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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 work via our own replicas. Here are the five key Hans We …

Hungarian-American designer Marcel Breuer was the first craftsman to ever work with tubular steel in conjunction with textiles. He gave the world a chair concept that could not be remade, effectively inventing the proverbial design wheel once again. His legacy affected many present artists and a lot of his contemporary colleagues at the Bauhaus, where he made his first steps. Personal and profess …

This is the second part on our series dedicated to lighting. Here we’ll talk about ambient or general lighting, which should’ve been the first part of the series, probably. Ambient lighting is usually overhead lighting used to illuminate an entire room. It is the most common (and sometimes the only known) method for illuminating a space. Some people believe that choosing a good lookin …

This is part two of Manhattan Home Design’s best ottoman roundup for 2019. As we mentioned before, ottomans are becoming extremely popular amongst interior designers and furniture enthusiasts because of their versatility and usefulness. For many people, buying a good ottoman represents a more convenient and affordable opportunity to furnish their living spaces. Manhattan Home Design is prou …