Carl Hansen Newest Releases

Carl Hansen have unveiled three new seating solutions, re-released from classic designs. The perfect balance between design and function is established with the MG501 Cuba Chair by Morten Gøttler who doesn't sacrifice clean Scandinavian lines for practicality. Light, comfortable and foldable it can be stored in the smallest of spaces with the taught woven webbing constructing a comfortable seat and backrest with minimal volume. Available in soaped, oiled, white oiled and black lacquered oak the webbing can be chosen from three natural colours.

The refined grandeur of the OW149 Colonial Chair, designed by Ole Wanscher, is instantly evident through its highly crafted solid wood frame of gentle gradients, precise horizontal lines and subtle finishing details. The prominent armrests promote its unique character - hinting at its stable and personable nature. Made for lounging, the upholstered seat and back cushion can be selected from a range of hues in Carl Hansen leathers Loke and Thor. The frame can be oiled oak, mahogany or walnut in addition to soaped or white oiled oak.

Wanscher looks to the past with his OW2000 Egyptian Stool which was inspired by the elegance of ancient Egyptian furniture and their need for sturdiness and strength. A saddle leather seat is suspended in-between two upturned wooden seat panels. Its organic form is strengthened through the beauty and depth of the wood.

Arco Goes LED

It's 50 years since Flos launched the Arco Lamp by Achille Castiglioni and in celebration of this icon of 20th century design's half century Flos have introduced a new LED version for the eco-conscious consumer. Having perfected the LED this new version gives the same light quality as the original from an 18W light source, giving 50 0000 hours of illumination. That's a lot of light! It's also dimable for those intimate moments.

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.

Magis Rocky Horse

Marc Newson  has reinvented an old childhood friend for Magis, breathing  new lease of life into a classic. Moulded from polyethylene Rocky fully represents the 21st century, delivering a traditional rocking movement sure to give hours of fun. Gone are the splinters and creaky wood to welcome a safe and friendly solid colour horse available in realistic hues of black, brown or white. Through a silhouette of well defined and realistic lines instantly recognisable features take form from the pointed ears to the long tail. With safety in mind a natural hemp rope is included as reigns and a saddle and stirrups are integrated into the composition of the body. The stirrups act as footrests, extending out for those in its saddle to rest comfortably. Rocky is sure to be a hit with design conscious adults and children alike!

Summer Clearance Now On

Our Summer sale is now on and as well as all the usual seasonal discounts on our big brands such as VITRA, KARTELL, ARTEMIDE and CARL HANSEN this year we're having a warehouse clearance with big discounts on lots of brand new and box fresh designs which would normally NEVER be reduced, as well as ex display items. Check out what's in there at : WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE. Amazingly we sold 6 Tom Dixon Copper Balls at £90.00 from their RRP of £340.00 in less than 2 minutes!

The Nanoblock Collection Grows

We are happy to welcome two new additions to our Nanoblock range, the blue opalin Budgerigar and the Electric Guitar in Black! Just like the rest of the collection, they are fun and realistic  representations of the real thing - and YOU get to build them! The miniature blocks allow intricate and complex compositions to be constructed that test even the most expert of builders. To aid you on your path (to become an master Nanoblock builder) there is no better place to start than with Budgerigar, which has over 80 Nanoblock pieces with a difficulty rating of 1, or the Electric Guitar in Black which contains over 160 pieces with a difficulty rating of 2.  Admire your creations once they are finished and graduate onto the next!

New Collection from Foscarini

Foscarini have released a brand new collection of lighting solutions which exhibit new dimesnsions in sculptural forms. Each offer a spectrum of illumination possibilities from soft and diffused to intense and precise. This is particularly visible in the Magneto Desk and Floor Lamp, the diffuser and structure joined only by an electrical cable and magnetic force. Through the use of a spherical magnet, the diffuser can balance in a wide range of angles and positions - free to travel up and down the stem which is embossed with rounded impressions.  The Solar Floor Light was inspired by the subdued glow experienced during sunrise and sunset, the rounded shape enticing you to sit around its circumference - perfect for socialising. The atmospheric illuminations can be adjusted with a slight tilt and is available in indoor and outdoor options.

However the Birdie range, designed by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba, is where Foscarini have excelled through simple and organic forms to create a sophisticated collection of table, wall, ceiling and floor lights. Each are instantly recognisable via the classic shade and offshoot growing from the stem - beckoning a bird to perch upon it. The Birdie Ceiling Light is a contemporary chandelier (pictured), unlike any other ceiling light seen before and is available in a range of configurations ranging from one shade to three, six and nine for an awe-inspiring spectacle.