About Us

Our discovery of talented craftspeople and giving voice to their story is the distinguishing factor that brings alive the warmth, refinement and engaged design experience we craved ourselves and aim to present here.

WHO WE ARE
Co-Founders, husband and wife team, Goldsmith Jeffrey Levin and Curator Bonnie Powers.

CURATED BY DESIGN
The Poet and/the Bench edit of emerging and independent designers and artists reflects our passion for discovery and a considered fascination with narrative, taste and a devotion to craft. 

Our mission is to elevate the relationship we have with objects of appreciation in order to create more intimate connections between the object and the maker.

Our beautifully curated collection features craftsmanship across lifestyle essentials to investment pieces.

SPECIALTY RETAIL
This is our atelier and creative space for jewelry, art, home goods, body care and beautifully crafted objects that elevate the every day. 

You'll discover unique finds from more than 40 artists and designers who honor the craft. Our focus is on their narrative and thoughtful investigations of craft, subjects and inspirations.

ATELIER
As Jeffrey's jewelry workshop, Poet and/the Bench is where he creates fine and custom jewelry for women and men. In addition to his eponymous collection, Jeffrey designs commitment rings, engagement rings, wedding bands, special occasion gifts, reimagines old heirlooms into new ones and collaborates with clients to realize bespoke, one-of-kind pieces. 

FINE ART
Our move to Downtown Mill Valley, at 11 Throckmorton Avenue and El Paseo Lane, has given us the opportunity to expand our fine art program. We specialize in an intimate presentation of contemporary fine art from emerging and established artists from the Bay Area and nationally. We are available for inquiries, consulting, purchase and deliveries.