MidModMen+friends offers authentic mid-century, modern and made-in-Minnesota furniture and decor at its best. We hand-select vintage items and then clean, rejuvenate or restore each one according to need. The emphasis is always on quality. Plus, we feature local artisans and artists whose creativity matches our versatile style.
JOEL ITMAN | The 45th Parallel Revisited: From MXP to MSP
MidModMen+friends is hosting an exhibition featuring the art of Joel Itman (joelitmanart.com) beginning June 30, 2023. The title, “The 45th Parallel Revisited: From MXP to MSP,” references Itman’s Twin Cities roots and long term residency in Milan, Italy – both on the globe’s 45th parallel. Itman is an artist whose singular aesthetic is more than…
1960 Lane Acclaim desk search and rescue
Who doesn’t love a good before/after story? We like them so much that we’ve devoted nearly 15 years (11 at our store location) to rescuing, restoring and reselling worthy furniture. Pieces from the fabled mid-century Lane Acclaim collection have been a staple – and favorite – of that commitment. We’ve revived more Acclaim pieces…
6 good reasons to enrich your life with vintage furniture & decor
In the more than ten years years since we launched MidModMen+friends there’s been a sea change in attitudes about furnishing our lives with previously owned goods. Shopping vintage has gone mainstream, with just about everyone welcoming it into their homes, workplaces and wardrobes. It’s a matter of degrees, with just a little for some and…
The comeback kids: 6 seating rescues
There are multiple reasons to rescue and restore high-quality vintage and modern furniture. It’s absolutely environmentally sound and keeps materials out of the waste stream. Quality is another factor if you choose pieces that were well-constructed from the start. But we have to admit that we also love the creativity of restyling chairs, benches and…
Celebrating the timeless mid-century modern designs of Jens Risom
Aficionados of any era can be absolutists, and mid-century modern enthusiasts aren’t exempt. Some are fierce proponents of designs by Scandinavian masters like Hans Wegner, Grete Jalk, Folke Ohlsson and Arne Jacobsen. Some champion the American icons including Charles and Ray Eames, George Nelson, Paul McCobb, and Florence Knoll among others. So it’s fitting that…
Featured art: “Portal of the Mind” by Marcia Söderman
“Portal of the Mind” | 1989 | Marcia SödermanOil on prepared paper | 93-1/2” long by 37-1/4” high framed size Marcia Söderman is an accomplished artist, art educator, art history scholar and mentor to emerging artists. Her creative work is informed by nature – water in particular – and our innermost perceptions of it. Many…