Funnel

one of my favorite spots in pasadena is this little store called funnel. it keeps a rotating inventory of funky furniture, great accessories and very cool art work. the guys working there are helpful, nice and good at helping you put a creative look together. my wife and i started with a sofa and added a coffee table, pair of lamps, really cool side chairs and a hanging fixture for our dining room.
if you are looking for those unique pieces that set you apart from the boring everyday/pottery barn crate and barrel look, then funnel is a definite must!

Posted 09/20/09 | Report Abuse

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This little shop in Pasadena has left an impression on me!
Friends of mine bought more than 50% of their stuff from this guy and love it. I went in with my husband and loved the inventory, bought a sofa on the spot. A beautiful vintage piece redone in the most gorgeous fabric, and though not cheap, worth every penny!
This shop is out of the way but worth the drive, the quality of the stuff is unbelievable and the way they treat you is special. I love this place!

Posted 12/26/08 | Report Abuse

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I actually found FUNNEL by google-ing mid century, retro furniture in Pasadena. And I am so happy I did.
This place has everything and if they don't have it on hand, they can make it.
I fell in love with a gorgeous sofa they make (custom); an interpretation of an Edward Wormley design. And a beautiful coffee table made from old glass tiles.
While I was there, the owner was negotiating a deal with some one planning on buying his pieces for a store in New York.
The quality of the stuff is that good!
They claim to get new stuff in all the time and they are very friendly, there was plenty of parking and some great little places around it.
Go check this place out, it's good!

Posted 03/19/08 | Report Abuse

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Our search for mid century modern furniture often sends us trekking out to the west side so were delighted to find this place only 10 minutes from our house. They carry a mix of vintage and new vintage-inspired pieces. The quality of their furniture is much better than your average retail store. If you see something you like they can customize it any way you want. We ordered a loveseat that looked like it came right out of 1950. Ricardo is amazingly talented and was extremely helpful. The retro fabric he helped us pick out was perfect and he even had the legs dyed to match our existing furniture (try asking them to do that at Crate & Barrel).

Posted 11/23/07 | Report Abuse

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I happened across this shop and fell in love immediately.
I was surprised with their inventory and their service. I shop all the time for clients looking for original/unique items. Funnel keeps an ever changing inventory of fun, creative furniture pieces and great accessories. Any one into the hip Elle Decor look should check them out. They are located in East Pasadena and their prices are certainly worth driving out for.
Tell all your friends.
Tom and Ricardo are great!

Posted 10/10/07 | Report Abuse

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I was amazed to come across a Melrose type of furniture store right here in Pasadena. This hip, funky store finds used furniture and refinishes/reupholsters it. It's mostly stuff from the 60s and 70s, but I also found a set of six chairs from the 30s that they redid in a beautiful velvet. They carry tables, chairs, sofas, lamps, credenzas, dressers--you name it! Ricardo has a very good eye for design and was willing to come to my house so that he could keep my needs in mind when new items arrive. Prices are reasonable and definitely better than you'd find on Melrose!!

Posted 02/10/05 | Report Abuse

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