X21 Modern

890 Valencia St

San Francisco, CA 94110

415.647.4211

www.x21modern.com

4-11-08 x21.jpg We pass by here all the time but never knew the depth to this place. Weave by the giant Superman statue and past the great fuchsia couches and there is not only a big back room but a giant basement as well...

...with all sorts of treasures likes stacks of great chairs and... a case of old retainers? Hmm.

downstairs

mad scientist lamp

Used dental-wear isn't exactly our bag, but there's something kind of great about knowing there's a store in the city that sells them, right? Right? Well, most of it is pretty awesome, and guaranteed if you are having difficulty finding a pharaoh statue or some other slightly eccentric decorative touch, this place will be your go-to.

4-11-08 x21 color.jpg 4-11-08 x21 six.jpg We also liked that after having tried to take pictures at stores all over Mill Valley, these guys not only gave us free reign but stayed open after quittin' time. Such gentlemen.

4-11-08 x21 super.jpg Check out their extensive collection online, too.

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X21 Modern

Location:	890 Valencia St San Francisco , CA 94110
Phone:	415.647.4211
Website:	www.x21modern.com

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Comments (6)

We've bought a couple of things here over the years, but in general, I think their prices are way too high.

posted by SFGail on April 14th 2008 at 8:03am
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It's a really cool store to go to for inspiration, but unless you've got A LOT of money to burn best to stick to craigslist as most things in X-21 are astronomically priced.

posted by geoff_w on April 14th 2008 at 12:29pm
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i agree with SFGail & geoff_w...cool place to browse but waaay out of my price range.

Maybe that's a good thing for me anyway.

posted by umeboshi on April 14th 2008 at 6:03pm
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I know there are some good (albeit expensive) pieces to find in this store, but it SCARES me. It's so over-crowded, cluttered, and dusty/dirty, I only go in there once a year. I'd much rather go to my regular haunts -- The Touch (also dirty/skunky but more reasonably priced and much less cluttered), but, ModernPast (expensive but great selection), and Monument (super-expensive, but beautifully curated).

posted by lolax on April 14th 2008 at 7:04pm
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i have to disagree on several scores. i've bought a few items (from the basement) that were terrific values. sure its cluttered, but its that sort of place... an indoor rummage sale. a lot of the stuff is bizarre but if that's your style the place is great.

posted by splendid on April 15th 2008 at 9:31pm
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I swear the owner is "The Dude" from Big Lebowski. The dude abides, but he doesn't give discounts. Pricey, still their selection is utterly unique.

posted by aidaan on April 16th 2008 at 12:24pm
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