The Leviathan Collection — Now 25% Off
The Leviathan has been one of our absolute favorite collections since we first opened SOBU, and it’s easy to see why. Made from solid, warm-toned acacia, every single piece—from the live edge dining tables, coffee tables, and benches to our kitchen counter and round tables—has its own unique wood grain and natural edge. We’re marking down the entire collection by 25%, so if you’ve been eyeing a piece for your home, now’s a great time to grab it.
Works on Paper: New Art Show at SOBU
We’re thrilled to introduce a new art collection in the shop featuring 7 limited-edition prints from Berkeley’s renowned Paulson Fontaine Press. Highlighting six visionaries from Gee’s Bend, Creative Growth, the Mission School, and beyond, this curated selection showcases contemporary masterworks held in museum collections worldwide. Stop by our shop to see these extraordinary fine art prints in person, or explore and collect the full collection online today!
The SOBU Trade Program
Exclusive trade pricing, personalized service, and curated collections—tailored for design and hospitality professionals.
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Your Local Oakland Furniture Shop—No Matter Where You Live
My husband Alessandro and I founded SOBU in 2011 to make furniture personal again—not anonymous, disposable, or trend-driven. As designers and makers ourselves, we specialize in a highly curated selection of lines alongside our own original designs, bringing a hands-on expertise big-box stores can't match.
We run a real Oakland storefront and connect with our community daily. Whether you live down the block or across the country, you’re shopping with a real neighborhood store—just one that happens to ship nationwide.
Captured by our daughter - Sofia Latini
Visit Our Rockridge Showroom
We’ve been in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood since 2014, and it truly feels like home. Our showroom sits in one of the Bay Area’s most charming, walkable neighborhoods — a real retail hub filled with amazing restaurants and independent shops. There’s plenty of easy street parking, including all the side streets, so come spend some time with us. See and try our designs in person, sit on the sofas, feel the wood — then stroll the neighborhood, window shop, and grab a bite. Make a day of it.