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StarTribune’s “2013 Best of MN”

Posted on by Erik W in mid century, mid-century furniture, mid-century housewares, midmodmen, minnesota, modern, retro, vintage
MidModMen part of StarTribune's 2013 "Best of MN"
MidModMen part of StarTribune’s 2013 “Best of MN”

The StarTribune has recognized MidModMen+friends  in St. Paul, MN, as their pick for best “MidCentury Furniture and Accessories” in the “2013 Best of MN”  special section.  We here at Mid-Century Vibe are very proud to be a part of MidModMen+friends (we’re the “+friends” part) and are honored by this recognition from the StarTribune.

The article points out that MidModMen+friends is part of the “retro ghetto” along University Avenue. Businesses that cater to fans of retro furniture and accessories include Spinario, located in the Art & Architecture Building, Classic Retro @ Pete’s at University and Vandalia, and, the forerunner of us all, Succotash, around the corner from MidModMen on Raymond Avenue. Succotash has been in business for close to 20 years and owners Noreen and Paul have made us feel welcome in the neighborhood.

Thanks to the StarTribune for this unexpected honor. Thanks also to all of the people who’ve supported MidModMen+friends by stopping in to the store, following us on social media and loving the  mid-century and modern life.

That Ugly Brown Lamp

Posted on by Erik W in mid century, mid-century housewares, midmodmen, minnesota, modern, retro, upcycled, vintage
That Ugly Brown Lamp
That Ugly Brown Lamp

One of our retro children was insulted. And we had to do something about it so its self esteem would not suffer.

The lamp above, with its peeling paint stripes and weird brown color, was referred to as “that ugly brown lamp.”

Well, Ugly Brown Lamp, we’ll show the world how beautiful you can be!

Ta da!

That Pretty Blue Lamp
That Pretty Blue Lamp

Mr. Vibe upcycled Ugly Brown Lamp with 2 coats of metallic automotive paint and 2 coats of clear. He also sanded and oiled the wood and rewired the lamp. With the lighter wood and lighter shade, he was hoping to draw the eye to the sparkle of our Pretty Blue Lamp.

Ugly Brown Lamp says, “Look at me now!”

Dimensions: Base height to top of wood neck = 17.25″

Height to top of harp = 27.5″

Height to top of shade = 32.5″

**SOLD**

 

That Pretty Blue Lamp
That Pretty Blue Lamp
That Pretty Blue Lamp
That Pretty Blue Lamp

Stanley Occasional Table

Posted on by Erik W in danish modern, mid century, mid-century furniture, midmodmen, minnesota, modern, retro, vintage
Stanley occasional table
Stanley occasional table

It may be called an occasional table, but this beauty by Stanley is actually a table all the time. It’s been completely refinished by Mr. Vibe and has a marvelous box veneer pattern on the table surface. There are two drawers, making it very roomy.

Dimensions = 28″ square x 20″ high.

**SOLD**

Stanley occasional table
Stanley occasional table

In case you’re curious about what the table looked like before Mr. Vibe refinished it, here goes …

Quite the difference, eh?

(It looks even better in person. Take it from Ms. Vibe.)

Stanley occasional BEFORE refinishing
Stanley occasional BEFORE refinishing