Our Story

Poet and the Bench co founders, Husband and wife team, Goldsmith Jeffrey Levin and Curator Bonnie Powers

Partners

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

"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."

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, unique collection features craftsmanship across lifestyle essentials to investment pieces. One of a kind, small batch–uncommon, never mass. A majority of our artists are from the San Francisco Bay Area, most are women, and many are BIPOC, AAPI and LGBTQ designers.

Specialty Retail

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

You'll discover unique finds from more than 60 artists and designers who honor the craft. Our focus is on their narrative and thoughtful investigations of craft, subjects and inspirations.

Whether you’re gifting for self or others, our uncommon collection dips into the playful, fierce and sublime.

Poet and the Bench Co-founder Goldsmith Jeffrey Levin on the bench

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 Artist Jeffrey Palladini and Sequence #3

Fine Art

The arts and culture history and engaging experience that our town of Mill Valley offers is part of its fabric, and we are passionate about preserving this history. 

Our location in Downtown Mill Valley, gave 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.

Bonnie Powers Curator and Buyer at Poet and the Bench

Design Services

Bonnie has a 30 year background running creative agencies. She is authentic about giving voice and visibility to artists, and connecting you to the artist narrative to develop an examined way of buying and creating appreciation for craft and inspiration. We'd love to help you discover that special something for your home, a gift, or for a client project. Click our online form, and we can schedule some time for an initial conversation to get things started.

We believe in good design, value human-ness, advocate for community and doing what you love.

We Believe...

In the power of design.