ABOUT US
CONCEPT AND CREATION
Michael Hennessy began his career as a furniture restorer in an antiques gallery in the Hamptons, NY. He has mastered the art of woodworking, building and designing furniture over the past 20 years.
Prior to opening Michael Hennessy Home, he was a partner in Comerford Hennessy, a home design store in Bridgehampton, NY, where he designed and built the company’s private label furniture.
Throughout his career, Michael has designed furniture for many high-profile clients including corporations such as Tiffany, Inc. and Kenneth Cole as well as private clients such as Kelly Klein, Jon Stewart, Eric Fischl, April Gornik, Barry Sonnenfeld and Roger Waters.
MICHAEL HENNESSY HOME
In recent years, Michael has turned his eye towards painting, using the skills, patterns and materials traditionally used in woodworking to create contemporary canvases. About his work he says, “Life is a journey with layers of activity, interlocking, with geometry and pattern throughout. My work involves symmetry, flow, anomaly, order and chaos, working with and against one other. At times, the layers may be more or less apparent, depending on what we choose to see. With the idea that the art has a more cohesive feel in the home, I choose to work in an organic palette, reminiscent of the woods and materials I am experienced in using”.
“So, with pause between thought, the space is filled by focused action.”
In addition to his design work, Michael is an accomplished musician, songwriter and vocalist.
Michael Hennessy Home is a 1,800 square foot retail home and art gallery located in the heart of Chelsea, NYC. With well-edited selections of contemporary furnishings, original art and accessories, Michael Hennessy Home offers a refined collection of designs by notable contemporary artists and designers. Many furnishings, paintings and accessories are exclusive to our retail showroom, with cutting edge style, clean modern lines and comfort all part of the design philosophy. Michael Hennessy Home offers casual luxury for the modern home, and promotes established and emerging artists and designers.
