St. Paul Pioneer Press reporter Nancy Ngo sheds some light on the growing trend of start-up retailers launching as pop-up stores before making a longer term commitment. That’s the route MidModMen took when it opened its doors in October 2012, and it wasn’t long before we made the transition to a sustained presence. Read Nancy’s…
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X-frame chair restoration transformation
We take a lot of pride in the work all our partners do to rejuvenate, restore and at times transform the furniture offered in the store. This vintage X-framed chair is a case study. When we found it, the upholstery was shredded (think cat claws) yet the frame was strong albeit a bit shabby. But…
MidModMen+friends named #1 new Twin Cities store
It’s a labor of love, our little business on the prairie. We work at it seven days a week to meet our own high standards, deliver excellent service, and present unique yet obtainable modern and mid-century home furnishings. We’ve once again been rewarded for our efforts by being named the top new boutique store in…
Explore Minnesota finds retro heaven along new Green Line
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…
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….
Star Tribune names MidModMen+friends “Best in MN” (and we’re blushing)
The Star Tribune, Minnesota’s largest daily newspaper, has named MidModMen+friends as the best “Midcentury Furniture and Accessories Store.” The accolade is in the paper’s 2013 Best of MN special section. MidModMen+friends launched in October 2012 as a pop-up shop with an expected life span of three months. But customer and neighborhood response was so positive…
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…