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an Rachman is one of San Francico ’ s celebrated interior designers , having de a name for himself with clients the city ’ s toniest neighborhoods and ne country ’ s most beautiful estates . brings an international life story to ork . Born in Sumatra , he developed ciation of Indonesia ’ s natural beauty tion to detail in the craftsmanship re , textiles and sculpture .

n in Switzerland afforded him the veling across Europe to some of ues markets in the world . Living in its famed flea market and developed ns-something for which he ’ s now also known for the international buying trips he takes with clients . His knowledge of other countries , their markets , and their languages gives him confidence to lead clients to the best each place has to offer . He opened his first antiques and floral design shop in the heart of San Francisco and started making flower arrangements for celebrities like Madonna and Marc Jacobs . It became a favorite of design enthusiasts and the media alike , and Rachman began giving patrons advice on interior design . That led him to start his own design firm . He works on projects large and small , but insists each one be personal . Jonathan Rachman ’ s first coffee table book , Currently Classic , was released by Flammarion last fall . Text by Cezar Greif