I came here today for the first time as I’m looking for a dining set. The lady who helped me was very kind and friendly and helped me measure tables and chairs so I can have some reference when considering the pieces in my home. There’s plenty of mid century furniture to choose from and upon inspection of some of their refinished items, they do an incredible job. Like with vintage and hard wood furnitures, some of the pieces are not cheap but they’re unique and will last a long time. The other plus to this store is their kitschy(and sometimes original) art pieces and tchotchkes. I prefer this place to the shop in the Quay so I’ll most likely come back as a few items tweaked my fancy(especially the sunburst table) and I’ll be sure to let people know about this place.
Christine R.
Rating des Ortes: 4 New Westminster, Canada
Twelfth Street in New West is not usually on my radar for walking and window shopping, but it’s got some pretty cool stuff if you care to look. Such as a bright orange Eames reproduction chair — hey, what is this place? It’s the Banana Lab, a hidden treasure trove of mid-century modern furniture and little design-y things. Hidden in plain sight, really, as it’s just across the street from a Unilocaler fave, Big Star Sandwich. Frankly, I’m heartened there’s now another MCM-focused vintage store in town! Packed into the Lab’s small space is a number of nifty teak sideboards, record cabinets, chairs and other Danish modern furnishings and housewares for my soon-to-be groovier living room. Prices compare favourably to the *other* MCM store, and the proprietors here seem really nice and friendly and enthusiastic about their wares.