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Hans Wegner’s Egg chair: a mid-century replica in three acts

Posted by Manhattan Home Design on Dec 10th 2018

The popularity of the Egg chair is uncontested, even if considered by some to be one of the weirdest representatives of the mid-century modernist movement. A lot of people want to get their hands on one, but it takes more than just knowledge to make the right decision. We’ve been saying this for a long time now but you should always try to get your hands on a replica because the market has …
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Designer of the Week: Arne Jacobsen

Posted by Manhattan Home Design on Nov 14th 2018

Copenhagen, 1902. Danish merchant Johan Jacobsen and his wife Pouline, a bank clerk, have just given birth to a son that they named Arne. The child’s restlessness and artistic prowess both flourish at the same time on his early school years, setting the stage for one of the most important legacies in Danish furniture and design. Suggested Item: Swan Chair Travelling across the world, J …
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