De Sousa Hughes
Geoffrey De Sousa & Erik Hughes
San Francisco
Surveying the De Sousa Hughes showroom in the San Francisco Design Center, owners Geoffrey De Sousa and Erik Hughes note that what’s missing is as important as what’s there. Whether it’s a gently curved Kimberly Denman sofa or a glowing Jonathan Browning pendant, each piece has room to express itself. “Our curated settings have enough negative space to realize a maker’s vision,” Hughes explains. Another distinction is the showroom’s focus on craftspeople, many of them locals. “We home in on the smaller manufacturers—the people who are in their studios, pen to paper,” De Sousa notes. “There is a sense of hand in what we offer, they are items with soul.” Those elements, and a thirst to discover artisans, keeps the duo excited after nearly 30 years in business. “We are always hunting, we never stop,” laughs De Sousa. “Bringing artisans to the spotlight is one of the most gratifying parts of this business.”
Inside The Showroom:
5 Design-Forward Gifts Destined for Generations
Give the gift of modern heirlooms curated by one of San Francisco’s most tasteful design duos.
“I’m a design junkie, and even after many years in business, I still get excited about new discoveries.”
–Geoffrey De Sousa
Contrepoids Candlesticks By Alexander Lamont
Vienna Velvet Cushions By De Le Cuona
Rorschach Keepsake Box III By Tuell And Reynolds
Hand Coiled Vases By Erin Mcguiness
Object 4 Cista Tall By Matthew Fisher
