A seat that doubles as a side-table is a versatile piece of furniture to have around the house, and it’s a great addition to the bathroom. Use it as a place to perch or to put your bathtime essentials. This smart ‘Langley’ design by British architect David Chipperfield comes in black-stained oak or walnut (first photo).
Get ready for summer with fold-up furniture that can be quickly assembled for al fresco eating, then stored away with ease on rainy days. Go retro with this German beer garden table and bench set, available in a range of citrus hues or create a modern boho feel with this ‘Indian Market’ table and ‘Cinema’ chair.
Every garden, however compact, needs some outdoor seating, and this hanging bamboo chair will create a cozy place to read without taking up too much floor space. Hang the design, which can take the weight of up to 80 kilograms, in a covered corner of a terrace or patio – sadly it isn’t entirely weather-proof – to make the most of the summer months, or situate it in the living room so that you can chill out Seventies-style all year…
Louis Vuitton has expanded its ‘Objets Nomades’ collection of travel-inspired lifestyle accessories with the launch of nine new creations by big-name designers. Highlight from the limited-edition range include the Campana Brothers hanging Cocoon chair, made using stereolithography, a form of 3D printing.
Knoll has just reissued two American classics – Richard Schultz’s ‘1966’ outdoor furniture collection (pictured above) in a brand new finish and Charles Pollock’s ‘I960’ armchair (pictured below). Pollock’s elegant design, with its cowhide sling seat and steel frame, is reminiscent of Marcel Breuer’s ‘Wassily’ chair, combining comfort with strikingly clean architectural lines. Schultz’s garden chairs, table and serving trolley are among the most minimal outdoor designs on the market, and were originally created for Florence Knoll, who moved to…
Design that reflects the growing harmony between the natural and the high-tech. At first, nature and technology may appear to be opposing forces. But the design world seems to be offering us a different prospect. Organic materials, from marble and wood to cork, bamboo and terracotta, are everywhere we look; at the same time, developments such as 3D printing and the growing popularity of wearable technology are making futuristic forms of design an everyday reality. Recently, we’ve seen nature united…