Modern Furniture Blog
Designer of the week: Gerrit Rietveld
Posted by Becca Polak
The Dutch were always a very influential part of the
Scandinavian Modern movement, if not the most important, as many would argue.
From those influential designers, Gerrit Thomas Rietveld stands
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Designer of the Week: Frank Lloyd Wright
Posted by Becca Polak
Furniture was an essential part of Frank Lloyd Wright’s
philosophy and upbringing as a designer, even though most people know him as
the creator of organic architecture. His most famous
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Designer of the Week: Grant Featherston
Posted by Becca Polak
It’s been a while since we talked about a designer that
wasn’t entirely American or European. The mid-century modernist movement
spanned the entire world in many different ways, as we hav
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Manhattan Home Design’s guide to choosing the perfect dining set
Posted by Becca Polak
A new home means new beginnings, new friends, new furniture,
and probably a new dining set. However, not every dining set is created equal,
even if most of them do tend to look the same.
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Manhattan Home Design's Style Guide for 2019 [Part 2]
Posted by Becca Polak
Continuing our examination of the latest and most important
trends in furniture for 2019, we’re back with two trends that will definitely
shape most living spaces around the country. Ther
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Manhattan Home Design's best ottomans [part 1]
Posted by Becca Polak
Ottomans are becoming very popular amongst lovers of
comfort, the bohemian style, and lounge chairs. They are usually tied to the
latter category, but they can also make from grea
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