Dandelion opened in San Francisco on November 16, 1968, at 3381 Sacramento Street.  Ten years later we moved to 2877 California Street where we spent the next fifteen years.  Our present location at 55 Potrero Avenue was chosen largely because the site was adjacent to a parking lot so we could provide free parking for our customer friends.

The name Dandelion was chosen because the dandelion is considered a “weed” by adults, but as a plaything by children and the young at heart.  Most of us remember necklaces of dandelion stems, and the delight in “make a wish and blow.”  That joy in childish pastimes inspires every aspect of Dandelion.  We are passionate about celebrating the seasons, holiday traditions, our own cultural history as well as the stimulation of experiencing other parts of the planet.  Dandelion embraces a whole spectrum of design, from the best of the new to the most vital of our rich heritage from the past.  We make every attempt to share the delights of living through great design, inspiring books, and tantalizing tastes.  Please come visit Dandelion and share in our discoveries.