The latest Explore Minnesota (that’s the state’s tourism promotion arm) newsletter showcases retro shopping in Minneapolis-St. Paul. And they recognize that the Green Line light rail corridor along University Avenue is THE retro hotspot in the region. “MidModMen, on University near Raymond in St. Paul, is one of a cluster of retro shops in this…
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Restored Jens Risom floating top desk
I have so many handsome and finely crafted pieces of furniture coming through my life every day. I’m lucky and also grateful that I’ve not gotten jaded or take this for granted. If I was jaded, then I’d miss out on the excitement of having this exceptional Jens Risom floating top desk in our store….
MidModMen visits NYC’s Fashion District: Chapter 2 – Pilgrimage to Mood
Visiting Mood Designer Fabrics in the New York City’s Fashion District was a pilgrimage of sorts. Here comes the confession…I actually watch “Project Runway” and Mood is a recurring character of sorts on the show. And inasmuch as I also work in television and was staying just around the corner, well, I had to go….
MidModMen visits NYC’s Fashion District: Chapter 1
As a retailer of vintage and modern home decor, we are in the design business. That gives us an appreciation for design in other sectors, too. So, it was in that spirit that we recently visited New York City’s famed Fashion District and brought back some images to share. Fashion District Visitors Center on Seventh…
Thaden-Jordan molded wood dining table & chairs | circa 1947-1951
NOTE: This item has sold. It’s amazing to think that molded wood technology is relatively new. It was borne out World War II innovations in materials and today is as common as…plywood. Herbert Von Thaden and Donald Lewis Jordan were two of the innovators, and after the war founded the Thaden-Jordan Furniture Corporation. They ported…
Bozak 302A speakers circa 1958
NOTE: This item has sold. Hi-fi stereo technology came into its own in the 1950s with the advent of the 33-1/3 record and improvements in sound reproduction. That included high-end components like these Bozak B-302A speakers. They are circa 1958 and come in end table-sized walnut cabinets that are 24″ wide x 20″ deep x…
Like his designs, resources about Paul McCobb are both beautiful and practical
While researching some chairs we acquired that were purported to be Paul McCobb-designed, I stumbled across several information resources about the celebrated mid-century designer. McCobb’s designs are sought after and thoroughly modern even 60 years later. He’s worth knowing about, so here are some resources for diving in: Paul McCobb blog Planner, Perimeter, Predictor, Paul…
MidModMen+friends celebrates transition from pop-up store to permanent
MidModMen+friends is hosting an in-store party January 26 from 5 to 9 PM to celebrate its decision to become a long-term retail destination for buyers of mid century and modern furniture, lighting, decor and glassware. The party will be in the store at 2401 University Avenue in St. Paul, MN. There will be discount pricing…