Mid Century

After a long, disgruntled search for a perfect dining table, I knew I came to the right place as soon as I stepped inside Mid Century. Blake and Dan are so knowledgeable and friendly and accommodating, it felt like a heavenly shopping experience [esp. after visiting way too many traditional new furniture stores!!]. There were THREE tables in the right size and the right price range available in this store. I finally chose one and couldn’t be a more happy and satisfied customer. I’ll be back there in a heartbeat!

I’ve been here a few times and they consistently have a good selection and are knowledgeable about the products. Highly recommended!

great store, great prices, great service
I bought a credenza and I couldn’t be happier. will definitely be back.

Such a great shop! Like the name says Mid Century. It’s like a step onto the set of Mad Men. The owners are very friendly and knowledgeable. I even met thier baby, Jack :) He’s such a sweet and friendly dog. I really enjoy the history in this shop and the location is great. Easily 5 stars

When it came time for my wife and I to consign our vintage 1950s sofa, we looked into several shops in San Diego. We found Blake and Dan to be very knowledgeable, and attentive to our needs, much more so than other local competitors. The store is full of appealing items, and a lot of fun to browse. They consign on a case by case basis, and they did a great job selling our sofa. We are very satisfied and grateful!

Very pleased with the items we bought here. Got a great refurbished desk. The guys running the store were beyond helpful. Will definitely be back!

Grrrr. I called and asked if they were interested in some mid century end tables, in perfect condition and solid mahogany with original tags. Dan says text photos to Blake. I send three and tell him the furniture is white despite the yellow incandescent lighting. He tells me Blonde is hard to sell and asks me what I want instead of telling me his interest level and getting a good look at them. I won’t bother here again… A pleasant sorry or send better photos would be all it takes. But not reading the short text or looking closely at the photos is lame

We have been coming here for years. This shop use to be the best in San Diego about ten years ago. It is now more like a thrift store. The owner is unfriendly, rude and seems a bit jaded. Barely looked up at us the last time we were in there and not even a hello. Prices are high considering the merchandise quality is something like a thrift store. Rumor has it, this store will be closed soon. A lot of better options for Mid Century furniture in San Diego.

I stopped by Mid-​Century Design during a day-​long search for a bookcase and a chair to go with my desk at home. Here’s what I thought:
Pros:
*TONS of selection. Lots of mid-​century furniture and home delights.
* Not a snobby high-​end store (I’m looking at you, Design One)
* Owner was very friendly
* The store dog is very nice
Cons:
Unfortunately, I didn’t find what I was looking for, but I will be returning periodically just to see what’s in.

Best Mid Century dealer in all of San Diego!
90% of my home decore from Mid Century design.
Like mid-​centruy design but hate LA prices and snobby attitude?
Go see Jeff. He’s down to earth, friendly, and has a great eye for design.
He’s prices are reasonable and his selection is the best–

The best prices in town for Mid-​Century bar none!
80% of all my 60’s Danish goodies are from Mid-​Centruy Design and the best part is that I didn“t have to pay LA prices for them .Jeff the owner is super cool and always seems to find the best stuff. The best thing about Mid-​Century/​Jeff… is that there is zero snobbery here. Just great prices and cool stuff! 5 stars
Sean in Kensignton

Upon entering, I thought I’d died and went to heaven, which is 1961 or so. One is greeted by St. Eames and taken to the holy credenza and ottoman for judgement. Herman Miller beckons you forward and angels begin to sing.
Drexel, dated ¹²⁄₆₀. Actual Eames chairs. A really cool dog as well. One could spend a day in this little shop and still not see everything.
Were the owner to move in a stove, color TV with a clicker and a bath, the wife and I would rent the place monthly. She took the ^&(^(*&$# chair right out from under the owner, who sold it to us rather happily.
So, please do not shop here. It is mine, ALL MINE!

I checked out Mid-​Century Design for the first time this past weekend and had a great experience.
The store had two rooms packed with stuff, but tastefully so. All of the furniture seemed to be in great condition and was reasonably priced. I bought a full-​length mirror with a solid teak frame for $ 225, which I thought was a great deal after looking around for something similar for several weeks.
The owner of the shop was great. He made me feel very welcome, answered all my questions, and never unnecessarily interrupted my browsing.
I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in the market for furniture

Such wonderful cute and quirky vintage finds here!
I love this place! I try to go at least once a month and I very rarely leave empty handed and I never leave disappointed.
So much charm in this shop and the owner is incredibly nice. Plus, there is a really friendly shop dog that will come greet you. What’s not to like?!

I LOVE this store and the owner Jeff is as cool as the furniture he is selling. I have bought a few things here and there but always wish I could afford more (the prices are extremely fair, I’m just poor with good taste). There is a lot to take in but in a good way. It’s always changing and I’m always amazed at the new items I see. Every time I leave I ponder where Jeff is getting this stuff. I hate to sound cliché but this store is absolutely fabulous. Check out the model of the owners house when you stop by; I want to see it for real. In somation this store is a good combination of the other mid century stores in San Diego, expensive, affordable, furniture, art, decorations, lighting, nick nacks, new condition and some pieces needs tlc. This is the one stop mid century shop.

Mid-​Century Design has gorgeous furnishings that make me wish I had a larger living space to buy up all that is inside. There is so much to look through and the owner has down an excellent job making a navigable Tetris situation to view all of his items. Some things are a bit expensive but if you want authentic period furnishings that’s just the price tag that can accompany style. I’ll be keeping my eyes out for a sweet credenza to go underneath our television in coming months.

This store is a treasure trove for mid-​range Mid-​Century furniture, lighting, and accessories. It’s the real deal without the inflated price tag. Jeff has a great eye and his store is crammed with all kinds of tempting goodies. I scored a Milo Baughman sofa there and will certainly be back for more as my budget allows.

Stopped by after learning about this place through word of mouth.
I’ve actually known about this place for a few years now, but never ventured inside.
Jeff (owner), was quite friendly and was easy to talk to.
The store is cluttered in a good way.
The furniture itself, was well, quite nice.
It was easy to lose track of time just perusing through the store.
Worth a visit, even if you just want to do the HGTV thing and pretend what your house would look like after shopping here.

Used furniture that has been cleaned and fixed up to be close to new while retaining the style. Some stuff has stains but if that turns you off, there is plenty of other stuff to check out!
We bought a beautiful table with chairs for our first time hosting a holiday dinner. The chairs are comfortable and unique: the back is on hinge so it leans, but at a good height so you don’t feel you will fall. Paid about $ 1400 for the set (it’s a table that seats 10 and 6 chairs) which is worth it for us because we can buy used but also high quality.
The people complaining about the owner ignoring them: the owner is ready to assist with anything and is very friendly… if you ask. I appreciate not being hovered over, especially because I went in about 10 times before we actually bought just to browse. Definitely my style; I don’t like someone else directing my attention to what will get him the best commission.

Shopkeeper chats while
a tail wagging dog shows me
some stuff from my dreams.