Decades before Design Within Reach and Moss, there was the MoMA Store, first sited at a small sales desk in the museum's lobby in 1939 and now grown to include an outpost some 50 blocks south. All three branches are designed by Richard Gluckman; at the 11 W. 53rd Street flagship, MoMA Books overlooks the main lobby, a smaller shop on the sixth floor is devoted to temporary exhibitions, and the...
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Planning to furnish your new apartment? Visit MoMA to find showpieces and utility items under one roof. From fine tables, chairs, kitchenware and other home accessories to stationery, jewelry, books and watches, this Soho outlet has everything to meet your demands. Products are allegedly expensive, so head to the sales section for a cheap deal or simply enroll as MoMA's member and get a 50...
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In Short The prime downtown location means tourists and local aesthetes alike keep this two-story space crowded at almost all times, although the holidays are especially busy. Despite the hip interior and museum-worthy products, the MoMA Design Store is suprisingly affordable with plenty of novel gift items. Aalto vases make a swell couple-who-has-everything wedding present, the...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 25, 2006)
This incredibly cool space has much to offer from the world of design, from home furnishings such as platters, teapots, kitchen goods and chairs to an amazing selection of architectural books. Also the selection of children's books and games is terrific, and the Muji products on the lower level (imported from Japan) are well-priced. When in SoHo, a visit to the MoMA Design Store is a must. Also...
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We love looking through all the books and postcards in this store. Its full of wonderful artful designs. Sleek - smooth, and cool. We love the things that they stock and it changes often.
Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 21, 2008)
Much better than the original MOMA Design Store, this branch is a worthy competitor to Moss et al. Sure, all these places seem to be drawing from the same stock these days, but this store is more spacious and friendlyh than most of its ilk.