By Stephanie Wright Hession
Photographs by Stephanie Wright Hession Copyright 2013. All rights reserved.
In this affluent neighborhood, known for its
posh shops displaying exquisite objects for the home, the arrival in recent
years of a new wave of merchants with fresh ideas and modern sensibilities has
added a contemporary edge. Today, you’ll find a thoughtfully curated and still
exclusive mix of new, vintage and antique items, along with some surprisingly
affordable finds.
1. Poetica Art and Antiques
3461 Sacramento St.: A pair of
guardian figure heads from the Ming Dynasty gaze out a window of Traci
Teraoka’s shop, where she gracefully intermingles such antiquities with vintage
furniture and contemporary art including photographer Susan Middleton’s black
and white portrait of a fox and jewelry by designer Francesca Lewis Kennedy. (415)
637-5837,
poetica.squarespace.com.
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| Poetica Art and Antiques |
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| Poetica Art and Antiques |
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| Francesca Lewis Kennedy necklaces at Poetica Art and Antiques. |
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| Poetica Art and Antiques |
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| Poetica Art and Antiques |
2. Thomas Moser-San Francisco
showroom
3395 Sacramento St.: Designed for
comfort and aesthetics, Thomas Moser solid wood furniture, handcrafted in Maine
primarily with sustainably harvested, American black cherry, includes the Edo
trestle dining table and Ellipse lounge chair and ottoman. The showroom also exhibits
the work of fine artists, currently those by painter William Broder. (415) 931-8131,
www.thosmoser.com.
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| Thomas Moser-San Francisco showroom |
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| Thomas Moser San Francisco showroom |
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| Thomas Moser San Francisco showroom |
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| "Florence at her Desk (2013) by William Broder. |
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| Thomas Moser San Francisco showroom |
3. Hudson Grace
3350 Sacramento St.: A charmingly
set table featuring understated, white dinnerware made exclusively for Hudson
Grace, hand dyed, linen napkins, large ceramic, glass and wood serving pieces
and R. Nichols’ soy candles in playful scents such as “Mow,” are among the
crisp, modern tabletop items here for entertaining with a sense of mirth. (415)
440-7400,
www.hudsongracesf.com.
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| Hudson Grace |
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| Hudson Grace |
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| Hudson Grace |
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| Hudson Grace |
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| Hudson Grace |
4. Fleurt
3263 Sacramento St.: Fleurt
integrates monochromatic palettes and contemporary and traditional elements to
create floral designs. An early June stop at its stop revealed elegant arrangements
including one featuring white calla lilies, pussy willows, white hydrangea
blooms tinged with green and rolled Ti plant leaves. (415) 751-2747,
www.fleurtstyle.com.
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| Fleurt |
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| Floral designer Yuki Nakashima at Fleurt |
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| Fleurt |
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| Fleurt |
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| Fleurt |
5. Goodbyes
3483 Sacramento St.: Just in time
for summer, this consignment shop stocks fashionable sunglasses, hats for the
beach, sleeveless shift dresses in vibrant, patterned fabrics, gauzy tunics,
lightweight tees, feminine blouses and
flirty dresses among its racks of designer and name brand women’s clothing,
shoes and accessories. (415) 674-0151,
www.goodbyessf.com.
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| Goodbyes |
6. The Ribbonerie
3695 Sacramento St.: Spools of fine
grosgrain, satin, taffeta, velvet and specialty ribbons and trims in polka dot
patterns, stripes and solids create a whimsical atmosphere here. The Ribbonerie
also offers classes such as Ribbon Flowers #2 taught by artist and author
Candace Kling, noon-3 p.m., Saturday, June 15. ($50 class fee). (415) 626-6184,
www.ribbonerie.com.
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| The Ribbonerie |
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| The Ribbonerie |
OF NOTE:
Thomas
Moser’s San Francisco showroom presents “Soupçons Délice,” a solo exhibition of portrait and landscape
paintings by artist William Broder. Through August 1. Opening reception, 5-7
p.m., Thursday, June 13. 3395 Sacramento St., S.F. (415) 931-8131,
www.thosmoser.com/showroom.list.php,
www.billbroderart.com.
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