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.
Here’s a sampling of currently available items as of 09/21/2021. Watch for regular updates here and on Instagram and Facebook.
- OPEN Friday + Saturday 11AM to 5PM | Sunday 11AM to 4PM
- LOCATION 2401 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55114
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FRESH ARRIVALS
Still life with cocktail hour accessories! This three-piece retro modern wall plaque set was made circa 1960s in Mendota, Minnesota by Belart. The cocktail-themed images are screen-printed on teak, with blue and green plastic gravel accents. Dimensions are: LARGE: 19-1/2”W x 29-1/2”H. SMALL (2): 12”W x 17”H.
Our master furniture making partner never ceases to impress us. He creates original furniture designs and then builds and finishes each piece by hand. His latest is this solid walnut desk that draws on his design vernacular from previous desks he’s made. But like each before it, this one has unique details full of function and graceful form. Features include a two-tier design, extruded center drawer and dual cord management portals. It has a rich walnut oil finish. Dimensions are 50”L x 26”D x 34”H.
Is it a tiny desk? A petite server-bar? Maybe a crafting table? While it began life as a table for a portable sewing machine, there are plenty of ways to press this clever piece into service now. The flip top doubles the amount of surface space you have, and we bolstered the support for it by adding a strong walnut slide-out. There’s also a hidden storage compartment that pops out from the side. Everything’s freshly restored. Dimensions are 26-1/4″W (52-5/8″W when fully open) x 18-1/8″D x 32″H.
These hand-thrown pottery lamps come the studio of George Scatchard, a renowned master potter based in Vermont (@georgescatchardpottery on Instagram). This pair was thrown in 1992 and are signed. The glaze runs from deep indigo at the top to brick red. The form is simple and modern, versatile enough to complement many interior styles. They are the perfect size for bedside lamps at 25-1/2″H to the top of the shade, with a shade diameter of 17″. Offered as a pair.
This arm chair packs a wallop – in looks, quality of construction and seating comfort – all in a smaller footprint. It went through a top-to-bottom makeover: restored solid ash frame and smokey charcoal gray upholstery to complement the wood tone. It’s a high-quality and durable fabric with a soft hand finish. We added a dash of extra style with a box-stitched and button-tufted seat back.
Sculptural china hutch from Bissman Furniture circa 1953 made using solid Ozark walnut. The skyscraper design has a set-back hutch top with dual bypass doors and adjustable shelves. That’s anchored to a four-drawer base that offers lots of capacity for storing table linens, serving pieces and incidentals. Freshly rejuvenated and cleaned. Dimensions are 42″W x 20-1/2″D x 59-1/2″H.
This large cocktail table from Bassett Industries features an impressive walnut top with medallion inlay and Danish-inspired dowel lower shelf. Freshly restored. Dimensions are 40” diameter x 14-3/4” high.
Bissman Furniture, based out of Springfield, Missouri, produced highly distinctive furniture using solid walnut sourced from the surrounding Ozark region. The company was short-lived because of the founder’s death, but the pieces they produced were high quality and durable. This eight-drawer dresser epitomizes the Bissman style, with a streamlined design featuring rounded edges and sculpted pulls. This piece is fully restored. Dimensions are 58″L x 20-1/2″D 31-1/2″H.
When life gives you 🍋 🍋 🍋, make lemonade! When life gives you a legless chest of drawers, make legs for it! That’s what we’ve done for this Danish-style four-drawer. And rather than making plain old legs underneath, we crafted solid walnut legs that sit along each side. And that makes this piece truly unique. Dimensions are 40”W x 17-1/2”D x 38-3/4”H.
This walnut dresser has us around the bend with appreciation for its distinctive curved front. It’s design that really thinks outside the typical dresser box. It features eight generous drawers and is fully restored. Dimensions are 56-1/2″L x 21″D x 33-1/4″H.
Tall, dark and handsome seven-drawer walnut chest by Bissman Furniture circa 1953. Inventor and entrepreneur Carl Bissman introduced his uniquely styled furniture collection with streamlined profiles and solid Ozark walnut (no veneers). The two-tiered skyscraper design lessens the visual bulk and creates a distinctive profile. Dimensions are 32-1/2”W x 19-1/2”D x 51”H.
You can pack big style into a small space with the right furniture. Like this vintage walnut Harmony House chest with a small footprint and four generous drawers. The vertical brass-plated drawer pulls really set this piece apart. So does the restoration using a rich walnut finish. Dimensions are 30-5/8″W x 18″D x 44-1/2″H.
Will the uncluttered design of this restored walnut mid-century headboard give you a peaceful night’s sleep? Maybe it will give you beautiful dreams. Fully restored with aluminum trim. Dimensions are 60-1/2″L x 38″H x 2″D. Distance from floor to bottom panel is 19″.
One of our partners designs and hand-builds these amazing tables lamps. They’re made of solid walnut and have brass-plated fittings and glass globes. Each lamp comes with a small-sized LED light bulb. Dimensions are 12” wide x 6” diameter (globe) x 30” tall.
Long and low slung teak sideboard-credenza made in Norway. It features twin cabinets with one adjustable each plus a four-drawer stack down the center. Dimensions are 72″L x 16-5/8″D x 30″H.
Bigger isn’t always better. But better is often best. Like this compact sofa made by Stinson Hall circa 1960s. It has a quality-built frame and is freshly upholstered in a rich teal fabric. In the course of its makeover, we retained the original tailoring, with 12-button tufting across the back. Dimensions are 67″L x 33″D x 36″H.
Among the many highly regarded designs by Jens Risom, the C140 chair stands out. Partly, it was because of its legendary appearance in a 1961 issue of Playboy magazine. But mostly it’s because the design itself is a study in the power of modernism. The subtly sculpted frame is solid walnut (restored), and we’ve updated with new saturated blue upholstery.
The drum accent table from the Lane Acclaim line is a versatile player, offering the expected functionality of an end table with the bonus of a generous storage cabinet. Fully restored. Dimensions are 26-3/4″ diameter x 20-1/4″H.
Stylish mid-century coffee table fully restored with a rich walnut finish. There’s basket weave accent and real travertine insets on either end. Dimensions are 56″L x 19″D x 15-1/2″H.
Restored vintage Henredon desk made using walnut, walnut burl and quartersawn walnut. It has a subdued modern presence that gets the job done without causing a stir. There are four drawers, including one that holds files, and is finished on all four sides. Dimensions are 50″L x 25″D x 30″H.
Handsome walnut accent table designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture. It features twin flat drawers with walnut inset handles. Fully restored. Dimensions are 21″W x 30″D x 20-1/2″H.
This walnut drum lamp table was designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture. It features premium walnut with complex figuring, and we’ve restored the entire piece to show it off again. The table has the advantage of a large top and roomy cabinet below with a built-in shelf. Dimensions are 27″ diameter x 20″ high.
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.
Sleek Danish modern coffee in an above average size. This square teak beauty features a soft edge design with a slim rosewood banding all around. Dimensions are 37-1/4″W x 16-1/2″H.
Dine in distinctive style with these fully restored, tall back dining chairs around the table. Solid hardwood frames refinished in a walnut stain, new woven cane backs and freshly upholstered seats. The chair’s lines are graceful and open, and the seats have a floating effect.
Designed by Niels Otto Møller and made by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, this Model 80A stool is a Danish modern design classic. Møllers introduced the design in 1963 and it’s been popular ever since. Features solid teak legs, hardwood frame and a woven paper cord seat in top condition. Dimensions are 19-1/2″L x 14″W x 18-1/2″H.
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Tinkering with a modern master’s furniture designs is a delicate balance between making the piece functional and honoring the original aesthetic. We think we nailed it with a pair of Jens Risom Design chests that were missing their bases. The first part of the process was to restore the walnut exterior and then polish the signature Risom brass drawer pulls. Next, we collaborated with a local maker to design and craft solid walnut legs that are both strong and integrated. This is the four-drawer version. See our listing of the three-drawer companion. Dimensions are 36″W x 21″D (plus 1-1/2″ drawer pull projection) x 31-1/4″H.
Tinkering with modern master’s furniture designs is a delicate balance between making the piece functional and honoring the original aesthetic. We think we nailed it with a pair of Jens Risom Design chests that were missing their bases. The first part of the process was to restore the walnut exterior and then polish the signature Risom brass drawer pulls. Next, we collaborated with a local maker to design and craft solid walnut legs that are both strong and integrated. This is the three-drawer version. See our listing of the four-drawer companion. Dimensions are 36″W x 21″D (plus 1-1/2″ drawer pull projection) x 31-1/4″H.
If a headboard can affect your dreams, this stunning king headboard from Moreddi (Denmark) will give you big, bold ones. Restored with a teak oil finish. Dimensions are 81-1/2″L x 37″H.
Paul McCobb Planner Group nightstand pair made in the 1950s by Wincheden Furniture. Constructed using solid birch, including the tapered drawer pulls. Each nightstand has a small drawer and shelf. They’ve undergone a combination of refinishing and refreshing to retain their patina while correcting areas of wear. Dimensions per nightstand are 22-1/8″W x 14-1/8″D x 23-1/8″H.
Practical is great, but practical with a dash of good design is even better. This solidly built two-drawer nightstand comes from Hooker Furniture. It features a walnut and black ash exterior, stylized legs and burlwood inlays behind brass drawer knobs. Fully restored. Dimensions are 24″W x 15″D x 24″H.
If you’re looking to add wattage to your personal style, this dapper walnut and brass valet stand is the boost you need. It’s a versatile organizer and a sculptural statement all in one. Top-to-bottom features: straight bar for hanging belts, ties or scarves; hanger for a jacket, shirt or blouse; catch-all tray for whatever you pull from your pockets; cane-faced platform for stowing shoes; and a drawer for storing more wardrobe essentials. Overall dimensions are 19″W x 15-3/4″D x 51″H.
Teak-framed mirror made by Poul Hundevad (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.
Elongated octagonal mirror from Nordisk Andels-Eksport (Denmark). The frame is solid teak with a stepped four-bevel design. Dimensions are 19-3/4″W x 33-1/2″H.
MORE SOFAS + CHAIRS
Gunlocke Furniture is well-known in mid-century circles for its powerfully built and often elegantly designed chairs. The company has been a mainstay of upper echelon office furniture for decades. That heritage is part of what makes this sofa so exciting. The frame is built to last, so we invested in a complete makeover with all new upholstery and restoration of the exposed walnut base. Dimensions are 81″L x 31-3/4″D x 30″H to the top of the back cushions.
The Eames Compact Sofa, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, is a mid-century icon. Introduced in 1954, the design has endured because of its sleek profile, strong built and surprising comfort. We have an early 1960s sofa with brand new wool upholstery. Dimensions are 72-1/2″L x 32-1/2″D x 35″H. Seat height is 16″.
We transformed this open frame lounge chair with a floating seat into modern ray of light. The frame is American ash and the restoration with a rich amber finish teased out the distinctive wood figuring. The seat is freshly upholstered in new-old-stock fabric. It’s the perfect chair to brighten up any corner.
Sit back and rest your weary shoulders and head in a high back chair that’s tall enough to support both. We not only rejuvenated the hardwood frame, we reupholstered the chair in a high-quality, 89% wool fabric (Bernhardt Scatter: Chili colorway) for long-lasting durability.
These vintage chairs spent their lives (until recently) serving student after student after student in a large regional university. But they’re built so well that even after decades of tough service they restored beautifully. The frames are solid maple with extensive curly figuring and have exposed hardware – all replaced for uniformity. We upholstered the seats and backs in an intricate geometric print fabric. These could serve new generations of readers, studiers, gamers, watchers and guests or all sorts. Sold individually.
Iconic early 1970s chair designed by Bill Stephens and made by Knoll. It was first used in the then-new Yale School of Architecture student center. Design highlights are the organic bent wood frame and suspended bucket seat. This frame is rejuvenated but unaltered. The upholstery is in excellent condition.
These contemporary Danish lounge chairs channel some of the best Scandinavian modern designs from the 20th Century. The frames are bentwood beech with a dark brown/black stain, and have tall backs. They are upholstered in black leather and have adjustable/removable headrests. There are two available.
These elegant chairs are the essence of modern minimal furniture. Designed by Finn Østergaard and made in Denmark by Lindebjerg Møbelfabrik, the Model B-411 chairs feature solid beech frames. The upholstery is velvety soft in a color that is a jewel tone periwinkle – the precise intersection of purple and blue. There are two chairs available.
Unique low profile easy chair designed by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler (Norway). The Flueline chair features a Brazilian rosewood frame and refreshed upholstery – now in a slubby dark charcoal that accents the rich wood.
Three classic Charles and Ray Eames-designed fiberglass armchairs dating from 1960-1962. These are red-orange shells on zinc “H” bases with all original parts – shock mounts and gliders included – in excellent condition. All have embossed Herman Miller emblems are paper tags that allowed us to determine their date of manufacture. The chairs are sold individually. We have other authentic Eames fiberglass chairs in stock with various bases.
Early production molded fiberglass arm chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The shell color is Greige. This chair features the original Zenith Manufacturing rope edge production technique. Mounted on a four-point, swiveling wheeled base. Shell, shock mounts and base are in excellent condition.
This solid walnut frame chair by Jens Risom Designs offers versatility. Use as a distinctive accent chair in any room. Or use use it as a stylish desk chair for your home office. The frame is stained a dark brown-black and the upholstery is creamy white chenille.
DINING ROOM
Everybody at the table has the captain’s seat when all the chairs have arms. Set of six cherry framed arm chairs. Handsome modern design blends perfectly with vintage mid-century decor. Upholstered in a wool-like woven fabric (without the scratchiness) in black and gray. Dimensions are 21-1/2″ wide x 25″ arm height x 18″ seat height.
Sophisticated teak sideboard made in Denmark by Aksel Kjersgaard. This freshly rejuvenated piece is exceptionally well made with all wood construction, a strong under-carriage, and even a center leg for extra support. It features double bypass doors and a finished back panel. The left cabinet is divided, with a pair of utility drawers and adjustable shelf on one side and two adjustable shelves next to it. The opposite cabinet is wide, with a single adjustable shelf. Dimensions are 78-3/4″L x 18″D x 30-3/4″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.
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.
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Add the feel of nature in your space with furniture that celebrates complex wood grains. This newly made-in-Minnesota coffee table does just that, using solid African mahogany with an unstained finished. Dimensions are 49-1/2″L x 25″D x 16-1/2″H.
Our furniture making partner is always experimenting and creating. This solid walnut coffee is his newest and it echoes the lines of his most recent chairs. It has strong geometric lines, a versatile size plus a shelf (!). Dimensions are 49-3/4″L x 21-3/4″D x 17″H.
Let the room revolve around this elegant round coffee table. The base is a square, solid walnut frame – open and airy – with a round cane inset. It’s topped with glass that extends beyond the base just enough to add valuable surface. Dimensions are 36″ diameter x 15″ high.
Elegant black walnut coffee table with soft edges all around and thin sculpted legs. The dark figuring in the wood is extra-special and feels almost like rosewood. Fully restored. Dimensions are 32″ square x 14″ high.
Elegant accent table designed by Folke Ohlsson and made in Sweden by DUX. Features upturned tabletop edges. Fully restored. Dimensions are 27-1/2″W in back and 22″W x 30″D x 20-3/4″H.
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.
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This free-standing room divider is an extraordinary combination; it’s both a work of art and a practical piece of furniture. From the Conant Ball Furniture Company Norsemates collection in the late 1950s to early 1960s, it is made of solid birch. Although its primary purpose is to partition larger spaces, it does so with a certain airiness: open dowels in the back and a raised bench-style base. (When it was originally offered, buyers could customize with accessories like hanging shelves and drawer sets.) We’ve imagined a number of uses for it. Our favorite is a stereo bench with one side of the base for components and the other for LPs. In exceptional condition. Dimensions are 52″W x 18-3/4″D (15″ bench depth) x 62-3/8″H.
This contemporary tall cabinet circa 1970s packs a lot of display and enclosed storage in a small footprint. The three-tier display area is surrounded by glass on the front and both sides. It has glass shelves and interior lighting so you can really show off your collectibles. Below is a generous enclosed storage cabinet. The cabinet is made of pecan. Rejuvenated and ready to use. Dimensions are 32″W x 15″D x 72″H.
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.
LIGHTING + ACCENTS
Substantial hand-thrown pottery lamp from the Southern California school of architectural pottery circa late 1960s-early 1970s. This G Series lamp with a dark ochre glaze comes from the Affiliated Craftsmen studios led by Bob Kinzie. Dimensions are 16″ lampshade diameter x 36″ tall to the top of the shade.
Light it up with one or more of these 1960s pendant light fixtures. The outer shade is steel with lucite tubes in yellow and clear. The diffuser shade inside is perforated steel. These are for hard-wired installation. Measurements are 11-1/4” tall x 5-3/4” diameter. There are three available.
Extraordinary modernist floor lamp designed by Nanda Vigo circa 1969 and made in Italy by Arredoluce. The minimalist design combines a tall, slender chrome-plate steel tube with a shorter cylinder. The tall cylinder has a narrow cutout from top to bottom and houses a single fluorescent bulb. The lamp is designed to face toward a surface (wall or corner, for example) to create indirect, ambient lighting. The chrome, wiring and switch are in excellent condition. Dimensions are 72″ tall x 16″ diameter at the base.
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″.
I have a bentwood rocking chair with the name Thonet stamped in back piece…..near perfect condition…few small scuff marks lower side…..would you be interested in purchasing?
Thank you, Kathy. We have two similar chairs in inventory and aren’t looking to add more for now. The Thonet ones are authentic and perhaps more desired. You might have luck reaching out to A Rare Bird or Loft Antiques. Thank you for giving us consideration.
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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!