Q: Where in the Twin Cities can I find Danish Modern furniture?

A: Danish Modern design first gained a following in the 1960s as the antithesis to the ultramodern furniture popular at the time. The basis of Danish Modern is that form should follow function, with furniture that is both smooth and sensual. The first place to start your search in the Twin Cities is Danish Teak Classics (Northrup King Bldg., 1500 NE Jackson St., Mpls., 612-362-7870 ), as it specializes in well-preserved, classic furniture from designers such as Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl, Arne Jacobsen, and Borge Morgensen. If you are looking for home accessories, check out Swank Interiors (1910 University Ave., St. Paul, 651-274-0165) in St. Paul's Retro Loop. Swank buys and sells retro mid-century modern furniture, Danish styles, and vintage art, textiles, glassware, and collectibles. And if you don't have luck there, the other Retro Loop shops are a good bet.

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