Comments on the style saloniste: Antique Dealer/Designer I Love: Darin Geise

Hello Diane, What a wonderful post on Darrin! He...

2011-02-08T06:01:06.523-08:00

Hello Diane,

What a wonderful post on Darrin! He is just fantastic!

He was my first boss in the the design world, he hired me when I was 22 and had just move to SF from Boston. He is very talented, has always had amazing taste and is a very down to earth person -- and just fun to be around. I am so happy to see him going from strength to strength with his antique business! I certainly learned lots from him!

Best regards,
Kristine

Steve and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Darrin...

2010-10-13T13:35:00.390-07:00

Steve and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Darrin's gallery the day after his grand opening. He has an amazing eye for the unique and beautiful. We were both impressed by his ability to pair unusual pieces that compliment each other. Each vignette was a piece of art!

xo
Brooke

looking forward to visiting darrin's gallery t...

2010-10-10T17:06:24.755-07:00

looking forward to visiting darrin's gallery the next time i travel up north!

Hello Diane, Sadly I won't visit in person but...

2010-10-10T01:10:05.358-07:00

Hello Diane,
Sadly I won't visit in person but these images are the next best thing. 'Deft placement'....could two words be more apt? I don't think so...xv

Hi Carla- Thank you so much for your comment. You...

2010-10-09T14:59:30.797-07:00

Hi Carla-

Thank you so much for your comment.
You are right--these are spaces to visit, to linger in, to view, to ponder. I like that.
They're shocking and surprising--and definitely
style-changing.
I hope you can come and visit in person.
very best, DIANE

He definitely makes a bold statement. I love that!...

2010-10-09T09:01:50.978-07:00

He definitely makes a bold statement. I love that! I could spend hours in these spaces. Rich and interesting.

Hi Grant- I agree. For designers, Darin is a key...

2010-10-08T12:14:12.120-07:00

Hi Grant-

I agree. For designers, Darin is a key source. I've often said that if I encountered a gallery such as this in London or Clignancourt or SoHo I would be knocked out. He's here on the West Coast, somewhat hidden on Rhode Island Street, and of course every top designer finds him. I love the new space.

Hi Little Augury-

You would so love Coup. Darin has a certain formality in the showroom -- every vignette is a design lesson--and as you noted so perceptively, his sense of proportion is daring and dramatic.
He points in a new direction for the use of antiques. Note that he appreciates classic proportions and his seating arrangements are classic, and then there is a great whirling industrial light fixture, or a painting by Topher Delaney, or an abstract sculpture to throw all into wonderful confusion and delight.
LA--wish you could come and visit and I'd take you on a tour. Think about it.

cheers and all that--DIANE

L O V E. Monumental & evocative. Where would I...

2010-10-08T05:51:35.609-07:00

L O V E. Monumental & evocative. Where would I be without your "findings", certainly Less Than. again, thank you for that. pgt

We are SO lucky to have SUCH talent in San Francis...

2010-10-07T17:28:10.296-07:00

We are SO lucky to have SUCH talent in San Francisco.
It has been amazing to see Darin's style evolve over the years with each of his spaces.

The party was THE party of the fall!
The energy of people having the best time.

Bravo to Darin and his team.

CAN'T WAIT TO GO!

2010-10-07T12:46:03.489-07:00

CAN'T WAIT TO GO!

Hi Dear Design Friends- The party was great (a cr...

2010-10-07T12:39:42.471-07:00

Hi Dear Design Friends-

The party was great (a crush of hundreds) and now Coup is up and running.
Darin Geise--with no great narcissistic push--has impressed the design world here with his sense of style, gravity, wit, grace and energy.
I believe that any designer visiting San Francisco must make a visit here.
Note the interior decor--by Erin Martin--includes handsome gray walls as well as a bare floor made from scaffolding timbers. Gritty and weighty, it looks fantastic.
Bravo, Darin--this is a fantastic addition to the California and international style scene.
cheers, DIANE

Dianne, I couldn't agree more! Darin's un...

2010-10-06T09:44:36.951-07:00

Dianne, I couldn't agree more! Darin's unerring eye is always inspiring, and the showroom is true design theater. I'm thrilled to see the SF design community embrace his vision.

Oh be still my feet. Can't wait to see Darin&#...

2010-10-06T09:22:19.609-07:00

Oh be still my feet. Can't wait to see Darin's goodies. Thanks for a wonderful post. xx peggybraswelldesign.com

From the images and from your vivid description it...

2010-10-05T19:43:28.575-07:00

From the images and from your vivid description it looks like a must to visit. You have so much going on in San Francisco...I may decide to come down soon.

I used to buy from Darin since he sold at the flea...

2010-10-05T12:01:15.738-07:00

I used to buy from Darin since he sold at the flea market years ago. He has come a long way since then, and his new showroom is fabulous. Love all the large-scale pieces!

I adore Darin's style and love nothing better ...

2010-10-05T11:29:23.534-07:00

I adore Darin's style and love nothing better than to wander around his store.

Darin's room in the showcase this year made me...

2010-10-05T10:20:49.318-07:00

Darin's room in the showcase this year made me come back several times and spend as much time there as I could due to the crowd. It was breathtaking!!!