wing me back!

Tuesday, 19 October 2010

Launched in September 2008, Tom Dixon by George Smith is a contemporary British upholstery brand that unites quality traditional manufacturing techniques and contemporary design.  The collaboration challenges the method of manufacturing contemporary shapes, pushing the boundaries, to develop an innovative product. Resolutely British; the collection celebrates the traditions of British upholstered furniture with each piece hand made by George Smith using long established techniques practiced for over 250 years.


So, how to make a 'Wingback' ........


We spy rubberised hair!

Oh, and apologies for the post title ...... but we couldn't resist!

Credits/Images:  Rosso Ubarri,  Tom Dixon by George Smith

watch the birdie

Thursday, 30 September 2010

We're now on twitter ...... click on the tab on the right-hand side to see what we are up to.  And in keeping with today's birdie theme, here is a little collection of bird chairs we've put together.


Harry Bertoia's Bird Chair dates from the 1950s


Tom Dixon's Bird Chaise Longue

Images:  Treadway, Retrospec 
 

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