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Factum Recycled Chair in Chintz

Factumchairchintz260Made from recycled and recyclable paper board, the Factum Chair in Chintz has perfect environmental credentials, but is also incredibly practical too.

It can be unfolded quickly to give you an extra chair as need, particularly useful around Christmas time to seat extra guests. When not in use, it folded way flat for easy storage. And we can’t overlook its delightfully kitsch chintz pattern, which makes it more cheerful than your average foldaway chair.

All of this for a bargain price of £28. It is available to buy online from Objects of Design.

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VW Flag Rug

Vwflagrug_2The doyenne of punk fashion, Vivienne Westwood, has designed a range of rugs, cushions and wall-hangings for The Rug Company.

Most reminiscent of her famous punk aesthetic is the VW Flag Rug, a tapestry Union Jack design. Sadly, the price is light years away from punk values, costing £1,950. The design is repeated in a cushion at a slightly more affordable £275. Both are made using the traditional French tapestry style Aubusson, which may contribute to the high costs.

If you have money to spare, you can see the whole range online at The Rug Company.

Categories / Design and Interiors, Homeware

B-Line Boomerang Lounge Chair

1364A very cosy looking classic chair as our thoughts turn to relaxation at the weekend. The B-Line Boomerang Lounge Chair was designed by former Jazz musician Rodolfo Bonetto in 1968 and it takes its name from the two chrome plated profiles in the sides which are in the shape of a boomerang.

Multiple units can easily be joined together to form modular sofas and there is a handy pocket feature at the back, which you could use to store newspapers (as illustrated here) or perhaps your remote controls.

It is available in a rainbow of colours; bronze, beige, red, blue or lilac and retails for just over £1,000 from Nest.

Categories / Food and Drink, Homeware

Missoni Margherita Tableware

Mih01022xl1Decorated with multicoloured kaleidoscopic flowers or multicoloured waves, the Missoni Margherita Tableware series is reminiscent of crockery sets from decades past.

The series includes plates, cups and saucers, salad and pasta bowls, as well as this particularly charming and a matching creamer. Sadly the prices are very much designer with plates costs between £45 and £99 each, cups and saucers from £59. The coffee pot and creamer cost £149 and £85 respectively.

Save up to buy a couple of pieces for show or for best, rather than everyday use. The collection is available at Amara.

Categories / Christmas, Design and Interiors, Homeware

Girard “Merry Christmas” Door Mat

Modernseed_1976_25103968 Welcome guests into your home in style over Christmas with the Alexander Girard ‘Merry Christmas’ Door Mat.

Featuring Girard’s distinctive lettering in a festive green colour, the mat is made from hand-tufted natural coir.

It is available to buy from Modern Seed and it has now been reduced to $22 (approximately £11) from $45 although you will need to contact Modern Seed for international shipping costs.

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The timeless Vipp Bin range

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We all need a bin in the kitchen, but I’m guessing few of us really spend too much time choosing one. If you did, you’ll probably get round to considering the Vipp Bin.

It was originally designed in 1939 by Holger Nielsen, for his wife’s hairdressing salon and it’s been in production in varying shapes and sizes ever since – the size being the main difference between the range items. Each one is made of rubber and powder-coated stainless steel – the colour usually being cream, white or black (unless a limited edition colour has been made available).

The one pictured here is the Vipp 14 pedal bin, which has an 8-litre capacity and retails for around £145. More than your average Brabantia, but likely to be the only bin you’ll ever buy.

Find out more at the Utility Design website