About us
Our history
Modest Furniture was founded in 2011 by Vincent Lemson. Throughout his childhood, he learned the secrets of restoration and upholstery, inheriting the skilled hands of his tailor-grandfather. From his passion for vintage collectibles and hands-on approach, Modest Furniture was born.
Our mission at Modest is to preserve aesthetically pleasing, historically relevant or simply interesting mid-century design and pass it on to the next generation.
Our original showroom was housed in ‘De Zonnewijzer (1955)’, a listed building by Leon Stynen. In 2017, we moved the showroom to a new location on the same street. This is where you can always stop by to look at our collection and meet the team. Our mission at Modest is to preserve aesthetically pleasing, historically relevant or simply interesting mid-century design and pass it on to the next generation.
That’s why every step of the process, from sourcing to delivery, is carefully handled by our hands-on team. We source our items mainly from Europe, travelling from East to West, from Scandinavia to Italy and back. Each piece receives the treatment it needs: a damp cloth if time has been gentle, a full restoration if time has been rough. We try to find the right balance between preserving the patina and restoring functionality for a new life and purpose.
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ourcustomersNot only our collection receives the best care possible, but our customers as well. At Modest, we are not solely interested in buying and selling, as conversation plays a key role in preserving the rich history of the items. We are happy to talk to you through any of our media, but prefer the personal touch our showroom offers. This is where we welcome you for a closer look, where dimensions and materials, colour and texture come to life.