Mid Century Mobler - Berkeley, California

Kathryn T.

Absolutely incredible customer service. Julian and Desiree are so knowledgeable and helpful, from the in-store shopping experience, selecting fabrics, to the final refinished and reupholstered product. I purchased a dining table and chairs, and wish I had room for more pieces from their beautiful store. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Dave T.

I love this place. Desiree and Julian are amazing to work with and the furniture pieces are stunning. They arrived to my home in NYC a few hours ago, and my apt is transformed. Wow. Couldn't recommend these guys enough.

Bob S.

This is my second purchase from Mid Century Mobler. They have a fantastic collection of beautiful vintage furniture and accessories, which is always changing and growing. The dresser was refinished perfectly--it looks brand new. The delivery was on time and very professional with no damage at all to the furniture or my house. The dresser fits perfectly because the measurements in the description were right on. I now have about seven pieces of furniture from MCM. It is not inexpensive, but every piece is a lifetime keeper. In my opinion it is better to get quality items and keep them forever than buy cheap stuff that will not last.

Robin F.

We live in a different state and I must say we are so thankful that they were able to work with a shipping company because we absolutely love our credenza! It's so stunning and beautiful! I'd definitely work with them again if I had another furniture need! They do quality work and it shows!

Kenny L.

This is a long overdue review (what a year it's 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 haven't seen at any other furniture place I had been to during our search.

Julian and Desiree's 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 hadn't 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 we've ever purchased, but I'm 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 it's still not perfect and it's still a noticeable difference between the table and the leaves, but I'm 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. You've certainly convinced us of the beauty of midcentury furniture and best wishes during this crazy time!

David H.

I recently purchased a 1960s Beith credenza from MCM and had an excellent experience. They expertly polished it and ensured all the moving parts work smoothly. Communication was easy and prompt. Shipping was handled well and the quality of their packing ensured it arrived in perfect condition. I would definitely buy from MCM again.

Richard L.

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.

Lori R.

I highly recommend Mid-Century Mobler. We purchased a 1960s drybar (cool!), a beautiful sideboard, and a charming shallow display cabinet that fits our entry alcove.

We are happy with the restoration done before delivery and the careful shipping and white glove delivery. Julian answered all our questions. We felt we were in good hands and could trust Julian's expertise. I recommend subscribing to the online newsletter. If you love mid-century modern style, you will appreciate Julian and Desiree's highly curated collection.