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Discover Vintage Items Selected After a 1560-Mile Journey

Items Sourced in New York & Boston Now Available at Three Stores

ACME Furniture, with three locations in Jiyugaoka, Meguro, and Shibuya, will release a curated selection of items sourced during their recent two-week, 1560-mile buying trip along the US East Coast, from New York to Boston. The collection will be available at each store starting Friday, June 19th.

Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)

Themes Define Each Store's Selection

ACME Furniture specializes in American vintage furniture from the 1960s and 70s, selected according to their unique aesthetic and restored in their in-house workshop. While they typically establish a theme for each buying trip, this time, each store has been assigned its own theme to ensure a distinct character for every location.

For this arrival, the buyers have meticulously chosen a select few items from the haul that they are eager to introduce. Visitors can enjoy the experience of exploring each store, which offers a sense of eventfulness.

ACME Furniture Jiyugaoka

Under the theme "Milk Bottle," 51 bottles from the 1950s to 70s were acquired. As milk was perishable and brands varied by region, these bottles feature diverse designs and shapes, making them popular collector's items. Particularly noteworthy is a collection from the "White Cross Milk Company," a Boston-based firm that went bankrupt after only four years. Such a comprehensive display may not be seen again. They will be exhibited with plants, suggesting their use as single-stem vases.

ACME Furniture Meguro Dori

With the theme "Music," the selection includes items inspired by music, custom-made interior pieces incorporating instruments, and rare music event posters. The buyer's recommendation is a "Score" from the 1950s, likely used in elementary schools, positioned in the front right. It can be displayed as a tapestry on a wall or framed. The Meguro Dori store's window is currently featuring a display of these scores.

ACME Furniture Shibuya

The theme "Wall Ornament" focuses on wall hangings primarily from the 1960s. The high design quality shines through in the materials like brass and copper, reflecting the era's aesthetic, and the intricate craftsmanship. This collection highlights works by the artist unit "C.Jere" (Curtis Jere), with a focus on their pieces. While this artist may be less familiar in Japan, the items displayed on the second floor feature designs that vintage enthusiasts will likely recognize.

VINTAGE ITEM FROM EAST COAST!!
Sales Period: Starting Friday, June 19th
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Locations: ACME Furniture Jiyugaoka, Meguro Dori, and Shibuya

Jiyugaoka Store
2-17-7 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 1F
Tel. 03-5731-9715

Meguro Dori Store
3-9-7 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5720-1071

Shibuya Store
1-20-13 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 1F, 2F
Tel. 03-5728-5355

ACME Furniture
http://acme.co.jp/