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When designing Bell Labs in the ’50s, Saarinen probably didn’t anticipate that his vision of a corporate utopia would one day come to symbolise the oppressive, dystopian world of Lumon Industries. Lumon Industries, the shadowy corporation at the heart of...

Arne Jacobsen’s most iconic chair: Series 7™ is a masterpiece of Scandinavian design The Series 7 Chair, designed in 1955, remains one of the most recognisable and best-selling chairs in furniture history. Its sleek, organic form and groundbreaking construction have...

Renowned for its minimalist beauty, the Noguchi Coffee Table has an intriguing history—a story of artistic inspiration, appropriation, and Noguchi's determination to bring his unique vision to life, establishing the table as a lasting icon of modern design. Isamu Noguchi...

Looking for a gift for the design enthusiast in your life? When it comes to finding the perfect gift for a design lover, nothing quite matches the timeless elegance of iconic furniture, lighting, and accessories. These pieces are more than...

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...

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...

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...

Designer of the Bernard Chair, Shane Schneck speaks to HAY about his design process, and to understand what it is that makes Bernard a standout addition to the easy-chair genre. The Hay Bernard Chair is a modern, sustainable take on...

Japanese and Danish design share a rich history, and some very similar principles. Today, one of Denmark's most influential design brands Fritz Hansen have teamed up with Japanese store CONNECT to help revitalise the island of  Honjima in Kagawa Prefecture..

Emma Hopkinson Occupation: Content Creator & Tone of Voice SpecialistLocation: London, UK Emma Hopkinson has one of the most relatable usernames on Instagram, The Crap Flat. Most of us have been in Emma’s situation - renting a flat that’s just...

Vitra Lampe de Bureau designed by Jean Prouvé Jean Prouvé (1901 – 1984) was a French metal worker, architect and furniture designer. Regarded as one of the most influential furniture designers of the early modern design movement, Prouvé was renowned for...

Utility pay a visit the home of iconic design brand Vitra in Weil am Rhein, Germany. This Summer our Head of Digital Retail Shaun packed his bags and boarded a short flight to Basel just a few miles west of...

Inga sempé is a French designer who lives and works in Paris, she is a graduate of the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle (ENSCI) in Paris, and she also took up a scholarship at the Villa Medici, Academie de...

The real Questions are : Does is solve s problem? Is it serviceable? How will it look in ten years? Charles Eames The Eames Story Charles and Ray Eames are the couple that shaped the way we live today. The...

Fans of Scandinavian furniture & design will love these Pinterest boards If you find yourself inspired by Scandinavian design then trust us, you'll want to follow these Pinterest boards. They've been thoughtfully curated and are being continually updated by interior...

Børge Mogensen (1914 - 1972) In 1972, when Børge Mogensen died, the design world was shocked. He was widely regarded as an idealistic, prolific designer, and age 58, it was considered that he still had so much to give to...

A pioneering way of working When at the age of 12, Florence Margaret Schust was orphaned, her appointed guardian took her to a number of boarding schools. The one she chose to attend was Kingswood School for Girls, on the...

It was a chance happening involving a rainstorm and a student exhibition that inspired George Nelson to study architecture. Seeking shelter from the weather, he found himself in the doorway of Yale’s architecture school, and was distracted by the student...

For this week's edition of 'Utility Follows' we had the pleasure of chatting to interior blogger and author of "Scandinavian Style at Home" Allan Torp about his blog bungalow5.dk Embarrassingly, despite following Allan on Instagram for over a year, we actually...

This week's 'Utility Follows' feature is Hannah Thinnesen Trickett, founder and editor of interiors and lifestyle blog 'Hannah In The House'. Hannah's keen eye for beautiful details and the personal approach she takes to writing has made her one of our favourite sources...

The 89th Academy Awards may have passed but we're ready to celebrate the often overlooked "set design" category. From James Bond to the Hunger Games, here's 9 movies that showcase Oscar-worthy interiors. The Cullen Residence, Twilight Whilst the same can't be...

Design For Everyone We thoroughly believe the mantra that "Design For Everyone", so we thought we would put together a handy list of 15 design icons under £350 that are currently available at Utility. Now we know £350 is by no...