“The country which gives the most nutrition to my curiosity is Japan. Ever since visiting in 2018, I have been mindful to adopt Japanese principles such as having a connection with nature, and creating balance, harmony, and a respect for…
“We work to sustain and maintain, not pointlessly grow and develop. Sustainable business is about finding a balance between how much good work you can do well, without chasing profit for its own sake.” Ben Fowler, co-founder and maker, Marque…
Danish design house Fritz Hansen is introducing two iconic furniture pieces by Poul Kjærholm as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations. Conceived at Fritz Hansen in 1952, the PK0 A™ chair and the previously unreleased PK60™ coffee table embody the…
Online design marketplace The Invisible Collection has opened the doors to its new London home, welcoming visitors in to discover interiors inspiration aplenty. Forming a new creative hub for the brand, the three-storey Mews property in Marylebone has been sustainably…
Architectural designer John Pawson has created the timber Frame table for Nikari based on a dining table for his own family farmhouse in the Cotswolds. A master of design that is modest in character yet speaks volumes through its warm…
In true Scandinavian style, the new pouf by Vipp combines a beautifully simple aesthetic with blissful levels of comfort. It’s the latest addition to the furniture collection by the Danish brand, designed to offer an extra seat or act as…
Craftsman Gareth Neal has revealed his Of Cuts furniture series made from unused wood off-cuts, demonstrating his mission to reduce waste wood within the timber industry. From his East London design and craft studio, Gareth Neal works hands-on and combines…
British furniture maker Ercol has introduced a sister brand called L.Ercolani, honouring its founder Lucian Ercolani as it embarks on a new design era. Celebrating 101 years of making well-crafted furniture, Ercol will put its classic furniture pieces into capable…
Modern furniture makers Isokon Plus recently unveiled its first collaboration with renowned British designer Jasper Morrison – the Iso-Lounge chair. Developed over 18 months, the Iso-Lounge chair has an aesthetically pleasing simple shape and form made from engineered plywood, however…
“We are currently building what may just be the world’s most sustainable factory, nestled in the Norwegian forest.” Romy Rawlings, Commercial Director at Norwegian furniture manufacturer Vestre. Vestre is forward-thinking and proactive in its ambitions and plans to make a…
“We try and use the very least of the very best, both in terms of quality and sustainability.” Founder and lead designer at Less is Better, Henry Swanzy. For award-winning designer Henry Swanzy, setting up Less is Better in June…
“Our furniture is stylish, robust, inviting and smart. In this busy and frenetic world we live in, it feels good to have this simple strong furniture that stands up to all that life will throw at it.” WoodEdit Photography by Emma…
Denmark-born design company, Bolia are celebrated worldwide for their Scandinavian design heritage, honest materials and craftsmanship, and have recently unveiled their new AW 2020 collection. Inspired by “serenity, tranquility and silence” the new range acts as an invitation to embrace the art…
The phrase ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’ rings very true with the arrival of Jennifer Newman’s new Ping-Pong table. Designed for the commercial space (with the likes of Google and Facebook in mind) Jennifer Newman’s foray into playful office furniture has…
Press from across the globe descended on Milan last week for a first glance at the 59th edition of the renowned furniture fair, Salone del Mobile. This pinnacle of the design calendar has become an integral part of Milanese culture…
