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38 San Francisco Home Goods Shops to Know Right Now

San Francisco has a wealth of home design stores, and these are the very best

By Robyn Hagan Cain Updated Mar 11, 2015, 8:40am PDT

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By Robyn Hagan Cain Updated Mar 11, 2015, 8:40am PDT

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Selecting the top 38 home decor shops in San Francisco is no easy task. We could easily find dozens of outstanding shops in just one neighborhood, but picking and choosing from the entire city? Let's just say we lost a few nights' sleep while finalizing this list.

To help narrow down the contenders, we restricted the list to San Francisco proper. (Yes, we heart Ikea and Erica Tanov, but they're outside the city.) The final 38 includes a combination of vintage and consignment dealers like Mid Century Mobler and Leftovers, budget-friendly chains like Muji and CB2, and high-end retailers like DZine and the NWBLK.

Keep in mind that this isn't a ranking. The 38 are in alphabetical order. Did we miss your favorite home goods spot? Is there a new store we should know about? Hit us up in the comments or at sf@racked.com.

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Past Perfect

More than 30 independent dealers fill this 9,000 square foot shop with vintage modern finds. And if you don't find what you're looking for on Lombard, visit the Stanyan Street location, a tiny Golden Gate Park-adjacent shop filled with covetable furniture, lighting, wall art and lots more. [Photo]

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2246 Lombard St., San Francisco, CA 94123

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Jonathan Adler

Mr. Adler is the king of modern goods, and at this outpost you'll find furniture, knick-knacks, rugs lighting and more in his signature poppy colors and modern shapes. [Photo]

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2133 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA

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March

This shop focuses mainly on the kitchen—from tabletop items to furniture to cookware, and we dare you to find a more stunning array of products. It's also the perfect source when you need a gift for a friend whose favorite room is the kitchen. [Photo]

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3077 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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Sue Fisher King

This legendary interior store has been a landmark on Sacramento Street since 1978. Its namesake owner is loved for her amazing taste and sense of humor, which is reflected in the store's unparalleled selection of furniture, tabletop items, lighting, gifts and more. [Photo]

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3067 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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Hudson Grace

Hudson Grace is a beautiful showcase of owners Monelle Totah and Gary McNatton's extensive backgrounds in retail and design. Look for oversized, functional ceramics, glass and wood serving pieces, modern Italian and classic French flatware, linen napkins in 21 colors, European found objects and tons more. Also look for their store at the Marin Country Mart, and their latest in Palo Alto. [Photo]

3320 Sacramento, San Francisco, CA 94115

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THE FUTURE PERFECT

David Alhadeff launched The Future Perfect in Brooklyn, before expanding to San Francisco, (the only West Coast outpost). The store stocks Future Perfect's own line of furniture, as well as pieces by Piet Hein Eek and Russell Pinch; lighting by Lindsey Adelman and Charles de Lisle; and accessories from Lobmeyr, Artel, Michele Quan and Fort Standard. [Photo]

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3085 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

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Zinc Details

This Fillmore shop is neatly packed with lucite lamps, modern kitchenware, colorful textiles, and lots more contemporary housewares that are perfect for either keeping or gifting. [Photo]

1905 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA

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Cavalier Goods

Local superstar interior designer Jay Jeffers opened this gorgeous showroom last year, and is home to unique finds such as feathered resin skulls by Parisian couture artisan Laurence Le Constant and Nason Moretti glassware and Paul Benson bespoke bar carts. You'll also find a smattering of gorge jewelry and coffee table books. It's a do-not-miss for interior mavens. [Photo]

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1035 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Eden & Eden

We love any store that brings us to Jackson Square. This one features beautiful linen pillow cases, tables and chairs made from wood and metal, and accessories galore—plus shop their amazing vintage clothing selection while you're there. [Photo]

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560 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133

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Maker & Moss

From the previous owners of Bae Home, this new home goods source carries home decor and furnishings with a focus on natural shapes and materials, plus artist-made products including topographical maps and other wall art, leather sofas, tabletop items and tons more. [Photo: Patricia Chang]

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364 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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The Perish Trust

This unique Divis shop specializes in obsolete but beautiful goods. Think old typewriters, well-worn suitcases, civil war figurines, and maybe a gun lamp. [Photo]

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728 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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Kenneth Wingard

If your home is in need of a serious dose of cool, this is your place to shop for vases, wall hangings, picture frames, clocks, mirrors and more. [Photo]

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2319 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94114

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H.D. Buttercup

This enormous showroom is a favorite of interior style bloggers, and has loads of new furniture, lighting and decorator pieces for every room in the house, and for nearly every style preference. [Photo]

290 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107

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Big Daddy's Antiques

Entering Big Daddy's expansive warehouse is like walking into an interior designer's dream. And in fact it's a go-to spot for prop stylists, set designers, and interior designers alike looking for unique pieces, for which owner Shane Brown scours U.S., European, and Asian markets. [Photo]

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1550 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

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Monument

If midcentury modern is your thing, you won't find a more pristine, gorgeous place for home goods. They've done all the restoration work for you, and you pay for it, but the pieces are impeccable. [Photo]

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572 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Aldea Home

Would you like a bed that rocks like a rocking chair? This is your Mission spot to find such a thing as well as a curation of pleasing items for the rest of your home. [Photo]

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890 Valencia street, San Francisco, CA 94110

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The Apartment

This inexpensive antique furniture store is a place to go when you don't know what you want, and are in the mood to hunt around. Don't forget to check out the upstairs. The proprietor is sweet and helpful. [Photo]

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3469 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Paxton Gate

It's one of the most unique shopping experiences in the city. From taxidermy to preserved bug wall art to beautiful potted plants you've never seen before, visitors will most certainly be asking: "Where did you get that?" [Photo]

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824 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Heath Ceramics

Beautiful, handmade ceramics are only part of the story at Heath. You'll also find tile for your kitchen or bath, textiles, lighting, candles and lots more. [Photo: Patricia Chang]

2900 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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MUJI 無印良品

This Japanese retailer will set you up with everything you need for your kitchen and bath, and tons of additional items you had no idea you wanted. [Photo]

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540 Ninth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

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establish

This cooperative art studio and retail store is a welcome bright spot in the foggy Sunset. You'll find beachy ceramics, glassware, plants, art and fresh-cut flowers on Fridays. [Photo: Patricia Chang]

3811 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Acacia

Acacia stocks items that are beautiful as well as functional, and almost everything in the shop is sourced locally— a fitting detail for a store that has 415 for a street number. The co-owner also owns Heliotrope, so there's a killer section of skincare products. [Photo: Kim Lucian]

415 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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B&B Italia

This showroom is your resource for iconic pieces like the iconic B&B Charles sofa or the Pesce Up 5 chair. The overall feel is less art space, more minimalist home, so B&B Italia is a quasi-practical stop for interior inspiration. [Photo]

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2211 Alameda St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Black & Gold

Duboce Triangle isn't exactly a design destination, but this petite vintage furnishings shop is worth the trip. Stop by for an outstanding selection of furniture, lighting, and objets d'art. [Photo]

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2200 15th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

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Blu Dot

The exterior of this Valencia Street shop is one of the cutest on the block, but the furniture and found objects on the inside are just as delightful. [Photo]

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560 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

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CB2

Crate & Barrel's hip little sister is a fantastic source for apartment living. (You'll be hard-pressed to find anything in here that won't fit up a wonky San Francisco staircase.) CB2 is also a solid option for whimsical plates and tabletop items when you're shopping with a budget. [Photo]

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34 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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DZINE

It's easy to lose yourself among the luxe vignettes in this Design District showroom. While you can certainly go to check out all the best Italian furniture, insiders know that DZine is the place to go in Northern California for Boffi kitchens. [Photo]

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128 Utah St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Flipp

This is your spot for high-impact, reasonably-priced home goods. You'll find European and American designers as well as South American, Asian and African pieces—everything from couches and chairs to vases and other small beauties for your shelves. [Photo]

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1400 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Gump's

This venerable San Francisco department store has been serving locals for more than 150 years, selling everything from everything from jade and freshwater pearls to cut crystal, tabletop design, and home décor. [Photo]

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135 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94108

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Hedge Gallery

Hedge specializes in both present day contemporary designers and artists and highly sought after vintage pieces. It's practically a museum of outstanding design. [Photo]

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501 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

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Leftovers

Furniture, art, decor: this Van Ness consignment store has a little bit of everything. If the temptation of walking through the showroom is too much, you can browse the selection on Flickr before you visit, and call the store to purchase items by phone. [Photo]

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1350 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Mid Century Mobler

With 5000 square feet of showroom space, this is the largest mid-century furniture dealer in Northern California. The store specializes in authentic Danish Modern and American furniture from the 1950s and 1960s, purchasing whole containers of the best pieces from Denmark. The selection is as plentiful as Costco, if Costco were filled with rosewood credenzas and teak buffets. [Photo]

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1220 Shotwell Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Park Life

The magic of Park Life has always been the unique pieces, particularly the artist collaborations. Owners Jamie Alexander and Derek Song work with artists to create affordable versions of art that everyone could enjoy. They also publish books —usually catalogs of art work— under their imprint, Paper Museum Press. [Photo: Kim Lucian]

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220 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

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Propeller Modern

To add a local, modern flair to your home, try Propeller in Hayes Valley. Lorn Dittfeld's shop is one of the must-see spots on the street, and the staffers are a dream to work with. [Photo]

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555 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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Stuff

Co-owners Will Lenker and James Spinello opened Stuff in 2011 to give the city a fun and hip shopping destination. To the uninitiated, it may seem a little cluttered and, perhaps, a little daunting, but just a couple of steps inside you'll find a store filled with modern vintage delights. Bonus: There's free parking. [Photo: Kim Lucian]

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150 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Terrasol

Terrasol has a solid selection of decor and gift items, including Christmas ornaments, candles, figurines, and holiday decor. In addition to the shop, Terrasol offers home landscape design and maintenance services and commercial Christmas decorating. [Photo]

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1742 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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THE NWBLK

If you want pieces that beg the question is-it-furniture-or-is-it-art, you've gotta visit The NWBLK. The highly-curated, high-end selection —think chandeliers that cost more than cars— is sourced form the most innovative artists and designers currently practicing. [Photo]

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1999 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Z Gallerie

Though the home decor chain is known for its selection of mirrored furniture, it's also a gold mine of accessories. Pillows, placemats, seasonal items: Z Gallerie has plenty of options that won't break the bank. [Photo]

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2154 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123

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Past Perfect

2246 Lombard St., San Francisco, CA 94123

More than 30 independent dealers fill this 9,000 square foot shop with vintage modern finds. And if you don't find what you're looking for on Lombard, visit the Stanyan Street location, a tiny Golden Gate Park-adjacent shop filled with covetable furniture, lighting, wall art and lots more. [Photo]

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2246 Lombard St., San Francisco, CA 94123

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Jonathan Adler

2133 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA

Mr. Adler is the king of modern goods, and at this outpost you'll find furniture, knick-knacks, rugs lighting and more in his signature poppy colors and modern shapes. [Photo]

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2133 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA

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March

3077 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115

This shop focuses mainly on the kitchen—from tabletop items to furniture to cookware, and we dare you to find a more stunning array of products. It's also the perfect source when you need a gift for a friend whose favorite room is the kitchen. [Photo]

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3077 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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Sue Fisher King

3067 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115

This legendary interior store has been a landmark on Sacramento Street since 1978. Its namesake owner is loved for her amazing taste and sense of humor, which is reflected in the store's unparalleled selection of furniture, tabletop items, lighting, gifts and more. [Photo]

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3067 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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Hudson Grace

3320 Sacramento, San Francisco, CA 94115

Hudson Grace is a beautiful showcase of owners Monelle Totah and Gary McNatton's extensive backgrounds in retail and design. Look for oversized, functional ceramics, glass and wood serving pieces, modern Italian and classic French flatware, linen napkins in 21 colors, European found objects and tons more. Also look for their store at the Marin Country Mart, and their latest in Palo Alto. [Photo]

3320 Sacramento, San Francisco, CA 94115

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THE FUTURE PERFECT

3085 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

David Alhadeff launched The Future Perfect in Brooklyn, before expanding to San Francisco, (the only West Coast outpost). The store stocks Future Perfect's own line of furniture, as well as pieces by Piet Hein Eek and Russell Pinch; lighting by Lindsey Adelman and Charles de Lisle; and accessories from Lobmeyr, Artel, Michele Quan and Fort Standard. [Photo]

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3085 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

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