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Wednesday, 18 January 2012

FOSCARINI Release the Duii Desk Lamp

Say hello to the Duii Desk Lamp which has well and truly caught our eye. Designed by Diesel for Foscarini it ouzes Diesel's industrial chic styling. Packed to the brim full of original features, it's been inspired by many classic favourites from the traditional Meccano set, from the articulated arm and wing screws to the rounded lamp - which closely resemblances a retro car headlight. A Mohican style peak and metal visor further accentuate Duii's presence. In addition a rounded tray incorporated into the base will neatly hold all those bits and bobs from paperclips to elastic bands. In glossy yellow or grey with an arm bending in five places it will finish your desk or office space in style and shower you with light when needed most!

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

FRITZ HANSEN Goes Back to its Roots

FRITZ HANSEN has just launched its new wooden shell colours for 2012. Going back to its roots the company has relaunched the Series 7 Chair in its original wooden veneers which include maple, ash, beech and cherry. We, though, particularly love the rich walnut and the Oregon Pine finishes - perfect for the trend in wide plank floorboards. As well as the natural wood finishes there are also 9 colours in either a coloured ash (showing the wood grain) or a flat, lacuered finish with no grain. The Series 7 range the Ant Chair, Grand Prix Chair and Lily Chair have also received the treatment.

Wednesday, 28 December 2011

SALE Now On

Our Winter sale is now on. With up to 20% OFF new furniture orders, 15% OFF selected brand lighting orders and up to 70% OFF products we have discontinued and ex display merchandise we have just uploaded many more items onto the website. What's more, with our price promise customers can rest assured they are purchasing legitimate designs from an authorised dealer (with real shops) at the best price available. Exceptional service comes as standard!

Wednesday, 7 December 2011

Zaha Hadid's Tide Comes In

The Tide Shelving System by celebrated architect Zaha Hadid has just been released by Magis. An ingenious modular system Tide consists of a single square unit which can be positioned with other units to create your composition. Each unit has Hadid's signature 'wave' which bisects it. When several units are placed together these waves fuse to form shelves. In glossy red, white or black Tide can be wall hung or floor standing.

Tuesday, 6 December 2011

Reissue of 4801 Armchair - a 1965 Design Classic

For the first time in its 60 year history, Kartell has decided to pay homage to one of the most iconic pieces in its Museum and has reissed the 4801 Armchair, designed in 1965 by the Italian master of design, Joe Colombo. Cconsidered one of the true, great visionaries of the time he died prematurely, at only 41 years of age, in 1971.

An authentic symbol of design in the sixties, much sought-after in the auctions of modern historical pieces and on show in the most important world museums such as the MOMA in New York, the Victoria & Albert in London and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the 4801 Armchair is also famous for being the only piece produced by Kartell made entirely of wood.

The use of this material, "unusual" for a brand born with the mission to create pieces made of plastic, was due to the lack of industrial technologies which in those times were unable to produce items made of plastic.

With current industrial technology, Kartell is now able to make the same product using plastic (transparent technopolymer thermoplastic) to reproduce the curving sinuous lines of the piece in the same proportions.

The 4801 Armchair is now available in three colours enhancing its lines: crystal, black (shown) and white, and is produced in a numbered series.

Wednesday, 30 November 2011

NEW Magis Tom and Jerry Stools

Magis have launched the Tom and Jerry Stool which is now in production and available from our website for delivery in January 2012. Designed by Konstantin Grcic, the stool embodies two contrasting materials, solid beech and coloured polypropylene. What's more Tom and Jerry (you've got to love them just from their name) are available in two sizes. We're assuming Jerry is the smaller one? The main charm of the design is the basic screw up and screw down mechanism making it easy to adjust the height to your desired preference. The fact that the supporting seat screw can be selected from a choice of four bold colours make them all the more alluring.



Monday, 28 November 2011

NEW Vitra Wooden Doll

Vitra has extended the Wooden Doll collection from 16 to 22. We have a number of collectors who will love these six new editions. Part joyful, part sinister looking characters, these designs by Alexander Girard make colourful decorative accessories in any space. Our favourite is the new Model 19 (pictured).