As the saying goes “things ain’t what they used to be”, but that’s not stopping a new wave of designers from looking to the past for inspiration as the Retro Tech trend proves. From turntables to televisions (such as the Samsung Serif pictured above), many of the year’s most hotly anticipated gadgets have something of a nostalgic feel mixing cutting […]
The master of materialism, Tom Dixon returns with a stunning new collection exclusive to Heal’s. Inspired by the effect of petrol spills on a rainy day, Warp is a collection of distorted vessels each finished in an iridescent glaze. Mouth blown glass is squashed and deformed to create the unusual profile of each piece before […]
Feeling blue? Our beautifully curated colour board is just the thing to perk up your space. The colour of the sky and the sea, blue is expansive and open. It’s the go-to colour for coastal homes and works brilliantly with white for an easy, fool-proof decorating scheme that looks effortlessly chic. In the winter months […]
For their SS16 lookbook, mens fashion retailer oki-ni looked to Heal’s to provide some designer props in-keeping with the brands sharp aesthetic. Shot on location in an East London gallery, the global style leaders sought to reflect the minimal lines of the space through the beautiful edit of clothing alongside elements of modern design. With Heal’s collections at their disposal, […]
For this week’s In The Studio we’re in sunny Gloucestershire to have a gander at Marcus Walters’ multi layered prints. Working alongside his partner Hayley, Marcus has produced a new collection of limited edition cushions for Heal’s, each of which has been designed and hand screen printed on site. As well as having a nosey around the […]
Hungry eyes look away now – Forge & Co Central unveil their new menu for 2016. Housed within the beautiful setting of our Tottenham Court Road store, the Modern Grill’s revitalised menu features modern British classics with a contemporary twist, cooked with expertly-sourced ingredients. Both hearty and healthy dishes are available, along with small plates and […]
The latest creation from lighting pioneers Innermost, the YOY table lamp takes shadeless design to a whole new level. Designed in Tokyo by Naoki Ono and Yuki Yamamoto, better known as studio YOY, this off the wall LED light was unveiled at the MoMA in New York last year and is now being sold within select stores in […]
Following the success of our first walking tour, There is a Light is back and this time we have a pair of tickets to give away. THE COMPETITION HAS NOW ENDED – Thank you to all who entered Email First Name Surname Hosted by award winning London guide Peter Berthoud, this unique tour takes […]
Designed by Tomoko Azumi for furniture brand Ercol, the Flow Chair marries eastern minimalism and British craft. An exclusive new design for Heal’s, this smooth beech wood chair features a distinctive profile that looks at home within our Ercol showroom alongside key designs such as the Romana Table (pictured above). Utilising traditional steam bending processes, Japanese designer Tomoko Azumi has […]
Looking for a new project this January? Why not try your hand at some designer DIY courtesy of Phaidon’s Do It Yourself book. The perfect project for green fingered hobbyists, Michael Anastassiades’s ‘Floating Forest’ lets you create three different kinds of indoor garden to brighten up your desk or display. Follow the simple instructions below and pair alongside one of the […]
For Vitra’s new range of packaging, Swedish based design firm BVD have perfectly captured the interior specialist’s simple yet striking collection. Taking a minimal approach to the design process, the bold range of graphics clear away the clutter favouring instead bright block prints set against environmentally friendly recycled cardboard. From the Eames Hang It All coat […]
The latest addition to the V&A’s collection, the Joan Chair is an invaluable piece of Ambrose Heal’s Arts & Crafts design. Dating from 1901, this one-off chair was commissioned by leather tycoon Joseph Angus for his youngest child Joan, and is just one of a number of pieces made by Heal & Son especially for […]
