De La Espada Orson Desk

Fancy a new writing desk? For use with a computer or laptop or purely for some good old fashioned letter writing the Orson Desk, designed by Matthew Hilton for De La Espada, gives a classic design a fresh new image. With dovetail jointed drawers and full cable management system Orson has cast iron legs and is available in black american walnut or oak with a danish oiled finish.

De La Espada McQueen Chests

Two beautifully crafted chests of drawers by Matthew Hilton for De La Espada are now available to order. The larger one (Large McQueen Chest) contains twelve drawers whilst the tall version (Tall MQueen Chest) has six drawers. They're made from American Black Walnut or American Oak - both of which are treated with danish oil - and are characterised by cast iron drawer handle and leg details. All drawers have beautifully dovetailed joints and soft closing pistons. For a sound investment and an heirloom of the future this is craftsmanship at its finest.

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!

Gift Retailer of the Year

Last night was a huge success for team Utility. At the Gift Association Industry Awards we won 'Best Multiple Gift Retailer of the Year' and 'Best of the Best' - that's the best overall winner of all the winners in each of the 10 categories!

Vitra Limited Edition Panton Chair - Dark Lime

The Vitra Panton Chair has just been released in LIMITED EDITION dark lime. Available only during 2011 this will only be on sale whilst stocks last. See : Limited Edition Panton Chair

Kartell Sundial Bookcase

Kartell's new Sundial Bookcase, launched in Milan, is now available. With a black or white frame it has four shelves which each have opaline dividers (available in clear, smoke or satin transparent). These are each set at angles like the shadows of a Sundial. A versatile bookcase which can be set against a wall or used as a feature wall divider the details in the separators gives originality to the Sundial design which never ceases to arouse curiosity.

Kartell Elliptical Bloom Light

For a spectacular floral light display see the new Kartell Bloom Light. Developed from the original Bloom Light (launched in 2010) by Ferruccio Laviani (master of the iconic Bourgie Lamp) this new elliptical version gives the same spectacular light display in fresh new colourways. In two pendant sizes and two ceiling/surface mounted sizes it's available in crystal clear, fresh mint, summery lavender or a matt white. Starting at just £159.00 it's an ideal light for a hallway, over a dining table, living room feature pendant or bedroom - it doesn't get much more versatile than that!