GLAMOROUS MANHATTAN INTERIOR FROM "THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA"
Let's take a look at one of the glossiest movies of the 2000s: The Devil Wears Prada.
The movie is endlessly analyzed for its fashion, thanks to the legendary Patricia Field, but the interiors deserve just as much attention. From Miranda Priestly's ridiculously chic office to the tiniest details in all other spaces, this movie is basically a two-hour design moodboard.
Miranda's office is almost a museum of iconic furniture design, with an absolutely insane number of recognizable pieces packed into one room.
Let's start with her desk. It's the Four Table by Kartell, with a laminated aluminum top. The table comes in several finishes, from silver-gray to black and white — basically the furniture equivalent of an iPhone.
It's light, sleek and at the same time a perfect plus-size piece of furniture for anyone who likes a little creative chaos: there is plenty of room for flowers, books, sketches, photographs and whatever else happens to accumulate on your desk when you're actually using it.
Of course, even Miranda's enormous desk couldn't accommodate every beautiful object in the room, so some of them migrated onto the console.
And what a console it is. One of the most expensive-looking pieces in her office is this antique-style Amboyna Burl Brass Console Table by Mastercraft, made with burled Carpathian elm. You can also find it under the search term Mid-Century Antiqued Brass & Burled Carpathian Elm Console Table by Mastercraft.
It was produced in two finishes and is not exactly the kind of thing you casually add to your cart. Finding one today isn't particularly easy either and judging by the prices, maybe that's for the best.
But still. Just look at it.
MIRANDA'S BIRD CHAIR
Miranda's desk chair is another design icon: the Bird Chair by Danish designers Preben Fabricius
and Jørgen Kastholm.
The duo often worked together, creating furniture that combined minimalist lines with a surprisingly luxurious feel, with clear influences from Bauhaus and functionalism.
The chair's back supports both the spine and neck, but somehow manages not to look bulky or overly “office.” Quite the opposite: its silhouette is incredibly light, almost as if it's floating.
That's where the name Bird Chair comes from.
A beautiful office chair is honestly such a rare thing that they should probably be protected by the Red List. And this one? Millions of girls would kill for such a chair.
There are other design classics in Miranda's office too, including the Metropolitan chairs by B&B Italia. Their soft, sculptural lines come in different colors and configurations, including versions with matching ottomans that make them even more comfortable.
DESIGN CLASSICS AT RUNWAY
Another instantly recognizable chair appears throughout the Runway offices: the Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia.
Bertoia was both a designer and a sculptor, and you can absolutely see the sculptor in his furniture. The Diamond Chair is made from welded steel wire, with a geometric shape that looks almost like a faceted diamond — hence the name. It was designed in the 1950s for Knoll and quickly became one of the icons of modern furniture design. It doesn't just function as a chair. It looks like a piece of sculpture that happens to be sitting in an office.
Near the door, there's also an art deco-style bar cart by Eichholtz, the Beverly Hills model. It's one of those pieces that looks much more glamorous than a bar cart has any right to look, but it's actually relatively easy to find through retailers that carry the brand.
And now, the lamps.
Chairs and lighting are all entry-level luxury - a little bit like sunglasses in fashion. You don't necessarily need to spend a fortune furnishing your entire home, but one great chair or one great lamp can instantly make the space look much more expensive. And The Devil Wears Prada is basically a masterclass in this.
THE LOUIS POULSEN MOMENT
The famous Panthella lamp by Louis Poulsen, designed by Verner Panton in the 1970s, appears in the movie several times, and for good reason.
It's one of those pieces that instantly changes the character of a room. You can put it on an otherwise ordinary desk and suddenly the whole setup looks intentional.
On Emily and Andy's desks we can also spot another Louis Poulsen classic, the PH 2/1, designed by Poul Henningsen.
The PH series is famous for its multi-layered shades, designed to distribute light softly and evenly rather than throwing a harsh beam directly into your eyes. The PH 2/1 comes in several versions, including table and wall-mounted options, which makes it surprisingly versatile.
And just look at it in the movie. Honestly, such a little gem.
BOURGIE, COSTANZA AND OTHER LITTLE DESIGN MOMENTS
Another instantly recognizable lamp, the Bourgie by Kartell, appears in the backstage areas where the clothes are stored.
This modern-baroque lamp has become something of a movie and TV favorite — you may have spotted it in other interiors as well, including Serena van der Woodsen's bedroom in Gossip Girl.
It's made from transparent or colored polycarbonate, but the shape is deliberately traditional, almost like a classic crystal chandelier or candleholder.
That combination of an old-fashioned silhouette with a completely modern material is exactly what makes the Bourgie so fun. It's a little ironic, a little theatrical and very easy to recognize.
Another designer lamp hangs above Emily and Andy's work area: the Costanza by Luceplan.
The polycarbonate shade looks almost weightless and is held on its frame at just two points. The result is a lamp that feels slightly retro, slightly homey and unmistakably designer without screaming for attention.
There are several versions of the Costanza, including table, floor, pendant and wall-mounted models, as well as variations such as Costanzina, Lady Costanza and Grande Costanza.
THE KITCHEN NOOK
Even the smallest spaces in The Devil Wears Prada get the full design treatment. Remember the tiny service kitchen we see for approximately two seconds when Andy dumps Miranda's lunch into the sink? Even that.
The iridescent glass mosaic tile is very similar to Glimmer Lemon Glass Mosaic Tile by SICIS.
The individual tiles are tiny^ about 5/8 × 5/8 inches6 so from a distance the mosaic reads almost like one continuous shimmering surface.
A QUICK LOOK INSIDE MIRANDA'S HOUSE
And let's take a very quick look at Miranda's home.
I've already written about her sofa, chairs and some of the other furniture in another article, but even the first glimpse of her apartment is pretty spectacular.
The Mondrian-inspired rug is a custom piece by Anthony Baratta Home, and it brings a completely different kind of energy into the space: graphic, colorful and almost painterly.
STEAL THESE IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME OFFICE
The Runway offices are basically an endless source of ideas if you're putting together a home office and want it to look polished without making it boring.
And you don't have to recreate Miranda's office piece by piece. What I love about these interiors is the formula: one iconic chair, one great lamp, an interesting table, something vintage, something sculptural, and then a little bit of beautiful chaos.
That's often enough.
Here are a few more shots just for the aesthetics. That's all.
