Small and cozy shop with lots of little knick knacks; surprisingly large space with a deceptively small entrance (there's 3 separate rooms that make up the store). Came in looking for a specific brand of British bone china lidded sugar bowl and came out with the cutest cat earrings I've ever seen! Owner was super sweet and talkative--she told me all about her cat. Think of this store as more of a thrift shop of secondhand items and less like a fancy antique/vintage store (I came in expecting to find another store like Stuff on Pac Heights and was very wrong). Overall, cute shop and very friendly owner. read more

She has some really cool items in her shop. I talked to her for a bit also, learned a lot of cool new things. One of my favorite vintage stores in sf! I really enjoy coming in here read more

How Rude! I just wanted to know what type of items they take and this woman heard by first word; said she didn't take cottages, and then hung up on me! read more

An amazing store with so much memorabilia and art packed into its space. I bought a couple of classic San Francisco photographs the last time I visited. When in town, I always try to stop by. read more

Gaslight & Shadows is a gem of a store. A feast for your eyes. But the greatest thing about Gaslight & Shadows is the owner. Phyllis is a treasure. read more

Gaslight & Shadows Antiques help me sell my mother's items on consignment. My Mom lived in San Francisco for nearly a Century. She loved going to thrift & consignment shops (and knew them all) looking for special things. My Mom loved Phyllis's shop & introduced me (her Son) to her about 40 years ago. When it came time to sell my Mother's things (which meant so much to her), I went and spoke with Phyllis. Phyllis was able to sell so many items for me and in such a caring way. Phyllis is just incredible. She is very experienced, knowledgable & skillful. There is no question that I could not have accomplished what was needed without Phyllis's help. She is such a special person and I thank her so much for how she handled my Moms items. Phyllis was San Francisco to my mother and will always be to me as well. Thanks Phyllis, Dan read more

My partner and I were walking by after lunch and stopped in just for fun...we are so glad we did! Phyllis, the owner, was friendly, interesting and honest. We were perusing the jewelry and she was helpful but not pushy, and was very honest about the quality of various peices. We truly enjoyed talking with her, and I walked out with a nifty little pocket watch. This is a gem of a store with an equally special owner. If you like antiques (or if you just like looking at awesome things) stop by, you will not be disappointed! Oh, and did I mention the store is surprisingly well organized, especially considering the amount of stuff she fit in that small store! read more

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When I get to a new city I jump at the opportunity to explore an antique shop. I've probably been over a hundred antique shops, most of which aren't particularly memorable. However, I will remember gaslight and shadows and as long as it remains open I'm going to come back every time I visit San Francisco. The owner is friendly and knowledgeable, the offerings are well rounded but expertly curated, and the prices are reasonable. Of all of the antique stores I've been to, this is in the top 3. If you're looking for a high quality selection of small and medium antiques at unbeatable prices (sold by a wonderful proprietor), I can't recommend this shop highly enough. read more

This place is a gem! Was looking for a shop that sells crystals and found this place. The owner is the sweetest lady! She's been there for over 40 years and can tell you a lot about the history of San Francisco. She has a ton of stuff in there you could be looking for hours!!! Come check out this cute little shop! read more

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Sweetest lady EVER! Such a cool spot to find some amazing antiques and have a conversation. They have everything from silverware to clothing. Everything is very reasonably priced as well for the value of the product. Quirky little collectibles are all over the place. 100% recommend this place if you're near by! read more

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Found this gem of a store while looking for some antique cameras in the Outer Richmond and, WOW, what a find! Phyllis' lovely store is filled with a variety of items - all at incredibly reasonable prices! I've purchased two mint condition cameras including the Nikon F1 and Leica Digilux 2, a beautiful velvet green hat with antique lapel pins from all around Europe, and colorful silk scarves. Can't wait to go back and treasure hunt again! read more

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I popped in here looking for something to hang on the wall of a newly-remodeled kitchen with a retro look. Lots and lots of stuff to choose from (the place seems small from in front, but there are 2 more rooms in back) and astonishingly reasonable prices. I found 2 small antique-ish pictures and a vintage enamel ice cream sign and spent a total of $61 + tax. I didn't need knicknacks, but they seem to have a near-endless assortment of interesting stuff. The owner is sweet and very talkative, but seems to be a bit informal in how she runs her business. Theoretically they open at 2 p.m most weekdays, but on my visit she appeared to open up at 2:15, saw me and said, "Oh, I didn't think anyone would be here!" Not a big issue, but something to be aware of. read more

This place is awesome! The woman, Phyllis, is really lovely. Great selection of wonderful eclectic stuff including a San Francisco Zippo from 1988 at only $40. Really awesome find! read more

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What a wonderland this little shop is - little only regards to the square footage otherwise it is huge with so many little treasures displayed inside - it is so creatively organized that Macy's window stagers would be impressed - the prices are more than fair especially for some one-of-a-kind trinkets that you definitely cannot buy at a mall store / Another huge item in this tiny store is the heart of Phyllis - she is the original proprietor for many - many years who's knowledge is only matched by her warmth - she well versed in many subjects (without being a know-it-all) and more than willing to share this with absolute strangers / Strangers not-for-long as before you leave the store you just made a new friend - if passing by on Clement Street near 25th Avenue be sure to drop in you never know what you might find - there are "only thousands of baubles" to choose from - probably an item never thought of or expected - now that is a true adventure ! read more

Cute shope with some pretty nice stuff. The owner was super nice and I got some art for 20 bucks! read more

Gaslight & Shadows Antiques - Cute shope with some pretty nice stuff. The owner was super nice and I got some art for 20 bucks! - Antiques Near Me - San Francisco, California

What a lovely experience. The owner is so cool to talk with as you make your selections. This place has so much great jewelry and interesting items that are displayed so beautifully. I've been to so many antique stores in my lifetime but this is by far the best of the best for all things jewelry for my tastes. I can't wait until we get back to the city again ! read more

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Phyllis helped me restore and edit a picture of my mom after she passed away. The original picture was only a 4x6 landscaped picture which she was able to scan and recreate part of her body in the picture to enlarge it to 11x14 portrait . It was an amazing amount of work and she did a fabulous job. She was extremely quick as she is a perfectionist and was able to get me the printed photo. No one was able to believe that this photo which was from a vacation picture wasn't taken in a photo studio. Great work!!!! read more

Good prices! Phylis was very knowledgeable of the items as well and showed compassion for them.

Adorable place!!!!! The shop owner is funny! An interesting place at San Francisco. Love it! read more

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wonderful store wonderful people! one of the best in the neighborhood! Come stop by and take a step back in time! :) read more

Gaslight & Shadows Antiques - it's like taking a step back through time here! The shopkeeper is a delight & her shop is one of the best in the neighborhood! - Antiques Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great little antique shop on a busy section of Clement St. The owner is clearly passionate about her shop and customers, giving her full attention to each customer. Got a great deal on a bracelet and earrings, she sold them at less than the sticker price and I didn't even ask for a deal! Plus she gift-wraps! Tons of items here for antique hunters and browsers, alike. read more

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Got some awesome stuff here, a 50s TV lamp, unique painting and Congo face mask read more

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Phyllis not only has an adorable little shop full of treasures at honest prices, she has stories to match them. With a history in the city for over 40 years, Phyllis and her shop are not only a great stop for antique collectors or thrift-minded purchasers, but for anyone who's new to the city and curious about San Francisco in the early 70's or Darjeeling travels during Kite Running days in Afghanistan. Stopped by to window shop and ended up finding a ton of goodies, one of which Phyllis pulled back for further inspection and a price reduction prior to purchasing! Refreshing to see small businesses like this with real people and quality products and prices hidden within. read more

Wonderful gift shop with a vast array of imported figurines, clothing and quirky collectibles! Rare films and postcards in the back rooms like exploring an artist's attic. Phyllis is the eccentric owner who will entrance you with stories through your purchases. read more

I really don't know this area of the Outer Richmond at all, so after seeing a show at the Legion of Honor we decided to walk down Clement instead of taking the bus to Burma SuperStar. I am so glad we did - I had seen this store when I was looking up other things on Yelp, but always wrote it off as not being worth the trip. Oh how wrong I was - if you have any interest in vintage jewelry (especially bakelite!) and great odd knick-knacks, beeline out here. Phyllis (the owner) is like that aunt that you can't wait to see, and she is so absolutely sweet with her customers that it's a joy to spend time poking around in here! The best part- even though it's a small funky store that's been there since the 70's, it's clean & highly organized, and the cases she has of jewelry make me drool. I want to win the lottery just so I can buy her case of amazing bakelite bracelets & hang them on my wall (since my wrists are too fat to actually wear them) read more

Phyllis is a wonderful person and her store is fantastic! Great place for the little things you may be looking for. Check out her store when you have a chance! read more

Phyllis is so friendly and not a pushy store owner in the least. I have bought a few items from her store, mainly jewelry and I have been more than pleased with my purchases and the prices I paid...so reasonable!!! I stop in often just to chat and Phyllis is always so welcoming and friendly. Her store has been on Clement for 35 years and I hope to see her store there for another 35 years. read more

The owner of the store is also a great runner and volunteer in various charity race events. She is very honest and kind person. I know the owner through a lost and found of my phone and she was really kind in trying to find a way to find me. Her store also was a very nice and has very comfortable layout. I saw people came in to ask her opinion. And she definitely takes great pictures. (I see them in some of the race photo she took) They are so lively and shows her kind personality. read more

This shop is very cute and I love that it's around the corner from where I live, but it really stands out for me because I found the perfect necklace here for someone very special to me. Phyllis is just adorable and incredibly helpful! Although it's hard to say if they will have what you are looking for it's definitely worth checking out!! read more

After having walked by countless times in the last year, I finally went by on a day when I had time to go in and it was open. From the moment I walked in, I knew this wasn't your average antique shop. The owner, Phyllis, is very nice and friendly and she has spent over 20 years amassing the collection that is in the store. The doll collection is all in the window it seems, so don't get thrown off by the front display and think that all you are going to find are dolls. What I came for was paper ephemera--postcards, photos, magazines--and I did pretty well with that. Had I wanted some Bakelite jewelry or jewelry in general, I would have done very well, as she has a lot of that. If you're looking to buy a nice antique wingback or sideboard, go elsewhere, as she doesn't focus on furniture; but if you want the smaller things come look around Gaslight & Shadows. read more

This place is a wonder. Phyllis (the owner) has a great big generous spirit, and her place reflects it in every way. I've found lovely antique jewelry and gifts here, at great prices. Gaslight is a shining example of why we should all shop locally. read more

This shop is beautiful and cute! This place is very welcoming, and so is the shopkeeper.

Stopped by on a whim and became pleasantly surprised by the array of vintage accoutrement. Phyllis is warm, friendly, and knowledgable about the pieces she carries. You can tell that she puts a lot of thought into her shop. Can't wait to stop here again in search of more treasures! read more

Gaslight is such a gem!! Came in here just to look around and ended up chatting with the owner, Phyllis, for 30 mins. She is very kind and cares a lot about her clients. I actually found an older mirror in the back that was perfect for my Burning Man needs. I tried to give her $10 for it and she said that was too much and that she would only take $5! Also, if you are into 1950s bakelite bracelets, she has an amazing collection! read more

From what is on display in the window, I was expecting cool old 80s movie posters and creepy dolls. However inside you find about 80% trinkets and jewelery and 20% various other crap. Its kind of small and disappointing read more

Phyllis is a wonderful store owner in the community! Her store is filled with wonderful gifts and eclectic knick knacks from the past at great prices! Not only did she take on some items of mine for consignment (two vintage typewriters) she helped me clean them up right on the spot, while sharing some interesting insights. Truly a great person. Would DEFINITELY do business with again... and I hope to again soon! read more

OMG - I brought in a really cool art deco chrome horseshoe clock for consignment. It wasn's working. Phyllis bravely opened it, swabbed it with rubbing alcohol, and voila - it started ticking!!! This is one of the very few times I've consigned antiques. Store owners often have an attitude when you want to sell something and I usually don't think it's worth the trouble. Phyllis is just as pleasant whether you're buying or selling - a rarity in my experience. read more

I'm writing this review in the format of an open letter to the owner...I also delivered the email to her inbox after she emailed me the day after my last, and worst, experience with her and her shop. Full disclosure, her email apologized for the fact that I left the store unhappy...yet did offered nothing to remedy the situation aside from letting me know she finally figured out that she owed me a credit which she would honor until the end of the year. Dear Phyllis, I contacted you for the first time in November after coming to your shop several times in person only to find it closed. I had a similar problem after dropping the lighter off to you for repair, when the time came to pick up a replacement. I am a business owner myself. In fact, I used to have a shop of my own here on my side of the city. I've worked in retail all me life. I understand that customers' happiness is key and integral to the success of any business, especially small business. Through my experience yesterday it became apparent that you have not yet learned this valuable lesson. You failed to acknowledge me when I entered your shop. You saw me but did not say hello, or welcome and instead continued your personal conversation from behind your desk. As a result, I spent five minutes looking at jewelry in the same tiny case for five minutes. Good thing I was not interested in purchasing any of that jewelry because that would have been a lost sale for you as you never asked if I needed help. I was prohibited from perusing any other of your merchandise because the person with whom you were carrying on a conversation about your photography skill was blocking my way. Luckily for me, he finally turned and acknowledged my presence. Perhaps her should be put on the payroll! After I stated who I was and why I was there, you more or less stepped out of the picture and let me figure it out with Father Al, the man whose defective lighter you sold me from your shop. I'm surprised it's necessary to inform you how unprofessional that is and how uncomfortable it made me, the customer, feel. My business is not with Father All. My business is with you. You're business is with me and Father Al. You are the middle man, as owner of the shop. I am sorry you were not comfortable handling your business with me, but that is not my problem. The lighter I was offered as a replacement, while perhaps commensurate in value to the lighter I'd originally purchased, it was not acceptable in terms of appearance. It was larger, gold and maroon instead of silver and featured a floral design. In short, it was gaudy. The lighter I purchased from you was sleek and cool looking and came in a neat vintage box. It was the perfect gift for my boyfriend. While you may feel that the appearance of the lighter was not important, I do not share that opinion. I chose the lighter in the first place because of the way that it looked! Now. Father Al and I did come to an agreement and I took a different, less expensive, less attractive lighter - in worse condition - than the one I paid money for. When I asked for the box back you told me, No, the box "goes" with maroon lighter. I was shocked. I am trying to be polite, but what can you be thinking? That box WENT WITH THE LIGHTER I PURCHASED. You only got it back because I kept the BROKEN lighter in it when I returned it to you for repair. You just decided to keep it - it wasn't yours anymore. When I expressed my dissatisfaction you and Father Al told me that "You've got to have a sense of humor about things." To which I replied, "It's easy to have a sense of humor when you are the one calling the shots." In addition to all this ridiculous behavior, you never even bothered to work my credit out, although I was owed one. The bottom line is, you just don't get it. I'm doubtful any of this will sink in for you, but I hope it will. As I said when you asked if I wanted you to "try to find another box", what I want is for you change the way you do business so that you can keep your customers. Because my experience was so unpleasant, I will not be back to your shop, despite having a $10 credit there. You treat customers as if you are doing them a favor, when the truth is the exact opposite. I will spend my money elsewhere, I will not recommend you shop to others, I will share my terrible experience with friends and I will review your business online. Sincerely, L read more

Phyllis, the owner, very cool person to talk to and she helped us with antique lighter we had. She told us how to handle it and fix it too! We also ended up buying more lighters from her. read more

Several months ago, I moved into this neighborhood and discovered the store when walking my dog. Unfortunately, it was always late at night so I was relegated to gazing in the window at all of the fascinating items within. When researching consignment shops online for my own treasures, I found this little store to have quite the history and some solid high reviews. The owner, Phyllis, responded promptly to my email and encouraged me to visit during her open hours. I finally did, indeed, make it inside the front door and was impressed with the amount of truly unique pieces that she has amassed over the years. Not only is she highly knowledgeable regarding her own inventory, but she manages to balance being both professional and quite friendly (which is a seldom seen combination). I definitely recommend utilizing the consignment service that she offers if the need should arise. Also, if you are searching for that perfect gift, Gaslight & Shadows should be amongst your top choices. read more