Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Color me wonderful!

Don't squint too hard, or you'll miss it! Squint is a modern purveyor of all things patchwork and fabulous! I discovered this site today and it reminds me very much of some Free People creations.Squint was founded by Lisa Whatmough, a former sculptor and painter. the boutique opened in East London in 2005. Lisa's initial desire was to showcase the antique textiles she had been collecting and found that a fusion of period furniture and fabrics made for unexpected one off pieces.The range comprises of items such as Victorian chaise lounges and iconic Egg chairs and includes all types of upholstered furniture as well as mirrors and lighting, each piece bespoke incorporating a mix of contemporary and vintage fabrics. As Squint has grown it now makes to order, classic designs meticulously made in England and upholstered traditionally, with tied springs and hand stitched seams. Each design is priced individually depending on the final mix of fabrics used and a selection of sofa shapes can be made as bed settees. Squint sells internationally through Squint, Liberty, Designers Guild, Lane Crawford, J Roaman, Barneys New York and AADesign Museum Seoul.....Leave it to me to find something from Barneys!

Take a look at these designs.....couch of many colors, eh?De colores.....

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