Pioneer Goods Co.
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| Industry | Home-furnishing |
|---|---|
| Founded | July 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Headquarters | 764 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
Key people | Justin Power, Founder & Owner |
| Products | Home-furnishings |
| Website | pioneergoodsco.com |
Pioneer Goods Co. was a Boston-based home goods store founded in July 2014, that is now permanently closed.[1] The South End shop, owned by Justin Power, specialized in Rustic Americana décor and furniture.[2] Unfortunately, due to low sales, the shop and website have both been shut down as of 2019.
History
[edit]Owner Justin Power's involvement in the home décor industry began at a young age as he tailed along with his mother, Amy Chalmers, owner of Maison Décor, in search of unique antiques.[2] Following in the footsteps of his mother's Reading-located interior design storefront, Power opened up a second location of Maison Décor in the South End in 2012.[3][2] The shop slowly transformed from his mother's French aesthetic into a more Americana based vibe. In 2014, Power moved the location of the shop to 764 Tremont Street,[4] where he fully launched his own rustic design appeal, Pioneer Goods Co. – a separate entity of Maison Décor.[3] When the shop's launched in 2014, the University of Massachusetts Boston graduate's store grew notable in the community, winning the Good & Services award for The Improper Bostonian's Boston's Best 2015.[5]
Design Philosophy
[edit]Power gathered inspiration for his store and products from the rustic Americana design aesthetic.[1] Incorporating trash and old items in with newer items emphasizes Power's focus on restored antiques.[6] Power also draws from nature—getting inspiration from Outside Magazine and photographer Ben Moon.[3] Pioneer Goods Co.’s collection was outfitted with pieces from flea markets, estate sales, auctions, yard sales, Goodwill, and Salvation Army.[2]
Partnerships
[edit]Annie Sloan Chalk Paint was used by Power to refinish and custom paint old pieces and was carried in store for sale.[1][2]
Recognition & Awards
[edit]Winner – Goods & Services. Boston's Best 2015 (The Improper Bostonian).[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Racked Staff 2014.
- ^ a b c d e Apartment Therapy 2014.
- ^ a b c Raczka 2014.
- ^ Giglio 2014.
- ^ a b Improper Bostonian 2015.
- ^ Cavallo.
Bibliography
[edit]- Racked Staff (2014). "Pioneer Goods Co. Brings Rustic Americana to the South End". Boston, MA: Boston Racked.
- Raczka, Rachel (2014). "My Instagram: Justin Power". Boston, MA: The Boston Globe.
- Cavallo, Alexandra. "Men at Work… At Home". Boston, MA: The Improper Bostonian. Archived from the original on 2015-06-26.
- "Boston's Best 2015". Boston, MA: The Improper Bostonian. 2015. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03.
- "Pioneer Goods Co. Store Profile". Apartment Therapy. 2014. Archived from the original on 2015-05-14.
- Giglio, Chrissy (2014). "Your Definitive Shopping Guide to Vintage Finds in Boston". Domino.