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MidModMen+friends offers authentic mid-century, modern and made-in-Minnesota furniture and decor at its best. The emphasis is always on quality, with each item hand-selected then cleaned, rejuvenated or restored according to need. We also feature locally made furniture, lighting and art. Here’s a sampling of current items. We post regular updates here and on Instagram and Facebook.
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TOP RATED
- Midwest Home Magazine featured us in its Home Dish Blog
- Minneapolis Star Tribune showcased our 2017 American Craft Show “Make Room” design
- Featured in the St. Louis Park Magazine story “Inspired Hands”
- Saint Paul Magazine profiled the store in its November 2016 issue
- City Pages called us the Best Place to Buy Furniture in its 2016 Best of Twin Cities
- Lavender Magazine spotlighted us in its February 2015 issue
- Part of the Minneapolis Star Tribune 2014 best retro shopping loop feature
- Saint Paul Pioneer Press picked us as top new boutique retailer in 2013
- 2013 best mid-century furniture & accessories by the Minneapolis Star Tribune
FRESH + FEATURED
The striking and original design for this mid-century inspired easy chair comes from a Minnesota maker whose work we feature regularly. This is an all-new design, with the frame made of solid African sapele. It’s not only beautiful, it’s well-engineered for comfort and durability. The cushions are upholstered in a gray on yellow geometric fabric.
Commanding walnut dining set made by Hibriten Chair Co. in the 1960s. The set includes a dining table with two expansion leaves plus six chairs. The walnut table measures 64″L x 42″D x 29″H and comes with two 20″ expansion leaves. When fully extended, it can seat 10 comfortably. It has the original lacquered finish in excellent condition. The chairs are matched to the table, and the set includes four standard and two armchairs.
Sweet – and probably vivid – dreams are made of this. It’s a headboard from the Oceanic collection made by Pulaski Furniture Corporation in the 1960s. It features three sculpted resin panels mounted on a solid wood frame. The vertical orientation of the panels add drama and height. The frame is fully restored and the panels underwent a light rejuvenation. This piece can accommodate a queen bed or a full bed. Dimensions are 60″L x 3-3/4″D x 47-3/4″H. Height from floor to the bottom rail is 21-1/2″.
It’s springtime in Paris (or Rome or Vienna) all year long with this 1970s vintage wall sculpture by C. Jere. This sidewalk cafe scene is a Jere classic, with shimmering gold and copper highlights. Dimensions are 46″L x 7″D x 21″H.
Your LPs deserve nothing but the best, so we gave this 1950s vintage cabinet a major overhaul to create a styling place to park them. Features a handsome book-matched exterior, atomic door handles, and two levels of segmented storage. Dimensions are 27-5/8″W x 15-5/8″D x 34″H.
It’s compact and maybe a bit on the unassuming side, but this little cabinet is built strong. For more than 50 years it housed a couple hundred LPs on two perfectly proportioned shelves. We added a pair of Danish teak handles to dress it up…just a little. Dimensions are 26″W x 15″D x 34″H.
Sometimes we find an exceptional piece of furniture that needs more to be reimagined than simply restored. This solid maple dresser was originally finished in a toned lacquer, applied with the intention of masking naturally occurring variations in the wood. When it came time to revitalize it, we used a clear coat finish to embrace and elevate the beauty of the maple and all its natural characteristics. There are signs of spalting in the wood and variety in the grain patterns. It’s now a truly natural beauty. Dimensions are 56-1/2″L x 19-5/8″D x 32-1/2″H.
Lane Furniture chest made in 1967 features a walnut exterior, cedar lining (to battle those pesky moths) and a cantilevered shelf. This practical piece offers storage and seating for the bedroom, entryway or anywhere you need it. Dimensions are 43-1/4″L x 16-5/8″D x 20-3/4″H.
Stylish cabinet from Lane Furniture’s 1960s Perception series features that line’s signature basket weave detail. It’s finished on all sides and has double doors that open to a large compartment with a half-depth shelf. Dimensions are 30″W x 17-3/4″D x 22″H.
Shown with an authentic DCM chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and made by Herman Miller | $285
Is it a shelf? A mirror? A sculpture? It’s all three in our humble opinion. Vintage Belart wall-mount mirror made in Minnesota using American walnut. Designed to hang horizontally, but it would look every bit as awesome hung vertically. Dimensions are 54”L x 5”D x 20-1/2”H.
Rare six-piece set designed by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green, pioneers in the creation of an indoor-outdoor California modernist furniture aesthetic. The furniture frames are made of black-lacquered iron rod, and the tables have a wood slat under-structure. The seats, arms and tabletops are woven rattan, which have mellowed over the years to a soft amber patina. All pieces are in excellent condition, with only minor loss of rattan in places. The set includes an arm chair, a modular three-piece settee (two single-arm and one armless seat), a coffee table and an accent table. Offered only as a set.
Learn more about the duo and their work at http://www.vankeppelgreen.com
It’s all about the curves with this exceptional teak dining set. The table is by Moreddi and uses the finest teak, with dramatic figuring on the main tabletop and the matching leaves. It’s a perfect round that can be expanded as you add guests. There is a self-storing support leg that flips down to support the table as it expands. Dimensions are 45″ diameter x 28-1/2″ high plus two 19-1/2″ wide expansion leaves. The set of four companion chairs have solid teak frames with organically curved backrests. The seats are freshly upholstered in a fabric with a distinctively Scandinavian feel.
Nap, lounge or vamp in style on this restored sofa/daybed designed by Illum Wikkelso and made by Niels Eilersen. Solid wood frame with drop-down side panels let you transform it from a two-seat sofa to a long single bed – and points in between. The back rests become headrests and are hollow so you can store pillows inside. Plus there’s a storage drawer below. Rejuvenated frame and freshly upholstered. Dimensions are 65-1/2″L (side panels up) and 90″L (both side panels down) x 31″D x 30″H.
You’ll enjoy looking at the organic curves on this vintage modern teak easy chair. But we think you might appreciate sitting in it even more. The seat and back are broad and roomy, plus the cushions are brand new and covered in real Belgian linen.
Slip into something simple and sophisticated. This 1960s vintage Kroehler Smartset Design slipper chair has a clean, modern profile and subtly curved walnut base. Freshly reupholstered using Designtex Hashtag fabric in Oak colorway.
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.
If you’re looking for matching mid-century modern bedroom furniture, we’re pleased to offer this sleekly designed walnut bedroom set from United Furniture. It’s freshly restored in a warm walnut finish.
LOWBOY DRESSER with nine drawers. Dimensions are 62″L x 19″D x 30″H.
TALLBOY CHEST with four drawers, including a double-deep top drawer. Dimensions are 38″W x 19″D x 40-1/2″H.
Wall-hugging display cabinet in teak, made by Poul Hundevad (Denmark) and updated by us with a pair of George Nelson-style steel legs that we had custom made. The design is simple: a streamlined teak cabinet with double sliding glass front doors and six adjustable shelves. Dimensions are 54-1/2″L x 12″D x 66″H.
Vintage modern coffee table designed with influences from Adrian Pearsall and Vladimir Kagan. It features a restored symmetrical wood base and the original dogbone shaped glass top. The base can be used with the crossbar low (as shown) or high in relation to the top. Dimensions are 60″L x 20″D x 15-1/2″H.
Svegards Markayrd (Sweden) office arm chair has a teak upper frame and five-star aluminum base. The seat height and tilt are fully adjustable. And we’ve breathed new life into it with freshly upholstered seat and seat back.
This all wood bookcase has timeless style. It’s tall and stately with a simple, modern profile and double doors with panes of beveled glass. Inside are five fixed shelves, spaced wide enough for larger sized books or LPs. Walnut finish on solid pecan. Dimensions are 32″W x 14″D x 78-1/2″H.
Compact and contoured lounge chair made by Murphy-Miller circa 1960s. All original with rejuvenated frame and perfect upholstery – plus that amazing vertical four-button detail!
From the organically ribbed top drawer fronts to the blade-like handles on the bottom drawers, this piece has presence. It also has practicality, with five generous drawers. We’ve given this piece a rejuvenation to enhance its appearance while not tampering with its vintage charm. Dimensions are 40″W x 20″D x 44-3/4″H.
Get versatile storage and display with this Danish-style tower wall unit. It features three standard sized drawers below, open display with one adjustable shelf in the middle, and a double cabinet on top. This piece is finished on all sides, allowing it to be used as a partial room divider. Dimensions are 32″W x 16-1/2″D x 72″H.
Cedar chests never seem to go out of style. They’re great utility players in your space: you can store things in them or have a seat on them. This smaller scale chest from Lane Furniture is freshly restored in a walnut finish, and it still has that appealing cedar aroma. Dimensions are 39”L x 16-1/2”D x 17-1/2”H.
Harmony House chest with an unusual profile: a three-drawer stack on the left with a shorter single drawer on the right. Freshly restored walnut case with black lacquered accents. Dimensions are 48-1/2″L overall (29-3/4″ + 18-3/4″) x 19″D x 29-3/4″H.
Relax Italian style in lounge set imported by Bernhardt Furniture for its Flair division. The frames are chrome-plated flat bar steel and the upholstery is leather in a rich cognac color. Everything is in top condition, with only minor signs of their vintage. Offered as a set. Chair dimensions are 28″W x 34″D x 31″H.
Minimalist teak credenza made in Denmark by Poul Hundevad. Even with almost no ornamentation, this piece commands attention. Access the inside compartments by sliding the self-storing tambour doors. Inside is maple-lined with three adjustable shelves. Dimensions are 54-1/2″L x 17-7/8″D x 26-1/4″H.
Dramatic 30″ sunburst clock with an all-wood “corona” painted in luminous gold. There is a battery-operated clock at the center with a wood case and brass numbers, hands and trim. Uses a single C size battery.
This small but mighty walnut cabinet has raised panels, double door access to storage plus a slim drawer, is finished on all sides and is topped with slate gray tile. It’s one solidly built and elegantly styled piece. Dimensions are 22″W x 15″D x 23-1/4″H.
This compact coffee table gives small rooms big style. It’s surfboard shaped – bowed in the middle and tapered at each end – and it has woven teak lower shelf. Made by Alberts Tibro in Sweden circa 1960s. Dimensions are 36-1/2″L x 20-3/4″D x 16-1/2″H.
Scandinavian modern console table featuring a minimalist form with subtle details, like the dual wood inset grids below subtly tinted glass. Low profile for a perfect fit beneath a window or behind a sofa. Dimensions are 55-9/16″L x 20-3/4″D x 25-9/16″H.
This small teak cabinet packs a lot of features and style into a small footprint. Access the inside via a sliding articulated door. Inside is a lined compartment with adjustable shelf and small drawer. The finished facings on all sides give you plenty of placement options.
Handsome and streamlined lounge chair inspired by vintage modern Italian design but newly handmade here in Minnesota. This is an original design built using regionally sourced walnut, with high-quality construction and attention to fine details. There is only one available.
The Dillingham Furniture Esprit collection designed by Merton Gershun was distinguished by sophisticated lines and high-quality walnut. This generously sized five-drawer chest of drawers is made using walnut with black lacquered accents. It sits on a recessed plinth base. Dimensions are 38-1/4″W x 19-1/4″D x 45-1/2″H.
Danish modern daybed with uncomplicated modern lines, superior materials and strong construction. The design is simple: a frame that houses a (brand new) mattress and a wood slat foundation that supports it. The frame exterior is made of teak and has soft rounded corners and edges. Use it as a child’s bed or guest bed – or just to lounge and relax. Dimensions are 76″L x 33-1/2″D x 20″H to the top of the mattress.
The 1960s Silhouette series from Lane Furniture channeled inspiration from leading edge designers of the time like Vladimir Kagan and Adrian Pearsall. In its advertising for the line, Lane used words like svelte, sculptural and rhythmic to describe them. Made of solid ash with prominent grain patterns, and completely restored to show them off. Dimensions are 23″W x 30″D x 19.75″H.
We took a simple modern wood bench and got it all dressed up in new black, white, red and gray vintage wool cushions. Black lacquered white oak frame. Perfect in an entry, beneath a window or at the foot of the bed. Dimensions are 41″L x 15-1/2″D x 20″H to the cushion tops.
The Planner Group for Winchendon Furniture is a highly regarded mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb introduced in the 1950s.
This sideboard is made of solid maple and features grass cloth-faced sliding doors. Behind each door is a combination of open storage, drawers and shelves. We restored the exterior cabinet and finished it in a neutral clear-coat polyurethane. Dimensions are 60”L x 18”D x 33-1/4”H.
Classic mid-century modern floor lamp made by Laurel Lamp Company. The slender brass-plated post ends with a flare, merging into a flared round base. The finish is a rich bronze/brass. We’ve added a warm linen lampshade with a golden glow plus a showy brass finial to top it all off. Three-way switch.
DINING + SERVING
There are multiple dining sets ready for restoration, including teak and walnut options with four, six or eight chairs. Just come in and tell us what you need. We’ll arrange a preview, let you choose and then get the restoration process going.
Knoll Studio introduced the Ricchio Chair, designed by Joseph and Linda Ricchio, in 1990. The chair features, clean and modern lines, quality materials and construction, plus a generous seating area. This set of four is made from solid beech and we’ve upholstered the seats in gray wool fabric.
Pair of teak-framed dining chairs designed by Henning Kjaernulf and made in Denmark by Bruno Hansen circa 1950s. The woven paper cord seats are brand new, using the original weave pattern. The frames are stamped with both the designer and maker names. Sold as a pair.
Set of four dining chairs designed by Børge Mogensen in the early 1950s for Soborg Møbler. They feature molded teak seats and backs mounted to solid birch frames. The contours of the seats and backs make them exceptionally comfortable. Freshly rejuvenated using a teak oil finish. Offered as a set of four. Shipping is available.
High-quality and highly practical teak serving trolley. Features include a generously sized top, two utility drawers and lower shelf. Rolls easily on four disc casters. Made in Denmark. Dimensions are 31″L x 17-1/4″D x 24-3/4″H to top surface (28″H to top of handles).
This clever mid-century teak cart spreads its wings to create an impressive platform for your dinner or cocktail party. Designed by Poul Hundevad circa 1960 and made in Denmark by Vamdrup Mobelfabrik. It has three tray-style shelves with flared edges. The bottom two are removable and you can add one to the top tray, which slides aside to accommodate its companion. The cart rolls smoothly on four original casters. We’ve rejuvenated this versatile trolley with a full cleaning and fresh coats of teak oil. Dimensions are 29-1/2″L x 20-1/4″D x 26″H. With the extra shelf added on top, the length reaches 59″.
CHAIRS | BENCHES | OTTOMANS | SOFAS
With a classic clubby, medium height profile and powerfully built frames, these mid-century chairs deserved a second life. So we responded with a top-to-bottom makeover with the biggest effort in reupholstery. We used high-quality fabric from Kravet: Taylor pattern and bark colorway. It’s a nubby weave in rich charcoal with just a hint of warmth to the color. We added subdued tailoring and then restored the wood legs. The result is a sophisticated pair of comfortable chairs.
Fly into a state of relaxation in this vintage 1960s lounge chair made by Baumritter as part of the Viko line of furniture. The molded wood shell creates a space age look, while the brand new orange wool cushions keep it grounded. The double-post base is made of metal, a detail specific to the Viko line.
This exceptionally handsome chair was the creation of noted mid-century modern designer Jens Risom. It was introduced in 1949 for use in the Caribe Hilton Hotel, San Juan, Puerto Rico. We’re offering an original, early production chair purchased in the early 1950s. It has a solid walnut frame, which we restored with a walnut oil finish. The seat and back are newly upholstered in a rich navy blue fabric.
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 iron frame, tall back 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.
DoMore Chair Company is known for its industrial age task chairs made pre-World War II. But they also were active post-war, collaborating with the likes of Jens Risom and offering mid-century modern designs. This accent chair has a solid walnut frame, an angled back and brand new retro upholstery. It’s shown with a modern counter height stool with brushed steel frame and cognac leather seat (PRICE | $195).
This 1944 design is one of Hans Wegner’s best known. The curve of the arms, the reverse tapered dowels and the woven seat – these are the details that make the design storied. Plus, it’s a generous size with thoughtful ergonomics that make it comfortable for long, leisurely sitting. We’re offering this all original chair with lacquered solid beech frame and woven paper cord seat. In top condition. Made in Denmark by Kvist Mobler and dating from the late 1970s or early 1980s.
Here’s one for our mid-century/goth aficionados. It’s an authentic Eames molded fiberglass chair with a twist. It’s been customized in an Edgar Allen Poe motif. But don’t be horrified! The fiberglass seat was cosmetically compromised so our partner turned to decoupage, covering the shell in pages from Poe classics. The killer blow is a hand-applied raven perched on a branch that stretches across the seat back. Perched on a new wood dowel base. When this one-of-a-kind work of usable art is sold, we’ll have it “nevermore!”
Charles and Ray Eames-designed molded fiberglass chair made by Herman Miller in the rare Ochre Dark (OD) color. This chair is all original, including the “H” base. The shell, shock mounts and frame are all in excellent condition.
We’re proud to exclusively offer made-in-Minnesota ottomans and benches from Love & Upholstery. Each piece is made using high-quality fabrics and frames. The Right Angles bench features vintage geometric fabric in blues and gray and is perched on steel hairpin legs. Dimensions are 48″L x 16″D x 22″H.
CREDENZAS + DESKS + SHELVING
This Milo Baughman-designed writing desk is modernist simplicity at its best. It uses simple geometric forms and quality materials to make a quiet yet clear style statement. The desk case is a slender box finished on all sides. It has three “blind” drawers with wood drawer boxes. The base is made of chrome-plated, squared steel. Dimensions are 52″L x 26″D x 29-1/2″H.
This vintage modern drop front desk is the perfect example of efficient use of space. It has a smaller footprint but packs in a lot of storage. Open the front for access to a large work surface and additional storage, including three utility drawers and a pair of document organizers. Below are four full-sized drawers. Made in Denmark using teak and hardwoods, with beautiful dovetail joinery. Freshly rejuvenated with a teak oil finish. Dimensions are 35-1/2″W x 17-3/4″D (26-1/2″D with desktop open) x 43″H.
Modern interior design is not monolithic. There can be many styles in the mix, including pieces with Asian motifs. This vintage triple credenza-sideboard is a case in point. The overall lines are simple and clean like the best of mid-century modern. Yet small flourishes elevate it to room-defining status. Features all wood construction and decoration, with original brass cabinet hardware. Each of the three cabinets is independent and all have a combination of open compartment, adjustable shelf and utility drawer. We gave this distinctive piece a light rejuvenation, leaving the vintage patina intact. Dimensions are 54″L x 20″D x 32-1/4″H.
Here’s a popular entry from the chrome and glass wing of mid-century modern design. This stylish etagere designed by Milo Baughman might be the most attractive way to display your favorite treasures. Everything’s in top condition. Dimensions are 42″L x 16″D x 75-1/2″H.
COFFEE | ACCENT TABLES
Professionally restored coffee table from Lane Furniture circa 1959. It features dimensional design with a floating top, triangular base and basket weave drawer front. Restored in a rich walnut finish. Measures 70”L x 18”D x 13-1/2”H.
Handsome Danish-designed teak coffee table with a wide top for spreading out. Well-built using teak solids and veneers, clean modern lines and distinctive finger joinery. Freshly rejuvenated with a teak oil finish. Dimensions are 52-3/4″L x 26″D x 15″H.
Solid teak (no veneer) accent table from Niels Bach circa 1960s with a 1-1/2″ thick top characteristic of this line. The oiled finish on this piece gives it a deep, rich color. Dimensions are 17-1/4″W x 27-1/4″D x 20″H.
ACCENT FURNITURE | LIGHTING
Never underestimate the importance of good lighting in your space. It’s not just practical; it adds character and texture. We offer a changing selection of vintage mid-century and modern lighting in a variety of styles and materials. You’ll find Italian and American pottery, wood, brass, chrome, glass and ceramics. Look for legendary brands like Le Klint, Martz, Laurel, Westwood and Stiffel, as well as designers like Tommy Parzinger, Bob Kinzie and David Cressey.
American designer, inventor and promoter Bill Curry (1927–1971) created multiple collections of lighting that are the epitome of modernism. His lighting was sold under the Design Line brand, and included this illuminated pedestal lamp. The form is simple: a tall, square cabinet with vertical brushed aluminum and black laminate trim, faux walnut side panels, a recessed black plinth base, and a translucent milk glass top. The glass panel lifts to reveal a single socket and V-shaped reflector. The lamp provides up-lighting and is ideal for displaying a sculpture, decorative glass or other object. Dimensions are 13-1/4″ square x 36-3/4″ high.
For more information about Curry and his Design Line creations, visit this blog devoted to his work: http://billcurry-designline.blogspot.com/
ARTWORK
We have a large, diverse and frequently changing selection of artwork in the store – from original paintings, signed and numbered prints to sculpture, objects, textiles and pottery. Some are featured here but the best way to see what we have is to visit the store.
Original oil painting attributed to Lucia Stern, a highly regarded artist based in Milwaukee. Stern was best known for her work in mixed media, but she also left behind a diverse collection of paintings, three-dimensional art and sculpture. This painting of two horses is on stretched and framed canvas. Overall dimensions are 33″W x 41″H.
AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT
These items are available by appointment. In many cases we’ll be able to bring an item to the store. Some can be seen in a nearby storage location. Please give us a minimum of 24 hours advance notice. Call 612.234.1201 or email MidModMen@gmail.com.
If you’d like to see these in the store, contact us via email or Facebook private message. Please give us up to 48 hours to arrange a showing.
JANE & GORDON MARTZ FOR MARSHALL STUDIOS TABLE | $1,895
Rarely available large round console table designed by Jane and Gordon Martz and crafted by their company Marshall Studios, circa 1960s. The frame is solid American walnut, with a weighted round base, six slim columns and a rounded bullnose on the top. The hand-crafted top is a mosaic of round tiles of varying sizes in a deep charcoal gray that approaches black. Dimensions are 44″ diameter x 25-1/4″ high.
If you’d like to see this, please give us 24-48 hours to bring it into the store.
GEORGE KOVACS WHITE TULIP TORCHIERE | $1,000
Tall, slender floor lamp designed by Ernst Luthiger, made in Switzerland and offered in the United States by George Kovacs. The design of the lamp dates to 1965. It’s made of power-coated steel and has an external, pad-style control switch. In excellent condition. Measures 65″ high with an 11″ diameter footprint.
NOTE: Swiss designer Max Bill often gets credit for this design, but that attribution is incorrect.
If you’d like to see this, please give us 24-48 hours to bring it into the store.
IB KOFOD-LARSEN EASY CHAIR IN RECYCLED LEATHER | $1,895
Handsomely contoured lounge chair with the design attributed to Ib Kofod Larsen. The frame is solid old-growth oak finished in an amber tone lacquer that makes it compatible with teak. The bucket seat is newly upholstered in soft brown leather. An exceptional chair in exceptional condition.
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!