Spring has sprung and the mood among designers is buoyant. There are portable lamps shaped like ice-creams. Sofas inspired by croissants. And rugs in which a medieval jester has the last laugh. The result? Playful homes that are full of positive energy. Discover the full shortlist here…
You’ve probably heard of the Saarinen Dining Table. You might even have coveted one. But how should you go about styling this most sought-after of tables? In this week’s blog, we explore 7 options that promise to satisfy enough the most fastidious of aesthetes.
Of all the dates that have marked this hopeful start to the year, Monday 12th April might just be the one we’re most excited for. Not only because salons, showrooms and other sanctums of wellness will be opening again. But because we’ll finally be able to share everything we’ve been working on over the long … Continued
We love all the designs we sell. But there are some we actively collect. Most of these items have roots in the mid-century, the thrilling years of experimentation that took place between 1947-1957. The most famous you’ll already know. Designs like the Saarinen Dining Table or the Eames Lounge Chair. Today’s read is a little … Continued
You don’t have to jet off to Ibiza to enjoy the outdoors with those you love most. In fact, this summer, you don’t have to go very far at all. Ever since 1996, the Gandia Blasco family has dedicated themselves to creating beautiful garden rooms across the globe. As we prepare for another Great British … Continued
It’s not often that history opens up to acknowledge a long-lost icon. And yet, when it does, there’s a deep sense of joy, akin to that of a rendezvous with an old friend. The rediscovery of Ico Parisi promises to deliver all these feelings and more. One of the great mid-century modernists, his designs are … Continued
This spring, designers from Copenhagen to Brianza have made time to wander outdoors. And they haven’t come back empty handed. Each has been hard at work dreaming up alfresco versions of indoor classics. Sensitively translated for their new context, they promise to turn lacklustre gardens into unprecedented Edens. Here’s all the ones you should know…
This International Women’s Day, we had the privilege of sitting down virtually Charlotte Lancelot to discuss GAN’s unique culture of work, her personal path to success and the secret to finding joy and emancipation in what you do.
For Danish brand Cane-Line, enjoying the outdoors this spring is all about playing to nature’s strengths. Think chairs crafted from artfully looped rattan. Sofas that echo the easy elegance of nests. And many a teak dining set on which to feast. Get the full lowdown, here…
We used to look to art to write drama into our homes. Today’s stylists have a new favourite trick: architectural wall lamps. Sculptural and lithe, they leap off the walls to up the ante of the in-between spaces — the loveless corridors or awkward nooks that can prove so difficult to style. Here’s all the … Continued
Ever since its launch in 2017, the Bellhop Table Lamp has become a firm favourite among our design community. Having basked long enough in its soft light, designers Barber & Osgerby decided (as many foolish parents do) that it was time to try again. Slender and sculptural, we’re excited to present the all-new Bellhop Floor.
Maximalism has fallen out of favour somewhat over the last couple of years. However, we can’t help but wonder whether the current 70s revival might signal a wider maximalist reboot on the horizon. In search of answers, we took a look around the favourites haunts of 3 Italian eccentrics, each of which makes a strong … Continued