...by Design is the Scandinavian, mid century modern division of Sugar Barrel Antiques Ltd. Sugar Barrel Antiques is currently in it’s fifth decade of operation and has provided quality antique and vintage furnishings to Lower Mainland residents since 1967. A family owned and operated company, Sugar Barrel Antiques regularly imports containers from Europe. Sugar Barrel Antiques has imported from such locales as England, Scotland, Wales, France, Spain and Denmark.

As of 1997, Sugar Barrel Antiques has had a web presence by offering their quality furnishings and decor on ebay.com. Needless to say, this has broadened the company's global scope and increased their market visibility.

With that ability to ship globally, having already shipped to Australia, Japan, Portugal, the UK, Mexico, the Caribbean, and all 50 states and most of Canada, there is no logistical issue that can't be handled by Sugar Barrel Antiques' shipping network.