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FALL FOR NEW FURNITURE
Of all the challenging tasks life can throw at us, furniture shopping can be the most difficult.
First, you’ve to consider some important factors like quality, function and durability. Second, you’ve to decide on a budget. And even if you do manage to find a piece that fits your budget and delivers on quality, chances are it won’t match your style. Luckily, there’s now an influx of contemporary furniture brands that marry style, function and luxury.
Whether you’re on the hunt for a new sofa to lounge on, a new dining table to host guests or a new rug to tie the room together, the following brands create stylish and timeless furniture pieces, making them excellent contenders for updating your home. The only downside? You’ll be spoilt for choice…
MENU
Menu works with form and function in order to make your everyday life more comfortable, creative and beautiful. Founded in Denmark in 1976, their passion is to find clever solutions for modern living through the power of brilliant design. Just look to the Torso Portable Table Lamp or the Column Table Lamp as examples of their innovative designs. Both feature a concealed USB charger and are powered by battery for ultimate freedom and flexibility meaning these chic yet clever lamps can be placed anywhere in your home, no electrical socket or pesky extension lead required.
EICHHOLTZ
Eichholtz is a brand synonymous with timeless luxury. Often referred to as being haute couturier for interior design, their style ranges from high-contrast glamour and reserved minimalism to traditional touches and contemporary flair. With an expansive product range expect to find spectacular chandeliers, exquisite sofas, elegant tables and striking cabinets. Not limited to simply furniture, Eichholtz also provides an incredible selection of home accessories and soft furnishings offering complete interior solutions for your home.
MOLLY’S VINTAGE VIBES
Founded by Emily Woodcock in County Louth, Molly’s Vintage Vibes began as a way for Emily to share her genuine love and interest in vintage furniture. A collection of one-of-a-kind pieces, each item has been carefully chosen by Emily and hand-restored by her team of highly talented craftsmen. The beauty of buying furniture from Molly’s Vintage Vibes is not only will it be bespoke and unique to your home but it has a story to tell. With items dating back to the 19th century, these original pieces were designed by the most brilliant architects of that time and come with a grace, craft and functionality that is hard to find today.
UMAGE
UMAGE (pronounced OO-MAY) is a Danish saying which means you’ve taken that extra step to make something extraordinary. And that’s exactly what this Copenhagen based brand does. Taking the story of Scandinavian design further than ever before, UMAGE combine aesthetics, simplicity and functionality and infuse it with thoughtful craftsmanship and environmental care. Famed for their trend setting lighting designs, when you buy a lamp or lighting fixture from UMAGE, you know immediately that you’re getting something truly special and unique.
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KARTELL
Founded in 1949, Kartell continues to push the boundaries of design through unlikely materials and innovative designs. Best known for their distinct seating options, the A.I. chair is by far their most creative chair yet. The brand set themselves the goal of creating an inventive seating solution that’s kinder to the planet. To do so, they designed the A.I. chair using human and artificial intelligence to create a seat which Kartell state is ‘made from 100% recycled thermoplastic techno-polymer that was obtained from scrap materials’. The result? A modern, comfortable and structurally impressive chair that is suitable for use both inside and outdoors.