The 20/21 Journal

Ceramicist Pat O'Leary discusses her design process, from initial sketches to its realisation in clay and how the pandemic has affected her work and the studio community she works within.

In recent months, we find ourselves more engaged with the environment. Joanne and Geroid are the founders and designers of Superfolk and draw inspiration from the land and water of Ireland.

Today we talk to designer Ian McIntyre about his re-engineering of the iconic Brown Betty teapot, and how its history has formed and shaped its new development. 

With many still working from home, we are doing much more preparation of food and drinks. We asked designer, Inga Sempé, to share her experiences, with reference to her design for Crane Cookware.

Austin Austin, is dedicated to producing organic skincare products using the finest natural ingredients. Today we talk to Bessie Austin, as part of our Social Togetherness series.

Today, we are talking with Mikiya Kobayashi from his studio in Tokyo. We discuss the background to the Tate Otama ladle, future projects and a positive approach to these times of change.

Britains' most prolific and pioneering industrial designer, Sir Kenneth Grange, discusses the impact of the world pandemic, working from home and future projects.

Spandana Gopal, the founder of Tiipoi, talks to twentytwentyone about life in lockdown, adapting to working from home and the music that inspires her day.

Interior designer, Suzy Hoodless, discusses the impact of working from home on family life and the creativity and enrichment that has flourished during the pandemic.

As part of our Social Togetherness series, we talk to Katherine Hoeger of Nine United, to discuss her experience of lockdown and working from home highlights.

Designer Hugo Passos talks to us from Setúbal, to discuss his experience of life in lockdown, a forced reconsideration of resources and future projects.

Architect Alex Mowat talks to twentytwentyone about readjusting to a new way of working from home, creative pursuits and learning new skills during the pandemic.

Our eminent panel of judges have selected the five winners of the Draw A Classic Chair Competition, each to be awarded a £100 Gift Voucher.

As part of our Social Togetherness series, we talk to East London designer Erica Toogood, co-founder of the clothing label TOOGOOD about balancing work and home life during lockdown.

Contemporary textile designer, Eleanor Pritchard, discusses the effect of the pandemic on the creative process, her inspiration from home and pastime recommendations.

Co-founder of The Modern House, Albert Hill, shares his experience of family life during lockdown, podcast and music recommendations and his most coveted rug.

Jacob Plejdrup, the founder of furniture manufacturer DK3, discusses his experience of lockdown and home-working in Denmark as part of our Social Togetherness series.

We talk to Paula Day about life during the pandemic, the powerful wake-up call it has provided and running the Robin and Lucienne Day foundation from her Cumbria home.

We have five £100 gift vouchers to award for our Draw a Classic Chair Competition, independently judged by a panel of leading designers.

Today we talk to Koda Munetoshi, the CEO of Maruni Global Branding for an insight into life in lockdown from Tokyo, as part of our Social Togetherness series.

Risa and Yasu of the design studio, Mentsen, examine adapting to life in lockdown from their London home, their creative outlets, future projects and podcast recommendations

Social Togetherness – twentytwentyone are honoured to work with wonderfully creative designers, makers and manufacturers from all over the world. We’re staying in touch and sharing our conversations.

During this difficult and worrying time the safety of our customers, twentytwentyone team and our partners worldwide is our highest priority

During this difficult and worrying time the safety of our customers, twentytwentyone team and our partners worldwide is our highest priority

Our winter sale starts online today with 15% off orders on furniture, lighting and rugs from selected manufacturers.

Season’s greetings from the twentytwentyone team. We would like to wish all our customers, clients and partners a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.  

If you’re still looking for last-minute gifts, both our Upper Street shop and River Street showroom will be open until Tuesday 24th December 2019.

With Christmas just around the corner, please note that the last day to place an order online for in-stock items and to guarantee Christmas delivery in the UK is Thursday 19th December. 

Looking for a little Christmas gift inspiration? We asked the twentytwentyone team what they would most like to find under their tree this year.

twentytwentyone present a defining mix of contemporary and classic designs newly launched in 2019 for the London Design Festival.

Our summer sale starts today with 15% off orders of furniture, lighting and rugs from selected manufacturers online and in-store.

This month the twentytwentyone team made their annual trip to Milan Design Week, attending various design events held across the city.

Easter Opening Hours information.

Known as ‘the people’s designer’, Børge Mogensen (1914 – 1972) was instrumental in the forming of the Danish modern movement, creating some of the most iconic designs of the post-war era.

April has arrived, as has our monthly newsletter, discover our new arrivals that embrace the warmer weather. 

The March edition of the twentytwentyone newsletter has arrived, highlighting new arrivals to our shop, showroom and online. 

Last week twentytwentyone ventured to Stockholm for the annual Furniture Fair, our first design event of the year. 

Our winter sale starts online today with 15% off orders on furniture, lighting and rugs from selected manufacturers. 

Season’s greetings from everyone at twentytwentyone. 

Seasonal Opening Hours details.

With Christmas just around the corner, please note that the last day to place an order online for in-stock items and to guarantee Christmas delivery in the UK is Wednesday 19th December. 

With Christmas fast approaching, the twentytwentyone team reveal the gifts they would most like to find under their Christmas tree this year.  

Join us on Saturday for the book launch of Geoffrey Fisher‘s Catapults & Key Hooks: Everyday objects made from foraged and gathered wood. 

Our seasonal lighting promotion returns to coincide with the clocks turning back, running from Saturday 20th October to Sunday 4th November. 

The latest edition of the twentytwentyone newsletter has arrived, featuring October’s new arrivals in-store and online. 

twentytwentyone’s September newsletter has arrived, heralding London Design Festival and the new arrivals in-store and online this month.

twentytwentyone will host Edit ’18, an exhibition of innovative and enduring new designs, many of which are seen for the first time in the UK as part of the London Design Festival. 

Our August newsletter has arrived with details of the newest arrivals online and in-store, from archive Lucienne Day designs to modern lighting from Barber & Osgerby. 

Founded in 1928, Maruni Wood Industries embodies Japanese design. 

The July twentytwentyone newsletter is here, with details of new arrivals, from Established and Sons’ reproduction of the Mauro chair, to Woodyzoody’s menagerie of wooden animals. 

twentytwentyone’s Summer Sale is now on, enjoy 15% off furniture and lighting orders from selected manufacturers.

The June edition of the twentytwentyone newsletter has arrived and we were pleased to herald the arrival of new prints by Ronan Bouroullec, George Sowden and Pierre Charpin. 

The May edition of our newsletter is here with a focus on modular furniture and lighting, including the DK3 relaunch of Poul Cadovius’ System Cado. 

Maruni Wood Industry has launched two new chairs as part of the Maruni Collection 2018 at the Salone del Mobile, Milan. 

Last week the twentytwentyone team made their annual pilgrimage to the Milan Salone del Mobile, the world-renowned design and furniture event. 

The Spring Living edition of our newsletter is here with details of all the latest designs to arrive in-store and online.

To celebrate the arrival of Spring, Irish design studio Superfolk will be offering a printmaking demonstration at our Upper Street shop on Saturday 24th March 11am – 1pm. 

Minimalux design and produce accessories for the home and person, characterised by a formal minimalism, employing premium materials and lustrous finishes. 

twentytwentyone’s March newsletter is here with details of all our newest arrivals, from the understated luxury of Minimalux accessories to Sebastian Herkner’s Barro family of ceramic pots. 

twentytwentyone’s February newsletter is here, with details of all the latest designs to arrive in-store and online, from Joe Colombo's Italian lighting to Jasper Morrison and Wataru Kumano‘s stools.

Our most recent sale newsletter is here, with details of further reductions and new additions to our seasonal clearance of one-off, ex-display furniture and lighting, with discounts of up to 75%. 

Our January newsletter is here, with details of all the latest additions to our clearance of one-off, ex-display furniture and lighting designs, offered at discounts of up to 75%. 

twentytwentyone’s Winter sale is now underway at our Upper Street shop River Street showroom, with 15% off selected classic and contemporary furniture, lighting and rugs. 

Our latest newsletter is here, offering all the details of our upcoming Winter sale, plus a preview of just some of the ex-display designs offered at discounts of up to 75%. 

Details of twentytwentyone seasonal opening hours at Upper Street shop and River Street showroom.

Please note that the last day to place an order online for in-stock items and ensure guaranteed delivery to a UK address before Christmas is Wednesday 20th December. 

twentytwentyone’s Christmas gift lists include a unique selection of design-led gifts for children, carefully chosen to inspire and delight all ages. 

We’ve issued a second November newsletter, ensuring you’re updated on all the latest designs to arrive in-store and online. 

twentytwentyone’s selection of classic and contemporary Christmas decorations for the approaching festive season includes a flock of birdlife. 

British designer Rodney Kinsman founded OMK in 1965 to produce a range of pioneering designs now considered classics of the British high-tech movement.

2018 is a matter of months away, but twentytwentyone’s selection of classic and contemporary calendars is certain to satisfy the most fervent of forward-planners.

Our October newsletter is here, with details of all the latest designs to arrive in-store and online. 

Ella Doran‘s new collection of homewares celebrates iconic chair designs of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries and is the result of a collaboration with twentytwentyone.

New to arrive in-store and online is the Hope in the Woods collection of carved wooden utensils, handcrafted for twentytwentyone by designer and maker Luke Hope.

twentytwentyone is delighted to announce we have partnered with Michael Anastassiades and The Modern House to offer an exclusive discount of 10% on the Tube chandelier. 

On the occasion of Poul Cadovius‘s birthday, we celebrate his enduring contribution to maintaining order in the home: the Royal System. 

Our Edit ’17 exhibition for this year’s London Design Festival opened on the evening of Tuesday 19th September, celebrating a diverse selection of classic and contemporary designs. 

Our September newsletter is here, with details of all the latest designs to arrive in-store and online.

twentytwentyone Contracts has worked closely with architects Witherford Watson Mann on the refurbishment of several key public spaces within the Barbican Centre.

For this year’s London Design Festival, twentytwentyone hosts an exhibition of classic and contemporary designs that reflect a creative mix of materials, construction and form. 

Our August newsletter is here, with details of all the latest designs to arrive in-store and on-line.

Currently showing at the V&A, ‘Plywood: Material of the Modern World’ celebrates the incredibly diverse applications of an often, overlooked material.

The latest project by twentytwentyone’s Contracts team is now featured on our website. 

Our July newsletter is here, with details of all the latest designs to arrive in-store and on-line.

twentytwentyone’s 2017 warehouse sale will take place on Saturday 15th July 2017 at our River Street showroom. 

In celebration of Lucienne Day‘s centenary year, the Day for Flowers exhibition opened at twentytwentyone’s River Street showroom on 20th June. 

We’ve put together a selection of ideas to delight all tastes and ages, from practical presents with a design-led twist to very special gifts that will show your appreciation for dad.

twentytwentyone’s June newsletter is here, with our monthly pick of the latest furniture, lighting and accessories to arrive in-store and online. 

Carl Hansen & Son‘s master-weaver was in London throughout London Craft Week 2017, offering weaving demonstrations that showcased the skill and craft required to make each Carl Hansen chair.

twentytwentyone’s May newsletter is here, with our monthly pick of the latest furniture, lighting and accessories to arrive in-store and online. 

In Lucienne Day‘s centenary year, we are celebrating her contributions to design with Day for Flowers, a collaborative exhibition that also marks the relaunch of Lucienne Day’s Flower Brick. 

A date for your diary: as part of London Craft Week, our Upper Street shop will be hosting a live weaving demonstration courtesy of Carl Hansen and Son. 

The CH24 was one of the first chair designs that Hans J Wegner created for Carl Hansen & Son. It remains one of the most recognisable and widely loved designs of the twentieth century. 

twentytwentyone’s team made their annual pilgrimage to the world’s foremost design event and have returned inspired by the wealth of creative ingenuity on display. 

twentytwentyone’s April newsletter is here, with our monthly pick of the latest furniture, lighting and accessories to arrive in-store and online. 

As the days warm and lengthen, twentytwentyone has a host of fresh designs to help you enjoy outdoor living. 

twentytwentyone’s latest Contract project is now featured on our website: the Duke of York apartments building designed by Originate Architects. 

twentytwentyone’s latest newsletter is here, with details of the latest furniture, lighting and accessories to arrive in-store and online, plus details of our Mothers’ Day gift list. 

Mothers’ Day falls on Sunday 26th March this year, if you’re seeking inspiration for the perfect present look no further than our Mothers’ Day gift list. 

twentytwentyone’s Contracts team recently supplied the Long John pendant light by Niclas Hoflin for Rubn for a newly opened bar and restaurant in Clerkenwell. 

The architect, interior and furniture designer, Finn Juhl is considered one of the founding fathers of modern Danish design and is widely credited with having popularised Danish design in America.

Valentines’s Day cards need not be a sentimental affair. Our selection of contemporary Valentine’s cards will delight design-lovers with their evident passion for colour, pattern and line.

The countdown to Valentine’s Day has begun, but there’s no need to feel lovesick. We’ve compiled a handy Valentine’s gift guide certain to contain something to delight the apple of your eye.

twentytwentyone Contracts has recently supplied a range of furniture and lighting to Park Lofts, a residential development of 12 apartments located near Regent’s Park in central London. 

twentytwentyone’s January newsletter is here. Included are details of Lucienne Day’s centenary celebrations, plus details of new additions to our January clearance sale.

Lucienne Day was Britain’s most distinguished textile designer of the 20th century, esteemed for her understanding of pattern, colour and scale and popularising modern design in Great Britain.

From all of us here at twentytwentyone, Happy Christmas and we hope you have a peaceful and prosperous New Year.

Here are the last order dates for Christmas deliveries and late-night Christmas shopping.

As our twentieth anniversary year draws to a close, we have compiled our final top twenty of 2016.

twentytwentyone’s December newsletter is here, with news of all the latest designs to arrive in-store and online.

twentytwentyone’s festive offering this year includes a host of Christmas decorations certain to delight the design-conscious.

Please join us for panettone, wine and late-night Christmas shopping at our Upper Street shop until 7 pm, each Thursday in December. 

twentytwentyone’s range of Christmas stationery includes a choice selection of Christmas cards to suit all tastes and festive requirements. 

twentytwentyone’s second November newsletter is here, with news of all the latest designs to arrive in-store and online. 

twentytwentyone’s collection of candle holders, sconces, scented candles and incense offers all you need to help create an air of seasonal celebration in the home.

twentytwentyone celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2016.

twentytwentyone’s November newsletter is here, with news of all the latest designs to arrive in-store and online. 

2017 is merely months away, but twentytwentyone’s collection of calendars will stand you in good stead for the new year. 

twentytwentyone’s choice selection of classic and contemporary woollen rugs and cushions will bring softness, colour and textural contrast to your home – while helping to fend off the winter chills. 

A Robin Day Centenary Edition Reclining Chair loaned by twentytwentyone is currently on display at Margaret Howell’s Wigmore Street shop. 

twentytwentyone’s October newsletter is here, with news of the latest designs in-store and online.

twentytwentyone is excited to exclusively offer the last remaining warehouse stock of Peter Nelson lighting.

‘Marker, plus twenty’, an exhibition curated by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, opened last night at twentytwentyone’s River Street showroom.

The latest instalment in our twentieth-anniversary editorials celebrates the rich collaborative chemistry that we have been fortunate to share with many designers, manufacturers and individuals.

Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby’s new design, Marker, will be launched at the 2016 London Design Festival in the context of an exhibition curated by the designers. 

twentytwentyone’s September newsletter is here, with news of the designs which are to be launched as part of this year’s London Design Festival. 

twentytwentyone’s August newsletter is here, with news of the latest designs now in-store and online. 

twentytwentyone’s newsletter is here, with news of the latest designs now in-store and online. 

twentytwentyone are proud to have been involved with the furniture specification and supply for the new gallery spaces, public areas, the Patron and Members rooms and staff offices.

twentytwentyone’s newsletter is here, with news of the latest designs now in-store and online. 

Visitors to our Upper Street shop on the morning of Friday 10th June were lucky enough to observe one of the many highly skilled processes involved in the making of each Carl Hansen + Son chair. 

As Father’s Day approaches, twentytwentyone have put together a selection of gift ideas to help you show the high regard you hold for Dad. 

Join us at our Upper Street shop for an exceptional opportunity to observe a master craftsman at work and gain an insight into the construction of a genuine design classic. 

twentytwentyone’s newsletter is here, with highlights from the Milan Salone del Mobile 2016, the world’s foremost design event.

twentytwentyone celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2016. We are marking this with editorials celebrating the people, designs and occasions that have been important in our twenty-year history. 

twentytwentyone’s newsletter is here, with news of the latest designs now in-store and online. 

The latest instalment in our twentytwentyone is 20 series of editorials, presents our selection of 20 enduring furniture classics. 

London Craft Week sees a special collaboration between Carl Hansen + Son and Mourne Textiles that celebrates the craftsmanship and heritage of these two unique family-run businesses. 

Currently on display at twentytwentyone’s Upper Street shop, a display of 20 favourite homeware designs launched – and re-launched – over the past two decades. 

twentytwentyone’s newsletter is here, with news of the latest designs now in-store and online.

Our Easter opening hours are here. Pop into one of our shops or visit us online to get your fix of classic and contemporary design.

twentytwentyone was founded in 1996, making 2016 its 20th anniversary year. 

twentytwentyone is one of a limited number of retailers showing Serif, the new television from Samsung designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. 

Barber Osgerby have been invited to create the Guest of Honour stand at this year’s Stockholm Furniture Fair. 

twentytwentyone was founded in 1996, making 2016 our twentieth anniversary year. 

Visit the twentytwentyone Journal to discover the last order dates for Christmas and find the perfect gifts for those on your gift list.

twentytwentyone’s selection of design-led Christmas decorations and seasonal ornaments embraces both the contemporary and the classic. 

The twentytwentyone December newsletter is here, with plentiful ideas to inspire your Christmas shopping. 

Carl Hansen and Son have announced a Black Friday Weekend promotion on a true icon of modern Danish furniture design – the CH24 dining chair. Popularly known as the Wishbone Chair.

twentytwentyone celebrated the centenary of Robin Day by inviting a select group of the UK designers to upholster one of his most iconic furniture designs in a fabric of their own choosing.

Hans Wegner is one of a handful of designers who helped to define modern Danish design. Wegner worked on a remarkable range of designs that transformed the domestic aesthetic.

In addition to a particularly comforting name, the day bed proves itself to be a welcome retreat from the increasingly Autumnal nip in the air – and something of a design icon to boot.

The most immediately striking feature of the NoEarlyBirds collection is the distinctive tri-form leg that lends this family of contemporary furniture its air of architectural elegance.

Barber Osgerby‘s new collection for Royal Doulton exemplifies the design and craftsmanship that are intrinsic to this heritage brand. 

Flemming Lassen's Tired Man chair by Flemming Lassen is a robust and characterful piece of design. Find out more about the design in the twentytwentyone Journal. 

Storage is a perennial problem in most households, so any shelving system that combines adaptability, flexibility and efficiency with sheer good looks is sure to stand the test of time. 

twentytwentyone have returned inspired and enlightened from our annual pilgrimage to the Milan Furniture Fair. 

twentytwentyone celebrated the launch of the Robin Day Centenary Edition at its River Street showroom last night. 

Nanimarquina rugs are notable for their bold and innovative contemporary designs, but the company is equally remarkable for its socially and environmentally responsible ethos. 

Summer approaches and the great outdoors beckons. twentytwentyone’s collection of classic, design-led outdoor accessories is specially selected to help you transform your outdoor space.

Robin Day was born 100 years ago on May 25, 1915. To mark his centenary, twentytwentyone has collaborated with a group of designers to pay homage to one of Britain’s most gifted designers.

twentytwentyone launches its latest tote bag featuring exclusive designs by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. Each design is a response to the screen printing technique used in the making of the bags. 

twentytwentyone is pleased to introduce two games from Pico Pao. Pico Pao is a workshop with a long history of craftsmanship. 

Industrial Facility’s Alumi chair joins our outdoor collection of classic and contemporary designs. 

With Spring well on its way, now is the time to update your outdoor space. 

The Lampe Gras has an exceptional place in the history of the lamp.

Today String can be found in offices, studios and homes worldwide. The enduring design and simplicity of String has been carefully considered and allows for an extensive range of arrangements.

Receive £100 off every purchase of Hans Wegner’s iconic CH 24 ‘Wishbone chair’ in CHS coloured lacquered beech finish, during March, April and May 2015.

Mario Ruiz has been awarded the 2015 Red dot award for his Stockholm collection of sideboards, consoles, shelving and tables. 

In celebration of Tapio Wirkkala's 100th birthday, Iittala has re-released the designer’s most well known design.

2015 marks 140 years of Kingston School of Art. The institution can be credited with many significant alumni including Archibold Knox, Gavin Turk, Jasper Morrison and William Plunkett. 

twentytwentyone are very pleased to offer a second collection of limited edition prints from Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec and to launch an entirely new series from Nathalie du Pasquier. 

The Vitra Armchair Masterpieces promotion is here! 

We are very pleased to announce the results of the At Home with the Days charity auction we hosted during London Design Festival.

twentytwentyone celebrate the joint launch of new lighting and historic furniture. We are proud to host the launch of studio vit’s first collection of lighting.

The definitive online resource for accurate information about the design careers of Robin and Lucienne Day has just launched. 

We have been featured in Dwell magazine’s ‘Shops We Love’ feature.

We have returned from our annual pilgrimage to the Milan Furniture Fair. 

twentytwentyone are partnering Phaidon to celebrate the launch of their new book, WA: The Essence of Japanese Design. 

New exhibition: Martino Gamper: design is a state of mind at The Serpentine Sackler Gallery, London. 

A home desk that is discrete and beautifully detailed.  

Geoffrey Fisher's latest design is a clothes brush.

We welcome the arrival of Another Country’s Series Three collection this month.

twentytwentyone are proud to launch two exclusive designs in collaboration with Wallace and Sewell. 

twentytwentyone visited the annual Stockholm furniture fair at the beginning of the month. Above are some edited highlights of our trip. More can be viewed here.

Barber Osgerby’s new show ‘In The Making’ is opening today at The Design Museum, London. 

The term Brutalism was derived from the French ‘Béton brut’, or raw concrete, and the expression became associated with a movement emerging in postwar British architectural offices. 

The Stendig calendar was designed in 1966 by Massimo Vignelli and taken that year into the Design collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Philip Pearce established Shanagarry Pottery in 1952 and produced hand-thrown earthenware at a time when decorated bone china was commercial. 

Vitra welcome Artek as a new member of the Vitra Family

Geoffrey Fisher's hooks have been well received and to extend the family he’s made sling shots as an exclusive for twentytwentyone. 

Simon Phipp's photography provides a unique perspective and portrays Brutalist architecture in a sensitive, realistic and distinctive manner. 

We have returned from our annual pilgrimage to the Milan Furniture Fair. Inspired and enlightened.

Richard Schultz is no stranger to Knoll. He worked with Harry Bertoia during the development of Bertoia’s iconic collection of wire chairs. 

It is with great sadness we acknowledge the death of James Irvine. twentytwentyone had the great pleasure and honour to know and work with James. 

The Stool 60 was first introduced to the international public at the “Wood Only” exhibition in London in 1933, to rave reviews. 

Tim Fishlock Typeseat print, signed screenprint in an edition of 300. 

Mattiazzi is a company we have been working with since they launched the Branca chair by Industrial Facility.

twentytwentyone will offer for sale a limited quantity of vintage Aalto designs from the architect’s much respected, University of Technology in Helsinki.

twentytwentyone are very pleased to announce their collaboration with Karimoku New Standard and will launch the collection during London Design Festival.

twentytwentyone is proud to present the print series to be produced by The Wrong Shop.

twentytwentyone are extremely proud to have been recognised with a Wallpaper Design Award 2012.

Russel Wright worked as a stage designer in the 1920s though quickly extended his creativity towards multidisciplinary design, forging a highly influential career embracing textiles homewares.

twentytwentyone have secured the adjacent premises on Upper Street, Islington and continue their retail expansion.

twentytwentyone are honoured to be shortlisted for the Elle Decoration British Design Award 2011.

twentytwentyone are proud to announce the launch of Marsotto Edizioni in the UK.

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