Red Snapper

Bought four Nelson Bubble fixtures (Modernica replicas) there last week. I had walked in off the street, saw them all just in on consignment. Jake said he had to look them over before pricing them, but promised me first shot. True to his word, he followed up a week later, and now they’re hanging in my house. Great price, and thank you, Jake, for following up on a promise. Otherwise, there was a nice selection of obviously curated MCM pieces in the shop. Definately worth a stop in.

I really really wish I visited this place before buying stuff from IKEA before hand. I tried this place out by reading so many great Unilocal reviews and they did not disappoint! I understand what the rave is all about this place, 1) great customer service 2) really well curated items 3) reasonable price.
I was greeted by the awesome staffs who were so very knowledgeable and genuine. They were so willing to help and made my experience there so comfortable and pleasant. I told them I was looking for a dining table and my budget. I found a table that I LOVED that was just a little bit over my budget so I was hesitant but they offered to put the table on hold until the next day for me to make the decision after talking with my husband. We ended up purchasing the table and it was SO worth it and I look at it as an investment.
I can tell they really cared about the furnitures they were selling when they were helping us load it in our car. You can just tell they were genuine shop owners who wanted their customers to take home something really special and beautiful. We will be back!

Today my husband and purchased our dream couch at red snapper vintage. The store is located between multiple vintage spaces, and right before we walked into the first I turned to my husband and said «wish for grey mid century modern couch luck.» There it was in Red Snapper, swoon double swoon. The owners were extremely kind, helpful, knowledgable, and passionate about their work. The quality of the couch is impeccable. We definitely will return to Red Snapper, and would highly recommend the shop to both family and stranger alike.

Jake and Michael.
Honest.
Fair.
Reasonable.
Personable.
Knowledgeable.
Kind,
Need I say more?

I was visiting Portland last month and literally stumbled across this place. They were closed, so we were drooling through the windows. As luck would have it, one of the owners (Jake) was inside working and saw us. He opened the door and asked if we wanted to come in and take a peek. We did. It’s amazing. Their visual aesthetic and overall customer experience and philosophy will have you dreaming about this store. I will be back in Portland at the end of June and Red Snapper will be at the top of my list of places to go! A true gem. Go people.

I cannot say enough positive things about this store and these guys. They have an ever-​rotating supply of fantastic, well-​priced mid century finds. I fall in love with something every time I’m in the store (which is usually once a week). They take a great deal of pride in selling livable, quality-​made stuff and making their customers happy.
The first piece I bought from Red Snapper was a beautiful 1960s standing teak clock with a brass-​colored face. My fiancé fell in love with it and they gladly helped me orchestrate a stealth surprise purchase for Christmas. What most impressed me was that they wouldn’t let me take it home until it was perfect (I bought it before they had a chance to restore the clock hands). Since then, I have bought the most perfect Danish couch (completely rebuilt — not just reupholstered— made with durability and longevity in mind). Michael even took the time to explain to me all the specifications for the foam and fabric (now I know what a «double rub» is!). I’ve also gotten a Broyhill Brasilia walnut dresser and the matching hutch. Their prices are beyond reasonable– as a teacher, I don’t have a huge disposable income and I’m interested in stuff that lasts.
These guys are fair, friendly, and trustworthy. If you mention that you’re looking for something specific, they’ll even keep an eye out for you. There is no one like them in Portland— the shops next door are fun to look around in but if you are looking for quality, consistency and value, Red Snapper is the Holy Grail.

I have purchased two large items here and several small items. The two big items were: a refurbished gondola couch (I’ve never heard such enthusiasm for high-​density foam, but the upholstery on this couch is fantastic) and a vintage teak bed frame with two floating side drawers. Both were stunningly restored and are highly complimented by everyone. Jake and Michael are great and I plan on making more purchases here in the future. They’ve got great quality vintage items and I highly recommend this store. I have made only a few reviews, but these guys are the tits…(that’s a compliment!).

The store isn’t huge, but where it lacks in size, it makes up for it in clean, quality mid-​century pieces and a constant fresh rotating stock. The good part of a smaller shop is that they don’t fill it with a bunch of mediocre, run of the mill kitsch, or questionably «vintage» pieces like other shops tend to do to fill the void. It’s about quality, not quantity. Jake and Michael have a great eye for quality pieces at reasonable prices and back it up with their reputation.
Hint: The secret to finding the best selection is getting in early on the weekend because they can get cleaned out quickly. As with any vintage shop, once it’s gone… it’s gone, so don’t walk away unless you are absolutely 100% positive you don’t intend to buy because there is a good chance the next person in the door will buy it. Trust me… I was a vintage furniture dealer for over a decade.

We love red Snapper. Jake and Michael are the nicest guys and they have always have great stuff. The prices are reasonable too. A couple times my girlfriend or I have mentioned something we were looking for off-​handedly and they helped us find what we wanted or brainstorm some alternatives if what we wanted wasn’t available. A mirror, two desks, and a dresser later we would recommend Red Snapper to anyone.

I can only sing praises for these two. They work their asses off in providing quality midcentury modern furniture and explaining the nuances of each piece. The prices are very reasonable, and they even offer to personally deliver to your home.
Their store hours can be a little funky, but it’s because they’re spending the rest of the time working on their collection. I’d highly recommend stopping by and/​or messaging them to see if they have something that will suit your needs.
Great guys, great work.

This store has a high-​quality selection of midcentury modern furniture, in great condition! The prices are reasonable. The store is not large, but I believe they have new pieces coming in quite frequently. Jake is, as others have pointed out, very kind and helpful. This was my first visit, but I’m sure I’ll be back!

Both the staff and selection of furniture never disappoint when I set foot into this place. They always take the time to chat about an item and do not shy away from helping you carry it to the car. I know I’ll be back again to get another amazing mid century find.

The guy running this place is really a very kind and helpful guy!
Great for conversation!
The store is small, but it’s great for how quickly it cycles through items!
This is that place that you keep coming back to every couple days in order to snag your dream item.
This is for the person who knows what they want and is willing to wait for it to show up so they can get EXACTLY what they want.
And what you get for all of your patients is outstanding!
I have yet to see a store that restores anything as good as this, right to the original! No pop of color nonsense, just darn good wood varnish!

The day I went to Red Snapper the selection was very small and most of the things I liked were sold. Although everything was in great condition. The place isn’t very big like other vintage stores. The store to the right of it next door is much larger with more to look at.

Very helpful and professional staff! Every time I stop in the place is organized and clean. Quality furniture and art. Very minimalist atmosphere with beautiful Danish modern furniture.

While visiting Portland, I thought I’d check out some mid century modern furniture spots and see how they measure up to what I can find back home. The result? It turns out that people in Portland probably don’t realize just how good they have it! Specifically, I’m talking about the incredibly cool find that is Red Snapper.
Checking out the store exterior, the first thing I noticed was the clean and upscale look of their logo and window presentation. Classy and very welcoming. Because of this, I was a bit apprehensive that the prices inside were going to match this upscale sensibility. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case.
As you walk into the store you enter a foyer area before stepping into the actual show room. The shop is surprisingly spacious. It features two very long rooms, connected by a smaller one in the back. As I walked the full expanse of the space, I found myself spending a decent amount of time browsing through all the cool items on offer.
Red Snapper is owned and operated by two great guys named Jake and Michael. Turns out they had rented space in Hawthorne Vintage Modern (the antique mall next door) for a few years before expanding and opening up their own shop. The care and concern they put into their business is evident even in the smallest details.
There is cool chill music, good lighting and the entire layout feels inviting and smartly designed. Michael sat up front and off to one side and greeted me as I entered. No hard sell here at all. Just a friendly greeting and then I was left alone to browse and ask questions when I had them.
This store is the perfect example of that age old sales axiom about ‘fair price, great value’. I was stunned to find that similar, and in some cases, even identical pieces I had seen back home were as much as 40 to 50% less expensive here. I found a great selection of amazingly cool mid century modern American and Danish furniture items — dining tables, chairs, desks, couches, and dressers, all in stellar condition. Jake was careful to point out that although they carry some famous mid century designers, what they care about most is simply ‘great design’, regardless of the name attached.
He also mentioned that they have a large warehouse /​work shop offsite, where many of the pieces that go into their shop are restored. He explained that their inventory is constantly changing as the pieces they set out don’t stay for long. The fact that things sell quickly here doesn’t surprise me at all.
As I was getting ready to leave I asked Jake if there were any other mid century modern furniture store in Portland I should check out. Not only was he happy to give me recommendations, he wrote them down for me. Clearly these guys are upfront, honest and sincere in their desire to help out their customers.
The price range here is very fair and accommodating and there is likely something cool regardless of the size of your budget. This is flat-​out the best vintage store I’ve seen so far. You have to check this one out.

These guys are the best. Their stuff is the highest quality. It’s well priced (especially compared to places like Look Modern). And they are totally straightforward and honest. At one point, my partner and I were looking for a specific set of chairs and we would go by every week to check out what was new. It took a few months but we found exactly what we were looking for. And at a lot less than we’d seen similar chairs in comparable condition at other places and online. Both Jake and Michael are willing to take the time to share their knowledge on everything mid-​century — and what makes for a good piece. If you’re into mid-​century design, you should definitely check out Red Snapper.

Wow! Honest, excellent service is hard to find but the people at red snapper are takin customer service to a new level. Thank you guys

These guys have been helped me furnish 3 different retail offices for my real estate company and 3 different homes I have lived in over the past few years. Jake and Michael will show up get a feel for the space and return with beautiful furnishings and ideas that make the space come together. They are smart, design savvy and work within a realistic budget.
These guys are the top of the trade here in Portland. Professional, service oriented and trustworthy. They definitely have elevated the game.

This review is a long time coming. I wanna share the love, but also that means I have to share, so so be it. I am a new homeowner with a wandering eye for MCM styling — I’m definitely a neophyte, so when I happened upon Jake and Michael at Red Snapper, it was and has been so dreamy.
First of all — the heart of this place is these two guys, their passion, and their enthusiasm. They know how to have good relationships with their customers and go so far above and beyond — it is super amazing. They are never ever pushy, and will give style advice and ongoing support. They will text you when something rad that they know you will like is in the pipeline.
Each piece they have is amazing. Very reasonably priced and authentically period. I have acquired a few really incredible one-​of-​a-​kind gems and like I said, tons of great support and helpful tips for my home and style. I have a great dining table and lovely chairs, and just purchased a lovely surfboard table that I know I’ll love for years to come.
I cannot wait to go back and am really looking forward to their expansion. Thank you!