The 1960s. What sort of images do they conjure up? The summer of Love and Flower Power? Or think about music and the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and read more…

It is hard to imagine a designer whose creations adorn the Elysée Palace in Paris failed to win the recognition he deserved in his own time. Yet for read more…

Dawn: the herald of a new beginning, new hope, new energy at the start of a fresh day. In past times, it was so important it even had read more…

Green or profitable; a business can be one or the other, but not both. You’ll hear that a lot, but it’s not an idea that goes down well read more…

Hope. It’s always there. And, as the world adjusts to the horrors of Ukraine, maybe one inspiring story of recovery after a different, but equally brutal, conflict can read more…

In popular culture, Finland is probably best known for its snow, reindeer, and hosting the World Wife Carrying Championships. It’s also sauna central, its people drink more coffee read more…

There are lots of elements to think about when redesigning a room. You need to get the colour scheme right and make sure the furniture both fits the read more…

We all need inspiration from time to time. Whatever piece of interior design you are doing, that is still true. What colour schemes work? Where do all the read more…

When you are thinking about buying a chair or sofa, the only thing that really matters is comfort. After all, there are always times when people may use read more…

The last few years have seen environmental issues explode. You may see this in the way people talk about green topics. They may take a genuine interest, just read more…

Fake or forgery. Counterfeit or copy. Reproduction, replica or knock-off. All different ways of saying the same thing — taking the creativity and craftsmanship of an artist who read more…

  What drives Fredericia Furniture’s design principles are beauty, simplicity and expert craftsmanship. Thomas Graversen is today’s owner of the business. He explains: “Fredericia Furniture began as a read more…

The designers of the Swoon chair collection are adamant.  The aesthetics and function of their furniture are both as important as each other. They say a practical chair read more…

Carl Hansen & Søn has a long-standing commitment to driving sustainable development. The business always works with the very best designers and the finest materials. The aim is read more…

People often choose to cover their furniture in upholstery fabric. The act of upholstery is the physical stuffing of fabric that covers furniture. This can involve padding, springs, read more…

Injection moulding is the technique used to make modern plastic furniture. And before the process can take place designers have to create the concept of the furniture. To read more…

Many factors come into play when buying wood furniture. These include the cost, the colour, the quality and of course the wood. There are three woods when it read more…

Are you sitting comfortably? Good! But have you ever stopped to wonder how a lump of wood, a sheet of metal, a vat of melted plastic or or read more…

The time has come: you need a perfect modern dining table for your home. The problem? This may be a first. People go years, in some cases a read more…

Cast ne’er a clout till may be out. So they say. Whether you read that correctly as the may (hawthorn) blossom or as the month of May, the read more…

Comfort is always a top priority for anybody hunting out a new kitchen or dining room chair. So if you are looking to equip a house, a question read more…

So, you have splashed out on a wood table like the Ethnicraft Slice Extendable Dining Table for your kitchen or dining room. Look on it as an investment, since read more…

“It generally takes me a week to come up with good impromptu speech.” The quip is usually credited to Mark Twain; if he didn’t use those exact words, read more…

Introducing Beech Beech has been important for almost as long as people have been working with wood. With long, straight trunks producing a wood that is both hard read more…

You have decided your house needs a new look. Maybe that means going the whole hog – taking down walls, laying new carpets and adding fresh wall coverings. read more…

Veneer – for many it is a byword for cheap and nasty. Don’t believe them. There are a lot of excellent reasons wood veneer is used on high-end furniture. read more…

Ash wood has a proud history. Woodworkers know the close-grained wood of the ash tree for being tough and elastic. It was these qualities that made it the read more…

The history of Teak Wood is rich. In the middle ages, teak wood was sought out by shipbuilders because the wood was impervious to water. It also withstood read more…

Woodworkers prize oak wood. It’s popular for all manner of projects from furniture through flooring to cabinetry. This is because it’s so durable and workable with stunning natural read more…

The history of Walnut wood is rich. The advent of furniture made from this timber came about in the Middle Ages. New technologies of the time made it read more…

When a design, like the CH24 Wishbone Chair, proves it can endure and stand the test of time it becomes a classic. To do this the design has read more…

Bathroom lighting is very important. The bathroom is where we all prepare for each day and where we check that we look good and healthy. The bathroom lighting read more…

Sofa beds have a strong but silent role to play in our lives. They used to have a reputation for being utilitarian. Too many sat, almost hidden away, read more…

Designing and building a perfect classic living room is one of the hardest things. The living room is where you will want to put in extra effort to read more…

The Carl Hansen firm is a master furniture maker. The man opened his first workshop in Odense, Denmark, on October 28, 1908. But the company’s designs are as read more…

When you seek the ideal barstools or counter stools, do not expect it to be a simple choice. Many factors need consideration. These include the stool’s height, its read more…

Skagerak furniture is where tradition and contemporary Danish design meet. And when the sun comes out, thoughts turn to the great Danish summer involving the garden, barbecues, swimming read more…

  This is our guide on How to Spot a Fake/Replica CH24 Wishbone Chair. If a picture paints a thousand words then a chair must be able to read more…

The Egg Chair is stunning, sculptural, offers exceptional comfort and has personality. And, as a result, it has achieved the status of a timeless classic. This, in turn, read more…

Modern pendant lights are popular fittings. They look stunning suspended from the ceiling. Not only do they have a luxurious look but they also possess a unique style. read more…

The full name of Hans Wegner is Hans Jørgensen Wegner. He was a world-famous Danish furniture designer, born in 1914. By the time he died 93 years later, read more…

It could be said that rooms without appealing modern designer furniture are no better than bodies without souls. From living room to bedroom, each room in a home read more…

A home office is becoming increasingly important. The western world’s economy has been shifting more and more into the service sector for years. Full-time employees are becoming less read more…

The Wishbone Chair or CH24 was the very first chair Hans J. Wegner designed for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1949. It has been in continuous production since read more…

When it comes to the best contemporary dining tables, the dining table is where the family gathers. It is the focal point of most modern homes. This is read more…

Olson + Baker attended this year’s stunning Stockholm Design Week. The event has become the most important week for Scandinavian Design each year. It is a meeting point read more…

People need to think about whether contemporary furniture is worth the investment. If you are like most people you will have seen sofas whose price tags have caused read more…

Adopting a clean style is a simple way of making your home look and feel fresh and modern. This is especially the case when you consider buying contemporary read more…

Buying a new sofa, particularly online, can seem like a chore. But it can be easier than you think… Anyone who has bought something this important will know read more…

The Olson and Baker team set sail to Salone del Mobile 2019, Milan, one of the design world’s most anticipated design and furniture exhibitions. This year showcased a read more…