For the best in contemporary design, it's hard to beat The Future Perfect. I never know whether to call it a shop or gallery, oh, let's call it a shop--less intimidating. Founded by David Alhadeff in 2003, the original Brooklyn shop was relocated to 55 Great Jones Street in lower Manhattan a few years later. In 2013 a second shop was opened at 3085 Sacramento Street in the beautiful Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco. For those living in Los Angeles, a third location was recently opened in a Beverly Hills home (The Trousdale Estates)--this location requires an appointment.
David Alhadeff shows the work of a large number of American and international designers and companies; it's like walking into a mini-design museum. There are some well-known names here, and some emerging talent. The welcomed trend of high-end design meets hands-on craft is well represented. It isn't inexpensive, but then again, each piece is a work of art.
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| 3085 Sacramento Street |
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| David Alhadeff |
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| True Blue Lamp by Catherine Raben Davidsen. $2,900. |
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| Candy Dishes by Oswald Haerdtl for Lobmeyer. Originally designed for the "Exposition des Arts Decortifs" in Paris, 1925. $314-$432 |
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| Coffee Table (Body) by Brooklyn based designer, Chris Wolston, limited edition of 12. |
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| Stromboli Chair by Dimorestudio, $4,830 |
My favorite items (I think these pots are so chic):
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| Eric Roinestad Vessel |
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| Eric Roinestad Vessel |
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| Eric Roinestad sconces, all items $2000+ |
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| Settle by Ilse Crawford, founder of Studioilse and founding editor of Elle Decoration, $3,560. |
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| Castle chandelier by Jason Miller for Roll & Hill, from $12,000 |
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| Modo chandelier by Jason Miller for Roll & Hill, from $14,000. |
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| Shape Up 5-piece chandelier by Ladies & Gentleman Studio, $12,000. |
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| Oscar Armchair by Matthew Hilton for SCD, $3,550. |
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| Pilar plant pot by Monty J |
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| Phoebe plant pot by Monty J |
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| Contrepoids Table Version I by Pool, a French design studio, $10,350. |
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| Waste Side Table by Piet Hein Eek, $6,375. |
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| Wild Sculptural Chair 04 by ROOMS, a Tbilisi based studio, $3,025. |
To see more, they have a great website, with information about the designers: www.thefutureperfect.com