Limn is both store and gallery. Based out of San Francisco, with a second store in Sacramento, Limn carries a huge selection of interesting, Form and function design driven furniture for the home and office (think "B&B Italia, Moss, etc).
The name comes from an old English verb meaning to draw or illuminate, with a second more romantic translation:the multicolored shimmer above a body of water that lasts for only moments before the sun sets. Thats how special Limn pieces are.
The furniture selection does seem wonderful, although more of an inspiration for those of us unable to afford such detailed pieces.
The 4000sq. ft. gallery has rotating exhibits of contemporary art from all over. Most recently were shows from Jaq Chartier and Sid Garrison. Both have art worth checking out, especially the colored pencil works of Garrison...very cool stuff.
There is an alternate location at 501 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95815
here's a tidbit about the space that is now Limn...it use to be an old cola factory! amazingly enough I was raised in the area and my grandma still ownes a beautiful 50's ranch home in the nearby neighborhood of Woodlake.
thankfully Limn saved the unique space and incorporated the old building into their show room also using a large portion of the original area for delivery trucks as a very unique garden and parking area.
RS
I've had great experiences purchasing stuff from the Sacramento location. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Though they do specialize in higher-end lines, some of their tabletop accessories and lighting are in the more-affordable price range. The Sacto location has a good selection of contemporary art too.
The good thing about Limn is that it's a great one-stop (window-)shopping destination for design inspiration.
enrique...
what do you do for a living? you are so well versed in all areas on this site I think I might be madly, deeply in design love with you.
:)
rs
Ohmygosh... I think I'm blushing. rs: That's so sweet. Thank you! I work in the music industry. So I'm not in the design trade, but am a huge design geek/fanboy.
Limn is a wonderful showroom.
It is the neverending modern space full of amazing ideas.
I love the outdoor patio where the modern kitchen showroom is.
Definitely on the high end- but worth going by and checking it out if your in the Bay Area.
They also have art exhibits featured there.
My experience was a nightmare. We purchased several lamps July 2006, LIMN promised to deliver in Sept. (those were meant to be my birthday gifts), but we only received them in March 2007. Still the floor lamp came without base and metal screw top. Because we live overseas, when they shipped the lamps, they declared a much higher value than our purchase price, we had to pay much higher customs duty. Now, with the pieces missing, the sales rep just ignore us. Guess they think once money is received, they can do whatever they want to their customers.