If there was ever a print design that translated effortlessly onto a variety of home and decor products (as well as other accessories), it’s Orla Kiely’s iconic stem print design.
These stacking chairs are the brilliant accompaniment for a modern dining table and are available in a choice of three colours – poppy, pebble grey and olive.
The chairs are made from birch and poplar plywood, together with a chrome frame, and the colours can be mixed and matched for a relaxed dining experience.
On a dull, somewhat uninspiring Monday morning, we need furniture that will liven things up….and you can’t get much better than a spinning chair.
The aptly named Spun chair is designed by Thomas Heatherwick for Magis and is a great example of a fun and funky contemporary furniture design. Ever wanted to spin around your office on a giant spinning top? This chair will allow you to do just that!
Swivel in a circular rocking movement, spin full circle or simply sit back and relax – the choice is yours.
Available in several suitably lively colours – including red, green and yellow – the spun chair is available from various retailers, including The Conran Shop, who have it in stock from £342.
Are you brave enough to try the Spun chair? See it in action:
We’ve featured the brilliantly designed contemporary Flux chairs before and, if you’ve been hankering after one, then here’s a fab Friday bargain for you.
Designed by Tom Schouten and Douwe Jacobs, the Flux chair is made from a single piece of tough polypropelene.
One of the key benefits of this design, and something that sets it apart from other chairs, is that, when not in use, you can fold the chair down into an envelope shape, so that you can easily and effortlessly store your chair.
Flux chairs are available in a range of colours from the classic black and white, to vibrant red and orange, or soft blue and grey.
Urban Outfitters have the Flux chairs available in eight colour choices and they’ve all been reduced online from £125 to £80 each – giving you a saving of £55.
Today’s Fab Friday bargain buy is a contemporary chair with flair.
The Morandi chair makes its design statement on the seat back, with a distinctive and intricate cut work design.
The resilient chair is made from plastic, should be resistant to scratches and, if you have more than one, they can be stacked together when not in use.
Great for adding some style to your dining table, the chair could also be used outside in the garden.
There’s currently a great saving of £70 off the price of the red Morandi chair, making it £79 (was £149) at Dwell.
If red isn’t the colour for you, it’s also available in clear, but for the higher price of £129.
With the colder weather arriving, we’re loving all things knitted – and what better way of getting the joy of knitted items into your home than in the form of a knitted pouf.
These Knot pouf seats, which are great for use as occasional seating or footrests, are available in either round or square designs.
The crochet knit gives a great textured feel to them and the round pouf, especially in natural, looks reminiscent of a big ball of woven string!
The square knot pouf is available in charcoal or blue, and the round in yellow or natural, all from Habitat.
If you’re looking for designer homeware and furniture at a fraction of the high street price, then Made.com is always worth checking out. Amongst their current offers are some good deals on these giant Piggy Bag seats.
Made in the form of an oversized, giant beanbag, the Piggy Bag moulds to fit your body shape, so can be sat on, laid on or curled up on. They’re great for casual or occasional seating and, as the fabric is durable, can be used out in the garden too (although it’s best not to leave them out there overnight).
Made.com are selling The Piggy Bag in a lovely choice of colours, including lime green, turquoise, red, titanium, grey and chocolate, plus a lively patriotic Union Jack design.
Typically priced at £149 on the high street, they’re currently on offer for £59 each, with express delivery.
Both versions are available with either plain black legs, or you can choose to have the legs flocked in your choice of colour, for a truly unique look.
Used individually, or together, these pieces all embrace the patchwork trend and could effectively add colour, texture and interest into an interior design room scheme.
January 2013 update:
The patchwork bench is also available from I Love Retro on Bouf, currently priced at £269.
One of the top brands of contemporary designer chairs, Kartell is a name synonymous with quality.
For many people, buying a Kartell chair is an investment decision. This Pop outdoor armchair by Piero Lisso, for example, would normally set you back just over £1,000 from many retailers.
If there’s a brand you really like, it’s always worth looking out for a bargain or money-saving opportunity, where you could snap up your desired piece of furniture for a snip of the price.
If this is the chair you’ve been coveting, there’s currently a bargain to be had for someone, as Oliver Bonas have an ex-display Kartell Pop chair in their sale for just £420.
The chair is a great size and shape and it’s given a brilliant zing by the bright red patterned cover.
If you’re not usually into florals, then this is a good option, as it’s not too ‘in your face’ floral. They say the fabric features, ‘white silhouettes of branches and flowers,’ but it reminds us of delicate blooms of cow parsley.
One big bonus is that the fabric cover can be removed, so if you get fed up with the red and white design, you can change it for something else.
