If you run a business in San Francisco, you know how important it is to stand out, especially given the high foot traffic. A-frame sidewalk signs are one of the easiest ways to catch someone’s eye on the street. Whether you’re announcing a daily special, promoting an event, or just letting people know you’re open, custom A-frame signs are a practical, low-maintenance option that work well in busy neighborhoods.
Visual Markers Built for San Francisco Streetscapes
In a city where architecture, elevation, and foot traffic constantly intersect, sidewalk signs in San Francisco play a more active role than just pointing the way. A-frame signs by Signs and Mirrors serve as visual anchors – tangible markers that help a brand stand out against steep hills, narrow corridors, and fast-moving streetscapes.
Used by independent shops, galleries, cafés, salons, and studios across the city, these signs offer a physical layer of branding that’s both functional and design-conscious.
Why They Work Here
San Francisco blends density with design. From slow-footed tourists to fast-moving locals, signage has only a few seconds to make a visual impression. A-frame signs meet that challenge – they work on the street level, face passersby directly, and feel right at home between heritage facades and glass storefronts.
Built for Movement and Material
Every A-frame sign is shaped with the conditions of San Francisco in mind – fog, sun, wind, hills. The construction is sturdy, the materials are weather-aware, and the proportions are tuned to urban visibility.
Stainless Steel A-Frame Signs
Brushed metal signs with weight, balance, and minimalism. Clean surfaces and solid feel. Designed to withstand the wind coming off the bay while blending with modern architecture and quiet branding.
Acrylic A-Frame Signs
Clear or frosted acrylic panels used without heavy frames. Sleek and unobtrusive, great for interior walk-ups, shared entryways, or storefronts that rely on sunlight. Finished with vinyl or printed details.
Mirror-Finish A-Frame Signs
Polished aluminum signs that reflect their surroundings. Mirror-finish signs catch light and movement, adding a dynamic surface to calm storefronts. A go-to option for fashion boutiques and design-led spaces.
Custom Options
Some signage needs to speak in its own format. Custom A-frame signs can be made to fit unusual spatial setups, brand-specific materials, or visual formats. Designed from scratch or modified from base models.
Have an idea? Share it at info@signsandmirrors.com – a sketch, a reference, or just a starting point is enough.
Craft Over Speed
These aren’t drop-shipped boards or bulk imports. Each A-frame sign is made by hand – cut, polished, and assembled with control over every part of the process. In a place like San Francisco, where individuality drives design, that matters.
A Practical Process
Orders don’t go through layers of automation. You talk to the team building your sign. Questions are answered fast, and signs arrive ready to use, usually within a few weeks. For fast estimates, text 646-926-1534.
What People Are Saying
“Ours is mirror-polished and basically stops people in their tracks. It’s simple but high-impact.”
“We love how it feels – not flimsy, not overdesigned. It sits right where it needs to and looks good doing it.”
“It held up through a full foggy winter. Still looks new. We’ll be ordering another.”
Around the City, On the Street
Want to see how these signs live in the real world? The studio shares installations and shopfronts from across San Francisco on Instagram. Check out @signsandmirrors.
Explore or Build Your Own
To browse available styles or start a custom order, visit signsandmirrors.com. Specs, pricing, and examples are all online and easy to explore.
Signs and Mirrors
646-926-1534
227 West 29th Street, Fl 9
New York, NY 10001
