The Academy

The Academy

Malahki Thorn was welcomed as a new member at The Academy, San Francisco. With the traditional ringing of the club bell, Mr. Thorn was greeted by a round of applause…
C. Mariani Tour

C. Mariani Tour

Some experiences are worth savoring and committing to memory. We are forever fortunate to have one of the legacy premier period antique dealers in the world in Claudio Mariani in…
Refined Furnishings

Refined Furnishings

RavenThorn embarked on a jam-packed two-day canvas of the San Francisco Design Center. Malahki Thorn’s trained eye was laser-focused on identifying unique and intriguing furnishings, fabrics and objet d’art suitable…
Magic Carpets

Magic Carpets

Our Designer Emeritus, Jon Block, first met antique carpet expert Tony Kitz at his inaugural eponymous atelier on Clay Street in Pacific Heights in San Francisco. Hence, the appreciation of…
Illumination

Illumination

RavenThorn is a strong and serious devotee of the use of statement chandeliers and sconces. We love their look. We love their light. These images provide a snapshot of some…
Envelopment

Envelopment

RavenThorn’s foray through the San Francisco Design Center included brief, but inspiring, perusals through the vast textile repository, where fabrics, trims, and hardware abound. We only scratched the surface. This…
Diamonds Are Forever

Diamonds Are Forever

Two decades ago, RavenThorn founders Malahki Thorn and Jon Block, attended a once-in-a-lifetime concert at the San Francisco symphony hall featuring the legendary Dame Shirley Bassey. As has been customary…
Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta

Team RavenThorn jetted to their beloved and coveted international destination, Puerto Vallata MX. Over more than two decades, Malahki Thorn and Jon Block, have cultivated enduring friendships and experienced a…