Luciano Randolfo Ercolani, the designer and founder of the iconic Ercol furniture brand, was born into humble beginnings but quickly rose to prominence throughout the 1900s. Designing some of Britain’s…
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We always seem to have a love for mid-century modern design and its timeless style in a mid-century home. It is very easy to apply the term mid-century modern to…
Discover why antique sofas are still a relevant choice when choosing seating for the modern home. This guide will introduce you to the most famous of antique sofa designs and provide you with some tips for weaving them skilfully into your own home.
Let’s unpack the story behind this innovative British label and discover how to properly care for your vintage G Plan furniture.
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.