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Manolo Chair
Overview
Inspiration for the ‘Manolo lounger' came firstly, from an admiration of Hans J Wenger and Finn Juhl who according to John Galvin are the two greatest chair designers that ever lived. Secondly, he stumbled upon a beautiful sketch of a high heel shoe designed by Manolo Blahnik. The elegance of the
Bocca
Overview
Gaga & Design launches its philosophy of airy, colorful efficient products in a comprehensive collection. Seeking to find the right balance between beautiful objects and functional furniture and playing with textile material and visual weight, the collection broadens the spectrum of multiple
‘CONCERT’ COLLECTION
Overview
Cult British design brand Mini Moderns has created Concert, a new collection for Southbank Centre. Featuring line drawings of musical instruments, the design was conceived to represent the immense variety of musical performance that is staged at Southbank Centre. Mini Moderns founders, Keith Stephenson
'Sorri'
Overview
"Sorri" is a friendly chair, ingenious, wide and inviting. Easily recognised by its gently curving surfaces, this important feature provides all of the chair's comfort, with a wide area to drop belongings like a bag, a coat or a book. Many design details were considered to highlight the chair's solid
Devisor
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Continuing the development of the Christopher Jenner ‘home editions', Jenner presents the "Devisor" shelving collection. "Devisor" is a testament to the owner, a personal platform of cherished curiosities. Marrying Italian craftsmanship and British design the collection is inspired by ancient
STEEL
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Dutch designer Reinier de Jong presents a new chair named STEEL, surprisingly made of... wooden handles. Soil, rain, hands, air, sunlight. Used broom handles show traces of their former use by their patina. STEEL chair is made from handles of brooms, rakes, shovels etc. The chair gives the wood a
EVAN
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Evan was born from the joint of comfort and technology, this is a new sofa of Emporio collection, a new offer form Calia Italia. Evan is a modern sofa, with wide proportions that support specific comfort needsthanks to two manual and very easy mechanisms. The back cushions might be pushed back, thus
2750 Sóley
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Cult folding chair 2750 Sóley: a classic reborn. This out of the ordinary folding chair once again joins the ranks of the Kusch+Co line-up. To the great delight of many design enthusiasts and connoisseurs who value the artistic flair that this iconic design oozes. Sóley already staged its
Arris/lounge chair
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The Arris lounge chair is part of Gala Wright's Arris range that includes dining chairs, sofa and coffee table. All products use a unique 3-way bridle joint as a distinct feature. This joint gives the range its visual distinctiveness as well as a great inherent strength. Arris is made in Cornwall by our
Double Cross Table
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From the New Steuart Padwick Furniture and Lighting Collection A hugely practical table; folds in half to push against the wall as a console or breakfast bar. Bring it out for when you have more to feed. Available in lemon yellow or for a small additional charge any colour of your choice. Table
Brogue
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G&T by Bethan Gray will debut at the Farmiloe Building during Clerkenwell Design Week this May. G&T is a newly established design collaboration between one of the UK's most celebrated and award-winning designers Bethan Gray, and respected furniture developer, Thomas Turner. G&T focuses
ST6n CHAIRS
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Introducing the ST6n chairs designed by Hussl and exclusively available in the UK from Wharfside. The ST6 is beautifully stable and comfortable - the perfect chair where space is at a premium. The modern retro design draws on the Austrian coffee house tradition. The selection of backrests and colour
MASHIKO
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Mashiko-yaki (pottery) is a Japanese pottery which has been nationally designated as a traditional Japanese craft, born form the fusion of locally resourced Mashiko clay and the art of glazing. In 1924, Living National Treasure Shiji Hamada began creating Mashiko-yaki, founded on the principles of the
VG&P Croquet Shelving
Overview
CROQUET SHELVING Designed by Michael Marriott this practical and considered piece of design in oak, stainless steel and folded sheet steel fits perfectly with VG&P's aesthetic and ethos. The wall mounted extendable shelving system is available in both a 3 Hoop and 5 Hoop configuration
THE ACAPULCO CHAIR
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The Acapulco Chair is one of the most celebrated chair designs of the 20th Century. It is an anonymous design that emerged in the 1950's in Hollywood's favourite beach destination: Acapulco, Mexico. The chair was born next to the famous "La Quebrada" divers' cliff, a place visited by Frank Sinatra,
TRAN
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"Treasure Collection" is a continuous design project that uses natural and organic materials sourced from Britain wherever possible. It is an exploration of employing different forms of traditional arts and crafts to create contemporary and timeless objects. "Tran" consists of a sofa and a stool/ low
Retro Bureau
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The new Retro Bureau from Wharfside is perfect for today's modern home office. The style is a throwback to innovative designs of the last century. The bureau is available in any of the 1625 RAL colours. It has a black linoleum working surface 75cm in height. The writing area includes stylish LED lights
IKUKO Iwamoto
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Ikuko Iwamoto's new collection of handmade ceramics make tea time a bizarre and interesting experience. Ranging from sake sets, to mugs and tea pots, Iwamoto uses the influences of the sea to create practical and ornamental ceramic pieces. The artist herself says, "I make exquisite cups and other