The lines are clean, simple and un-cluttered. I love the optimism and forward thinking that “modern” or “space age” furnishings signified at the time. The bright colors, the textures, the fun designs. What do you love about Mid Century Modern design in general, the furniture specifically, and the era?Ī: I loved Mid Century Modern design long before I knew it was a thing! My Grandmother’s home was like a modern time capsule from 1957, and from a very young age I was enamored with all of that “old stuff” in her home. Q: Your shop and your work focuses on MCM. Bob has replaced the aged and worn finish of this Broyhill Emphasis credenza with a new finish that shows off the piece’s walnut veneer.
In addition, they are learning proper finishing skills and techniques to be able to offer their customers a better product.
This group has proven to be extremely useful to resellers, as it helps them maintain a decent profit margin because they can avoid sending pieces out to be restored.
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It is free to join and we currently have 12k + members and growing! The second group, Furniture Refinishing 101 with Bob Kennedy, is a unique subscription group where I offer one on one assistance to members. The Mid Century Modern Furniture Refinishing Resource is the premier group dealing specifically with Mid Century Modern furniture repair, refinishing and restoration. I have also created two very successful Facebook groups that focus on furniture restoration. It was during that time that I apprenticed under two highly respected master finishers, who taught me the trade. Prior to that, I worked for a few local antique and fine furniture restoration shops for many years. I have had my furniture restoration business for roughly 5 years. We’ve been selling mid century goods in some capacity for years, and took the leap of opening a brick and mortar store nearly 2 years ago.
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We also offer professional furniture repair, refinishing and restoration. We sell mid century goods and eclectic vintage finds.
Q: Hi Bob! Can you introduce yourself, and tell us a bit about your business and the Groups you run?Ī:Hello! I, along with my wife Amanda, own Atomic Age Modern in Mesa, Arizona. No transformation is complete until the piece is set and staged in the perfect spot. I first encountered the couple in the Facebook Group they moderate called The Mid Century Modern Furniture Refinishing Resource. The group is a lively and informative community of MCM purists who show off their amazing furniture transformations, share tricks of the refinishing trade and can ask each other for help solving problems that Google simply can’t answer.īob is generous with his wisdom, and he’s graciously offered a wealth of information in the interview below to help us novices avoid typical refinishing pitfalls and tackle our own transformations. Bob Kennedy and his wife, Amanda, own and operate the vintage store and furniture restoration workshop, Atomic Age Modern in Mesa, Arizona. If you answered YES to any or all of the above, I know a man you need to meet.
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