Pioneer Goods Co.
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| Industry | Home-furnishing |
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| 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. is a Boston-based home goods store founded in July 2014.[1] The local South End shop, owned by Justin Power, specializes in Rustic Americana décor and furniture.[2]
History
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 his rustic design appeal, Pioneer Goods Co.—a separate entity of Maison Décor.[3] Since the shop's launch in 2014, the University of Massachusetts Boston graduate's store has grown notable in the community, winning the Good & Services award for The Improper Bostonian's Boston's Best 2014.[5]
Design Philosophy
Power gathers 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 growing collection is outfitted with pieces from flea markets, estate sales, auctions and yard sales, to Goodwill and Salvation Army.[2]
Partnerships
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is used by Power to refinish and custom paint old pieces and is carried in store for sale.[1] [2]
Recognition & Awards
Winner – Goods & Services. Boston's Best 2015 (The Improper Bostonian).[5]
References
Bibliography
- 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.
- "Boston's Best". Boston, MA: The Improper Bostonian.
- "Pioneer Goods Co. Store Profile". Apartment Therapy.
- Giglio, Chrissy. "Your Definitive Shopping Guide to Vintage Finds in Boston". Domino.