Let’s unpack the story behind this innovative British label and discover how to properly care for your vintage G Plan furniture.
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From out of this world design, to sleek and understated functionality, there is a long and exciting history in modern chair design. We’ve chosen a few of the most stand…
An introduction to the most famous mid century chairs which bring iconic style and character to the 21st century home. From Danish prodigies such as Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen to leading female chair designers Eileen Gray and Charlotte Perriand, learn all about them here.
A guide to finding antique chair styles throughout history, with some helpful tips on identifying antique chairs and some common designers.
A centuries old Japanese art form with a fragmented history continues to spark awe with it intricate details.
The art of the brew; tea culture around the world has provided us with a rich historical archive of art.
Learn how to identify original G Plan furniture with this introduction to the celebrated British vintage brand.
Some say that ‘you snooze, you lose’. We suspect that those blessed enough to own a daybed probably disagree. At heart a functional piece of furniture, this humble design has chartered the annals of history, originating way back in the world of Ancient Greece! Discover this wonderful collection of vintage daybeds.
Will Scandinavian chair icons ever go out of style? We doubt it. Timeless aesthetic and superior craftsmanship promise plenty more trips around the sun for these vintage, culture-shaping beauties, so we might as well do our homework and learn more about the most significant Scandinavian chair designs of all time.
Join us on the walk down the memory lane and get inspired!
Can you guess which design we’re talking about? It’s the Togo Ligne Roset sofa, of course! This wonderfully wacky 1970s creation was a rapid departure from even the most unconventional of existing sofa designs at the time. If you’re not already familiar with the Togo, you certainly can’t forget it once it’s on your design radar.