After having a Saturday morning coffee perched on a beautifully-made little steel stool at Brewers & Union, I decided that I needed one or two of these at home. So, as one does these days, I turned to Google to discover more.
An image search with the keywords “steel stacking stool” hit paydirt immediately, and [...]
Swedish designer Lisa Hilland launched a new collection of furniture called My Granddaughter’s Cabinet in Milan this year. The collection is inspired by her family treasures, and is designed to be handed down from one generation to the next, as all her materials are natural and have been chosen for their tendency to age beautifully.
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I was a thrilled to discover furniture company Mabeo at the ICFF last week, but I can’t imagine why I didn’t know all about them already: They make beautiful furniture, collaborate with top designers, and they’re right next door to South Africa, in Botswana.
I’m so pleased to know that that at least one of [...]
Over the weekend I made two visits to the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), leaving me footsore, inspired, and not quite sure where to start my post. Looking through my snaps afterwards, I managed to group some of what I saw into a few broad trends. It’s a good a way to approach this mammoth [...]
Grand Designs Live, brought to you by Freeworld and in association with BBC Lifestyle is South Africa’s newest design and décor experience.
From 21 – 23 May 2010 the Coca Cola Dome in Joburg will play host to this cutting-edge homes and gardens show, where you’ll have access to everything needed to buy, build and [...]
