The beginning of September always seems like a time for change. Cooler weather arrives, students go back to school, and many apartment dwellers find themselves moving into new residences. This time of moving is always a little hectic. Between securing a new lease and battling to get a Uhaul at the end of the month, by the time the moving is all finished, new tenants usually find that they are needing a few furniture pieces to complete their space. Too tired to figure out where to hunt for these pieces on a budget? Not to worry, I have a few suggestions up my sleeve!
Read on to learn where to buy affordable items after the jump.
Since 1995, St. Paul Retro Loop store, Succotash, has brought Minnesotans the grooviest, funkiest furnishings, art, clothing, LP’s, pottery and accessories from the 1950′s to the 1970′s. Please come out to the store this weekend, August 6-8 and help store owners Paul and Noreen Allbright celebrate their 15 years of business! To help thank all their loyal customers, Succotash is discounting their inventory 15-50% store-wide. As an extra special thanks, Succotash is hosting a drawing for two Minnesota Twins Target Field Legend’s club tickets. Succotash specializes in design classics, as well as kitschy, fun merchandise. Check out selections of current and past merchandise in the gallery below! (Note: please know that some items featured in photos may not currently be in the store. Call ahead for availability).
Have you always wanted the sexy Eames La Chaise shown above? Well you can get it and many other items at a discounted rate at the floor sample sale going on at Minneapolis’ Design Within Reach. The uptown store has this beauty, in addition to many other items (including the Eames Molded Plastic chair, Frank Llyod Wright sofa to name a few) on discount. If you want to learn what other items made it the floor sample sale, visit the store, or give them a call at 612-827-0990
So you’ve watched every episode of Mad Men, drink all your beverages from a martini glass and refresh Craigslist obsessively to see the latest offerings from Mid Century Modern furniture sellers. Believe me, you are not alone. Minnesota’s architecture is chalk full of facades dating back from the 1950′s & 1960′s. There is a good reason why those good ol’ Coen boys came back to their home state to film the 1960′s-set dark comedy “A Serious Man.” For as many buildings that Minnesota has dating back to the mid-century, we have many more Mid-Century Modern enthusiasts who love to share their knowledge and excitement for the era. Jake Rudh, a popular Twin Cities DJ, also loves Mid-Century Modern design. By creating a facebook group called TC MCM (Twin Cities Mid Century Modern), he made a forum for local enthusiasts to share their passion with one another. I sat down with Jake at the cozy Cafe Maude to talk about the evolution of TC MCM.
As I walk into the Remnants Upholstery studio in the Northrup King Building, I feel like I am stepping back into a chic living room from the 1950′s. Owner David Osterberg invites me to sit down on one of his white Saarinen Tulip Chairs. Located in Northeast Minneapolis, Remnants is an upholstery studio that specializes in mid-century modern furniture and antiques. Read more after the jump to learn about Remnants Upholstery and tour the studio!
If you have been contemplating purchasing a new Eames Lounge Chair to kick your feet up on, or a new Aeron or Embody chair to take to work, now is the time to do it! Starting June 4th-June 14th, Herman Miller is having their biannual event where product prices drop by 15%. Click on this link to find the nearest Herman Miller retailer near you.
