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Trystcraft at the Grand Rapids Vintage Market
Check out our experience selling vintage, mid-century furniture at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.


Female Designers That Shaped Mid-Century Design
In honor of International Women’s Day, it seemed only appropriate to honor some of the incredible female designers responsible for much...


Visiting the Nakashima Complex in New Hope, PA
On a recent vacation, our itinerary included a stop at the George Nakashima Woodworker Complex in New Hope, PA. Actually, the trip...


How to Remove Water Stains from Wooden MCM Furniture
Picture this: You spot a gorgeous wooden table at a garage, a vintage store, or even your grandmother's basement. Maybe it is Jens Risom...


West Elm's Peggy: A Sofa Scorned
Why did West Elm remove the Peggy sofa from stores? When Mid-Century is anything but classic.


Grand Opening Success in the Park Trades Center
Trystcraft now officially has a retail location! As of January, 2017, we're proud to have a workshop, showroom and retail space in the...


Risom Contemporary Furniture 1959 Catalog: Part 1
Part 1 of the incredible 1959 Risom Contemporary Furniture Catalog with pieces from Jens Risom.


Risom Contemporary Furniture 1959: Part 2
Take a look at a vintage Jens Risom furniture catalog from 1959.


Is New or Vintage Furniture the Better Investment?
If you’re a connoisseur of modern furnishings, and you’re outfitting your home or office with the likes of Eames, Noguchi and Risom, then...


MCM FSBO: Selling Your MCM Home Without a Realtor
Selling a home without a realtor can be tricky, particularly if you live in an area saturated with homes for sale. If you have a mid-century
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