Rugs with a punch line

Former San Franciscan Dan Golden is producing a line of rugs, made in New York, from a series of his very sardonic cartoons. The rugs are made from New Zealand wool that is dyed in Georgia and tufted by hand in Long Island City. The cost at $120 per square foot reflects local labor conditions and attention to ecology, says business partner Ford Lininger. Golden and Lininger both graduated from San Francisco State more than a decade ago in the drawing and painting program.

“I thought the cartoons would be great on rugs,” Lininger said.

The rugs have proven popular overseas and to people with contemporary homes who want a unique piece. Golden’s rugs are available through Zinc Details.

(From an article in the San Francisco Chronicle by Laura Thomas, March 26, 2008.)

The Best Folding Bicycle - EVER!

Strida - the first completely new bicycle geometry in 95 years. Inside a triangular frame of lightweight aluminum, power is transferred to the rear wheels via a silent clean Kevlar belt. Handlebars are mounted horizontally, so the rider can sit comfortably upright with an excellent view of the road. The genius of the triangular frame is that it can fold. In five seconds, you have a light, compact form that you can easily wheel before you, stow in a closet, load in your car or take on the train. With no external grease or oil to soil your clothes, Strida makes daily commuting fun and practical. Now, instead of being snarled up in traffic, you can ride wherever you want, then fold up your transport and take it with you. Designed in England. Now at Zinc Details.

Riding the Strida is Channel 5's Liam Mayclem, who had just finished interviewing Zinc Details' Vasilios Kiniris for an "Eye on the Bay" segment. Deal was, he had to ride the bike. Problem was, we couldn't get him off!

Not just dinner, but A dinner

Give your table the easy aspect of “A Dinner” rather than just “dinner,” with PlateBowlCup, the first complete Alessi tableware collection. Designed by Jasper Morrison, the Alessi collection lets you “eat in, like you eat out.” Complete place settings, along with glassware and utensils, are available at Zinc Details.

Your very own hanging garden

Plant your favorite greenery in Treille, a system of cylindrical vases horizontally aligned and connected by nylon belts and lacquered metal braces. Plants find easy support to grow vertically – up or down. The pre-assembled set hangs from ceiling or woodwork. Perfect as a room divider.

Designed by Ronan & Ewan Bouroullec. From Ameico.

27.5” L x 86.6” H. Hanging brackets included.

Missoni – fashion-forward fabrics with an Olympic history

Bath towels and bedding drawn from the world of fashion. That’s the home collection from Missoni. The rich mosaic of fabrics and furnishings express a mood that’s modern and contemporary. Zinc Details is proud to bring you the freshest ideas from the Italian firm that’s always been steps ahead. Missoni got its start designing track suits for the Italian Olympic team.

Now they can help you medal in your bath or bedroom.

SENZ Umbrellas – they’ve got your back

Tired of getting soaked (and looking dorky) because the wind turned your umbrella inside out? SENZ umbrellas are your answer. They’re aerodynamically designed for superior protection and to withstand winds up to 70 mph without inverting. And the SENZ unique long profile keeps the rain off your back.

Available at Zinc Details. $65

The Senz umbrella from the Netherlands is the winner of multiple European design awards. More to the point, it works!

ZD gang

Heres a current photo of our lovely staff at Zinc Details-- waiting to serve you! We just finished celebrating our buyer's 10th anniversery!

New Artist at Zinc Gallery

"Warped Architecture" - new work by artist Verda Alexander at Zinc Details, March 5-April 30
Verda Alexander, Little Blue City, wood, paper, tempera. At Zinc Details, 2410 California St., San Francisco, Mar 5-April 30