Mid Century Shops - Sac
Scout Living in Mid Town Sacramento is a great place to find furniture, glassware, art and even records.
After an open house or buyer tour we like to see what’s new at our favorite Sacramento mid century shops. Here is a list to check out next time you are on the hunt for mid century treasures.
Midtown/Downtown Sacramento Area
As you enter this trim looking shop located in The Handle District in midtown Sacramento you will most likely be greeted by Tatty, the resident pug—that is, if he isn’t lounging inside on his red velvet chaise. This design collective owned by Erin Boyle and Stefan Bloom offers their own vintage finds as well as vintage treasures from a small number of Mid Century Modern dealers including Sactown Pickers, Joja Modern and Modmix.
Boyle and Bloom started their business in 2006 in San Francisco then opened in Sacramento in 2011. It is a well curated shop making shopping a pleasure—no need to wade through aisles and aisles of merchandise.
The Backroom at Kicksville
Two obsessions in one shop! This jewel box of a shop at 9th and T Streets opened eight years ago. It is a must see for fans of records and vintage decor. Kicksville is the passion project of husband and wife Tim and Laura Matranga. The name Kicksville comes from Tim’s long running radio broadcast—Kicksville 29 BC on KDVS 90.3 FM in Davis, California. The shop carries hard to find records as well as vintage decor from the 1950s-1970s. Don’t miss the back room filled with vintage treasures.
This spot has mostly furniture and a lot of it. They also do their own restoration of their finds. Owner Derrick Warmerdam opened his business seven years ago.
Kagan sofa at Midway Antique Mall
Yes, this is a large antique mall hosting numerous vendors, but this place is well curated and easy to browse thanks in part to its former life as an Ethan Allen furniture store. In addition, the mid century vignettes set up by owners Mark & Ann Saunders makes it feel almost like a museum. Many of those items are sadly not for sale, but we found that you can always ask and sometimes they will let you purchase! Truly an experience not to be missed!
Karen Chance has been a vintage reseller for more than seven years. She was also an interior designer for 12 years. This large collective has 38 vendors and counting. Chance has big plans for the former government office space including a small theatre. Stardust is located about 15 minutes from downtown Sacramento.
Back Corner Mid Century
This shop might be located in the sprawling Antique Trove in Roseville, but it is worth the trip. Save your feet and your sanity and head directly to the back right corner for some great vintage finds. Cheryl has been reselling vintage wares for 29 years and all that experience results in great finds for us. Mostly furniture but some artwork as well. Located about 30 minutes from Sacramento.
A longer version of this article originally appeared online in Atomic Ranch Magazine.
