We have purchased several vintage pieces from Julian and the team at Mid Century Mobler, including the credenza pictured below, and have enjoyed their authentic passion for design, deep product knowledge, and willingness to go the extra mile in terms of both customer service and restoration. I couldnt possibly recommend them more highly and plan to continue shopping with them.
A great place for vintage and contemporary finds. A bit pricey at times, but lovely design choices. They honored a price match for a new piece I found online, which I really appreciated. Highly recommend for finding unique furnishings and home accessories!
Purchased a pair of rosewood Kai Kristiansen dining chairs in a jam and Julian was more than kind to break them off a complete set which is rare for dealers to do. He was so responsive, professional and easy to work with. Hes always run a very reputable and outstanding business and his customer service is spot on. Highly recommend his shop!
This is a long overdue review (what a year its been =/). My wife and I absolutely love our pieces from Mid Century Mobler, which we got back in February (purchased in December and restored/delivered in February). I agree with another reviewer that these prices are eye-watering, but as newcomers to the world of non-Ikea furniture, Julian and Desiree offered a furniture buying experience (cliche, I know) that I havent seen at any other furniture place I had been to during our search.Julian and Desirees love for furniture is evident in the first seconds of walking into the store and speaking to them. Their store is skillfully crammed floor to ceiling with furniture and they get periodic freight containers of furniture from Europe (check their Instagram). They also live in a recognized midcentury home in Oakland. The amount they know off the cuff about midcentury furniture (and how to restore them) is overwhelming and I needed them to explain every name and every technique I hadnt heard of before. But they are both incredibly patient and understanding. I went to their store 5-6 times to talk with them before deciding on a dining table and credenza (and I even went back for dining chairs) O_O. It was certainly more than I initially went into the store looking for, but Julian and Desiree made us feel comfortable and confident in the purchase. These are by far the most expensive things aside from a car that weve ever purchased, but Im convinced we got a great deal in terms of the quality and value of the pieces. To be honest, we had also looked at other places and online (and even found the identical credenza across the country). But with delivery and restoration totalled up, MCM was only less than a couple hundred dollars more. And I was more than happy to pay a small premium to support an avid local shop in Berkeley and to be able to work with Julian and Desiree through the buying and restoration process.A note on restoration: MCM lists two prices for the furniture, one as-is and one including restoration. I believe the restoration is 100% worth it. Desiree knows her stuff! She was very patient walking us through the restoration (e.g. sanding out surface blemishes, smoothing out drawer movements), the different finish options (e.g. lacquer vs oil), and diligently worked on color matching the pieces (I believe she does parts of the restoration herself). The dining table has two leaves that never saw the sun in its previous life and she worked hard to color match them as much as she could. Honestly its still not perfect and its still a noticeable difference between the table and the leaves, but Im impressed how much closer they got compared to how they initially looked. In the end, the credenza and table match beautifully and the chairs complement perfectly.And a note about delivery: Mac and his crew were on time and careful with carrying the pieces up a flight of outdoor stairs and through a narrow hallway to the dining room. They helped move and align the pieces to the spots we wanted. And they left us a bottle of oil/wax and extra feet padding as to not scratch up our hardwood floors. Overall a seamless operation.Thank you Julian, Desiree, and the rest of the MCM crew for an amazing furniture buying experience. Youve certainly convinced us of the beauty of midcentury furniture and best wishes during this crazy time!
I purchased a beautiful and timeless light fixture and bar cart. The owners are extremely knowledgeable about the history and design of each piece in their inventory.
Amazing customer service! Had many questions and everyone of them were answered promptly about my grandfathers Mid-Century dining room table and chairs, all the way down to how and were to get them fixed. Cant wait to visit and get a new tall boy to match. Thanks so much! If youre not in the area, plan a trip like me to see some amazing one of kind pieces. ✨
We purchased a floor lamp via 1stDibs. Mid Century Mobler was great to deal with- photos and description were completely accurate, communication was immediate and crating/shipping was done swiftly and with care. Couldn’t be happier with the experience.
I purchased a Gubi chair from Julian and (1) I adore it, (2) he was so patient and helpful as I was browsing in his store. Julian has a great eye for design and a palpable passion for the midcentury era of interiors and architecture. He applies zero pressure to purchase anything, but instead politely shares his knowledge with you so you can make an informed purchase at your own pace. I look forward to shopping with Julian and Mid Century Mobler in the future!
Love our sideboard from Mid Century Mobler. Julian was extremely helpful and patient while we looked at several sideboards. His knowledge of every piece is impressive. The piece we chose was in great condition for its age, but Julian cleaned it up a bit more before delivery and wow, its beautiful. They did such an amazing job, we couldnt be happier.
Beautifully restored mid-20th century furniture, predominantly Danish, in addition to new pieces. The on-site owners are very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Their enthusiasm for their products is infectious. The prices may seem high, but are commensurate with the quality and uniqueness of the items.
Julian and Desiree always have a beautiful collection of furniture at their shop and are extremely knowledgeable about every item that comes into their hands. We have invested in two beautiful pieces that we will treasure for a long time. Every time we shopped there, I never felt pushed or pressured to buy anything or make a quick decision. They have stellar customer service and communication as well, going above and beyond to make sure we were happy.
Love this store and just browsing through their huge stocks of wonderful furniture. We just purchased four Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs and two Ole Wanscher Senator lounge chairs. The chairs were all just delivered and they look wonderful and beautifully restored and finished. Top class!
Had a great experience ordering from them. Beautiful chairs and seats were expertly refurbished. Will purchase from them again in the future.
What a great place to shop! I bought two nightstands from the unrestored section on Mid Century Moblers website and arranged for them to be refinished using a stain compatible with my Herman Miller Thin Edge bed. The restorer MCM sent them to did an absolutely fantastic job - they look amazing. Just as important, Julian and his staff were a joy to deal with; the restoration was completed exactly on time, and the packaging and shipping were excellent. My experience was a 10 out of 10.
We were quite impressed by our experience in purchasing our bookshelf from Julian. Desiree kept us informed throughout, making the entire process seamless. The bookshelf was not only a unique find but also impeccably restored. We look forward to our next purchase with Mid Century Mobler.
The Danish teak pieces here demonstrate why this style is so enduring and timeless. Browse and dream, then plan on making one of these items part if your collection. The furniture here was amazing thirty years ago and will be equally beautiful in another thirty years!
Amazing furniture!
Great service and value as always. The HW Klein Lounge Chair is in the exact condition it was listed at and a great piece that ties the room together. Ill be back to shop again w/Julian and crew.
Great selection and great service. i received my beautiful teak highboy dresser about 3 weeks after my order. Prior to shipping, all joinery was inspected for stability, and i noticed that all drawers were smoothed for proper function, the interior was deep cleaned, and the exterior was waxed...ensuring that this beautifully preserved piece will last many many more decades. i will definitely be back, thank you!
Have been working with Julian for over 6 months trying to find just the right piece for a project. He could not be more helpful and patient. I know well arrive at just the right item and will add to my review when its at that time. Just wanted to write a review about how nice this process has been so far, this kind of customer service is truly hard to come by these days!
Over the years we have purchased 6 significant pieces from Mid Century Mobler. We keep coming back because each piece is thoughtfully curated and beautifully restored. Excellent customer service and quick delivery. We wouldnt consider going anywhere else to furnish our MCM home.
The Mid Century Mobler is my all time favorite mid century store. Julian (one of the owners) was so engaging, extremely knowledgeable on his product and has a no-push sales attitude (he lets you take your time and learns about your needs rather than just trying to sell you something). The Mid Century Mobler team shops all over the country for originalPieces and takes pride in what the sell. We were so thrilled to take a piece home, they even shipped it to us for free and cleaned up and polished the entire piece! Top notch white glove service, even offering full refinishing at an added cost. We will definitely be back for more; I can’t speak highly enough of this store
The drop leaf coffee table that I found in Mid Century Moblers show room has turned out to be a good choice. I spend a great many hours sitting at this table because it is my desk. Its polished wood is pleasing, a warm honey color. The wicker shelf below the table top has become a useful place to store my wool blankets.Im glad that besides selling antique furniture, Mid Century also offers the service of cleaning up the piece that one wants to buy. I decided to spend the extra money to have the coffee table refinished. When the table was delivered to my home, I was astonished to see that it had become beautiful. Thanks Mid Century Mobler!
Fantastic selection! Perfect for collectors looking for truly original pieces or anyone in need of a touch of vintage for their home. Custom upholstery and finishes offered. Great customer service!
We recently purchased six chairs rom Mid Century Møbler. The chairs look great and were exactly as advertised on their website. I called with a request for more photos of the chairs and the owners were happy to help. Excellent, prompt communications helped to facilitate a smooth transaction. Fast shipping as well. I would not hesitate to purchase from them again and can recommend them highly.
I ordered a G Plan dresser through their eBay store, and I have never had such a pleasant transaction. They answered all questions I had very promptly and were extremely helpful. They included free white glove delivery, which is something not many furniture stores include (at least, in my experience), and the shipping company they chose was also very nice and great! Will definitely purchase all of my furniture from them in the future :)
Incredible selection, impeccable service, fantastic taste. - We bought a vintage danish wall unit for storage and as a media center. Not only was the price reasonable, but this place had several style choices. Even with the huge selection, the owner spent a whole hour with us talking through options and laying out the pieces. And when it was delivered (after a light refinish which was INCLUDED in the price), they even left me a couple furniture blankets as I wasnt planning to install if for a few days and they didnt want it to get dinged. We had a fantastic experience and are in love with what we bought.
Great source for modern- and Danish-inspired furniture. Prices reflect the quality so you need to understand what you’re buying but I find them fair and worth it. We’ve bought a set of chairs, a console, and a tall dresser, all vintage pieces, and very happy with all of them. Delivery was quick and white-glove friendly including installation on 2nd floor. Owners went out of their way to refinish and reupholster where they felt it necessary, even before I could ask, so I’ve learned to trust them sight-unseen. Will definitely shop here again.
Absolutely the friendliest couple owns this place. They are knowledgeable about every piece in there and can restore/refinish any piece you desire to your specification. Go check them out, this is a unique place with great furniture you won’t find anywhere else.
Mid Century Mobler has absolutely beautiful furniture and very knowledgeable staff. My husband and I bought a teakwood dining table and chairs — theyre almost too pretty to use!I cant wait to buy our next purchase at Mid Century Mobler. Such beautiful things!
I couldnt ask for a better shopping experience. Friendly staff. Amazing attention to detail. Incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. I love the chairs I bought and will be back for future purchases.
Great selection of beautiful pieces. Also great at managing the logistics of out-of-state deliveries.
I found them in a Google search and viewed their online catalog and ordered from there. I sent them a couple of questions and they were very quick to respond and thorough with information. Overall, wonderful pieces, great customer service, friendly and careful delivery folks. I highly recommend them.
Mid Century Mobler offers a fairly unprecedented location to view an enormous amount of real vintage European mid-century furniture. The prices are eye watering but the quality and selection more than makes up for it. I cant think of anywhere else in the bay area where you can view such a huge collection of pristine mid century furniture. Most items are Danish style mid century. Even if you arent in the market or not in the budget to buy here it is definitely worth dropping by to just take a look.
Finding Mid Century Mobler was such a treat. Julian was very helpful in showing us around the showroom. We found the perfect end table and when it was delivered I was thrilled with how beautifully restored it was.
Why is the furniture here so expensive? I get that this stuff is imported, but there is a guy with a warehouse in San Francisco importing and selling the same exact pieces on Craigslist at 1/3 the price. I’m talking $900-$1100 for pieces these guys are charging $3400 for. Talk about price gouging!Pro tip: Come here to look and ask questions. Buy on Craigslist or eBay.
Amazing mid century modern furniture and lamps selection. These are real furniture from the 50s that they restore and bring back to life. Upholstery available for chairs and sofas. The owner travels frequently to choose new items.
I bought a set of nesting tables that needed to be refinished. Wow, what an amazing job they did. They look perfect!
We now have the worlds most beautiful credenza. Gorgeously restored, delivered the day and hour promised - I love it!
Our third purchase, a Gunni Omann credenza, from Mid Century Mobler recently arrived at our second home in Seattle, WA. Once again my husband and I were completely thrilled with our purchase. It was even more beautiful than pictured on the website. Customer service with Mid Century Mobler is the best which is reassuring when buying furniture sight unseen. Questions about the history of an item, furniture care or the delivery process are easily answered by Julian or Desiree with an email or phone call. Both are very knowledgeable about Mid Century furniture and designers which gave us confidence in our purchases since we were unable to view items in person. Their enthusiasm for all of their pieces is contagious. As always it was a pleasure doing business with Mid Century Mobler.
Terrific high-quality beautiful furniture and great customer service. We bought a set of beautiful rosewood dining room chairs and they are in mint condition.
We just purchased a beautiful G Plan Astro table and the quality of the restoration and the customer service Julian and his team provided was excellent! I wouldnt go anywhere else for genuine mid-century furniture!!
This place is amazing! Wide selection of mid century furniture in pristine condition. I absolutely love all the pieces Ive bought here. Excellent and knowledgable service.
It is the most fantastic assortment of Midcentury furniture that I have ever seen. The staff is amazing, knowledgable, and incredibly helpful. The owners Julian and Desiree are incredibly flexible and will work with you on prices! Incredible!
Incredible inventory, these guys know what theyre doing. You should definitely check out their new store in Berkeley!
They have a wonderful selection. Every price seemed really well taken care of. Unfortunately everything was out of our budget, its a very expensive place. Ive found midcentury peicea for almost 1/2 the price. But again, thier large selection and quality is hard to beat.
Beautiful furniture and flawless customer service.
If you like to hear price depending on your look, this is the place. No price tags found in the store - seller first will judge how much you cost.
Really amazing, huge quality vintage furniture imported from overseas. If only I could afford it!
This place has the most awesome furniture! I would spend all my money here if I didnt have to buy groceries.
I had a great experience finding nesting tables for my dad. The furniture is stunning and the owners were knowledgable and kind.
Very nice furniture classics and very nice staff.
Clerks ignored me for first twenty minutes. Gave them hell for it
Love this place. Cant get enough!
Fantastic selection. Bought a credenza and its my favorite piece in the house!!!!!
Pricy.