Designing your space is all about finding the pieces which suit your needs and to express your personality. The key is to go for products with plenty of options - from sizes and modular components to colours and fabrics - and exercise your imagination. Here are some of our favourite versatile design heroes.
Viccarbe Savina Sofa
Our friends at Viccarbe describe Savina as a sofa. We think of it more as an all-conquering multi-functional machine for living. The Savina sofa has a versatile blocky shape, which makes it easy to create different compositions and to fit into spaces of different styles. The minimalist look is cleverly softened by Its subtly rounded seat back, stitching detail and slightly loose upholstery, which give the sofa a relaxed and welcoming demeanour. It may come with only five seat modules, but with them you can create countless compositions from one-seater armchairs and standard straight line sofas (with or without chaises longue) to grand L or U shaped and island configurations, all in a vast range of fabrics. With optional upholstered high armrests, side armrests, poufs and cushions, you can pretty much put together a sofa of any shape, size and style. In-seat power and USB socket options make the Savina sofa perfect for workspaces too.
Savina Armchair and Modular Sofa
Sancal Pion Occasional Table
Occasional tables don't come more flexible than the Pion table from Sancal. Inspired by chess pieces and shaped like a mushroom, the Pion table has a sleek elegant look which sits comfortably in both contemporary and classic design schemes. Just like the different chess pieces, the Pion table comes in multiple sizes. With heights of 40, 60 and 74 cm and 12 different shapes and sizes of table tops to choose from, it can be configured as a small side table up to a large conference table. There is also a plethora of materials and finishes available, from wood to marble as well as MDF lacquered in countless colours. With all this versatility, it is definitely checkmate to the Pion table.
Pion Occasional Table
Pion Stool
Pion Dining Table
Lodes A-Tube Suspension Light
The A-Tube suspension light from Lodes may look simple - a slender metal tube suspended by cable - but it is astonishing what you can achieve with such a simple design. The A-Tube suspension light is available in 11 sizes (including ceiling light versions) and up to 6 different metallic finishes. Used individually, they are a visually appealing alternative to recessed spotlights, ideal for use over the kitchen counter or perhaps over dining tables in a restaurant. However, it is when they are used in a cluster of different sizes and finishes that's when you see their design possibilities, creating eye-catching compositions from inverted forests of light to meteorite showers.
A-Tube Suspension Light
A-Tube Nano Suspension Light
A-Tube Nano Duo Suspension Light
A-Tube Ceiling Light
Henk Dining Table
Feeling restricted by the choice of dining tables on offer and want to create something exactly the right shape and size for you? Then look no further than the Henk dining table. Think of it more as a design programme than a table: there are 8 different table top shapes in up to 32 sizes, 7 wood finishes and 23 laminate colours to choose from, 18 types of table legs with 2 finishes for the metal versions, not to mention 3 different types of table edge profiles to choose from. That is literally thousands of possible design permutations, so chances are that you will find one that is perfect for you. Did we mention that all the table tops are made with solid oak? The Henk dining table should definitely be in every designer's little black book.
Stellar Works Utility Chair
If we have to choose a modern classic design chair, the Utility chair from Stellar Works would be high on our list. It has a highly distinctive design signature, with its industrial style brass details balanced by its tufted upholstered seats inspired by traditional sofas from gentlemen's clubs. This unique style is clearly present throughout the chair's design variations, whether with or without backrests or armrests, or with different upholstery and wood finish options.
Utility Chair U
Utility Armchair U
Utility Highback Armchair
Utility Highback Chair
Utility Chair V
Utility Armchair V
Tonone Bolt Desk Light
Task lights are meant to perform a task. The Bolt desk light from Tonone does exactly what it says on the tin, but with great style and panache. The light comes in one arm, two arms and straight arm versions, in different sizes and with the option of clamp bases, to suit even the most demanding of taskmasters. It also comes in 11 different colours, including bright shades of orange, yellow and pink, so you are sure to look great whist your are working hard.
Bolt Desk Light 1 Arm
Bolt Desk Light 2 Arms
Bolt Desk Light 1 Arm Small
Bolt Desk Light 2 Arms Small
Bolt Table Light
Nomon Unica Shelving System
Mention "shelving system" and the eyes of most people would glaze over with images of boring stacked MDF boxes or miles of library-style metal racking. Not so the Unica shelving system from Nomon, a sophisticated and versatile design based on an impossibly slender pole with shelves of different sizes pivoting off it, all in walnut or black ash veneer. There is even a desk module available, perfect for WFH use or perhaps as a dressing table. In these days where, frankly, nobody keeps files and books anymore, the light and elegant Unica shelving system is ideal for showcasing your prized decorative items.
Bordbar Airplane Trolley
Last but not least, there is our favourite multi-functional accessory, the storage cum table cum cooler cum drinks trolley cum everything else that is the Bordbar airplane trolley. Based on authentic airplane trolley designs made to exacting standards (Bordbar is German), the trolleys can be fitted with a multitude of inserts, from shelves and drawers to wine racks, cutlery trays, drinks coolers, cigar humidors, chopping boards and even table foosball attachments, which means you can use the Bordbar for pretty much anything. They also come with wheels, so make that anything anywhere. In addition, you can choose from a large selection of external prints, including your own designs, which makes the Bordbar airplane trolley the perfect accessory for anything, anywhere, in your style.
