Behind The Design

Our five most cherished Ercol designs

Ercol emerged in the post war era with a passion for creating furniture that was both well-designed and well-made. Nearly 70 years later the brand’s design icons are still as stylish today as they were in the 1950s and its long-lasting reputation for creating pieces that stand the test of time is what sets it […]

Love in triangles: the Bloomsbury Group

Speaking on the Bloomsbury Group, the writer Dorothy Parker famously quipped that they “lived in squares, painted in circles and loved in triangles”. Over a century on and their liberal approach to love, life and the arts continues to make genteel society go hot under the collar. Yet, for all the TV dramas and notes […]

Behind the design: London’s iconic Isokon building

From design studio to architectural masterpiece to gallery, Isokon is one the most treasured examples of modernism in Britain. In curating the Heal’s 100 exhibition, Director of the Isokon Gallery Trust Magnus Englund has uncovered the close bonds between the design group and Heal’s that together tell a fascinating story of the development of British […]

Made in London: Goldfinger Factory

Bringing the Midas touch to unwanted furniture, Goldfinger Factory is an innovative social enterprise that provides a platform for designers, makers and education on all things craft. For our Heal’s Modern Craft Market: Made in London, they bring their award-winning West London workshop to our flagship store with a host of beautifully crafted and unique […]

Behind the Design: Victoria Armchair

Based on an antique piece, the Victoria Armchair is a refined take on traditional design. The armchair adds modern proportions to the original, with deep button cushioning, scrolled arms and traditionally turned beech legs in keeping with the character of the piece. Shown here in Emin Red Coral upholstery, the Victoria is limited to just […]

Mix it up with Mix & Match lamps

Looking for a lamp like no other? Let us enlighten you with our new Mix & Match lighting collection. Handmade in Suffolk for Heal’s, our bespoke collection of Shades & Bases are designed to be personalised letting you create a unique light that is truly tailored to your interior style. First, choose your shade from over 130 […]

Introducing… 1882 Ltd.

Founded in 2011 by father and daughter duo Christopher and Emily Johnson, 1882 Ltd. are saviours of the British ceramics industry. Their entire collection is made using centuries-old traditions in Stoke on Trent, better known as one of the “Five Towns” that make up the Staffordshire Potteries – the traditional heartland of Britain’s fine China industry. […]

Behind the design: Pendel Sofa by PINCH

We at Heal’s have always said that upholstery is an art in itself and it seems the folks over at PINCH design would agree. Launching as part of our Spring / Summer 17 collections, for the first time their Pendel two seater sofa is available in exclusive ‘Nympheus’ fabric from GP & J Baker, first designed by legendary British artist William […]

Introducing… Bert Frank Lighting

If Bert Frank were a classic British car it would, without doubt, be an Aston Martin – luxurious, innovative and built to stand the test of time. Launched in 2013 by designer Robbie Llewellyn and lighting manufacturer Adam Yeats, Bert Frank has garnered universal praise for its luxurious take on industrial lighting with accolades including the 2016 […]

How to spot a fake design classic

Know your Arne from your Eames? To help you spot the difference between a cheap knock-off and the real deal, we’ve put together this handy guide to some of our much-copied classics. Starting 28th January 2017, a change in copyright law ensures that it is illegal for UK retailers to sell fake replicas of designer […]

First look: Wallis Sofa by Russell Pinch

Make your friends green with envy this season with our new Wallis sofa – an exclusive collaboration with renowned British designer Russell Pinch. Launching this February as part of our spring/summer 17 collections, the Wallis sofa has all the flair of a classic mid-century design. Shown here in Designers Guild emerald varese velvet – bang […]

Conversations Culinaires with Petite Friture

To celebrate the launch of the Succession range of tableware, French design brand Petite Friture have commissioned a special foodie-themed photo-shoot. Working with experience designers Studio Appetit, the brand has created a fun photo series entitled ‘Conversations Culinaires’ in which a dining table scene is mischievously brought to life to whet the appetite. At the […]