Mid Century Modern Toronto Signature
RESERVED FOR Dan McCormick ---REFINISHED MCM Accent Table by Jens Risom, commercial quality, large, PERFECT
Defining pieces that make guests stop and stare
Quality vintage construction only seen on designer pieces; strong and sturdy. Circa 1960’s.
The first true Knoll designer, Jens Risom joined the young Hans Knoll Furniture Company in the early 1940s as the sole designer of interiors and furniture. Born in Denmark to the well-known architect Sven Risom, Jens worked in Stockholm for one year before graduating from the prestigious Kundstandvaerkerskolen in Copenhagen.
Risom left Denmark for the United States in 1938 and, for two years, served as Director of Interior Design at the studio of Dan Cooper, Inc. in New York before starting a freelance career specializing in furniture and textiles. It was during this time that he met Hans Knoll. The pair collaborated on an exhibition for the New York World’s Fair. Knoll asked Risom, who had been searching for a promoter and manufacturer, to help him design interiors for clients around New York.
Why Mid Century Modern Toronto
What makes RESTORED vintage Mid-Century Modern furniture different
Full Refinishing process
The striping, sanding, and oiling enables the grain to shine. No short cuts, no stain, we aim for natural wood look.
Seamless Veneer Surgery
We donor-harvest matching vintage veneer to ensure hidden, seamless repairs.
Reinforced Joinery
We fix all structural issues. Loose mortise-and-tenon joints need to be fully dismantled, scraped clean, and properly re-bonded. No wobbly chairs or tables at our store.
Transparent Condition
We provide honest, close up photos and videos in good lighting so you know exactly what you're buying.
Defining pieces that make everyone ask: "Where did you get that beautiful vintage piece?"
What customers say
Real RESTORED vintage Mid-Century Modern furniture owners.
They are absolute experts. They took time to explain the refinishing process, answered every question I had, and treated the memories attached to the piece with real care. I didn't just get furniture back — I got something better than I left with.
My absolute favourite store for MCM furniture in the GTA. The best value for freshly restored pieces — full stop. I've looked everywhere.
I bought a beautiful table without seeing it in person. Asta was precise — exact measurements, honest photos, every detail I needed. When it arrived, it was exactly what she described. Better, actually.
How it works.
We source authentic mid-century pieces, check and fix any structural problems, strip with chemical stripper, sand with different grades, oil with Danish oil 5 times or more, waiting to dry and sanding each time. On average, it takes 10-14 days to finish the piece, but some might take even longer. Every piece undergoes rigorous quality checks before reaching your home. If reupholstery is required, it is done by one of a few professional upholsterers we work with.
Own the room, not just a chair
Stop settling for temporary furniture that lacks soul. Create a living space that feels cohesive, permanent, and entirely yours with iconic designs.
Questions, answered.
Yes. We provide detailed measurements, high-resolution photos & videos, and honest condition reports to ensure there are no surprises when your piece arrives. Do not hesitate to ask any questions prior to the purchase.
If the furniture is not what you expected, you can return it within 48 hours of purchase. If we are at fault, we will make it right. You will be refunded the cost of the piece less delivery cost and credit card fee of 4% (Shopify does not refund transaction fees if order is cancelled or refunded). Customized furniture is not returnable. The customer will be responsible for the returning the piece or cost of returning. The furniture is to be the same condition as it left our shop. If significant effort & time were required to prepare the shipment, a refund of up to 40% can be withheld to compensate.
Unlike quick-fix shops, we dismantle every loose joint and re-bond them with modern adhesives. This ensures a decade of structural stability.
We use period-correct donor wood to fix damaged veneer. These seamless repairs maintain the original grain flow for an invisible finish.