Big Daddy’s Antiques

Lots of mid 20^th and early 20^th century furniture items. I spotted a lot of Mission and Crafts style furniture items made from wood and other natural materials. Very expensive rate furniture for the avid collector or home décor stylist. Everything is very well curated with a fine eye to unique whimsical details. You’ll find antler hooks, leather chairs and couches, tables that are so textbook examples of modern 20^th century design, large empty glass jars for holding biological species and empty candy jars, to lamps made from large glass jars, a large bird cage with 2 live birds inside, large glass display cases on top of dressers, and several old writing tables. There is a giant warehouse in the back with even more old furniture.

My new favorite shop!

One of my favorite places to drool. I stumbled on this out of the way place. It’s in an off the beaten track neighborhood south of Market. Massive antique industrial style. They have an antique airplane hanging from the ceiling to give you the sense of scale.
Big Daddy’s carries authentic antiques to morphed antique/​industrial furniture. It’s pretty pricy but you will never see it anywhere else. Inspiring design sense. The sales people, beautiful young women, when I’ve been there, are a little aloof. I could have been talked into the perfect antique/​industrial dining table for $ 3000. But they didn’t seem that interested in a sale. This place is really geared for designers with big budgets. I’m sure they would do a custom piece as their workshop is right there.

Why have I never been in here?! OMG is all I can say! GREAT selection of rustic antiques. Although I didn’t buy anything, I know I will consider this place when I am ready to buy!

Called this antique store to enquire about a set of dining chairs advertised on their website. The person, Soulet I think her name is was busy with another customer which is fine but she could have been polite about it. She rudely stops me in between the conversation and says ‘Can you just send me an email instead I am busy with another customer?’ I am like ‘Sure, give me your email address’. She gives me her email in a hurry. I confirm it to make sure I got it right and she loudly says, ‘No it’s not EL-​Soulet it is L-​Soulet!!!’ My ears were like ‘Ouch!’ What a rude person! What this Antique Store doesn’t know that I already have 4 other options available where I can go and purchase the chairs right now right this second which I will. I have no interest or reason in giving my business to such rude people. I would say — save yourselves the trouble and go somewhere where you will be treated right!

We had our wedding reception here this past weekend and it blew our guests away. We loved that we were able to use all of our own vendors and that the staff was fully supportive of customizing the event however we wanted. It was slightly tricky knowing that the inventory was constantly changing, but it ended up working out perfectly. The caterer was able to set up without any issues, we had a great little spot upstairs to prep and hang out and the environment made for a unique and wonderful backdrop for our memorable night. I’ve never shopped here, but they’ve got some really great, unique pieces that I’d LOVE to purchase if I could afford them. As a venue, however, we thought they were very reasonably priced for what you get.

This is one of the coolest antique shops that I’ve ever been to. There are some amazing pieces here. There are a lot of unique large items that you just don’t find places. Everything is pretty pricey but if you have the space to fill, this is worth the splurge. We happened upon it after seeing it listed as an event space for a photo shoot. It wasn’t quite the look we were going for, but I’m keeping it in the back of my mind for a future party. Its a large cavernous space with a neat outdoor area and its my understanding that you rent it and get to use the stuff inside!

What an amazing store and friendly staff! It’s worth a visit even just to browse or bring an out-​of-​town guest! I visit at least monthly and am desperate to find the right larger piece for my home.

On the fence. Stuffs pretty beat up here and I’m not a fan of birds in cages being kept in the dark.
I hope those birdies get to see some sun.

You can spend hours here looking around! Diverse options.

Has really great place. Tons of great finds!

I don’t even know where to start with this place. It’s Krazy with a K! A cage big enough for a human being, full sized Greek style pillars, medieval chandeliers, penny farthing bicycles and too many other things I dont even know how to name. If I could only have an art studio as big and eclectic.

Ah ha! I wasn’t privy to the intricacies of the interior of this space until their hosting of Le Maison Contreau. I wasn’t in town for Rusty Justin’s Holiday Hangover series, but I can see now how the glitter fell in just the right places in here. Cointreau did a remarkable job of utilizing the space — from industrial lighting — to sectioning off the library, kitchen area, back wall as a cabaret stage and, what I thought was simple but so vital, the entry space that slowed me down and gave me that pause where you can get settled into going to an event before you step inside the magical mystery tour. And the location of this space may seem out of the way from most of everything, but being in a quiet nook of Potrero Hill, across the street from Thee Parkside, it’s an accessible destination. Someone dress my house with their fixtures!

I’ve been a huge fan of Big Daddy’s since I came across their booth at the Alameda Antique Fair, then they opened there warehouse store in sf.
They have a interested array of bird cages, button tufted leather sofas and chairs, frenchy farm-​housey hutches and baskets and industrial machine bases that have been converted into stands or dining room tables.
Though some tables have wood tops that are a little too rustic, which was where I was asked to be of assistance… a man contacted me to build a wood top for one of these industrial bases that he had found at Big Daddy’s.
The project was so fun. The base was a little too low so I designed a riser block and then made a wood top out of wenge.
Melissa was super helpful and fun to work with.
When I was there, meeting with Melissa looking at the table base, the guy who works here asked if I wanted anything from next door, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the Tell Tale Preserve Co. shares the building with them. Food and antiques, are pretty much my two favorite things in the world so I had just struck gold; but then I saw the delicately baked Rebel Within that Tell Tale makes… I’ve never seen anything like it. A perfectly poached egg hiding inside a perfectly baked muffin!

This antique store is really something! Big Daddy is an awesome place to check out for some one of a kind vintage furnitures. Full of charm and uniqueness, and you’re bound to find something that will catch your attention. This huge warehouse has old shop signs, rusty garden doors, antique chairs, large wood tables and much more. A bit on the pricey side, but worth investing. Michael was nice and approachable. And it’s a big plus that they offer custom service.

We recently attended a Unilocal party here, and totally loved this place.
The items sold here are pricey, and not quite something that would fit in with my décor. It was more about looking than contemplating purchasing.
There’s a large and interesting assortment of items sold here. Even if it’s not your style or in your budget, it’s still worth stopping in to look.

Antiquing in Potrero Hill @ BIG DADDY’s is worth the drive from ANYWHERE!
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This is such a great warehouse space that I first became aware of in San Francisco when I was clubbing at the dance club MIGHTY (which is nearby), and needed some chill time before hand and decided to go exploring my Potrero Hill environs.
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What I am particularly tickled about is that I have a bit more more history with their L.A. location at 3334 S. La Cienega near my regional office in Culver City, CA. So I was absolutely jazzed when I tripped upon this SF location.
Here in SF (as in L.A.), as an establishment set up for selling and viewing antiques, BIG DADDY’S has a dynamic, spacious viewing gallery permitting you to view all items without feeling jammed and crunched. The tables, the chairs, the odds and ends are all in full view, maximizing their beauty, and putting them in a suggested environment that would highlight (and suggest) how they would be seen in your own home or office environment.
Most recently as the chosen site for the five (5) day Unilocal extravaganza of events known collectively as «Yelp’s Holiday Hangover Party», it was a stupendous venue and my props off to owner Shane Brown and his crew @ SF BIG DADDY’s for allowing us Unilocalers to enjoy both the parties and his environment.
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As a modern-​day «William Randoph Hearst», it is amazing how Shane journeys throughout the US, Asia, and Europe and Asia finding the unique & enigmatic his reputation is built upon. Everything from antique, vintage décor that includes both items for inside and outside, such as antique garden décor like fountains, stone water vessels, vases, and wrought iron creations. And then the array of antique furniture, paintings, mirrors, and birdcages. It is a veritable garden of delights.
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Big Daddy’s will not disappoint you on your antiquing missions!

Do you like antiques? Not the kind your granny shops for, but just really cool, old shit that you can’t find just anywhere? Then go to Big Daddy’s.
I write this review begrudgingly, not because I don’t like Big Daddy’s, but because I don’t want anyone else to find out about this hidden gem. Then it won’t be nearly as cool… Everything from the submarine hanging from the wall to the variety of dining tables and shabby chic burlap chairs is aesthetically pleasing. This is no easy feat since this warehouse is filled to the brim with furniture and collectables. However, when it’s all said and done, each nook and corner keeps your eyes entertained.
Have been to one event here so far for SF Cocktail Week and it was pretty rad. A little crowded for my taste and it made me nervous to see people setting down their drinks on valuable furniture. However, that being said, if you have the chance to visit Big Daddy’s for a party or just to stop in and gaze at the cool stuff inside, definitely do it. There’s no other way to explain this SF gem.

The owner, Michael (I believe) is a really nice guy. The other lady who works there is pretty friendly too. They carry a lot of antiques and they usually add newer furniture every few weeks or so. The shop is the size of a warehouse and is packed with all sorts of furniture and knick-​knacks. You’d definitely find something you’d like. Prices are written tastefully on tags which are then tied to the object.
If I’m not mistaken, if you need something but can’t find it in the shop, the owner could actually help you. It’s a great place to spend an hour perusing there and if you need food, there’s a café at the back of the shop that closes at about 3.30 and sells really, really nice pastries and coffee. I’d recommend the sea salt caramel brownie.
If you’re an art lover but can’t afford art pieces, they have a little section of small etchings and sketches that retails at between $ 10-​$ 40.

There are antique shops and there are antique shops with old junk. Don’t get me wrong — I love San Francisco history, but just because your great grandmother bought some gaudy Victorian chair and it eventually ended up in an overpriced store doesn’t make it special. I don’t know, maybe you’re into that kind of stuff. I’m not judging your horrible sense of taste. Really.
…but, on the other hand, if you’re into really cool, unique items that will make a statement — whether bold or subtle — Big Daddy’s is the place to go. Some of the stuff isn’t necessarily antique, but it’s definitely all amazing. My wife and I picked up a pair of art pieces made from salvaged Balinese wooden boats. If we had more space and more disposable income, I think we’d have purchased half of the store. We literally loved that many of the items. Mind you, I don’t like more than 10% of the stuff in my favorite stores. Check out their website and you’ll get a really good idea of what they carry.
As for pricing, we got a really great price for the pieces we bought. This isn’t art from downstairs Ikea, so prices are going to be appropriate for what it is. I’m definitely not nouveau riche, and I HATE overpaying, so I feel confident saying that if this is your kind of décor and you’ve looked around at the other options, you’ll probably be surprised at how reasonable the prices are. (And psst — that price on the tag is a starting figure…)
Finally, I can attest that the people who work here are amazingly helpful and fun to talk to. Nobody was pushy and they genuinely were as excited about their stuff as we were. We especially had a very interesting time talking to the owner Shane. He’s got a great eye for cool stuff and we can’t wait to go back to see what he digs up next…
Oh, and the entrance is on Wisconsin. They don’t have a sign on 17^th yet, so we drove past it twice before checking down Wisconsin to find the entrance to the huge warehouse.