san francisco | family room.

tales that start with the usual boy meets girl can end in a myriad of endings, but the duo behind hubbardfoss found their happy ever after when they combined their passions (design and retail), to create a line of chic furniture.

michelle foss (she ran an eco-friendly cleaning service) and her hubby richard hubbard (a famed metalworker) first made their name when they created massive custom pieces for the city's architectural digest crowd, creating a signature organic look that mixed undulating metal and sleek wood. but when their own friends couldn't afford their wares, they decided to create a line that could stand proudly in the homes of their clients and friends alike. the latest from hubbardfoss includes aluminum (it's strong and light, according to hubbard) laptop tables that would look great in the office or the bedroom, a glass-top tripod table and matching tripod candlesticks. they've got enough to furnish your whole pad, from foyer to fireplace, in fresh playful shapes that'll compliment any space. and the best part? the pieces sit pretty in the triple digit price range.

this pair will give you a full house. hubbardfoss. available at given. 575 castro street. at 19th. 415.865.0353. www.hubbardfoss.com