Dane on The Brain
Denmark has long been a hotbed for modern design, and the style known as Danish Modern is all about vintage wood furniture with minimalist lines.
by Mpls.St.Paul Editors |
November 1, 2012
Denmark has long been a hotbed for modern design, and the style known as Danish Modern is all about vintage wood furniture with minimalist lines. The Twin Cities has a wealth of places to find the sculpted coffee tables, sleek consoles, and curved lamps that define this midcentury modern look.
Want to outfit your whole house with fine vintage Danish Modern furniture? Here’s the place. 1500 NE Jackson St., Mpls., 612-362-7870
Succotash
A great little vintage shop with furniture and accessories. 781 Raymond Ave., St. Paul, 651-603-8787
Classic Retro @ Pete’s
Like many vintage havens, it’s hit-or-miss, but it’s worth a stop for furnishings and accents. 2145 University Ave. W., St. Paul, 651-224-5235
This Robbinsdale-based husband-and-wife duo scouts out and refinishes midcentury classics and Danish Modern pieces.
This gallery in Prospect Park’s Art & Architecture Building is always full of midcentury furniture, lighting, barware, and accents. 3338 University Ave. SE, Mpls., 612-396-1860
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