is reasonable given their price points, and they accept Apple Pay and PayPal. The loyalty program offers decent rewards. My main criticism is the 30-day return window, which feels tight, and furniture quality can be inconsistent for the price. Some pieces look stunning but feel flimsy up close. Delivery in 3-7 days is standard. If you love eclectic, globally-inspired home goods and do not mind paying a small premium for that uniqueness, World Market is well worth browsing.

Design Quality
4.5
Comfort
4.2
Functionality
4.1
Value for Money
4.1
Build Quality
3.8
Mar 17, 2026