For Mid Century Mobler owner Julian Goldklang, what started as a little weekend estate sale addiction has become a 5,000 square foot warehouse stocked full of mid-c finds. Open on weekends only, this warehouse is an extension of Julian's already thriving online shop.
Name/Title: Julian Goldklang/Owner
Open date: We've been selling online via our website and by appointment here in San Francisco for the last three years, but just recently opened our 5000 square foot showroom on March 2, 2013.
Inspiration for opening: I've been a huge fan of 1950s and 1960s design since I was a kid. When I was 16, I bought a 1958 Pontiac Starchief in need of complete restoration, and spent the next two years fixing it up, and customized a 1951 Buick Special in college. The vintage bug never went away, and turned into a weekend estate sale addiction/mid century side business. I finally decided to turn it into a full time job and open the store when we found the right space, and with the support of my customers and family.
Merchandise source: I go to Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, and England every two - three months and ship back between 400 - 500 pieces per trip. I also search locally around the SF Bay Area, and parts of Northern California. There's still a lot of great design out there. I love uncovering it and bringing it to an audience who can give it a newfound appreciation.
Best selling item: Since all of our pieces are vintage, we never sell the same piece twice, but low teak credenzas are always in high demand, as they're usually re-purposed as TV stands/media consoles. Pairs of nightstands tend to sell quickly as well.
Favorite store (other than your own): I don't have too much time to retail shop, but I'm always at the Alameda Point Antiques Faire which is the largest vintage flea market in Northern California held the first Sunday of each month. It's the best place (besides the Rose Bowl) to find anything vintage or antique.
(Images: Mid Century Mobler)
Store History
- Founded: 2013
- Founded by: Julian Goldklang
With 5000 square feet of showroom space, we’re the largest Mid Century furniture dealer in Northern California, specializing in authentic Danish Modern and American Mid Century furniture from the 1950s and 1960s.
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There is another store in SF off of Market closer to Castro called STUFF which is equally as impressive.
I will definitly visit this one on Shotwell soon.
The new website looks great! Congratulations on the showroom.
Here is a link to photo of the Electrohome Apollo 860 turntable - amazing! http://www.greenhillsgf.com/IndexOwn_Electrohome_711_Gold.htm
salivating!!!!!!!!!! :)
Does anybody know of anything like this in NYC? I'm drooling over here.
The photos and website have my heart skipping beats. I could happily drift off to la la land relaxing amung my teak friends. I wish this place was in driveing distance, I would be a kid in a candy shop
Having just purchased an Eichler, I'm now looking for MCM furniture to match. This is exactly the kind of store I'm hoping to find, and I'm thrilled it's just up the road! Thanks AT!
I went here last weekend! We spent over an hour looking around. Julian is a gem. Knowledgable on every front. Not only did he help me pick out the perfect set of chairs for my dining room but he also educated me on the finer points of their history. He has furniture for every room of the house. I'll definitely be coming back for more!!