Machine Age

A wide range of boldfacers — from John Malkovich to Hollywood stylists — have visited this 9,000-square-foot waterfront showroom, where midcentury furniture, lighting, and art compete for your attention. Sure, you’ll spot classic Mies chairs and other iconic items. But thanks to the extraordinary reach of owner Normand Mainville, who celebrates his store’s 20th anniversary in 2011, you’ll also discover rare vintage finds of the highest caliber. Mainville’s talent for spotting masterpieces means you could drop a pair of 1970s Leon Rosen swivel tub chairs into your living room — for a cool $7,600.