We recently did an article mentioning our best-sellers and how they stand today in the mid-century modern market. We, however, failed to mention a few of them because of space constraints. The idea was to mention the best sellers and how they create a style in your home. Therefore, if you purchase one of the …
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5 Incredibly Comfortable Reading Chairs
With all of the technology we have, sometimes we forget the best resource we have to go on journeys, learn, spark our imaginations, and so much more, is reading. Let’s be honest, when it comes to sitting down to read for hours on end, there is no better option than a lounge chair. Lounge Chairs …
A Quick Guide to Furnishing A Small Apartment
Small apartments are often dreaded, but they undeniably provide interior designers with the opportunity to get creative with less risk. However, they also require a lot more thought when choosing furniture and décor. Most Americans aren’t comfortable living in a small apartment for the rest of their lives, but then again, times are changing. With …
Remembering Genius Mid-century Modern Designer Florence Knoll (1917 – 2019)
In January of this year the design world lost one of their few living geniuses from the modernist period. A leading voice and craftswoman in the American furniture world, Florence Knoll just passed away at 101 years old. Born Florence Marguerite Schust in Saginaw, Michigan, she is considered responsible for popularizing and improving most concepts …
The 4 Best Sofas for Winter from Manhattan Home Design
Winter is coming! And that means both lower temperatures and more opportunities to cozy up in your favorite sofa. This is the perfect opportunity to get a new couch where you can warm up and enjoy this season with family and friends. At Manhattan Home Design, we’re still currently offering a Fall Sale that will …
5 Most Affordable Items To get for Manhattan Home Design’s New Fall Sale
Manhattan Home Design is currently having a fall side so you can fit your house with a lot of mid-century modern goodies. We are offering an extra 10% off your purchase that doesn’t just apply to the best sellers, so this might be a great opportunity to furnish your living space with a lot of …
Manhattan Home Design’s Top 5 Mid-Century Furniture Staples
Manhattan Home Design is celebrating another trimester of making customers happy through the power of quality furniture. We are currently offering many promos that will help you accomplish your home-related dreams, so step right in! Modern furniture can be expensive and hard to get, and at Manhattan Home Design we’ve tried very hard to produce …
Manhattan Home Design’s Collection of Hans Wegner Replicas
Born in 1914, Hans Wegner was one of the most influential furniture designers of the modernist period. He’s noted as a precursor and pioneer of the Scandinavian style of furniture, a genius innovator and craftsman, and a serious and thoughtful personality. Manhattan Home Design is proud to have the opportunity to pay homage to his …
The “Weird” Side of Mid-century Furniture
Art is a beautiful thing. It makes you feel things. It gets you out of (or into) your comfort zone. It makes us think, ponder, reflect, etcetera. It’s just great. Art is everywhere around us, no matter where we are, and we can see it on museums but also billboards, restaurants, our own houses and …
Short Guide: How to Say The Names of Your Favorite Mid-century Designers Correctly
Talking about furniture and interior design, especially from the modernist period, leads some people to make pronunciation mistakes. That doesn’t mean you should refrain from talking about your favorite designers, but saying their names in the right way can totally help your conversational skills (and might impress your friends). Most designer’s names have become Americanized, …