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San
Francisco Antique District Emerges as National Destination for
Interior Designers
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/
-- San Francisco is home to a newly formed world-class antique
district, which will kick off with open houses and a festive party
on Thursday, January 25.
A joint venture of antique
merchants in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant design district,
San Francisco Antique District features numerous diverse collections
of antiques, all within a short walk. Opening day festivities will
include daytime open houses hosted by individual dealers around the
district, followed by an evening party, with music, food, wine and
martini bars amid beautiful 18th century antiques.
Located in and around the design
center, the neighborhood boasts over 25 upscale antique dealers. "We
are excited to be a part of a district of broad and eclectic antique
offerings in the same neighborhood with major decorative arts
resources," said Ed Hardy, proprietor of Ed Hardy San Francisco.
"Interior designers will experience a broad range of choices in a
few short blocks."
The launch party, hosted by
Ambiance Antiques and Southall Antiques, will take place at 550 15th
Street, Showplace Square West from 5-8 p.m. "San Francisco's launch
of a world-class antique district is a message that resonates at a
national level," said Alex Beltramo, manager of Ambiance Antiques
and chief organizer of the new antique district. "With a critical
mass of antique dealers near the design center, San Francisco is the
ideal one-stop destination for interior designers across the
country."
SF Antique District Launch
Heather DiPetrillo, proprietor of
Heather & Company, is excited about being part of such a robust and
prestigious district. "It's an amazing concentration of decorative
arts in a small area. The quality of the shops is incredible. You
just don't find this anywhere else," she said.
Excitement among interior designers
is building. "The San Francisco Antique District is a fabulous
resource for designers everywhere," said Richard Giarratana,
publisher of Design Trade, the nation's leading collection of annual
directories for the interior design trade. "We are witnessing the
creation of a world-wide destination for antiques."
In addition to being a national
draw, the antique district is a boon for the neighborhood as well.
"The area benefits from the positive energy and public improvements
of local businesses working together," Beltramo said. "For instance,
some of the antique dealers have already undertaken a project to
landscape a portion of 15th Street, further beautifying and
enhancing the area for local neighbors and national visitors."
About San Francisco Antique
District
San Francisco Antique District
represents upscale antique dealers located throughout the San
Francisco design district. A map of San Francisco Antique District
can be obtained at member showrooms or from the district's web site:
www.sfantiquedistrict.com.
Source:
San Francisco Antique District
CONTACT: Suzie Buchholz of Barking
Dog Creative, +1-415-331-2333, for
San Francisco Antique District
Web site:
www.sfantiquedistrict.com
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