MANKS BLOG - SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN MODERN FURNITURE HONG KONG

Are you a big fan of Lego? Small bricks, with the imagination and hands-on ability, can pile up infinite possibilities! And what if you were told that your sofa can also be turned into Lego Bricks that you could easily assemble, stack or even play with? This time, let me introduce you the  Alphabet Sofa  from Denmark, which is from Fritz Hansen, a celebrating Scandinavian design furniture brand. Just as its name, you can play with different components of the sofa to make a unique and one and only sofa on your own, just like different letters can form different word phrases! Designer Piero Lissoni, inspired by Lego Bricks, designed the sofa that is divided into different modules. Even if you need to rearrange your living room, you can always rearrange your Alphabet Sofa, too. The Alphabet Fofa is a flexible system that allows you to build your imagination into infinite possibilities. A wide selection of fabrics and colours make you remove to clean and replace the upholstery easily. Inte

What kind of desk can be named as 'the most beautiful desk in the world'? Perhaps this office desk in walnut from Denmark. Designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959, the Office Desk in Walnut is the first design of its kind. It is made of selected solid walnut, whose table legs make it feel like floating mid-air. The desk is equipped with four drawers, each with an original key, which ensures the functionality, practicality and privacy of the desk. Thanks to its ingenious design, the desk was adopted and featured in three of the earliest James Bond movies, giving it the name of 'James Bond Desk'. Bodil Kjær, born in 1932, is a famous Scandinavian designer in Denmark, even the world. Her design is famous for combining Nordic aesthetics with functionality. Interested? You may find it in our 6,000 sq/ft flagship shop in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong. Address:    14/F, Cheung Tak Industrial Building, 30 Wong Chuk Hang Road (Entrance on Heung Yip Road), Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong For Purcha

In this difficult time, it seems to be safer if we dine at home. But how could we make it more interesting and enjoy ourselves more when dining in? Maybe by choosing the elegant Scandinavian design tableware. In addition to tableware, the Royal Copenhagen porcelain could also be used as an indoor soft decoration, which can be considered as one elegant touch to grace your home! Royal Copenhagen from Denmark was founded by Juliane Marie, the Queen of Denmark and Norway in 1775. There are many well-known series from Royal Copenhagen such as Blue Fluted Plain, Blue Fluted Mega and Blue Elements. Every exquisite Royal Copenhagen porcelain is hand-painted by the skilful craftsmen. Interested? You may find it in our 6,000 sq/ft flagship shop in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong. Address:    14/F, Cheung Tak Industrial Building, 30 Wong Chuk Hang Road (Entrance on Heung Yip Road), Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong For Purchase:     https://www.manks.com/en/search/Royal+Copenhagen/ Facebook Page:     https://w

Are you a wine lover? If so, there might be a drinks cabinet or even a minibar at your house.  The traditional style of the drinks cabinet is usually quite bulky, let alone the minibar. The unconventional drinks cabinet might be a better solution for small apartments in Hong Kong. CAPTAIN'S BAR from Denmark is a functional Scandinavian design, which can be served both as a drinks cabinet and a minibar. When it is not needed, it can be used as storage for wine and glasses. And when needed, it can be turned into a mini bar in a second. Designed by Reno Wahl Iversen in 1977, the CAPTAIN'S BAR is made of the walnut. CAPTAIN'S BAR is an elegant and modern design which can fit into different settings. Interested? Address:    14/F, Cheung Tak Industrial Building, 30 Wong Chuk Hang Road (Entrance on Heung Yip Road), Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong For Purchase:     https://www.manks.com/en/captains-bar-in-walnut.html Facebook Page:     https://www.facebook.com/ManksLtd/ Instagram:     ht

When it comes to the size of the coffee table, it seems like most people tend to buy a large one for functionality. However, with the high rent in Hong Kong, especially when we have a small living space, small coffee tables may be a good choice for us. Small coffee tables mean casualness, especially when you are a big fan of enjoying leisure time. As for the material, most of the tables in the market such as dining table, side table, magazine table, and coffee table, solid wood elements are frequently used as the tabletop while the metallic element is often used for the legs and the stands as it is solid. Relate Side Table from Denmark by Muuto is a simple and yet elegant Scandinavian design that could fit in different settings. Reading, writing, drinking and eating, no matter what purpose you are using it for, you can always move it around to adjust the best position for you. After using it, you can put it aside to use it as a shelf. The unique thin design of the base can also be easi