When asked about his earliest antique acquisition, Karl Kemp replies, "It was a Biedermeier chair, which I purchased at my mother's suggestion. I was only 20 or 21 years old, but I bought it myself."
Kemp's mother, a woman of great taste and education, was also a fine collector of antiques. From their home in Cologne, Germany, she instilled in him an appreciation for the Neo-Classical decorative arts of the early 19th Century. Her guidance ultimately lead to Kemp to study the finer points of art history and architecture.
Ironically, Mr. Kemp did not immediately pursue his presnt vocation. his professional goals brought him to New York City in the early 1970's, where he held the position of Chief of Acquisitons at The Brooklyn Public Library.

A brilliant designer and master craftsman, Mr. Villency crafted his pieces with impeccable attention to detail infused with the design sensibility of his native Europe. Today, the Maurice Villency furniture collection adheres to this proud legacy of craftsmanship and design by providing devoted care and individual attention.

Knoll is recognized internationally for creating workplace furnishings that inspire, evolve and endure. Our commitment to innovation and modern design has yielded a comprehensive portfolio of office systems, seating, files and storage, tables and desks, wood casegoods, textiles and accessories.
We believe good design is good business. Since our founding in 1938, we have been recognized as a design leader worldwide. Our products are exhibited in major art museums worldwide, with more than 30 pieces in the permanent Design Collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New York.

The finest modern classic furniture at affordable prices. Leather furnishings are crafted from superior quality Italian leather and wood and are available in a variety of colors, finishes and textures. Popular modern styles from the most renowned designers.

When Albert DeMatteo launched Carlyle Custom Convertibles in 1966, he focused on one thing — making the best sleeper sofa on the market. By sticking with that goal, he has far exceeded it.

The Jensen-Lewis Furniture Store opened its doors in 1964 selling canvas sofas and chairs; but we quickly expanded our collections. Today our store is very contemporary and full of intelligently designed furniture - our line is international in scope. We are constantly introducing our customers to new and innovative styles of the highest quality; but when a design proves to be a classic we add it to our permanent collection.

The general public has always and immediately associated the name Frau with the idea of quality and design furnishing and seating in particular. A name that is so characteristic and instantly linked to German sounds, but which is, in actual fact, simply that of the company’s founder, Sardinian-born Renzo Frau, who, over time, has successfully taken the 'Made in Italy’ style and quality beyond national confines. There have been a great many important moments in the history of Poltrona Frau, and they have all contributed in some way to creating the legend of this company that was founded in Turin and is today a citizen of the world.

Finest creations from five signature lifestyles. The Elegance Lifestyle brings a smooth structure of quintessentially traditional components of design reinterpreted through improve scale and shape. Magnificent yet magnificently livable. A sophisticated mix of decorative and clean timber combined with elegant battling materials.
The Modern Lifestyle introduces a base of classicism padded with modern opinions in design, form and finish. A visual feeling of balance that is attractive to the eye. The art of exaggeration where an haven of relaxed convenience and performance are key.
Romance Lifestyle is motivated by recognized western furniture designs, this look provides unique appeal without the hassle. It’s a fresh on pretty that harmoniously combinations designed timber and hand made finished details with dressmaker materials. An air of wonderful appreciation for the past is obtained with levels of rich structure, curvaceous silhouettes.
Explorer Lifestyle routes a feeling of experience through providing and accessories that create pictures of globe travel. The feeling is comfortable eclecticism. It comes to life through textural modifications delicately details timber global-inspired materials, and natural materials. In non-urban or city configurations, the soul of this lifestyle fits right in.
Vintage Lifestyle is a creatively interesting mix of colors and structure. An outstanding display of the art of juxtaposition. Its careful, gathered feel rises from a relaxing coexistence of apparently irrelevant components. An eye capturing interaction of sunwashed materials, troubled completes, and strong and visual styles contributes an element of surprise to any room.

Classic Sofa was founded over 17 years ago by Maurice Stone and his sons with the goal of providing upholstered furniture of old world quality and style at an approachable price. Originating from the Flat Iron District in New York City we have grown to a modest group of showrooms servicing some of the finest communities in the Northeast as well as becoming an essential resource to the trade.
All of our furniture is handmade by seasoned craftsman in our own workrooms (one of the secrets to our industry-leading delivery times) so we can maintain the highest standards. Frames are constructed of hardwoods. Down fill is standard. And we provide a selection of fabrics from the finest design house in the world. Classic Sofa provides a level of detail that is almost impossible to find these days; at price that is still well within reach. A combination, we believe, that will always be in fashion.

Accessories, Eat, Live, Sleep, Storage and Organization and Work

Fineman is Manhattan's Home Furnishings Superstore. Since 1937, Fineman has been creating beautiful homes for tens of thousands of families such as yours. With over 200 rooms on display, a professional staff of customer-driven representatives/designers, and personalized service for each and every client, Fineman will exceed your expectations. So hurry in today and experience the Fineman difference.

Mike's Furniture Store is a furniture store with ready-made pieces, finished or unfinished. There are many colors of products for you to choose from with our color matching chart. Custom made furniture is also available if you bring in a sketch of what it is you want. We will then attempt to build it. Moldings are available to add onto anything you may already have.

The Gracious Home Story Of course, there are many “beginnings.” We could talk about childhoods spent collecting seashells in Camaguey. But let’s just start with 1963, when Natan Wekselbaum and his brother left Cuba for New York City and opened up a little neighborhood hardware store on the Upper East Side. Nuts. Bolts. Nothing fancy.
Well, as everyone knows, New Yorkers don’t exactly fall all over themselves every time a new shop cuts its ribbon—but the charming duo made Gracious Home stand out. They gave the red carpet treatment to every person who walked through the door. Will you deliver it? Of course. Can you install it? Our pleasure. Can you find one in chartreuse? We'll scour the globe.

Most people associate the name Aga with good food and fine living. And although it’s often thought of as quintessentially British, the Aga actually began life in Sweden. The celebrated cooker found in 750,000 households worldwide was invented by Dr Gustav Dalén, a blind Nobel Prize-winning physicist. Appalled that his wife and their maid had to constantly tend to their old-fashioned range, Dalén set out to design a modern cooker that would look after itself. It’s unlikely Dalén could have predicted that his invention would go on to be widely acclaimed as a design icon, but it has. In the year 2000, the BBC published a retrospective of the 20th Century highlighting what it considered to be the top three design icons: first was the Coca-Cola® contour bottle, second was the VW™ Bug and third was the Aga cooker.

MDC International will deliver custom-made, quality furniture and provide the flexibility to tailor each piece to the specific needs of the customer, at a very competitive price.
MDC International background Founded in 1990, MDC Int.. Corporation has become one of the most respected names in the industry.
The company operates from an 40,000 Sq. ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in New York City. MDC furniture are sold throughout the United States.

Living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, mattresses, etc.

For two generations we have offered our neighbors the kind of really nice stuff that we'd put in our own homes: smart, sophisticated yet always comfortable and practical.
We stress value - a bargain is no bargain if it soon falls apart - because as neighborhood merchants, we need you back. So everything in this modest website has passed the most demanding test of all - our customers.
Come visit our three stores -- on Manhattan's upper West and East Sides, or in Westchester.