Design Plus Consignment Gallery

San Rafael, United States

4.9

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Design Plus Consignment Galleries are challenging the model of retail home furnishings and establishing themselves as a destination for discerning shoppers and designers in Bay Area. In a time of economic uncertainty, our galleries offer affordable prices for an eclectic inventory of furniture, art, antiques, and accessories — pieces tastefully selected from designer showrooms and distinctive homes.

History

Established in 2012.

On December 15th we opened the doors of our second location Design Plus-​San Rafael. The 5,000 sq ft Gallery is at 733 Francisco Blvd. East, close to Highway 101 and just underneath the now vintage «Litchfield’s» neon, in the exact spot where The Grateful Dead and other legendary bands once played.

Meet the Business Owner

Grzegorz P.

Business Owner

I was born and grew up in Communist Poland where there was nothing in stores. I remember my mom and grandmother dragging me from my bed in the middle of the night, so we could get in line in order to get toilet paper or sugar. Then, thanks to the Solidarity, Communism collapsed, and I went to university to study marketing and management. As a student I was able to get a visa to travel to the US. One day I met the owner of a chain of second hand stores who, decided to sponsor me and move me from Poland. During my seven years managing 40 employees at the J Mann store, I learned the ins and outs of the business of second hand resale. It felt good knowing that my work helped foster the community, reduce landfill, and provide unexpected gems. Later I opened my first store. Growing up in a place where I had nothing made me desire and appreciate things of beauty. At Design Plus we surround ourselves with beautiful things, recycled treasures from and for the community, all at bargain prices.