i got my start in the interior design industry working for a high end european antique dealer in san francisco. i had no idea what i was getting into but four years later my appreciation of interior design has grown immensely. i've had the pleasure of working with the biggest design talents worldwide, and blessed with a rich knowledge of antiquities- for both personal and professional enrichment.
this third generation antiques dealer & restoration expert is one of the largest and most prestigious resources for the world’s finest antiques, custom furniture and museum quality restorations. i was caught off-guard by such grandeur at my interview, thinking "do people really buy this stuff". oh and believe me, they do.
when crates are delivered from overseas, i catalog & document every new acquisition. i find this examination process very satisfying due to the emphasis on detail; every intricacy is observed & recorded. i've learned to appreciate the most subtle decorations, embellishments & inlays from every angle imaginable
"Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it"
-Confucius
not your ordinary mirror
the multiple perspectives of a chandelier
some personal favorites:
lapis lazuli, ivory, mother-of-pearl & malachite
a finely carved Louis XVI leg
marquetry & parquetry inlay
the antique collection: only about a quarter of his inventory is on display at his san francisco showrooms and the rest is cooped up in a secret warehouse, all three floors full. the warehouse is eerie, cold & rickety but i like taking trips over because it feels like an ancient time warp. and, the elevator rides from floor to floor make me feel like indiana jones
the elevator shaft, looking overhead:
the secret trove:
but not everything is ancient. we make some pretty impressive reproductions, for the less-traditional clientele
