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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 05/17/2021. Watch for ongoing updates here and on Instagram and Facebook.
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One of our partners designed and hand-built these amazing tables lamps. They’re made of solid walnut, with brass-plated fittings and glass globes. Each comes with a small-sized LED lightbulb. Dimensions are 12” wide x 6” diameter (globe) x 30” tall.
This vintage modern easy chair and ottoman set lived its life in flower power style. That is, it was upholstered in bright yellow floral fabric. But the flower fabric was wilted, so we reupholstered it in a deep teal fabric with a tight weave. It’s on the petite size, just right for a cozy alcove, bedroom corner or as a counterpoint to larger scale furniture.
Stretch out and lounge in this wood and cane cased frame sofa. The design is a perfect balance of modern and transitional. It has a long and low profile with simple lines like the best of modern style. Yet its brass accents and cane panels suggest campaign style furniture with origins in the late 19th Century. We restored it an created all new cushions in a textured weave to boost the modern feel. Dimensions are 78-1/2″L x 30-1/2″ x 30-1/2″H.
Here’s an all-new design from one of our furniture-making partners. This mid-century inspired sofa has fluid lines and flared arms. It was made using solid alderwood and has a soft brown tone with subdued wood figuring. The continuous seat and back cushions keep the profile streamlined. The fabric is Designtex Hashtag in the Blueberry colorway. Sofa dimensions are 80-3/4″L x 27-1/2″D x 32″H.
The Eames Compact Sofa, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, is a design 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″.
Contemporary and compact Scandinavian style sofa with a solid teak base. The upholstery (professionally cleaned) is a tightly woven fabric in smoke white with soft charcoal abstract shapes. Sofa dimensions are 76″L x 33″D x 30″H.
Contemporary and compact Scandinavian style sofa with a solid teak base. The upholstery (professionally cleaned) is a tightly woven fabric in smoke white with soft charcoal abstract shapes. Sofa dimensions are 66″L x 33″D x 30″H.
You get form and function with this teak Danish modern dining set. The table is the model of flexibility, with two self-storing leaves that let you expand as the guest list increases. Use the leaves independently to add two to four spaces. The set includes four teak frame dining chairs. Everything is restored and ready to enjoy. Table dimensions are 55″L (94″ with both leaves extended) x 35-1/2″D x 28-1/2″H.
Casual dining never looked so good. This vintage Burke set includes four classic modern propeller base chairs (of course they swivel!) and an oval-shaped table. The table top was custom made and has a cherry bull nose edge. It’s sized to match the original top, which we also have and is included. Table dimensions are 48″L x 34″W x 29-1/2″H.
Certain mid-century designers continue to surprise us. Some of their furniture shows up recurringly, and then we discover a piece we’ve never seen before. This walnut credenza is our latest Risom surprise, with a minimalist profile and floating top. The storage is comprised of four individual cabinets, each with an adjustable/removable shelf. The back of the credenza is finished with an unadorned panel that we restored with fresh walnut veneer – and chose for its dramatic figuring. Fully restored. Dimensions are 66-1/2″L x 21-3/4″D (including the projection of the wood door handles) x 29-1/4″H.
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.
Exceptional floor lamp made by George Kovacs. This is the Model #318 and the form is a simple tapered and flared post with a black lacquered extension that hold five full-sized sockets. The three-way switch allows you to adjust illumination from a single bulb to all. Works with any lightbulb with a standard base. Includes a flared, fabric wrapped lampshade that’s perfectly proportioned. Dimensions are 60-1/2″ high x 20″ diameter (bottom of lampshade).
Fully restored walnut nightstands made by Calvin Furniture, complete with the original drawer knobs. They feature open compartments for stashing your bedside reading and slim drawers. Dimensions are 24″W x 15″D x 20-1/2″H.
Among mid-century modern enthusiasts, Dillingham Furniture is best known for its forward-looking Esprit collection. But it had long, distinguished history and was also known for its “Bluebird” line of cedar chests. Here’s one from that line and it’s a spectacular example of waterfall furniture design. Made with a combination of rosewood and walnut – including burled walnut – and pure aromatic cedar lining. We fully restored this piece to enhance the intricate marquetry and wood figuring. It features an extra-large storage compartment and a lower drawer with handsome brass pulls. Dimensions are 47″L x 18-1/2″D x 25-1/4″H.
Handsomely crafted vintage chest with full cedar lining for storing your most delicate wool blankets, sweaters and more. Restored walnut exterior plus original decorative handles. The lock is disabled for safety. Dimensions are 46″L x 20-1/4″D x 23″H.
The thing about the Rhythm collection from Lane Furniture is that it’s got all the timeless style without the frivolous flash. It’s both a personal and a customer favorite. This china hutch is all the evidence you need. It was made Feb. 27, 1963 and offers all the looks along with functionality. The cabinet is all walnut and the three panels on the lower portion have reversible sides: walnut or cane (we’re showing the combination here). The cabinet is accessible from either door and is wide open inside. The hutch has a combination of open shelves and shelves faced with bypass glass doors. We’ve given the piece a thorough rejuvenation. Dimensions are 44″W x 17-1/2″D (base) and 12″D shelves x 68-3/4″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.
This upright chest from the Broyhill Tribute collection offers versatile storage with a double-door cabinet on top, offering open/divided storage plus a large, 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.
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.
Exceptional mid-century modern dry bar that we’ve taken through a top-to-bottom restoration. The L-shaped bar is made with walnut and features Danish-inspired legs that give the cabinet a floating appearance. There is a vinyl clad footrest, a black leatherette panel inset and a brand new wood top with black laminate inlay. Behind the bar is loads of storage, consisting of large open shelving and a locking compartment with walnut exterior. Plus, there is a pull-out cutting board. Dimensions are 60″L x 30-3/4″D (to the end of the L) and 15-5/8″ (main bar area) x 40-1/4″H.
Add an organic modern element to your bedroom with this teak headboard sized for a queen bed. The form is unadorned, all the better to showcase the dramatic wood figuring that runs its length. Attaches easily to to a standard steel frame. Or wall mount it to achieve a custom height. Headboard dimensions are 60″L x 2-1/2″D x 34-3/4″H.
There’s no reason to sacrifice comfort when your space is tight. These Shelby Williams wood frame chairs are designed with plenty of room to relax, as well as a generous dose of style. Rejuvenated frames with original cane backs and leatherette seats.
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.
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.
The move toward simple lines that defined modernism started long before mid-century design took hold. This Arts & Crafts style oak library table-desk from the 1920s is a perfect example. We took this nearly 100-year-old piece through a thorough restoration, largely dissembling and then rebuilding it to bring everything into alignment. Then we refinished the quarter sawn oak to give this centenarian a fresh glow. Features a wide crossbar that can serve as a shelf, plus a center drawer. Dimensions are 42-1/4″L x 25-1/4″D x 29-1/4″H to the desktop.
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.
MORE CHAIRS + SOFAS + OTTOMANS
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 two chairs in a natural finish that has deepened as they’ve aged. One chair is in nearly perfect condition and the other has some patina – mostly darker areas of leather – that reflects normal use.
Retro channel back barrel chair freshly reupholstered in new vintage fabric – coral with a subtle textured pattern. This is a taller backed round chair that provides full-sized seating. Adding to the fun factor – it rolls on casters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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″.
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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
Keep it simple is good advice when it comes to furnishing a room. You can go big on some design elements and balance that with a piece that’s straightforward. Like this vintage walnut coffee table with a clean, modern profile and tapered legs. Fully restored. Dimensions are 49-3/4″L x 16-3/8″D x 13-1/4″H.
This restored walnut coffee table is perfect for the secret squirrel in all of us. You know, the little quirk that makes us want to hide stuff so it can be our very own. How? Because the table’s slim profile hides a stealth drawer that only you need to know about. Dimensions are 31” square x 16-1/2” high.
These compact walnut and glass tables can serve you in two ways: as individual end tables or as a small scale modular coffee table. Restored solid frames. Dimensions are 20″ square x 15″ tall each.
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
There are almost always dining tables, chairs and sets waiting in the wings or ready for restoration. Just come in and tell us what you’re looking for and we can let you know what’s available or on its way.
Everyone has a seat at the head of the table in these cherry-framed arm chairs. The seats and backs are upholstered in a tweedy black and gray fabric with the feel of wool – but none of the scratchiness. Sold as a set.
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. We 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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″.
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!