Because we're HAPPY - Thanks to Swedese

We've been working hard to expand upon our collection of Swedese products and we're pleased (happy even) to announce that the Swedese "Happy" range is now available to purchase online at Utility. That's not all though; we've also slashed prices across the range & deducted a further 15% in adding the entire Swedese collection to our Summer SALE

Roger Persson describes his furniture design as "a game with lines and curves" and this can be seen quite clearly in Happy; the smiling furniture family made up of dining chairs, stool, armchairs and sofas. 

By adding soft surfaces and forms to an otherwise modern aesthetic expression, he creates a long lasting idiom. Like his other ranges for Swedese, happy is beautiful and functional - comfortable, practical, and possesses a special knack for fitting into all types of environments. We think the range is especially suited to commercial, retail or reception spaces.

"Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth".

New Classics from Gubi

This Spring sees the the reintroduction of the 'Paradiset' range of upholstery from Gubi. This set of three classical pieces was originally designed by Swedish modern architect and designer Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet in 1956-57.  She is remembered  for her ability to create designs for the modern home in the 1950’s without worrying about short lived trends and what other people thought - to stay true to her own unique and humanistic design vision. She often worked with her husband Erik Holmquist, and together they modelled and created the pieces together. A key aspect for the couple was always to test out their designs in their own home before completing a project. “I think both furniture and textiles, wherever they end up, must be kind, gentle and courteous, but without losing their character. They should have human qualities, not be pompous and only stand alone, but able to adapt to the environment they end up in...”

The Paradiset collection ((Swedish for Eden or Paradise) consists of three prices - the first piece was the Eva Armchair, closely followed by its masculine counterpart the Adam Armchair. To complement the two she later designed the Paradiset Sofa and Fig Leaf footstool. Collectively these pieces hold a soft simplicity, they are unique in their appearance - light, clean lines and gracious with an air of romance. Today her designs are highly treasured collectibles and rarely to be found on auctions - but they can all now be purchased online again in a range of Kvadrat, Gabriel and Fanny Aronsen upholstery choices.

Knoll Barber Osgerby Sofa

The Barber Osgerby Sofa, designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for Knoll was launched in Milan last year but is now available to buy online in various forms and a vast range of fabrics. With "memory" foam back cushion we were amazed at the comfort this sofa affords when we sat on it at the Knoll showroom.  In addition, unlike many modern sofas this one has a high back support for those partial to it and it comes as a 2 Seater, 3 Seater, 4 Seater, Asymmetric option (pictured) and Armchair. Additional scatter cushions in two sizes - small and large - allow you to create the sofa of your dreams and the comfort you require. In exclusive Knoll fabrics and leathers it's also available in every colour you could with for of Kvadrat fabric in all their key ranges. Finally, to really personalise your sofa the cast aluminium legs are either polished chrome, satin black - or for the really daring, bright red. How brave are you?

Practical and Multifunctional Furniture from Softline

The range of practical and multifunctional furniture from Softline demonstrate Scandinavian design at its best. Clean effortless lines result in a refined presence with each design responding to today's evolving lifestyles. This is particularly evident within the collection of innovative sofa beds - a great excuse to entertain guests and host social occasions acting not only as comfortable seating solutions but transforming into spacious single or double sleeping areas. Easily convertible, the minimalist and stylish contours conceal their alternative use providing the perfect solution to insufficient living space. Each model exhibits individual style, character and size ensuring there is something to suit every household, family and environment. For added practicality the integration of removable covers can be dry-cleaned and replaced if needed as well as new covers ordered if you decide to change the colour. Made in Denmark, they display exceptional craftsmanship and quality and can be selected from a range of fabrics and colours to suit.

Kartell Magic Hole Chair and Sofa

Give your outdoor room a new look this year with the Magic Hole Chair and Sofa from Kartell. Designed by Philippe Starck and Eugene Quitllet the Magic Hole range comes in a three base colours (white, black or grey) with a contrasting or self coloured 'pocket' - the hole which gives the range its name. Far more demure and space saving than the Bubble Club range (Starck's previous outdoor sofa range), this is one outdoor furniture set you won't feel guilty about leaving out...remember that teak trend?

The Mags is News!

We're really chuffed that our new display Hay Mags 2.5 Seater Sofa has been delivered to us and is now available to check out in our store at 60 Bold Street. It's a really great contemporary comfortable design. We think it's going to be very popular!