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…
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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…
Lane Acclaim: 60 years old and still going strong
The Lane Acclaim line of furniture is a favorite of our customers (and us), and it’s enjoying sustained popularity as collectible yet functional furniture decades after its introduction in 1959. Designed by Andre Bus, it was created to straddle the allure of modernity with the comfort of traditio n. Lane pulled off that balancing…
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+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…