My husband and I have very different taste. I’m more modern, he’s more traditional. However, one style we can both agree on is mid-century modern. On our infrequent but much anticipated trips to Antique Alley in New Westminster our favourite stop has always been Mid-century Modern Home.
In January Mid-century Modern Home moved from its spot on Antique Alley to River Market at New Westminster Quay. I’ve been wanting to check out their new location but was very pregnant…then very busy. This weekend I convinced my husband that our family could make a fun afternoon of it at the Quay, with a stop at our favourite store’s new location. While my husband wrangled the kidlets I got the chance to talk to the store owner, Jenny Cashin, and take pictures of some of my favourite pieces to share with you.
I love this photograph but my husband thought it was a bit risqué for the living room. Too bad, the price point is great.
Oh how I want this chair for adult seating in the kids play area. Alas, its not in the budget.
If our eat-in kitchen had a seating area rather than a play area, this table would be in it!
My husband and I ogle the gorgeous sideboards in Jenny Cashin’s e-mails each week. We are particularly fond of the ones like this which are made of rosewood. Too bad there is no room in our dining area.
Most of the furniture,like this sofa, has been re-upholstered with gorgeous fabric (when you find out how much re-upholstering costs you realize how good the prices really are). A new service that is now being offered is to leave some furniture with the original fabric and let the customer choose what fabric it is re-upholstered with.
There’s also a great selection of accessories like these beautiful glass pieces.
I love the look of these chairs and the blue fabric looks fantastic with the orange wood tone of the teak. The gorgeous pillow with the applique is made by Blong Studio.
There is an amazing selection of unique teak lamps.
Once the kidlets are a bit older we plan on investing in a coffee table like this for the living room.
If you haven’t been yet, this store is definitely a go for anyone interested in mid-century modern design. I’m excited that its new location is bringing in the business and introducing a new population of people to mid-century modern furniture. Coming up on September 14th and 15th Mid-Century Modern Home is a part of the Curious Flea at River Market. This flea style market will be featuring mid-century modern furniture, antiques, and upcycled items from twenty different vendors. If you can’t make it I’ll be there with my camera to snap some of the highlights for you.
If you want more information on any of these pieces contact owner, Jenny Cashin, at 604-515-1865 or better yet visit the store at 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, located on the main level. To get weekly e-mail updates on new pieces of furniture sign up at Mid-Century Modern Home facebook page.
