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The IkeaBot: when technology meets furniture

Students in the USA have created the world's first IkeaBot, a robot that put together Ikea furniture without any instructions.

Posted 17th May 2013 by Aaron Jones
The IkeaBot: when technology meets furniture



They need an Apprenticeship in flat-pack furniture

We've all done it, but not on national television! The boys from The Apprentice 2013 struggle to make flat-pack furniture.

Posted 14th May 2013 by Aaron Jones
They need an Apprenticeship in flat-pack furniture



Knoll launches website

Knoll, the world famous furniture and design company, have launched its first e-commerce website to mark its 75th anniversary.

Posted 9th May 2013 by Aaron Jones
Knoll launches website



TV shows that should launch their own furniture range

A list of television programmes that we want to follow in Downton Abbey's footsteps by bringing out their own furniture range.

Posted 3rd May 2013 by Aaron Jones
TV shows that should launch their own furniture range



Downton Abbey to launch furniture range

Downton Abbey producers are set to launch their own furniture range inspired by the show. Meaning fans can live like Lord Grantham and co.

Posted 1st May 2013 by Aaron Jones
Downton Abbey to launch furniture range



Base launches Egg Chair charity auction

Base have donated one of our replica Egg chairs to local charity, Elmbridge Community Link. You can bid on the item through ebay- and maybe pick up a great bargain whilst helping out a great cause.

Posted 16th April 2013 by Aaron Jones
Base launches Egg Chair charity auction



Leonie: The Movie

The story of Isamu Noguchi's mother's life has been put to screen. The film looks at her relationship with Noguchi's father and with Isamu himself.

Posted 9th April 2013 by Aaron Jones
Leonie: The Movie



Show Flat Furniture Packages in Leigh on Sea

We got the opportunity to design the furniture package for a show flat in a brand new development in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Here is how it turned out...

Posted 2nd April 2013 by Aaron Jones
Show Flat Furniture Packages in Leigh on Sea



van der Rohe, "Mies": In design

The great German designer and architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's 127th birthday will be celebrated by design fanatic around the world tomorrow. Here we give a brief account of "Mies'" life concentrating on his career in furniture design.

Posted 26th March 2013 by Aaron Jones
van der Rohe,



A Favourite: The Eames Lounge Chair

Everyone has a few favourites of the wonderful world of design furniture. I have a certain penchant for the Lounge Chair by designers Charles and Ray Eames.

Posted 19th March 2013 by Aaron Jones
A Favourite: The Eames Lounge Chair



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