Boston - February 22, 2005

The Simple Life

Reside furniture

Why are the simple things in life so complicated? Searching for a basic black cocktail dress? Good luck. An unfussy bouquet? Nice try. A no-strings-attached first date? Keep on dreaming.

The same applies to furniture shopping. You have aesthetically simple needs: smooth lines, seamless edges, and unfettered designs. But where oh where can you find a fuss-free collection?

At Reside. The mod midcentury interior shop resells gently used furniture designed by minimalist visionaries such as Alvar Aalto, Herman Miller, Dunbar, and Knoll. Each unfettered piece is stylish enough to complement any design budget — but striking enough to stand on its own.

Stock is constantly changing as the owners acquire pieces from private collections and estate auctions. Which means you get endless furniture options, all delivered (same day) without complications.

Simple. As it should be.

Reside, 266 Concord Avenue, at Appleton Street, Huron Village, Cambridge (617-547-2929 or resideinc.com).