Yesterday afternoon, I was walking along Main Street in Charlestown and happened upon an antique shop. Normally, it’s doors are closed when I walk by, but today it was open. I walked in and greeted the owner. I told her I was really into modern design, and was suddenly on the receiving end of a twenty minute lecture on why antiquity is superior, and that only the uneducated are into modernism.
Okay.
I bid adieu and walked out. I needed to get a fix of Mid-Century Modernism – stat! I hopped the bus to Harvard Square and walked down Concord Avenue to Reside. I wrote about the vintage MCM furniture store about a year ago, but hadn’t been back since.
As I walked in, I remembered what I loved about the place. Whether it’s Scandinavian or American or other types of modernism, they have it. My apartment in Charlestown has a tiny living room, too small for a full-sized sofa. There were two great options for me:
A loveseat by Steelcase with crome legs
Or a Danish sofa with teak arms and legs
Either one would fit into the space. The unfortunate thing is, I don’t have the money for it right now, and by the time I do, these beautiful pieces will be gone! On the bright side, Pamela and the rest of Reside are always bringing in new pieces, so there are always new things to see – and buy!
Reside, Inc.
265 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
