MidModMen+friends is CLOSED MARCH 1-17. Appointments may become available starting March 8. We’re still adding items, so watch for updates here, as well as on Instagram and Facebook.
MidModMen+friends is open Thursday through Sunday from 11AM to 5PM, with fresh inventory added daily. An open door comes with a welcome and also with measures to keep our customers and the community safe:
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MidModMen+friends offers authentic mid-century, modern and made-in-Minnesota furniture and decor at its best. We hand-select items and then clean, rejuvenate or restore each one according to need. The emphasis is always on quality. Here’s a sampling of current items as of 03/02/2021. Watch for ongoing updates here and on Instagram and Facebook.
- OPEN Thursday through Sunday from 11AM to 5PM
- LOCATION 2401 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55114
- TRANSIT Green Line stop Raymond Avenue
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FRESH + FEATURED
Classic Danish modern dining set features a round teak dining table – made in Denmark by Gudme Mobelfabrik – on a pedestal base with a large expansion leaf. The table is fully restored with an oil finish. The set also includes four iconic “Eva” chairs from Danish maker Koefeds Hornslet. They have solid teak frames and nubby wool blend upholstered seats. Table dimensions are 47-1/2″ diameter + 19-1/2″ extension leaf x 28-1/2″ high.
Truly spectacular pedestal base teak dining table. It starts as a perfect oval with ample room for six. But if you need more capacity, just pull it open and pop up the self-storing butterfly leaf. Measures 68”L x 42-1/2”D x 28-1/2”H. Expands to 99-1/2”. Made in Denmark by Skovby Mobelfabrik.
Distinctive two-piece china cabinet in American walnut offers diverse storage and unique display. The credenza base has a three-drawer stack down the middle. They’re flanked by cabinets, each with a fixed shelf. The hutch is set back in the front and sides, creating a skyscraper effect. It has double-door access to a compartment with three shelves. On either side is open display with removable glass shelves. This piece is fully restored and finished in walnut. Dimensions are 56″L x 18″D x 64-1/2″H. Credenza height is 31-1/2″.
This sleek Florence Knoll walnut credenza offers four spacious compartments behind bypass doors with original leather pulls and double locks. Each compartment has an adjustable shelf. The top is original walnut laminate with an impressively natural appearance. Perched on six polished steel legs. Dimensions are 71-1/4”L x 17-3/4”D x 27-1/2”H.
Those who follow us regularly know that we’re fortunate to have a talented furniture designer/maker as one of the store’s most valuable players. We never interfere with his designs and he never EVER fails to impress us with his creativity or quality. This tall back lounge chair is his latest. It has a solid ash frame with a bleached finish and cushions custom-designed to match. That includes an ingenious removable head rest. Chair dimensions are 28″W x 30″D x 38″H. This chair is brand new and one of a kind.
Another perfect coupling of old and new. One of our talented partners gave new life to an orphaned surfboard coffee table top. He designed and created a solid walnut base with rakish angles and brass accents, perfectly proportioned to the top. Dimensions are 50”L x 19”D x 16-1/2”H.
Elegant Danish modern coffee table in teak designed by Grete Jalk and made in Denmark by Glostrup Møbelfabrik. From the long expanse of the table top with upturned edges to the slatted shelf below, this table has an iconic profile. The teak figuring on the top is sublime. All teak and freshly restored with an oiled finish. Dimensions are 63″L x 23-1/2″D x 17-1/4″H.
This versatile table can serve different functions depending on your need. It’s large enough to use it as a tall coffee table, Danish modern style. Or use it as an accent table with plenty of room for a large, dramatic lamp or sculpture. Made in Denmark by Mobelintarsia circa 1960s. It features a round top and square solid shelf below. Fully restored with a oiled finish. Dimensions are 31-1/2″ diameter x 19-1/2″ tall.
New solid walnut desk designed and hand built in Minnesota. It features sculptural lines, a modern depth and a divided storage section deep enough to fit a standard sheet of paper. It also has a durable multi-layer finish that works as hard as you. Dimensions are 50” long x 26” deep x 29” work surface height and 33-3/4” overall height.
We’re mixing the old with the new again, in this case a vintage modern Lane Furniture with a set of newly made 12-gauge steel legs. The pairing creates an amazing table that can be used for dining, office or project. The tabletop features an inlaid geometric pattern. Dimensions are 56”L x 28”D x 30-2/4”H.
The Tribute collection from Broyhill Furniture is little known compared to its cousins Brasilia, Sculptra and Saga. Yet it borrows design details from Sculptra and Saga and puts a unique twist on them. The 9-drawer lowboy has matching drawer stacks on either end and extra-long drawers in the center behind double doors. This piece – and its companions – is fully restored in a medium walnut finish. Dimensions are 72″L x 19″D x 30-3/4″H.
This companion to the other pieces we have from the Broyhill Tribute collection offers versatile storage. It has a double-door cabinet on top with open and divided storage plus a wide drawer. Below are two additional full-sized drawers. Fully restored in a medium walnut finish. Dimensions are 42″W x 19″D x 51″H.
These hexagonal mirrors from the Broyhill Tribute collection are definitely outside of the box. Hang them vertically or horizontally. Restored wood frames. Dimensions are 26-1/2″ x 41″. Purchase one or both.
This restored walnut accent table packs a lot of style and functionality into a small package. We love the raised edges along the top and the bowtie drawer knob. And we appreciate the handy drawer. Dimensions are 21-1/4″W x 27-1/2″D x 20-3/4″H.
Classic mid-century accent tables in rich walnut with just enough style flourishes to make them much more interesting than average. The tables feature bevel-edge tops, elliptical framed drawers and lower shelves with curved edges. We added hourglass-shaped drawer knobs to freshen the look. Fully restored. Dimensions are 19-1/4″W x 28″D x 20″H.
Our furniture making partner keeps surprising us with freshly created items that are stylistically on point, meet real world needs and are built to endure. This sleek media bench-coffee table was made using solid ash and then given a black-brown finish that allows the complex wood grain to show through. Each side has an opening that allows you to place electronic gear or stow away books, games or whatever you need to keep the room tidy. Dimensions are 47-1/2″L x 22-3/4″D x 17″H.
Here’s another simple, modern and singular creation from our furniture making partner. It’s a solid ash bench built strong for seating. Or go easy on it and use it as a coffee table. The custom finish allows the complex ash figuring show through. Dimensions are 48-1/4″L x 12-1/4″D x 18-1/2″H.
We adapted an orphaned cabinet by adding steel hairpin legs to create a piece that delivers maximum design impact with a minimal profile. The cabinet has double bypass doors that give you access to a divided storage area. The exterior is walnut, and we’ve restored it to enhance the richness of the wood. Dimensions are 36″L x 12-1/4″D x 38″H.
Whether it’s open or closed, this restored mid-century walnut cabinet can be a star in your space. The figuring of the walnut is complex and rich without being flashy. Inside is a large compartment with adjustable shelf that can serve your needs in just about any space, from office and entry to bar or stereo. Fully restored. Dimensions are 33-3/4″W x 17-3/4″D x 30″H.
The Norsemates furniture line from Conant Ball was elbowed out of the limelight by its sibling, the Modernmates collection. It’s a shame because Norsemates has a Danish-influenced style that feels timeless 60 years after its introduction. This piece is a versatile player. Use it as a nightstand or as an accent or entryway table. It features beveled side fins, a wide drawer with brass pulls and a large open compartment. It’s finished on all four sides, so it can be placed anywhere in a room. Made of solid birch and freshly rejuvenated. Dimensions are 26″W x 18″D x 23″H.
The spindle back solid birch rocking chair from Conant Ball shows strong influence from noted American designer Paul McCobb. It’s a full-sized, but not over-sized, chair that makes its visual impact with sculptural design and not volume. The rejuvenated original finish is clean while still showing the charm of aged patina.
Designed and developed in 1946 by Charles and Ray Eames, this clever room divider might be just right for current times. We all need a little privacy, but it’s nice to share space with the right people, too. The Folding Wood Screen (FWS) adds flexibility and portability, with six undulating panels that unfold from a slim vertical to a five-foot divider. The panels are made using ash veneer on the front and back over layers of maple. Each panel is connected with a polypropylene mesh fabric, allowing flexible positioning of the panels. The FWS was in production from 1946 to 1955, retired and then reintroduced by Herman Miller in 1994. This piece is from that second generation of production. Open screen dimensions are 60″L x 2-1/4″D x 68″H, and 10″W in the folded position.
China hutch made in Denmark by Dyrlund and featuring top-notch materials, construction and finishes – including lots of teak solids. The compact size and open/concealed storage spaces add to its versatility. The lower section has four generous drawers with wood drawer boxes. Above are three shelves behind double glass doors. The shelves, along with the inside of the cabinet, are backlit with fixtures hidden behind each shelf. Dimensions are 43″W x 18″D x 58-1/2″H.
Elevate your working-from-home experience with this stylish desk from Broyhill Premier’s Forward 70 collection. It’s sophisticated and functional, with a large drop-down panel that lets you expand your workspace. There are five drawers, including a vertical file drawer, plus the cabinet is finished on four sides for flexible placement in a room. Fully refinished walnut and pecan cabinet and accents. Dimensions are 46-1/2″L (closed) and 64-1/4″L (extended) x 22″D x 29-1/2″H.
Sleek eight-drawer lowboy in rosewood made in Denmark by Poul Hundevad and fully restored. It’s as versatile as it is beautiful. Use it the traditional way as a dresser. Or take advantage of its lower height as the platform for your television. Dimensions are 54-1/2”L x 16-3/4”D x 26-3/8”H.
These Italian modern casual dining chairs from the 1970s were inspired by early 20th Century Bauhaus designs yet are very much of their time. Solid beech frames with a saturated amber lacquer finish and caned seats. The cane is in perfect condition and we thoroughly cleaned each chair, choosing not to restore them and spoil their natural patina. Dimensions are 19-1/2″W x 17-1/2″D x 31″H + 18-1/2″ seat height. Sold as a set. There is one additional chair available.
The Cab 413 armchair was designed by Mario Bellini in 1977 and made in Italy by Cassina. The Cassina website describes them this way: “Cab was the first-ever chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how our skin fits over our skeleton. The upholstery consists of sixteen pieces of saddle leather. Individually die-cut, they then undergo fourteen discrete procedures, again by hand. The pieces are sewn together only when their outer edges have been trimmed to ensure a perfect fit. Once assembled, the cover is attached to the chair’s steel skeleton and held in place by means of a zipper fastening, as in a bespoke tailored garment.” We are offering four chairs in a natural finish that has darkened as they’ve aged. Three of the four are in excellent condition with few signs of wear. The fourth has medium patina characterized by dark areas in the leather. We have cleaned and conditioned all of them.
The Acclaim collection from Lane Furniture, as we’ve reported numerous times on this site, was wildly popular and generated dozens of pieces. Some are readily found while others are more obscure. This dropleaf accent/console table falls into the latter category. The centerpiece is classic Acclaim: a practical table with a large drawers and signature black-tipped legs. But it really takes flight with the wing-like leaves that lift and lock firmly in place to create a longer piece. This table is fully restored. Dimensions are 28″W (41-3/4″ with both leaves up) x 21-3/4″D x 23-1/4″H.
MORE CHAIRS + SOFAS + OTTOMANS
This striking chair from mid-century design icon Paul McCobb debuted in 1954 and was offered by high-end maker Directional. The chair is a study in subtle drama, with a trim profile yet a distinctive scooped back and raked back legs. The exposed frame is American walnut and it’s been restored with a walnut oil finish. The upholstery is all new, and we took care to choose a period- and design-appropriate fabric.
Artisan-made wood frame lounge chair made of solid, locally sourced walnut. The spear-style arms, ladder back and tapered legs add up to a unique and dramatic profile. There is one available.
Elegant slipper chair designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Furniture’s late 1950s Sophisticates collection. This chair is in exceptional condition. The solid pecan frame is near-perfect and the cane back panel is mint. The box cushion seat is a soft blue with a cable pattern. Dimensions are 27″W x 19″D x 27-1/2″H with a seat height of 16″ and seat depth of 20-1/2″.
Charles and Ray Eames-designed molded fiberglass chair made by Herman Miller in the Ochre Light (OL) color. This chair is all original, including the “H” base. The shell, shock mounts and frame are all in excellent condition. Includes original tag, stamp and handwritten model number.
We went for more of a boho chic vibe when re-imagining this tall back chair, using a crisp, neutral fabric with a leaf pattern design and hopsack weave. The chair is almost regal but with a relaxed bonhomie. Dimensions are 24-1/2″W x 24″D x 47″H with a seat height of 16-1/2″.
Maybe you’ve ascended to royalty. Or maybe you want a signature piece of furniture that stamps your style on a room. Consider this mid-century tall back, wrought iron frame chair. We had the frame professionally stripped and powder-coated in a black satin finish. Then we upholstered it in the grooviest vintage fabric in the collection. Chair dimensions are 23-1/2″W at the front x 23-1/2″D x 53″H x 20″ seat height.
Beautiful 1970s reproduction of the bentwood rocking chair made by Thonet with a design dating from the early 1900s. Just like the original, this chair has a rounded bamboo frame, an open bamboo hoop at the base of the back, and caned seat and seat back. It has a wood-burned “made in Poland” stamp in the frame. The frame and cane are in exceptional condition.
MORE STORAGE + DESKS + SHELVING
Need a compact desk for a tight space? Could you use four extra drawers for your belongings? This ingenious desk-chest combination satisfies both needs. The desk can be hidden or opened with the roll of a drum top. When it’s open, you can pull out the desktop surface. You’ll also find two small drawer and four open cubbies. Below are four full-sized drawers. Freshly rejuvenated with a teak oil finish. Dimensions are 35-1/2L x 19″D x 39″H.
Handsome walnut chest with dramatic wood figuring that can serve as a nightstand or extra storage anywhere in your home or home office. Features two large drawers and sits on a plinth base. Fully restored. Dimensions are 26-1/8W x 16-1/4″D x 23-1/2″H.
Here’s a stylish solution when you need a tall and slim nightstand or end table. This three-drawer piece from Founders Furniture features an all-walnut exterior – restored, of course – and large solid wood drawer boxes. Dimensions are 16″W x 18″D x 29-1/4″H.
Sometimes you need extra storage. Sometimes you need an extra place to sit. This chest from Lane Furniture with a handsome parquet front offers both. Inside is a spacious, cedar-lined compartment perfect for storing sweaters, blankets and more. Close the top and you have a sturdy bench that’s been freshly upholstered. Dimensions are 44-1/2″L x 17″D x 19″H.
This cedar chest from Lane Furniture, made in 1951, offers form and function. For form, there’s a fully restored walnut and ash exterior with a dramatic chevron top. For function, it has a large cedar-lined storage compartment and below that a full-length drawer. Dimensions are 39″L x 18-1/2″D x 24-3/4″H.
Magnificent craftsman-made sideboard in solid cherry with huge capacity. There are three large cabinets behind triple bypass doors, each with a built-in shelf. Above the compartments are three large drawers with all-wood construction. Dimensions are 71-1/2”L x 20”D x 40”H.
This rosewood cart puts the ROLL in your rock ‘n roll collection. Designed by Rolf Hesland and made in Norway by Bruksbo, this is the large configuration of this design with six compartments for storing records, magazines or whatever fits. Rolls smoothly on four casters. Dimensions are 26-3/4″L x 15-3/4″D x 17″H to the top of the handle.
MORE COFFEE + ACCENT TABLES
You aren’t seeing double! This is a larger version of the unique freeform coffee table designed and handmade in Minnesota by our furniture-making partner. The fluid shape and tapered legs are crafted from solid cherry. It has a durable tinted clearcoat finish. Dimensions are 55-1/4″L x 25-3/4″D x 16″H.
Distinctive teak coffee table circa early 1960s designed by Aakjaer Jorgensen and made in Denmark by Mobelintarsia. The table’s unexpected shape, raised gallery edges and soft contours set it apart. Fully restored with an oil finish. Dimensions are 47-1/2″W x 34-1/4″D x 17-3/4″H to the table top and 18-3/8″H to the top of the lip.
Exotic. Ingenious. Even practical. This mid-century era coffee table is a triple threat. The six-legged wood base folds flat and opens like a flower. That’s where you rest the brass tray top. This one was made in Hong Kong and features Chinese characters and images of birds and fish. The leg bases have brass sabots and the tops have non-skid disks that help keep the tray in place. Dimensions are 36″ diameter x 18″ high to the top of the tray’s rim.
This early 1970s Danish modern coffee table designed by Niels Bach in solid oak is all clean lines and powerful construction. Use it as a coffee or corner table. Dimensions are 27-1/4″W x 27″D x 16″H.
MORE DINING + ENTERTAINING
We have multiple dining table and chair sets ready for restoration. Just come in and tell us what you need. We’ll arrange a preview, let you choose, then get the restoration process going.
Sleek and elegant serving trolley with a curvy steel frame, a corral for holding bottles or decanters, a mirrored lower shelf and a light-smoked glass top shelf. The streamlined style is reminiscent of Italian designs from the late 1960s and 1970s. Rolls smoothly on hooded casters. Dimensions are 34″L x 16-7/8″D x 27″H to the top of the handle.
Set of four 1960s vintage dining chairs designed by Folke Pålsson for FDB Møbler. The J77 chair was introduced in the 1960s with design inspiration from the classic Windsor chair. These are smaller-scale chairs, perfect for a breakfast nook or other small spaces. All are structurally excellent, with a light overall rejuvenation to the finish. Offered as a set.
Pair of teak-framed dining chairs designed by Henning Kjaernulf and made in Denmark by Bruno Hansen circa 1950s. We had the paper cord seats professionally rewoven using the original weave pattern. The restored frames are stamped with both the designer and maker names. Sold as a pair.
MORE ACCENTS
Colorful and detailed metal wall sculpture from C. Jere depicts a village and harbor with boats and seagulls. Dated 1971, signed and in excellent condition. Dimensions are 42-1/2″W x 3-1/2″D x 30″H.
Teak-framed mirror designed by Aksel Kjersgaard (Denmark) opens to give you an expansive vanity mirror experience. The mirror is designed to be hung or it can rest – while opened – on a countertop. Dimensions are 25-9/16″W (closed) and 51-1/8″W (open) x 1-3/4″D x 23-1/2″H.
Large rya area rug or wall-hanging in a neutral palette of brown, black, tan and creams. 100% wool with a heavy backing. Made by Scandinavian Folklore Carpets APS in Denmark. It’s super-clean and includes the original label. Dimensions are 47″ x 63″.
This monumental hanging macrame isn’t just a work of art, it’s also a fully functioning accent table. The weaving uses natural fiber (most likely jute) with a rich tobacco color. There’s a little wood bead work in the middle section and dense fringe at the bottom. The structure fits a 24″ diameter glass table top. Dimensions are 88″ overall height from the hanging ring to the bottom of the fringe x 24″ tabletop diameter x 18-1/2″ table height.
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Hey i would like to buy just the shell. Is it possible? Can I get some more pics pls.
The shell will be the same price because we wouldn’t have a use for the base. Email MidModMen@gmail.com and we can send full sized pictures.
Finally made it to your store and loved everything about it! Great experience.
Only question is where am I going to put it?
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We’ll help you figure that out. Thank you for visiting.
Hi , I saw the Geroge Nelson 6832 Sling Sofa . I have been looping for one for a long time . Do you deliberó to Argentina ? Thanks
We can get a shipping quote for you. What city are you in? Thank you.
Just wanted to tell you what an enjoyable shopping experience we had on Friday, Sept. 8th. I found just what I wanted! The owners were helpful and kind (and they love dogs). Will definitely shop there again.
Sara: Thank you for visiting us. We’re happy to hear that we had what you were looking for. And, yes, we do love our dogs!