Tokens of living

What Makes Tokens Tick?

Sharing our passion for furniture, light, design, art, collectibles and homewares.

TOKENS OF LIVING is the creation of Helene Manger-Hofhuis and Hans Manger it is located in Mona Vale on Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches, established in November 2004

Helene Manger-Hofhuis has a Masters in the History of Art, specializing in 17 th century Dutch and Flemish paintings, as well as years of experience in 16 th to 19 th century European furniture, particularly Spanish and French style. Her inspiration comes from her parents’ antique furniture farm, Meerwijk Antiek, in the Netherlands, which has been established for more than 35 years. Helene is also a regular participant in and contributor to the internationally acclaimed annual European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF), in Maastricht. Hélène was born in the Netherlands, and has also lived in France, South Africa and America.

Hans Manger is an experienced Naval Architect and an interior- & lighting designer. He also designed contemporary furniture for the Witte de Wit gallery in the Netherlands and has worked as a cabinet maker. Since meeting Hélène he has been trained in the family business of antique furniture restoration. He has a Bachelor of Science in shipbuilding, specializing in the design and project management of larger sailing and motor yachts, and is passionate about design and the creative use of space and lighting. Hans was born in the Netherlands and has also lived in South Africa.

The pair have two young daughters.