MidModMen+friends offers exceptional artwork – paintings, prints, textiles, sculpture and studio pottery – alongside our selection of restored mid-century and made-in-Minnesota furniture. You’ll find authentic mid-century era and contemporary art as well as work by current artists.
Browse below for a sampling of pieces currently available. There’s much more in the store, and we add and subtract items as our offering evolves. So check back often.
- WINTER HOURS Friday-Saturday-Sunday 11am-4pm
- LOCATION 2401 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55114
- TRANSIT Green Line light rail stop Raymond Avenue
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Large-scale wall sculpture from C. Jere (Curtis Jere) features a classic mid-century motif: tall ships in a harbor. Made of brass and copper, this large but delicate piece has two large sailboats as the central focus, with a village and harbor buildings at either edge. Signed but not dated, but sources suggest that this piece is from the late 1960s or early 1970s. Has dual hooks for hanging or sits solidly on a shelf. DIMENSIONS: 54-3/8″L x 5″D x 21″H.
Original painting by Saint Paul, Minnesota artist and educator Nancy Wendlandt. This acrylic on canvas board uses bold colors and shapes to depict an abstract cityscape. Signed by the artist and dated ’68. FRAMED DIMENSIONS: 26-7/8″W x 2″D x 20-7/8″H.
Detailed wood carving from WITCO (Western International Trading Company), that had its heyday in the 1960s-1970s and the height of tiki-style decor popularity. With a shallow bowl on the top, this piece can serve as a display or a cradle for fruit. Carved from cryptomeria japonica wood from the cypress family. DIMENSIONS: 16-1/2″L x 6-3/4″W x 7-3/4″H.
“Warren MacKenzie: Legacy of an American Potter” documents the 2007 retrospective exhibition at the Rochester (Minnesota) Art Center. Soft cover book in wood case. 136 pages in landscape format. Color and black & white photos. Includes insightful commentary and career timeline.
We have a small collection of functional stoneware by renowned potters Paul and Elizabeth Epple. All pieces bear their distinctive mark and are in top condition. Pricing in the store.
Howard Pierce ceramic figurine depicting a family of five. The design is from the late 1960s with markings on the underside suggesting that this piece was acquired in 1985 – and possibly hand-signed by Pierce. In exceptional condition. DIMENSIONS: 11″H.
“Cryptomeria Avenue” (1938) authentic wood block print by renowned artist Hiroshi Yoshida (Japan – 1876-1950). Pencil-signed and titled. The jizuri seal on the left margin denotes that the artist oversaw the printing of this piece. Framed in Japan. FRAMED DIMENSIONS: 22-1/2”W x 30-1/2”H.
Large-scale sheet metal sculpture by an unidentified artist that combines three-dimensional triangles of varied sizes to create a larger abstract whole. The form is reminiscent of the Concretism and Neoconcretism art movements primarily based in Brazil from the late 1950s to early 1960s. Display pedestal is included. DIMENSIONS (WITHOUT PEDESTAL): 38-1/2”W x 40”W x 24”H.
Large-scale original oil painting on canvas by artist John D. Kime (American – b. 1967). Kime’s paintings derive their unique character with layers of color, a mixture of shapes and an almost sculptural texture. This piece, from the early 2000s, is hand-signed by the artist and professionally framed. FRAMED DIMENSIONS: 54-5/8”W x 56-3/4”H.
Brooding abstract sculpture in bronze. Inverse curves on each side give it a sense of motion. Mounted on a rough-hewn wood base. OVERALL DIMENSIONS: 15-1/2″L x 7-1/2″D x 21-1/2″H.
This original modern sculpture was created with hand-carved teak. The artist partially hollowed the wood to house a sympathetic metal form inside. Signed G. Chamberlain. DIMENSIONS WITH PEDESTAL: 33″H x 9″W x 7″D.
Folk art styled gallery poster by Russian-born artist Tanya (Tatiana) Kornfeld. Housed in a thin profile brushed aluminum frame. FRAMED DIMENSIONS: 30-1/4″W x 24-1/4″H.
Vintage modern fiber art from Don Freedman, who came to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s with his complex, mixed fiber woven creations. This large piece is made primarily with jute and shows a date of 1981. Freedman’s signature appears on a wood button sewn into the lower right corner. Clean and in excellent condition with just minor signs of its age. DIMENSIONS: 44″W x 46″H.
Original acrylic/mixed media painting on paper by Eric Waugh, a Canadian artist known for his energetic abstract aesthetic. Handsomely framed by Carter Avenue Frame Shop in Saint Paul. FRAMED DIMENSIONS: 22-1/2”W x 30-1/2”H.
“Hommage a Toulouse Lautrec” (The Labours of Hercules) framed lithograph by influential British artist and satirical cartoonist Ronald Searle (1920-2011). Hand-signed by the artist, dated 1969 and numbered 49/70. Includes the original purchase documentation from 1970. FRAMED DIMENSIONS: 34-1/4“L x 28-1/8“H.
Original steel wall sculpture titled “On the Direct Route” by Rick Stewart who creates distinctive modernist art. Each of his pieces are one-of-a-kind. This one incorporates cut steel panels, detailed figures formed from molten steel rods, acid etching and rust for visual depth. Hand-signed and dated 2011 in verso. DIMENSIONS: 35””W x 5-3/4”D x 19”H.
We offer a robust collection of vintage ceramics and studio pottery. There is hand-signed work by Mike Helke, Richard Abnet, Ron Slagle and others. And there are distinctive pieces from Italy (Bitossi and other makers), Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Germany. Some are purely decorative and others are fully functional. Plus, they make great gifts. Shop our changing selection in the store.
Set of four plates by ceramic artist Mike Helke. Although they have a common theme, each plate is slightly different. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 9-1/2″ x 9″ each plate.
Original signed and numbered (19/25) etching by Czech artist Terry Haass (1923-2016) titled “Vulcan I.” FRAMED DIMENSIONS: 12″W x 13″H.
Hand-embellished limited edition serigraph on canvas by French-Brazilian artist Linda Le Kinff. Titled “Soupirs,” it is hand-signed by the artist and numbered 48 of 50. The piece dates to 2009-2010. It is in a black-lacquered wood frame. FRAMED DIMENSIONS: 15”W x 40-1/2”H.
Large cutaway drawing of Italy’s last luxury ocean liners Michelangelo and Raffaello. Created in the 1960s, travel agents used this illustration to show intricate details of each ship’s passenger and cargo accommodations. Mounted on masonite board with a thin edge metal frame. DIMENSIONS: 54-1/2”L x 22”H.
Large cement Isabel Bloom “Violets” garden sculpture. This is a retired design circa 1980s and is the rare large size. DIMENSIONS: 9”W x 11”D x 14”H.
AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT
These items are available for purchase but not currently in the showroom. To see any of these pieces, please call or email and give us at least 48 hours to bring them in.
Large-scale framed mezzotint by German-American artist Gatja Helgart Rothe (1935-2007). Widely known and admired for her detailed mezzotints, including this one, “Arabesque II,” featuring ballet dancers. Hand-signed and titled. Limited edition numbered 98 of 120. Professionally framed. FRAMED DIMENSIONS 33″W x 45-1/2″H.