EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 33-33693, No. 333-82205, and No. 333-105726 of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated June 25, 2004, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Associate Stock Incentive Plan for the year ended December 31, 2003.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
San Francisco, California
June 25, 2004