GrantDillon.com

Specialties

Unique and Chic Vintage Home Furnishings. Vintage furniture, home décor and accessories. By appointment.

History

Established in 2007.

More is More

Grant’s decors have been used for photo shoots and film projects. In the past Grant quotes his decorating style as «fashion», changing with the seasons. «I

used to think of my apartments like a stage set, I would be changing scenes monthly, very theatrical.» «I enjoy layering, maybe too much, a room should appeal to all of your senses, sight, sound, touch, smell and yes, even taste.» «I’ve invested more in creating a lasting effect that goes beyond «seasonal rooms.» «So much in our world today is really ugly, neglected, shabby and sad looking, the threshold for good taste has gotten so low or is just not existent in so much of the country, it’s dismal.» Grant’s inspiration for creating an environment is drawn from childhood, friends, movies, «anything that pulls at your emotions.» «I’m nostalgic, I love the theatrics and drama of decors of yesteryear, you just

don’t see that kind of detail and style in this country anymore.» I will try to bring back style as it was

Meet the Business Owner

Grant D.

Business Owner

In 1994 Grant with childhood friend Joseph Vikre opened «Greenhaven» a resale furniture store in San Francisco’s eclectic Mission District. «One of the hardest things I’ve ever done, with great rewards and great heartaches.» «Greenhaven» encompassed 8,000 square feet, employed 10 and was direct import of 1920’s to 1960’s English and Scandinavian furniture. «Joe went to Denmark and England

and made contacts which began the overseas pipeline of 40 foot containers of furniture heading across the seas to our store.» «Have you ever unloaded a 40

foot trailer rig piled high with furniture?, I hope I never do again!» «Greenhaven» eventually incorporated new home furnishings such as candles, wrought iron, pottery and paper goods in with the vintage furniture making it a

mix of new and vintage. «Putting a price tag on passion is difficult, and I no longer approach business the same way today» Passion is personal and each piece means something and has a story.