San Francisco is completely saturated with furniture and design shops... and it can be a bit difficult to wade through it all. Because of this, we took the time to go to one of our favorite neighborhoods, Hayes Valley, to observe and document the design scene so we could give you the skinny on all the shops in the area. Whether you're in the market for a mid-century modern daybed or a porcelain teacup, we'll tell you where to find 'em.
Hayes Valley: Furniture and Design Shop Tour
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- Rose and Radish -- Half floral shop, half design shop. Aside from the floral arrangements, the shop is mostly known for its eclectic inventory of tabletop items, but it recently expanded into the loft so it could sell more furnishings.
- Inside -- Inside has a generally warmer approach to peddling their mid-century modern classics, which is what the store exclusively sells (all reproductions).
- Lotus Bleu -- Your one stop shop for all things brightly lacquered. Also a great source for vibrant fabrics and tabletop items (and a few refurbished vintage furnishings).
- Quatrine -- One of the larger stores in Hayes Valley. Great for sophisticated and opulent sofas and other upholstered items. All customized to fit your needs (and the prices reflect that).
- Scandinavian Details -- Mostly black and white furnishings sprinkled with some iconic mid-century modern pieces. Fantastic source for contemporary (yet playful) Scandinavian tabletop items. Oh, and Marimekko. Scandinavian Details is your Hayes Valley source for Marimekko.
- Peace Industry -- Great airy space for beautifully designed felt rugs. Designed by Melina Raissnia and handmade in Iran in a workshop she and her husband own and operate. All natural.
- Propeller -- Definitely the most design savvy of the Hayes Valley stores. The inventory here is constantly changing so that they can bring you the freshest contemporary designs. Great selection of furnishings with clean lines and excellent finishes/fabrics.
- Modern Artifacts -- Postwar art & design shop that has an impressive collection of hard-to-find classics and even better art.
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I also really like to peruse Alabaster. There are some gorgeous, other worldly, one-of-a-kind items within:
http://www.alabastersf.com
view wig3000's profile
This is a good time to remind people that Propeller has some seriously bad customer service issues -- as has been discussed on this site before. Probably best to stick to one of the many other Hayes Valley stores.
view 2626's profile
Oh! It's true. I have been treated SO poorly when I've been in Propeller. I must not look hip enough for them. They will not give me the time of day.
view brenjay's profile
wig3000 - Sadly, Alabaster shut down. Replaced by some sort clothing store that is not nearly as cool.
Hmmm. I haven't experienced any bad customer service at Propeller. I'll have to do a search on AT to see what's been written about that in the past.
view anh-minh's profile
I'm with anh-minh. I've experienced nothing short of great customer service at Propeller.
view sallyTV's profile
Yeah, I had the nicest conversation with the girl working at Propellor when we visited in March.
view iacoli's profile
Aw, that's too bad about Alabaster! There is a new phone number and address via Google so perhaps they have moved rather than shut down? The new number is 864-6045.
Re: Propeller, I've only had fine service there. They tend to be a little hands off unless you approach with questions, but I much prefer a low key sales staff.
view wig3000's profile
you skipped Worldware on Gough at Fell. it's not my style, but nonetheless, it ought to be included in a round-up of Hayes Valley neighborhood furniture and design shops, imho.
view ratita's profile
Propeller has some bad juju on this site and others. More than just a haughty attitude by the staff -- they can be downright rude. Also, they have a history of bait and switch and other devious sales tactics. Be wary.
view 2626's profile
I'm so glad this was posted. I am going to be in SF the first week of Sept. after moving back here to NYC 8 yrs. ago. I want to go to some of the new design stores and this is a list I'll print out and take with me.
Any other suggestions?
view anne's profile
Also Zonal has neat old furniture and ephemera but also new sofas that are moderately priced
view Sassy in SF's profile
Why don't you embed the google map so people can click on it and interact and use it?
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