Twelve furnishings created by designers and brands based in Britain
Dezeen Showroom: following the 2024 edition of Clerkenwell Design Week in London, we've compiled 12 designs that UK-based studios have listed on Dezeen Showroom.
Among the products is a lighting collection that draws on railway infrastructure by design studio Novocastrian, a modular sofa system by furniture company Isomi and designer Paul Crofts with parts made from offcuts of cork, and a chunky solid oak coffee table by furnishing brand Dare Studio.
Alongside makers and manufacturers based in London, the selection includes studios situated in Birmingham, Brighton, Yorkshire, Sussex and Hampshire.
Clerkenwell Design Week's 15th iteration took place between 21 and 23 May 2024 and saw more than 200 international exhibitors display products, furnishings and homeware across over 130 showrooms.
Read on to see the most recent lighting and furniture items created by British brands and designers to have been featured on Dezeen Showroom.
Insulator lighting collection by Novocastrian
Design studio Novocastrian, based in Tyne and Wear in north-east England, has created a lighting collection that references the shapes seen in railway-related structures.
The Insulator lighting collection has ribbed metal hardware and glass shades and is available as either wall-mounted or ceiling-hung fixtures.
Find out more about Insulator ›
Tejo seating by Paul Crofts for Isomi
Surplus cork from the production process of wine stoppers forms the base of this modular seating system created by London designer Paul Crofts for Cheshire-based furniture brand Isomi.
Tejo seating can be used in a range of straight, circular or curving configurations and can be specified with accessories such as charging ports, table units and built-in planters.
Bastille Lounge seating by Patrick Norgeut for Allermuir
A sweeping, curvilinear backrest characterises this seating range by British furniture brand Allermuir, which has showrooms in both Birmingham and London.
Bastille Lounge seating comes in three formats – a club chair and a two- or three-seater sofa – that share the same rounded profile.
Find out more about Bastille Lounge ›
Tempus Obsidian timepieces by Ben Rousseau
Brighton-based art and design studio Ben Rousseau was informed by jet black Obsidian glass when designing this futuristic wall clock.
Tempus Obsidian timepieces have a dark, mirror-like face with an LED-lit display showing hours, minutes and seconds, encouraging users to consider it both a timepiece and a meditation tool.
Find out more about Tempus Obsidian ›
Renaissance fixtures by Focus SB
Manufactured in East Sussex, a plate with no visible screws defines electrical accessories brand Focus SB's slimline Renaissance fixtures.
The fixtures can be specified in light switch or socket formats, as well as in a variety of metallic finishes to suit a range of interior design schemes.
Find out more about Renaissance ›
Torii bench by Ultramar Studio
London-based furniture design brand Ultramar Studio aimed to blend Eastern and Western motifs in the design of a wooden bench that references the appearance of Japanese Torii gates.
The Torii bench, which has a cylindrical wooden frame with projecting ends capped by brass discs, joins a matching stool that was designed by the studio in 2023.
Barricane chair by Magnus Long for Morgan
Designer Magnus Long collaborated with furniture studio Morgan on a dining chair that showcases the quality of British craft.
Manufactured in Hampshire, the Barricane chair has a hollow backrest panel filled in with cane, which is supported by a solid wood frame available in a selection of timber types.
Find out more about Barricane ›
Encanto upholstery fabric by Skopos Fabrics
West Yorkshire-based brand Skopos' upholstery textiles add colour and texture to commercial interiors.
Encanto upholstery fabric comes in checked, plain and herringbone patterns in a selection of both bright and earthy colours.
Patternmaker fabric collection by Camira
Textile artist Kate Lawrie worked with materials brand Camira, which is based in Huddersfield, on a range of fabrics defined by their blue and brown hues.
The Patternmaker fabric collection includes geometric, dappled and weave-effect prints, which can be used for upholstering soft furnishings and as wallpapers.
Find out more about Patternmaker ›
Furniture manufacturer Boss Design – headquartered just outside of Birmingham – used environmentally-considered materials in the construction of its Remi chair.
The chair has a wraparound, tub-shaped form composed of timber, metal, foam and plastic components, all of which come from sources within the UK.
Clyde coffee table by Dare Studio
British brand Dare Studio is based on England's south coast and has released a coffee table characterised by its offset tabletop, which sits at a lower height to the tops of its three thick, cylindrical legs.
The Clyde coffee table is made from solid oak and comes in a range of coloured stains that enhance the natural texture of the timber.
Sonia and Sonya rug collection by Sonya Winner Rug Studio
Kaleidoscopic artwork by the late French artist Sonia Delaunay was the main reference point behind the Sonia and Sonya rug collection by Sonya Winner Rug Studio.
The studio, which operates out of its showroom in London, uses New Zealand wool to create the rugs, which come in both runner and area rug formats available in a range of sizes.
Find out more about Sonia and Sonya ›
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