SOMETHING NEWISH - ERCOL for John Lewis

I happen to think that Ercol is one of the best british manufacturers and designers of quality furniture that we have had and still have. Recently they have cottoned on that there has been alot of interest in there 50s windsor range and with the start of Margaret Howel selling their furniture, they now have quite a few major brands selling their reissued items. I think there must be some new forward thinking talent at this company and was glad to see Newly designed items being sold too, such as the desk below by Matthew Hilton. Things can only upturn for this company. All pictured now on sale at John Lewis.

BEST OF DANISH - POUL CADOVIUS

Poul Cadovius as like alot of Danish furniture designer is an architect firstly of trade. Poul Cadovius, was in the fifties looking for a furnishing system which would give a maximum of comfort, underline the personal atmosphere of the interior, was easy to assembly, offer a lot of combination possibilities and made the living space larger. He invented the "Royal" shelving system which enabled flexible furnishing using endless combinations of a limited set of standard elements. Coming in beautiful rosewood with or without back panels they are simply stunning and still as relevant today.

In the late 60s he bought the famous manufacturer France and Sons and produced many more furniture under the label of Cado. He is a true dane great. I particularly love his pedestal dining tables with enamled tops. Future classics.

MY HOME - WEAVERS COTTAGE YORKSHIRE UK

Sorry its been a while, I have finally finished decorating the living room and had 40th birthdays to organise, here is some pics of the finished rooms and some pics of the rest of the house.