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Plastic fantastic
Sunny coloured pouffes and stools handmade in Africa
Townhouse treasures
A display recreating the splendours of an 18th-century home
Roche Bobois Kapla buffet
236cm x 86cm x 48cm, by Cédric Ragot, in wood and lacquer with chromed steel base, £3,793 to order
Maximum impact
Hollywood design titans join forces for a unique and theatrical chair
Fashion al fresco
Marni’s statement-making outdoor furniture – with catwalk flair
Ligne Roset Elizabeth sofa
126cm wide, by Nathan Yong, in cotton velvet and stained ash, £2,473. Also in other fabrics
Wharfside Retro desk
124cm x 70cm x 73cm, in walnut, Corian and stainless steel, £2,950. Also in ash/oak
Antiques alive with stories
Rare furniture with fairytale charm and political history
Louis Vuitton folding swing chair
In nylon rope with leather cushions, by Patricia Urquiola, about £14,700
Rattan makes a comeback
Eye-catching furniture and accessories with a cool conservatory vibe
Violet & George
A fashion-conscious soft-furnishings store that champions imaginative textile design and quirky British craftsmanship
Fendi Casa Grand Hotel chair
In stainless steel, teak and weather-resistant fabric, from Interior Supply and other stockists, £2,235