Daniel Donnelly Modern Design Studio

Daniel Donnelly made a dresser for us that, years later, looks and functions so well. I highly recommend his company.

Eames. Saarinen. Miller. Donnelly.
Each of the designers listed above is unique. Each is an artist. But only one is still designing great furniture today.
Daniel Donnelly’s Modern Design Studio is itself a work of art. Mid-​century modern aficionados will appreciate this showroom complete with clean lines and sleek designs. Guys and dolls with a keen eyes will spot some familiar mid-​century vintage pieces gracing the floors here. From Heywood Wakefield to Herman MIller to Sarrinen, you’ll see their original work scattered among the other swanky goods. The real gems in the showroom are the Daniel Donnelly originals, however. His furniture is, at times, a nod to the aforementioned designers, but his modern designs are certain to become classics in their own right.
The back of the showroom is dedicated to custom orders and reupholstery/​upholstery/​textiles because this is a multi-​functioning showroom. What? This is not an amateur you’re dealing with. Daniel has a family background in antiques, he’s been working in the D.C. design community for well over 2 decades and he’s a nice guy. In all seriousness, his credentials check out. After meeting him earlier today, Daniel came across as being professional, friendly and enthusiastic about his work and wanting to create phenomenal modern furniture.
Daniel Donnelly Modern Design Studio is on the outskirts of Old Town, Alexandria but this is not a showroom you want to pass up. Don’t let the $$$ fool you, he’s worth it. As your mama used to say, «you get whatcha pay fer.»
Looking for distinctive, sophisticated modern furniture with wow factor? Willing to shell out $$$, but sick of the catty Caddy’s Alley attitude in Georgetown? Well form fits function, so get your feet formed into your pumped up kicks and check it out already.

This place is off the charts, out of control, I’m in love. The vintage, the Eames, Miller, Nelson, the Saarinen. Ahhh, I think I died and went to design heaven. I felt almost as though I was walking through a sculpture garden of modern furniture.
If you’re looking for your run of the mill pottery barn, crate and barrel cookie cutters, this is not the place for you. However, if you are looking for a studio that clearly has an eye for modern design this is your haven. The designer, Daniel Donnelly, searches out vintage pieces, production of vintage designs, refinishes in addition to building his own original designs. The diverse collection is flawless.
I’ve visited on several occasions and dreamt that the studio was my home but on the last visit I had the opportunity to meet Daniel Donnelly. Such a nice gentleman with a passion for his work. Definitely the type of person and business I would like to support. Now I need to just have a little fundraiser to raise some money to show my support. A girl can dream.