Have you ever sat on a Swan chair? If not, you’re missing out
Posted by Manhattan Home Design on Jan 7th 2019
Arne Jacobsen was a visionary; you could see him as one of the guys who brought mid-century modern craziness to an elegant standard. His beloved Swan chair is a true classic, a minimalistic look at the natural beauty of the swan, an animal often associated with love, softness, and yes, elegance. He produced the first prototype in 1958 for the lobby and reception of the upscale SAS Royal Hotel in C
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A short guide to Humanscale office furniture by Manhattan Office Design
Posted by Manhattan Home Design on Jan 7th 2019
If you’re new to office interior design, you might find yourself wondering about Humanscale and their product line. You might have heard that they’re the leading brand in innovative solutions for the workplace, and that is actually right (though they are not the only leading brand). Many options arise when you look at their website, so let’s dissect what you might need from them
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Affordable aesthetics for the mid-century home: The Diamond chair replica
Posted by Manhattan Home Design on Jan 7th 2019
The Wire Diamond chair by Manhattan Home Design (starting at $383) has earned a much-deserved spot on the best-selling list because of its aesthetic prowess. This is a replica of Harry Bertoia’s excellent Diamond chair, which was first produced in 1952, making it one of the true mid-century classics.
Manhattan Home Design yearns to produce quality reinterpretations of these types of classic
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Charlotte Perriand’s iconic genius brought to life on MHD’s Swivel Armchair
Posted by Manhattan Home Design on Jan 7th 2019
If you are looking to buy some furniture inspired by the creations of Le Corbusier, Manhattan Home Design might just be the right place for you. Today we’re presenting one of our most beloved items, the Swivel Armchair, a reinterpretation of LC’s LC7 armchair, which he created in conjunction with Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. This one is actually attributed to Perriand dire
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