The name “Tes Hash Davison” may ring a bell if you frequented the Tucson shop Savior. And if the name “Saturday Generation” sparks a memory, it might be because you, like Tes, once read Bloomingdale’s Book of Home Decorating, which coined the phrase in reference to Saturday shoppers who were young, hardworking and aspirational in their home design. If none of this sounds familiar, don’t worry: There’s still time to acquaint yourself with Saturday Generation, the furniture and design store Tes started with her husband, Daniel, in January.
Focusing on vintage design and Tucson creatives, the store represents Tes’ own value-driven approach to life and work. Buying vintage is sustainable, yes, but operating a showroom in downtown Tucson gives the Davisons a chance to contribute to the local design scene.
Visitors will encounter a rotating curation of pieces that represent early- to mid-20th-century modern, Art Deco, Deco Revival and contemporary design, as well as European and American folk art. They’ll also find a lighting collection designed by Daniel. What they won’t see is clutter. Only a fraction of the couple’s inventory is ever on the showroom floor. “We want you to feel like you have stepped into a living room, dining room or just a little corner of your dreams,” Tes says. “We want you to leave inspired.”
