The Coran Shop
407 East 59th Street @ 1st Avenue,
New York City, New York
(located directly under 59th street bridge)
ph. (866) 755-9079
This is their press release:
One of the leading home furnishings retail businesses in the world, The Conran Shop, founded by Terence Conran, opened in New York City in 1999. A retail destination for contemporary, well-designed furniture and home accessories, The Conran Shop’s 22,500 square foot space is recognized for its careful selection of the finest products in modern design.
THIS STORE IS A GEM!!!!
At first glance, I thought its one of those furniture stores in Soho. After going downstairs I was amazed. It's like you unlocked the secret garden. Design heaven, Think: Adult Urban Outfitters without the clothes.
The Conran Shop has been around since 1990, with eight stores located in London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, Nagoya and Fukuoka selling a carefully chosen selection of contemporary, well-designed furniture and home furnishings, much of it exclusive.
The Coran shop is part of the Conran Holdings(parent company). Conran Holdings is made up of Conran Limited, Conran & Partners, The Conran Shop and D&D London (formerly Conran Restaurants) which are overlooked by Terence Coron.
Famed entrepreneur, Sir Terence Coron is a English designer, restaurateur, retailer, and writer, also knighted in 1983(wow!!). He also co-founded FSC-certified wood furniture maker Benchmark Furniture.
Great store.. .
