Vitra launches the EA101 and EA103 Aluminium Dining Chairs

For visual impact the new EA101 and EA103 (a variation on the Aluminium Group Chair) on the Vitra stand in Milan was hard to beat. The Aluminium Group chair is a design icon in its own right and at home in any office but Vitra have slimmed it down, made it lighter and adjusted the sitting position so it's more conducive to dining environments. It's been launched in a total of 25 Hopsak fabrics which, with their two tone weaves, gives the chair a softer, more domestic feel. Maximum impact can be created by mixing and matching fabrics for a real show stopping look. For practicality it also comes in 3 colours of 'Netweave' - Vitra's more robust plastic webbing fabric. The two models differ in that the EA101 comes without arms whilst the EA103 has arms - ideal if you want a dining chair and carver. Both models are available now for delivery in May.

Fritz Hansen Drop Chair - now available!

The Drop Chair from Fritz Hansen - originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1956-60 is now a commercial reality! Designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen only around 300 of the chairs were ever produced and it never entered commercial production for the public to buy. However, thanks to advances in material production, a bit of modern technology and an X-ray of one of the few surviving original chairs to examine the construction, the Drop Chair has been recreated with a polypropylene shell. In 6 complementary muted colours it comes with legs in the same colour as the shell or chrome. For those requiring a softer look the Drop Upholstered Chair comes in a huge variety of fabrics to suit any colour scheme. We're taking orders now for delivery in September. An icon comes to life!

Knoll Brno Chair - Extra comfort at 30% less!!

First it was the Saarinen Conference Chair, now Knoll have turned their attention to the Tubular Brno Chair.  After extensive re-modelling of the interior structure of the seat and back pads, this beautiful chair, designed by Mies van der Rohe is now available with dramatically increased comfort and at a huge 30% price reduction.

Already celebrated for its lean profile, clean lines and exquisite details, this design icon of the 20th century can now add extreme comfort to its list of qualities.

The Knoll Brno Chair is now available with or without armrests, in a selection of Volo leathers, and with prices starting at just £1140, there really has never been a better time to invest in this design classic.

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.

Kartell launches with Sparkle!

Kartell has just launched its new Sparkle range of stools and tables and both are ready to order now. Designed by Tokujin Yoshioka these transparent beauties bounce light around the place they are in, sparkling like precious stones and come in a range of colours - crystal, amber, honey, sage and smoke. The table has a removable top so it can be used for storage. It retails at £165 whilst the stool is £155.00.

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?

Reintroducing GEODESIS Scented Candles & Diffusers

This Spring sees the reintroduction of the wonderful Geodesis scented candle & diffuser range. At the heart of the Geodesis brand is the idea of associating a fragrance with a region of the world, and their scents have the ability to evoke the sense of being in these exotic locations.

Produced in France, only the finest waxes are used to create these unique fragrances. Lead-free, cotton safety wicks are used to prevent the glass containers from overheating and the diffusers not only scent the room but also add a decorative touch.

Selected Fragrances

Black Tea : a slightly fruity scent as rich in quality as the tea from the Chinese province, Yunnan.

Fig-Tree : a slightly acidulated scent, combining the fragrance of the leaf, the sap and the fruit of the fig-trees found in Greece.
Freesia : of South African origin, Freesa has a floral suave scent close to the jasmine.

Neroli : a Moroccan floral scent, fresh and slightly narcotic, symbol of pureness and eternal youth.

Patchouli : a woody aromatic scent with a subtle hint of humus and underwood, derived from the precious leaves grown in Sumatra.
Jasmine : a full voluptuous floral scent with the aura of the Orient.
Verbena : a floral citrussy scent, the verbena originated in the Andean.

Tuberose : a suave and elating scent. The tuberose is a flower originating from Central America.

Go on, treat yourself, or your mother this Mother's Day.