Nothing in the whole world of art, music, literature, film, tv or whatever else you can think of to add to this list will make your heart swell for New York City like the first 3 minutes of Woody Allen’s Manhattan. Okay so maybe the Jay Z song did it for the first listen, then fell flat. There is no falling flat for Manhattan. No matter what you think of the man himself, it is undeniable that is you have the smallest burning candle for the city, Woody’s films will make you burst into flames with devotion. -Amy M.
1. Vintage Queensboro Bridge postcard, $13; 2. Holly readers, $14; 3. Waldorf Astoria matches, $8; 4. Ceramic Greek coffee mug, $12; 5. Smith Corona typewriter, $125; 6. D’Urso Sofa, $8634; 7. Pilot Varsity fountain pen, $3.50; 8. Panasonic cassette recorder, $34; 9. WeSC Maraca headphones, $70; 10. BL2 table lamp, $579.
The second set of stills and a second roundup continue after the jump.
Most of the city’s existence is far from the Woody way, as it were. We can up our neurotic New Yorker quotient by seeking out clean lined sofas, a typewriter or two, gallons of coffee, pseudo intellectual glasses and classic diner accessories. While a swank Manhattan apartment might be out of our price range, nothing can bring it home like a healthy dose of self-deprecation, and that is a gift Woody gives for free.
1. Classic Sundae, $4.75; 2. Hohner harmonica, $34; 3. Subway token cufflinks, $80; 4. Diner mug, $5; 5. Kiel Mead ring, $230; 6. Ice cream spoons, $14/set; 7. Bar stool, $800; 8. Putney wall clock, 160; 9. Gee Wawa oxfords, $159; 10. Gurhan thin bracelets, $680.
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I love Woody and I love this movie!
Great post!!
Fun idea for a post!! So inspiring. I love the typewriter.
Love Woody Allen….and that knot ring!
I love this movie! And Woody Allen, of course :) Such a great post :)
i want those greek coffee mugs. this is one of my favorite posts you guys have ever done!
You should have added a dachshund to the list. :-)
Wonderful! This is my favorite movie of all time—I can’t even count the number of times I’ve seen it. This beautiful bit of nostalgia made my day. Thank you!
I.Want.Everything! Thanks for the reminder of a classic I completely forgot. And fabulous post, as usual. I’ve been in a rut and need to add a little of this aesthetic to my work!
What an amazing post! I´ve just came back from NY and I miss it aleeady! That city has an amazing energy and atmosphere!
xx Ivana
Style in the City
Watching Woody Allen movies feels like I’m on vacation because the city is so important to the films. And that clock! Swoon.
Such a nice article for a vintage lover like me! I would love te have the typewriter :-)
Love, love, love that first photograph!! OOh and the D’Urso Sofa! After this post I’m thinking we need to head back to NY.
Loved it :) I really should watch it again now that I’ve finally visited New York for the first time. Can’t wait to go back either.
Thanks for reminding us what a great movie that was and is!! Ahhh…. lovely!
This movie is such a gem and encapsulates Manhattan at it’s best, in so many ways. Of course, there was more crime, but it was also full of great small bookstores, coffee houses and cheap apartments!! Thought about this film today when I heard the paper mache carousel horse in Elaine’s window sold for $4,000. I’ll always be a Woody Allen fan and this is one of his best. Again, great timing, great finds, great post :)
one of my have films! love the items you chose.
I concur! I absolutely adore Manhattan and cringe every time it gets more gentrified with chain stores, but thank you for sharing an old school view of the city.
Ohhhh…remember Manhattan back in the 80s and early 90s. when it was a bit grittier. now you have to get to the boroughs to get the feeling. THANK-YOU for the pics. Miss old Manhattan. Allyn H, spot on. :) Quiana, yeah, cringe is the word.
Lovely, it certainly my dream to run to Manhattan to live even I might end up looking like woody!
Wow Woody’s a big spender ;P
That D’Urso Sofa is to die for…great post!
I LOVE these “Living In” posts – is there any way that Design*Sponge can make a separate RSS feed for the Living In series? I’d love to subscribe to it without drowning in all the other (great but overwhelming!) posts on the site. Thanks for writing these!
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