Is Mod Mom still in business?
Hold onto your avocado toast, vintage-loving friends—Mod Mom is absolutely still kicking, like a mid-century modern chair that’s secretly also a trampoline. Despite rumors that the brand vanished into the same void where missing socks and *”I’ll just Google it later”* intentions go, Mod Mom remains a quirky beacon of retro-modern kids’ furniture. Think of them as the *”Where’s Waldo?”* of the parenting world: sometimes hidden in the chaos, but delightfully there once you squint hard enough.
Wait, People Thought Mod Mom Closed?
Let’s address the elephant in the room (preferably one upholstered in atomic-era fabric). Yes, whispers floated around that Mod Mom had joined the ranks of dial-up internet and gluten-free confetti. But fear not! The truth is wilder than a toddler hyped on organic apple juice. Founder Kiersten Hathcock hasn’t just kept the lights on—she’s been:
- Crushing it with sustainable, handcrafted designs
- Outsmarting the “algorithms of doom” that hide her site from your frantic 2 a.m. shopping sprees
- Ignoring demands to pivot into selling artisanal firewood (because *chairs*, people)
How to Find Mod Mom Without a Time Machine
If you’re still picturing Mod Mom as a ghostly Etsy shop from 2008, wake up and smell the non-toxic paint. Their website’s alive, their Instagram’s peppier than a polka-dot romper, and their play kitchens could out-sass a teenager. Pro tip: They haven’t resorted to carrier pigeons for orders… yet. But with supply chain chaos, we’re not ruling out llama-based delivery systems. Stay vigilant.
So, to recap: Mod Mom’s here, they’re weird (in the best way), and they’re definitely not accepting your submission to replace plywood with kale. *Yet.*
What materials are commonly used in mod mom furniture?
Wood: The OG of “IKEA Nightmare Fuel” (But Make It Chic)
Mod mom furniture loves wood like toddlers love hiding peas under the couch. But not just any wood. Think plywood that’s been sanded smoother than a mom’s post-nap-time coffee order, or reclaimed barn wood that’s seen more drama than a preschooler’s playdate. Mid-century modern? More like mid-century modular—engineered wood with a name like “Knot Your Average Board” is a staple. Bonus points if it’s sustainably sourced, because saving the planet is *so* in right now (trees are high-fiving somewhere).
Metal: Because Everything Needs a Side of Industrial Flair
If mod mom furniture were a rock band, metal would be the drummer—loud, unapologetic, and weirdly essential. Powder-coated steel legs pop up under sofas like they’re auditioning for a Cirque du Soleil trapeze act. Brass accents sneak in like that one mom who “accidentally” matches her earrings to her espresso machine. And let’s not forget wireframe shelves, which exist to hold your succulents and existential crises with equal grace.
Plastic & Upholstery: The Dynamic Duo of “Wipeable Regret”
- Molded plastic chairs: The same material as LEGO bricks, but somehow less painful to step on.
- Performance fabric: Stain-resistant, tear-resistant, and resistant to admitting you bought that juice box multipack.
- Faux leather: Vegan, crumb-tolerant, and perpetually pretending it’s the real deal—like a toddler in a superhero cape.
Add velvet cushions for a touch of “I’m fancy but also nap-ready,” because nothing says “mod mom” like a couch that doubles as a therapy session.
Unexpected Wildcards: Bamboo, Acrylic, and Sheer Audacity
Mod mom designers toss in materials like they’re playing Scrabble on a sugar high. Bamboo? Sure, it grows faster than your 4-year-old’s shoe size. Acrylic tables? Basically invisible, just like your patience during potty training. And let’s not overlook laminate surfaces—the Houdini of materials, disguising itself as marble, terrazzo, or your will to cook dinner after 6 p.m. It’s chaos. It’s art. It’s *chef’s kiss*.
