MANKS BLOG - SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN MODERN FURNITURE HONG KONG

Minimal, subtle, yet distinctive, Moller Chair, the exertion of Danish craftsmanship, has always been a favourite by Scandinavian Modern Design enthusiasts. The Moller Chair collection comes from JL Møller, founded in 1944 by Niels O. Møller named after the family business established by his father Jorgen L. Møller in the 1920s and forced to close during the recession. In 1952, the Moller Chair began to be exported to Germany and the United States and by 1974, the business was expanded to the Japanese market. Minimalist design, impeccable quality, and timeless modern design result in the internationally-acclaimed popularity of the Moller Chair. Niels' son Jørgen said: "My father never compromised on anything... When he designs a chair, he finds the material and then designs the furniture. Each design took him five years to complete." To this day, JL Møllers continues to emphasize the traditional Danish craftsmanship: Each chair is handcrafted and assigned to a specific cr...

Scandinavian Modern Design enthusiasts should be familiar with Trinidad Chair by the first lady of Danish Modern Design Nanna Ditzel – a design that was inspired by the exquisite colonial construction during Ditzel's trip to Trinidad in 1993. Trinidad triggers the projections through the interaction of light and shadow, bringing a subtle and playful sense of movement. The Danish Modern Trinidad Chair adopted cutting-edge CNC technology, which was the first of its kind in plywood furniture at the time. And we are pleased to introduce the unique Trinidad Chair upholstered in Raf Simons fabric. Raf Simons is the current co-creative director of Prada. Prior to joining Prada, he served as the creative director of Jil Sander and Christian Dior, and the chief creative officer of Calvin Klein. The crossover collaboration between the Scandinavian Design grand dame and the renowned fashion design figure - the Danish-made smoked oak Trinidad Chair X Raf Simons fabric is a genuine collectable....

The Spanish Chair, one of the most internationally-acclaimed Scandinavian designer chairs, is designed by Danish Modern design master Børge Mogensen. Inspired by traditional chairs influenced by ancient Islamic culture during a 1958 trip to Andalucia, Spain, Morgensen modernized the design concept. With its wide armrests as a signature detail, The Spanish Chair integrated sturdy saddle leather into the backrest and the seat that is secured by adjustable shoulder straps, giving an iconic appeal. All the while, The Spanish Chair made in Denmark is crafted in oak. As the market continues to expand, the manufacturer, the century-old Danish Modern design brand Fredericia, now offers an edition of The Spanish Chair made in American  walnut   from a sustainable source. Compared to the minimalist oak version, the walnut version exudes understated luxury and strong power. Classic, timeless, and functional, the Spanish chair is an echo of Mogensen's people-oriented design philosophy of ...

Enjoy a sip of wine or liquors? Then a wine cabinet or even a minibar will be essential to your home. Whilst a traditional floor-to-ceiling wine cabinet comes in gigantic size, an innovative multifunctional drinks cabinet seems to be a better option. Captain’s Bar Drinks Cabinet designed by Reno Wahl Iversen in 1977 is a cabinet-minibar all in one design, which can both serve as liquors and glassware storage and a minibar with an instant extension. Made in Denmark, the minimal yet versatile Captain’s Bar is made of fine walnut, offering subtle elegance and can easily integrate into any interior setting. - Shop for DANISH MODERN CAPTAIN'S BAR DRINKS CABINET  in Hong Kong. Manks, dedicated to bringing Scandinavian Modern Design to Hong Kong since 1996. 6,000 sq.ft. Warehouse:    14/F, Cheung Tak Industrial Building, 30 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong Facebook Page:     https://www.facebook.com/ManksLtd Instagram:     https://www....