100{ff546b69e23b1524d799f96c6ba7a638e1f677053b0a2a1568b05315fd5f8fc7} Design is one of my favourite events of the London Design Festival and 2011’s offering didn’t disappoint. Here’s a very quick canter through the things that caught my eye.
A sneak preview of &then design my absolute stars of the show, but more on them later…
I loved this ergonomic, low-maintenance, shiney-happy outdoor furniture from Kirv.
Pottinger + Cole put functionality and materials at their heart of their design ethos – and it shows; a beautifully understated range with a Scandinavian feel that made my heart sing.
A hint of industrialism creeping in amongst all the natural materials from Mossa IDD.
And back to the natural materials, this time with a distinctly mid-century vibe with this range from up-and-coming Westcountry furniture makers, Young & Norgate. (The long board is from Devon brand Loki and made from reclaimed furniture.)
And I loved the luscious depth of Lorna Syson‘s new textiles range, but then, I’m a sucker for a bit of felt!
And finally, as promised, back to &then…
Samuel Wright and Jaime Bouler established furniture and product design brand &then just three years ago in Nottingham, and having achieved some success themselves have founded the &then shop to help promote other up-and-coming designers.
The (fab) sofa above is dressed with (lovely) Imogen Heath cushions.
An amazing range of absolutely gorgeous products and two really lovely lads. Definitely my top pick from 100{ff546b69e23b1524d799f96c6ba7a638e1f677053b0a2a1568b05315fd5f8fc7} Design and I wish them all the luck in the world – they deserve to do very well indeed, and I’m sure they will.
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