Quilt stool
Isn’t this an unusual piece of furniture?
The quilt design on the stool is adapted from a patchwork coverlet of printed cotton and linen, plus embroidery and applique, made in England between 1802 and 1830. The limited edition stool is made from birch veneer, teamed with metal legs, and it’s been created exclusively for the V&A.
If you want to get your hands on one of these unique quilt stools, then buy it now, as it’s limited edition. It’s £50 from the V&A Shop.
Green knitted bouf
Knitted items are so cool and trendy. Even if you can’t knit yourself, there are plenty of handknitted homeware items to buy, including this fabulous green pouf by Ferm Living.
It’s great for use as an occasional seat in the lounge, plus you can put your feet up on it too. It’s a good long-term investment piece as, if you look after it well, it should give you years of good use.
If green isn’t your colour, it’s also available in coral/orange, yellow and charcoal/grey.
Buy your green knitted pouf from the 95% Danish shop on design marketplace, Bouf, for £94.
Fairtrade Vietnamese bench
The annual Plumo summer sale has kicked off today. Don’t be alarmed if you visit the site, click on the sale and get an error message (as we keep doing) – just click through to the section you want (home, gifts, clothes etc) and you’ll find all the sale items.
Some things aren’t reduced by a great deal, and perhaps rather highly priced to start with, but this Fairtrade Sapa bench has rather taken our fancy.
The low wooden bench, with it’s colourful painted wood, is a Fairtrade product from Vietnam. The seat is covered with traditional Vietnamese folk fabric, which is a nice added touch, and it would be a useful occasional bench for your home. We can see it working well under a window or perhaps in a hallway.
The only snag is that they say that, “each product will differ slightly from the image shown,” and it doesn’t explain any further in quite what way (if it’s simply the fabric, then it’s probably not a big deal, but we’d like to be sure before ordering it).
Price-wise, the Sapa bench started off life as £249, but is now down to £198. If previous Plumo sales are anything to go by, the price may get reduced further if stocks don’t sell out quickly.
Have you spotted anything you like in the Plumo sale?
Summer hammock
It’s sadly not quite the weather for it just yet, but one can but dream.
Why not get prepared for sunnier days, by stocking up on a hammock, so you can sit or lie out in the sun when it finally arrives.
This red, white and blue striped hammock, in the colours of the Union Jack, measures 260cm by 80cm and is finished off with a white fringe around the outside. You’ll find the Union stripe hammock available to buy from Dotcomgiftshop.
Classic shaped chair
If you’re looking for a comfortable chair, in a classic shape, then the tub chair is an ideal choice.
This Victoria tub chair from Feather and Black is a great buy, as it’s currently got £300 off the original price. The tub chair is made in Britain and is available in a choice of three fabrics – natural, grey or pebble.
The standard chair comes with natural feet, but if you’d like to match existing furniture in your home, then there’s a bespoke option available too, and feet can be supplied in oak, cherry, mahogany, ebony or distressed walnut.
The discount offer, which also includes up to 55% off a range of other products too, is available for a limited time. See the tub chair, and other great furniture bargains, at Feather and Black.
Vintage fabric pouf
Plumo have just launched their new Spring/Summer 2010 collection and we’ve fallen in love with this large patchwork pumpkin pouf.
Made in Denmark from a random selection of vintage velvet, floral and striped fabrics, the large pumpkin shaped pouf is ideal for use as an occasional seat, footstool or floor cushion.
The eclectic piece measures 70cm by 30cm and serves a practical purpose, as well as being great to look at. You can’t guarantee exactly which fabrics will have been used in each one, but that just adds to its charm.
The only slight downside is the price (£198, eek), so it looks like we’ll be saving up for a while. Go check it out for yourself at Plumo.
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Child's rocking chair
This lovely wooden white painted rocking chair is the perfect size for children and comes complete with two cushions made from vintage fabrics.
It would be perfect for a child’s bedroom or nursery, or even used in a corner of the lounge, alongside complementary adult furniture.
It won’t break the bank, as it’s half price in the sale at RoseHip.
Sylvia silver chair
This is one gorgeous silver chair!
The Sylvia silver chair, from The French Bedroom Company, features a carved silver-leaf mahogany frame with a delicate lilac silk upholstered seat.
It’s a very stylish and special piece of furniture and would add a touch of luxury to your lounge or boudoir.
The silver Sylvia chair costs £245.
