Tatou from Flos

This autumn sees the launch of a new range of lights from Flos by Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola. Tatou comes in two suspension versions (different sizes) as well as a table lamp and floor lamp. The inspiration behind the design is antique Japanese armour but the name 'Tatou' is actually French for Armadillo - the leather creature with a protective shell. Like its namesake Tatou gives the impression of having a protective coat but at the same time offers dynamism, lightness and flexibility for any lighting application. The 'shell' actually protects direct light to the eyes and produces a harmonic play on light and shadow through the perforated sections. This is made up of four identical elements which are all interwoven to form a unified dome shape which diffuses light both up and down. Each light is available in three colours - black, ochre grey and white. From £250.00 - fantastic value for Flos - they're available now.

New Kartell Fresh from Salone 2012

Newly unleashed from Kartell, the Comback Chair draws its inspiration from an English classic, the Windsor Chair, with designer Patricia Urquiola injecting a contemporary edge to create a new timeless classic. Characterised by a backrest of seven teeth - each are spread out to produce a unique pattern which upon their meeting construct a reinforced hexagonal rim. As a consequence slim shafts grace the back paneling of the seat - utilising both negative and positive space for a dynamic appeal. This single mould chair is available in three base options; four legs, sled and swivel base and in an array of colourways from classic black to neutral hazel to a vibrant orangey red making Comback ideal for a range of applications.

Expanding upon the Bloom lighting range, Ferruccio Laviani has introduced Big Bloom which includes all the beauty and mystic of the original Bloom Pendant Light and Elliptical Bloom Light. With a larger diameter of 80cm and available in four colours, it provides more scope for each of the single polycarbonate flowers to dazzle and sparkle upon its light.

B&B Italia Husk Chair

It's fantastic to see premium of all Italian furniture manufacturers B&B Italia has embraced ecological design with the new Husk Chair, designed by Patricia Urquiola. Launched in Milan this year it's now online. Prices are yet to be confirmed but this is a refreshingly original design which is green without looking like it!

Wallpaper* 2011 Design Awards

The Comback Chair by Patricia Urquola for Kartell has just been awarded the 'Best Chair' award at the 2011 Design Awards. A release date and price have yet to be confirmed, but please register your interest via the Comback Chair webpage.

Soon to be released from Kartell

New release - Kartell Comback Chair

This new design by celebrated architect and designer Patricia Urquiola for Kartell was launched at this years Milan Furniture Fair.

The Comback Chair is a revisited version of the classic Windsor chair -a style typical of 18^th Century England. This revised Comback design is made form a single mould of thermoplastics, allowing extreme comfort, style and durability. Available in several bright colours that confirm this classic style's comeback as a contemporary piece of furniture.

No release date has been announced for the Kartell Comback Chair but we are currently taking registration of interest. Please contact us at info@utilitydesign.co.uk.

There are lots of new releases from Kartell 2010 that we are looking forward to, including the Ghost Buster and Bloom Pendant Light that we already taking orders on (delivery July 2010), Super Impossible Chair, Magic Hole Chair (another design by Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quitlet), Kartell Invisibles seating range, new-look Mademoiselle Moschino armchairs designed by Philippe Starck, and Pop Duo and Plastics Duo modular seating.

There's also the glossy Kartell Sundial Bookcase, the aluminium frame Audrey Chair by Piero Lissoni, new Top Top models of table - King Top, Top Less and Tip Top and the chair that fuses together three iconic designs to create the Masters chair.

Keep checking back with us for more details on how and when to order.