Q&A with Matt Deighton, MD of Sofas by Saxon; makers of handcrafted Chesterfield sofas.
Immediately recognisable, and often coveted and aspired to, the iconic Chesterfield with its overarching design of low back, rolled arms and deep buttoning, has been, since colonial times, the generic sofa design, and…
An overview of the work of Finnish architect and designer, Alvar Aalto.
In today’s design-saturated world, Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto’s modernist legacy endures as a testament to his great genius. Born ‘Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto’ in 1898 in Kuortane, a small municipality in…
Exploring the cultural & creative philosophy of the iconic Swedish design store.
Concepts that can often be thought of as paradoxical – such as historic & contemporary, modernism & heritage, craft & commerciality, functionality & elegance, capitalist & charitable – come together seamlessly within the…
An insight into contemporary Chilean architecture, by Gerard McGuickin.
In Chile, contemporary architecture is shaped by nature, mass urbanisation, poverty and a willingness to improve. Traditional styles and influences are found across many dwellings. Chile: Facts and Figures Chile is a truly…
Interview with Viktor Blomqvist, CEO of Swedish heritage brand, Skultuna.
Ever since the then King of Sweden founded a brass foundry at Skultuna on the north-western side of Lake Mälaren, 65 miles from Stockholm, over 400 years ago, Skultuna has been designing and…
Interview with Lionel Jadot; designer, architect, artist and film-maker.
Fluid and freestyle are adjectives that could be used to describe Lionel Jadot’s style, although ‘style’ is probably not the correct word, as Lionel cannot be pigeon-holed into having a specific style or…
Interview with Dan Ziglam, co-founder of Deadgood; contemporary British furniture & lighting.
That elusive ‘sweet-spot’ in any pursuit, is hard to find, hence its sweetness. But, once found, it feels or sounds or tastes or smells or, in award-winning Deadgood’s case, looks so good, it…
A conversation with Marina Bolin, co-founder of Bolin Webb.
Shaving to most men is a necessary evil; nothing can halt the androgen-induced sprouting of facial hair, which, if allowed to continue unabated, would lead to a thirty foot beard! To remain fresh-faced…
A conversation with Sophie Miller, co-founder of Skinflint.
In this transient world of throw-away culture, encouraged and perpetuated by planned obsolescence, the word ‘skinflint’ should be celebrated as a notion of saving and conserving resources. Thankfully, there is a tide-turn in…
An overview of the work of renowned British designer, Lee Broom.
Lee Broom is a rather dapper chap, having a genteel countenance and an affable manner. The polished, passionate and highly acclaimed designer, whose status is one verging on celebrity, has a marked presence…
