Contemporary Furniture & Lighting Design Stories

Louis Poulsen has a celebrated history of exceptional light quality, craftsmanship and design.  Founded in 1874, the Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen creates products that encompass the duality of design and light. Every detail in the design has a purpose...

For the first time in its history, the light and sculptural Foyer series, designed in 1945 by Vilhelm Lauritzen exclusively for the Radiohuset in Copenhagen in 1945, is being brought to market by Carl Hansen & Son. Vilhelm Lauritzen designed...

The Tulip Table has been in constant production since its design in 1956 and, like all true design classic interior pieces, it has endured the test of time. Who designed the Tulip Table? The son of esteemed Finnish architect, Eliel...

A design icon that shaped the history of Modernism, the Flos Arco Floor Lamp celebrates 60 years in the spotlight.  What is the Flos Arco Floor Lamp? Manufactured by the iconic Italian lighting brand, Flos, the Arco Lamp is a...

What is Scandinavian Style Interior Design? Scandinavian interior design - you probably already know exactly how this popular style feels. This clean, calm and inviting interior trend is as beautiful as it is timeless. But what actually is Scandi style...

A masterpiece with icon status, the Ant Chair is one of Fritz Hansen’s best selling designs. With an instantly recognisable silhouette, the Fritz Hansen Ant Chair is delicate and elegant yet boasts remarkable strength and comfort. Designed by Arne Jacobsen...

Designed by Konstantin Grcic in 1998, the Mayday light from Flos Lighting is a much-loved & highly versatile modern lamp that's stood the test of time. Featuring a minimal and instantly recognisable silhouette, the Flos Mayday light embodies an industrial...

Explore the Endless Possibilities of Montana's Striking Modular Storage Systems This year Montana celebrates 40 years of iconic furniture design. A pioneer of sustainability, the company creates innovative storage solutions, designed with style, function and versatility at the centre. Who...

Danish photographer Mikkel Dahlstrøm lives in an aesthetic andbeautifully styled flat in Islands Brygge in Copenhagen. Courtesy of Ferm Living, join us on a tour of his inspiring home. Since moving to Copenhagen in 2019, photographer Mikkel Dahlstrøm has worked...

A design classic, for good reason. The USM Haller system offers limitless adaptability with timeless style and unrivalled quality. For over 50 years, USM have operated under their core values of innovation, precision and quality. Their main export, the USM...

Courtesy of Ferm Living, join us on a tour of designer Connie Barton's South London home, a treasure trove of timeless design, warming textures and cherished moments. Born and raised in the English countryside, graphic designer Connie Barton lives in...

Last updated : March 14th 2025 Table lamps are often overlooked, but the right one can completely change a room’s mood. Whether you’re after something sculptural, minimalist, or classic, we’ve rounded up ten of our favourite designs that balance style...

A prominent leader in the design world, Magis products push the boundaries of contemporary furniture. Established in Italy in 1976, today Magis is a benchmark in the world of interiors. For the last five decades, Italian furniture brand Magis has...

Italian Lighting giant FLOS have heard the call and are already taking strides towards being more sustainable. I think we can all accept that in order to continue to strive here on Earth, we collectively, need to start taking care...

Designed by husband and wife duo Charles & Ray Eames, the Eames Lounge Chair is potentially the most iconic chair in modern design history. Who designed the Eames Lounge Chair? The Eames Lounge Chair takes its name from the husband...

Known for its minimalist language, Piero Lissoni's KN Collection is a blend of function, quality and refined forms that captures the modern spirit. Knoll has been designing and manufacturing iconic furniture for over 80 years, the brand is known for...

Drawing inspiration from the rolling hills of the English countryside and limestone headlands, Fred Digby's Eclipse Desk for Audo Copenhagen offers sweeping organic lines and scultpural form. Dorset-born designer Fred Rigby has teamed up with Danish design brand Audo Copenhagen...

Exploring different ways to hang the New Works Lantern Pendant Lamp in your home gives us all an insight into the ways in which we can approach hanging any modern pendant lamps in our favourite spaces. Note : view our...

Earthy and informal yet also elegant and stylish, rattan is a beautiful way to introduce nature into the home. Rattan has weaved its magic as a popular interior trend in recent years and its popularity is only on the rise...

Achille Castiglioni is an internationally acknowledged master of design. Born in 1918, during his fifty-two-year career, Castiglioni designed and collaborated on almost 150 objects, including many of our favourite lighting designs from Flos. MoMA in New York features 14 of...

“A home office shouldn't look as if you've brought home furniture from work, it needs to have character. Of course it has to be functional, but with an equal amount of personality.” Anna von Schewen and  Björn Dahlström have been putting...

Tucked away amongst Tove Kindt-Larsen's jewellery designs since 1936, the conceptual sketch of the Gubi Grace Lounge Chair was only recently uncovered. Working closely with Tove Kindt-Larsen’s family, Gubi has developed the original sketches and made the elegantly informal Gubi...