Says Who

Says Who is a London-based design duo, Rosie Shackleton and Charlotte Mitchell, producing homeware, stationery and gifting with a strong graphic identity. The work leans on bold type and illustrative colour, with each release produced in small runs across UK and European printers and manufacturers.
  • Noella Triple Wardrobe Noella Triple Wardrobe
  • Allora 3 Seater Sofa Smart Luxe Velvet Midnight / Black Allora 3 Seater Sofa Smart Luxe Velvet Nickel / Brass
    +60
    66 Fabric options
  • Allora Loveseat Smart Luxe Velvet Midnight / Stainless Steel Allora Loveseat Melton Wool Granite / Brass
    +60
    66 Fabric options
  • Tortona Armchair Broad Weave Putty Tortona Armchair Loop Twill Fossil
    +64
    70 Fabric options
  • Noella King Bed Noella King Bed
  • Nuvola 4 Seater Sofa Chunky Boucle Ecru / Black Nuvola 4 Seater Sofa Smart Luxe Velvet Mulberry / Natural
    +62
    68 Fabric options
  • Nuvola 3 Seater Sofa Chunky Boucle Ecru / Black Nuvola 3 Seater Sofa Broad Weave Pebble / Natural
    +62
    68 Fabric options
  • Lilli 3 Seater Sofa Lilli 3 Seater Sofa
    +52
    58 Fabric options
  • Lilli 2 Seater Sofa Lilli 2 Seater Sofa
    +52
    58 Fabric options
  • Morven 3 Seater Sofa Smart Luxe Velvet Dusky Pink Morven 3 Seater Sofa Boucle Fern
    +59
    65 Fabric options

    The studio's strongest work is in typographic and graphic homeware, prints, cards, ceramics and textiles that lead with a single strong message or motif. The sensibility is British, illustrative and deliberately joyful rather than minimalist.

    Production is kept close to home, primarily through UK printers, ceramicists and textile mills, with a small number of European workshops on collections where the material calls for it. Every supplier is named on the studio's transparency page.

    Much of the range is built specifically for gifting, boxed ceramics, framed prints, stationery sets, with considered packaging that presents well straight out of the parcel. Personalisation is available on select lines.

    The studio uses archival inks on acid-free paper, which hold colour considerably longer than standard reproduction prints. Direct sunlight will still gradually lighten any print; UV-filtered glass in the frame extends the life significantly.

    • Meet The Designer: Says Who
      Designers
      Meet The Designer: Says Who
      One of the new starring pieces for SS20 is the Lars bedroom collection, designed by Says Who exclusively for Heal’s. Characterising contemporary minimalist design with its elegant joinery, Lars brings a cool and timeless appeal to the new season collection. We sat down with Kasper Meldgaardm, one half of Says Who, to discover more about the collection. Can you give us a brief history about Says Who? Nikolaj and I grew up together in north Denmark, so we’re lifelong friends as well as business partners. Nikolaj’s background lies in design whilst mine is in engineering and business, and by combining our experience with a mutual passion for furniture, Says Who was born. We have been running Says Who for 10 years now, working with customers, retailers and brands across the globe, from China to America and throughout Europe. How did the collaboration with Heal’s come about? We were initially introduced to Elena, the furniture buyer at Heal’s, through a network of suppliers. We have always been great admirers of Heal’s, so it’s a real honour to be part of the new collection. This collaboration is something we’re really proud of. We wanted to pay homage to Heal’s by creating furniture that echoed its heritage, whilst bringing traditional craftsmanship to a modern audience. The painted cabinets offer a contemporary feel whilst the super slim line finish and neat detailing showcases the craft. Our aim was to create a range of functional storage, whilst giving customers the experience of high-quality design, which I think represents the ethos of Heal’s. Where do you find inspiration when designing new products? We’re always looking at what other designers are creating to see the new ways furniture is being produced, so that we can carve a new path and push our own boundaries. Design fairs are great for exploring the emerging trends and we travel round the world a lot as part of our research, but ideas might also be sparked when I’m least expecting it – it’s interesting to think about how much my sub-conscious absorbs and is constantly working away! What were your processes behind designing the new Lars collection for Heal’s? We have nine people in our team, and whenever we start a new project we’ll work together, sketching out different ideas until our concepts are crystalized. These will then be created digitally, at which point we would share our ideas with Heal’s and incorporate the team’s feedback into our designs until we have finalised a product that everyone admires. Each season comes round really quickly, so we rely a lot on technology to effectively collaborate. A lot of production has actually moved out of Denmark over the last decade, so it’s important for us to understand how our designs will be produced and what aspects of the engineering process are possible. More recent programmes and tools, such as 3D printing and virtual reality, have enabled us to experience designs at a very early stage of the process. This means we’re able to quickly identify which aspects we want to refine or modify, and work collaboratively with customers to realise their brief. Time is increasingly more precious, so the earlier we can perfect the smaller details, the better. What would you say are the key trends to look out for in SS20? Homes will be designed to offer a more natural experience, whether that be through materials such as wicker and cane, or moving towards a warm and earthy colour scheme, with shades of sand, rust and woody browns. I also expect to see lots of texture, such as bouclé wool upholstery or uneven finishes in ceramics. We’re spending much more time using screens and interacting with a one dimensional space, so I think that we crave a tactile experience to make us feel more connected with our surrounding environment.
    • How To Spot A Fake Eames Lounge Chair
      Buying Guides
      How To Spot A Fake Eames Lounge Chair
      As one of the world’s most iconic chairs, it probably comes as no surprise that the Eames Lounge Chair is the victim of untold inferior copies. In fact, fake Eames Loungers sit unknowingly, or knowingly, in peoples’ homes across the globe. Maybe you’re looking to buy a vintage Eames Lounge Chair online. Or perhaps you’ve seen a new one in a shop but aren’t convinced it’s authentic. It’s completely understandable that you want to make sure it’s authentic before splashing out on it. To help you decide, we’ve compiled some of the ways you can tell a real Eames Lounger from a fake. These sure-fire ways to spot a fake Eames Lounge Chair should help you make this important decision. Read on to find out. The size of an original Eames Lounge Chair Aside from a taller version introduced in 2010, the Eames Lounge Chair hasn’t changed sizes since it was designed in 1956. That means you can tell an original Eames Chair from its size. Fake Eames Lounge Chairs tend to have completely wrong proportions. So, if the size is off, then the odds are that it’s a knock off. If you’re buying an Eames Lounger from a second hand or vintage shop, then get your tape measure out. A classic Eames Lounge Chair measures 84cm tall, 84cm wide and 91cm deep with a seat height of 38cm. A tall Eames Lounge Chair is 89cm tall, 84cm wide and 92cm deep with a seat height of 38cm. Labels on an authentic Eames Lounge Chair Whether your Eames Chair is vintage or brand spanking new, it should have a label to prove its authenticity. When looking for a label on an Eames Chair, we tend to start with the base. It will normally be at the point where the base connects with the chair’s shell. If it isn’t there, then try sliding off the chair’s cushions and you may find a label underneath. Once you find it, a label should have one of two names, Hermann Miller or Vitra. To European and Middle Eastern audiences, Vitra is renowned for making Eames furniture. If you’re buying the chair here, then that’s what you should expect to see a Vitra label. However, Hermann Miller was the original manufacturer of the Eames Lounge Chair in the USA and even commissioned it in the first place. Of course, some Vitra loungers will have made their way across the Atlantic and vice versa. So, don’t be surprised if it has a Hermann Miller label attached to it. Whether it’s a Hermann Miller or a Vitra tag, either tag should guarantee its authenticity. Both brands have gone through a wide range of labels since the chair was first produced. That means there are many different labels that could be on your chair. It could be a small metal plaque, a sticker with Charles Eames’ signature or a roundel. If you can’t find a label on your Eames Lounger, then don’t despair. If the chair’s old and the right size, with all the quality fixtures and features then it’s probably just missing a label. How much does an Eames Lounge Chair move? An authentic Eames Lounge Chair should swivel 360° in a fluid motion. That is, the shell swivels on the base itself. If the base has wheels or castors, then it won’t be an original. Many people think that this type of chair is a recliner, but it isn’t. Yes, an Eames Lounger will tilt slightly when you lean back on it, but it’s no reclining chair. So, if the chair in question reclines far back or has mechanisms to help it recline, then it isn’t an original. An Eames Lounger’s premium finish Always remember the prestige reputation manufacturers like Hermann Miller and Vitra have. Not to mention the exacting standards of Charles Eames himself. That means original Eames Chairs are always finished to the highest possible standard. All authentic Eames Lounge Chairs are made up of three wooden shells. That’s one for the seat, one for the back and one for the headrest. Then there are two shells that make up the armrests. The shells all appear as though floating with no visible screw or bolts. The only place you may spot a screw is on the armrests and original ones will be black. Effort has been made to ensure the design is structurally sound whilst concealing the screws. So, if screws stick out like sore thumbs, it won’t be an original. The base of an Eames Lounge Chair The chair’s base is also a tell-tale sign. It should have five legs and be made using die cast aluminium. Since they’re made using this technique, the base should be one solid piece of aluminium, rather than having individual legs screwed together. Each leg will have a slight angle and taper off into a rounded end, rather than a squared end. The base isn’t always the same finish, in fact, expect to see it polished, chromed or matte black. So, if there’s less than five legs and steep angles on the base, you’re probably looking at a fake. How much does an Eames Lounge Chair cost? The price of an Eames Lounge Chair differs depending on the leather and wood finishes that you choose. But needless to say, the price tag that comes with them reflects the work that goes into making them perfect. That isn’t to say it’s a walk in the park to create a replica. The many elements of an Eames Lounger’s design means that a new replica could still cost upwards of £1,000. However, a used replica will set you back a few hundred pounds. So, if the price is substantially lower than those advertised by Vitra or Hermann Miller then it’s likely a fake. Interested in buying an original? See our authentic Eames Lounge Chairs here.