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How comfortable is the Womb Chair, actually?
Posted by Manhattan Home Design on Aug 8th 2020
Eero Saarinen
designed the Womb Chair in 1946 after a brief meeting with Florence Knoll at
the Cranbrook Academy of Art. According to history, she told him that she
wanted a chair that she could ju
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Florence Knoll Sofa vs Florence Knoll Loveseat
Posted by Manhattan Home Design on Jan 25th 2019
Trying to decide between our high-end replicas of Florence Knoll Sofa or the Florence Knoll Loveseat? You’d be surprised by the number of questions our customer service receives regarding the differen
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The History of the Chesterfield Loveseat
Posted by Manhattan Home Design on Jan 25th 2019
Our reproduction of the Chesterfield Loveseat is one of the most recognizable pieces of furniture in the world. Featuring luxurious leather upholstery, deep buttoning, low back, and high arms, the tim
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Designer of the Week - Alvar Aalto
Posted by Manhattan Home Design on Jan 21st 2019
After 20 DOTW articles, we were looking to do a little of a return to form. The more recent articles were longer, wodier, and featured both big and not-so-big names in the mid-century furniture indust
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Manhattan Home Design's Brief Guide to Kitchen and Dining in 2019
Posted by Manhattan Home Design on Jan 21st 2019
2019 is going to be a good year for kitchens and dining
spaces of any kind. Furniture and interior design are also focusing on the
necessary items for a good meal or dinner party. Manhattan Home Des
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Choosing between Fabric or Leather for your Living room Furniture
Posted by Manhattan Home Design on Jan 21st 2019
The right textile choice for your furniture is something that many people overlook when they're putting together a new interior design layout. There has to be some discrimination, as different fabrics
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