Open Air Modern

Beautiful and affordable collection of mid century and Scandinavian modern furniture. So lucky to have this shop nearby: Open Air Modern’s collection of vintage Eames shell chairs and Hans Wegner furniture are unmatched in NYC! Shopping (and window shopping) here is a truly great experience. I always come away feeling smarter and better educated than when I walked in-​lots of great design books and the owner is knowledgeable on all his products and willing to teach and share his knowledge. Here’s a tip: it never hurts to ask if a price is negotiable, as long ask with a smile!

Open Air Modern is a beautifully curated shop done with a wonderful, caring eye. I recently bought an outdoor table and chair set and Matt the owner carefully showed me the trick of folding it and gave me a history of the pieces. He seemed delighted that I was so happy with it. Don’t miss it!

Open Air Modern is one of the gems of Williamsburg. The owner’s selection of furniture and books reveals his artistic values, knowledge of craft and appreciation for utility. You can tell he puts heart and soul into his work. The showroom is always packed with great pieces across a range of styles. The pieces tend to move quickly, which says a lot.
I found an incredible 1970s metal floor lamp and the owner noticed a loose connection I hadn’t seen and kindly offered to fix it before I took it home. He wanted me to be happy with what I bought, so I took him up on his offer and the lamp has worked flawlessly. Based on that experience I went back to the shop and, sure enough, scored another great find. Can’t say enough good things about this small business and highly recommend checking it out.

I visited the store looking for a certain dresser to fit my space and match my existing Danish modern desk. While they didn’t have anything on display that fit the bill, they took down my information and a week later they emailed me photos of a new option that had just arrived and fit my specs. It was perfect for me and I bought it the next day.
I really appreciated that they noted what I was looking for and then actually followed up on it!
In addition, the delivery service was prompt, easy and well-​priced.

I guess the guys at Open Air Modern don’t like one star reviews because they somehow had my old review removed with success.
I bought a really beautiful wall unit that I’m very happy with but I think I bought it at a premium. Yes… my own fault. When I picked it up I was told I could back my Jeep up in to their narrow entrance which I did. As my friend and I were loading it the owner came out and started giving me a hard time and told me that I needed to move my car NOW! I guess he felt that he could treat me like shit once my credit card went through. I would be wary of this place. Oh — and my really beautiful wall unit has reappeared in that store like 5 times since I bought it. The same one over and over again. Interesting. I would shop around if I were you.

Best place in NY that I have found so far for mid century Danish furniture and accessories. Good range of beautiful but affordable stuff to pricier, drool-​worthy statement pieces. I bought a beautiful mid century desk here and the guys that work here are really helpful and friendly.

BUYER BEWARE. Long story short… the owner sold me (what he claimed to be) a vintage mid-​century outdoor table for $ 75. Later I discovered the same table at IKEA for $ 38. When I confronted him about the misrepresentation, he was slipperier than a Mississippi eel… however, after schooling him on ethics and suggesting he «man up», he finally agreed to take the table back and refund my $ 75. Like I said, BUYER BEWARE.

Sandwiched next to Gimme Coffee and Forcella Pizza is this tiny little furniture store. They carry all sorts of retro pieces, all in good condition. You can find end tables, and couches, bookshelves, and even some interesting books too. I wasn’t wowed beyond belief, but it’s a nice store, and worth a stop for sure.

I didn’t eat or drink here. I just passed through. The passing through was a 5-​star passing through experience. The staff was polite and tall and good looking. The people in here looked like typical hot spot scumbags. He recognizes his own, you say? I’ll be back.

The entrance to this shop is a bit hidden, but once you get inside it’s like entering a wonderful mid-​century treasure trove of mid-​century books and modernist furniture. Even if you aren’t in the market to redecorate your apartment this place is a must visit for anyone into design as their used book collection is wonderful. I came across some amazing oversized books on every topic from the bauhaus to Japanese 80s poster design. The owner clearly has some wonderful taste and this spot is a welcomed addition to the neighborhood.

Such a great addition to the neighborhood. The furniture is spot on and not overpriced (for nyc), and the books are actually really great.

This place is a great find on the weekends… vintage furniture AND a bangin’ selection of books. Art and arch. Design, vintage porn! What more do you want from your weekend? If it only served brunch and didn’t play Grateful Dead on its radio. Oh yeah, they have records too. Book and furniture lovers should definitely check this place out when in Williamsburg on a weekend.

I’ve never walked by this stand without something catching my eye. And I always end up taking something home – no matter how many times I repeat the phrase, «I’m just looking» in my head. There’s just so much good stuff. And zero filler.

Ever find yourself in Williamsburg Brooklyn on a beautiful Saturday afternoon after a hard friday night of leftist activities, wandering pointlessly through the neighborhood and then your eye is caught by a glimpse of something familiar, on closer inspection its a book you know and love, then you realize its gently nestled amongst other kindred objects of book-​loving-​object-​lusting-​design?
This guy brings the books every weekend, and he brings them hard… none of the usual remainders you find at other book stands, these are serious straight up books like red cross swimming guides, and pre-​war French design annuals, vintage porn magazines, and 2^nd edition Walt Whitman. I never leave empty handed. Last time I was there I bought a really great Harry Callahan photography book. He has some pretty obscure stuff.
Apparently he is working on a web site which will allow you to sign-​up for emails so we can browse online, but for now you gotta schlep out to Williamsburg and check it out the old fashioned way… offline.
BTW: The outdoor market is by Yolas — the BEST crunchy beef tacos in brooklyn, right off the L-​Trian, Metropolitan stop.