Product of the Month. Stock Chair

We like this Stock Chair, designed by Magnus Long for Lerival.  Originally designed for the St Martins Materials Library this robust chair combines strength, durability and functionality.

Manufactured using a powder coated steel frame, with a solid wood seat and back, it is available in natural ash, charcoal beech (lacquered), or acacia for outdoor use.  A milled seat and back profile reveals wood grain strata giving it an honest utilitarian feel and, even if it's being kicked around a student design studio, it should last for ages.

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This chair by Dutch designer Reinier de Jong is made from old broom handles, rakes, shovels and other tools. The simple design seems inspired by the everyday nature of its original components.
One Chair contains approximately 10 metres of handles.

Treat your bum

We're pleased to see a chair from one of our old projects still going strong outside L'Epicerie cafe and deli in Chatsworth Road.  Formally gracing the restaurant of The Pool Bar in Curtain Road this robust plywood chair has lasted to bring joy to bums for over 10 years.

Treat your bum. Arnold Circus stools.

We like these 'Arnold Circus' stools by Martino Gamper



They come in some great colours and our clients Oliver and Malin have a lovely bright red one in their flat. Have a look at the Guardian article which features their flat with the stool tucked neatly under the desk.

Treat Your Bum

Buying the Perfect Chair

Choosing the right chair may not seem like a difficult task however there are thousands of designs out there all with their own characteristics, features and benefits. We spend time with our clients working out exactly what they want and choose designs that are fit the purpose and look good.

Here are our tips to help you cut through the fog with our top five chairs below.

What's the chair for? The type of activity will effect the choice of design. If you are sitting watching tv it will need to be comfy. A chair for a restaurant will require a stronger design that can take the punishment of customers.

Try before you buy. It may look good in the photos but you need to sit on it to really know if its comfy and supports your body correctly. Check that the seat depth and back rest height support you properly. Your feet should touch the floor.

Think about ergonomics. If the chair is being used by lots of different people in an office look out for a fully adjustable design that can accommodate different sized users.

Choose the right style. Does the style fit in with its surroundings? Take photos of your room / house with when you go shopping. It keeps you focused on buying the correct style. If the chair is for a commercial space does it fit in with the brand style of the company?

Move your butt. Go to a showroom and speak to a sales person. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience and can guide you and give you additional information about how its been manufactured and its eco credentials.

Order it in time. If you’ve got a deadline can you order it in time? Delivery times can vary from 2-8 weeks. Lots of the European firms shut down during the summer so you need to factor that in to the leadtime.

Come and try our favourites in our Shoreditch showroom as part of our exhibition for London Design Festival. 21st -25th September 2009.

All these chairs are available from our good friends at Viaduct. Give Will or Aby a call and they'll be pleased to help you.

Top Chairs-Pop Chair

Pop Chair. Designed by Nick Pearson for Origin Furniture


This jaunty chair is cheap and being made of plastic (polymer air moulded to be precise) it can go indoor or out. Lots of great colours make it perfect for cafes and school canteens. Its stackable and extremely lightweight so moving it about is easy enough. The polymer benefits include its low weight, easy handling and 100% recyclable capability at end of life..

Top Chairs-Thonet 404

Thonet no 404. Designed by Stefan Diez for Thonet.
Reminiscent of the Thonet classics the 404 chair carries on the tradition of innovation producing a distinctively modern and characterful design. Its bent wood legs merge effortlessly under the seat with a 'knot' of overlapping timber. Its lightweight and practical and the natural flex of the laminated wood provides both comfort and strength.

Top Chairs-Eames Aluminium

Aluminium Group Chair. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra.

The Eames aluminium chair is a classic that will last a lifetime. Its got a 30 yr warranty and clean lines that will never go out of style. Professional and reassuring-its built to last. It can add class to your board room or home office and comes in neatly tailoured leather upholstery.

Top Chairs-e15

Houdini Chair. Designed by Stefan Diez for e15


The Houdini chair is a beautifully sculptural design formed with a single curved plywood back which perches delicately on planes of plywood. Its innovative construction results in a lightweight and elegant silhouette and is available with or without arms. It can be partially or completely upholstered and a number of lacquer finishes. The red looks ace whilst the natural wood finish is refined. It's distinctive and practical and would be ideal for a dining room or kitchen or contract applications. A perfect match for all the e15 tables.

Top Chairs-Thonet 214

no. 214. Designed by Michael Thonet for Thonet.


Simple and elegant this little beauty is 150 years old and still going strong. Developed using the then revolutionary technique of steam bending wood the design combines economy of materials with structural strength and a distinctive look. Its been copied relentlessly but this is the real deal, the first truly mass produced chair. Also distributed as a flat pack assemble on site option. You can fit 36 into a one cubic metre box which saves on transportation costs.