midmodmen – Page 4 – Erik G. Warner

Bob Kinzie Pottery Lamp

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Erik W in atomic era, mid century, mid-century housewares, midmodmen, minnesota, modern, retro, vintage

This lamp, a classic specimen of the California artisan pottery movement from the mid century era, was designed by Bob Kinzie for Affiliated Craftsmen. Affiliated Craftsmen was founded in the early 1960s by Bob Kinzie and friends. This particular lamp was, according to Sandy Kinzie*, likely thrown by Bob’s partner, Phil Barkdol**, and features a walnut base.

Approximate measurements: Walnut base: 6.5″ diam., Pottery Vessel: 14″h x 10.5″ diam., 15.75″ to top of pottery vessel, 32.75″ to top of finial, and 38.5″ to top of shade (not original but is included w/purchase).

*A very special Thanks to Sandy Kinzie for providing us with authentication that this is, in fact, a Bob Kinzie designed lamp.

**Though we have seen Phil Barkdol’s surname spelled several ways online, we have chosen to use the spelling provided to us by Sandy Kinzie.

Lane Rhythm Coffee Table

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Erik W in antiques, danish modern, mid century, mid-century furniture, midmodmen, minnesota, modern, retro, vintage

Lane Coffee Table from the Rhythm Collection, 1963

A beautiful walnut mid-century table in excellent vintage condition. Extra long, low and sleek, it would fit well in any decor.

71″ long x 18 1/2″ wide x 13″ high.

Available at MidModMen+friends, 2401 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN.

**SOLD**

Whatever They Call It Sunday

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Erik W in atomic era, danish modern, mid century, mid-century dishes, mid-century furniture, mid-century housewares, midmodmen, minnesota, mod, modern, retro, vintage

We’ve got a big weekend planned following Thanksgiving at MidModMen+friends. Naturally, we’ll be open on Black Friday … and with extended hours, too.

The Saturday following Thanksgiving has become known as Small Business Saturday in order to promote shopping at small businesses. Perfect for our small business, however it’s also Go Green Saturday. MidModMen+friends will be celebrating because we are located on Metro Transit’s Green Line along University Avenue. Buses on the Green Line are free that day for shoppers, plus there are lots of special events at stores along the way. See here for more details. We’ll be serving cider, collecting TOYS FOR TOTS, and giving shoppers the chance to enter a drawing for gift certificates for the holiday season.

After Black Friday and Go Green Saturday, it just doesn’t seem right that the Sunday after Thanksgiving doesn’t have a name, so Neal of MidModMen has dubbed the day “Whatever They Call It Sunday.” Seems appropriate.

Here are MidModMen+friends store hours for these special days:

– Black Friday (10 AM-6 PM)
– Go Green Saturday (10 AM-6 PM)
– Whatever They Call It Sunday (11 AM-5 PM)

PLEASE bring a TOYS FOR TOTS donation if you can, and ring in the holidays with us.

We’re located at 2401 University Avenue West in St. Paul.