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New Limited Edition Eames Lounge chair in mahogany

October 10, 2018

This winter, Vitra are introducing a new limited edition of their iconic Eames Lounge chair, with a shell in mahogany, accompanied by a matching LTR occasional table. The table is only available through the purchase of the Eames Lounge Chair in mahogany. Vitra have used the FSC-certified tropical sapele wood for this version of the chair. The wood belongs to the large family of mahogany varieties. It is characterised by a golden to reddish brown colour and a distinctive regular ribbon pattern, resulting in a sophisticated and elegant finish. From 1st November 2018 to 31st January 2019, if you buy an Eames Lounge Chair in mahogany, you will receive the Eames LTR table in mahogany as a free gift. Get in touch with us for a quote, or pop in and try the new limited edition set in our London showroom.

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Buy a Vitra Polder Sofa and Get a Free Eames Blanket

September 01, 2018

The autumn season is almost here, and we are already thinking of cosy evenings curled up on the sofa with a blanket and a hot tea. That's why we are so excited to announce the start of the new Vitra Designer's Choice Sofa campaign.

To celebrate the beautiful sofas in their collection, Vitra have invited four designers to define their own favourite version of the Mariposa Sofa, Polder Sofa, Suita Sofa, and Soft Modular Sofa. These special versions emphasise the unique features of each Vitra sofa collection.

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Introducing New Scandinavian Design from Bolia

August 15, 2018

We're very excited to welcome Bolia to our website - a young and creative Danish brand, Bolia stands for beautiful, unique and authentic furniture designed from sustainable materials. The brand has been around for 18 years, creating handcrafted Scandinavian designs with over 30 gifted designers on their roster.

And Bolia don't just care about design - they also care about how these designs have come to life. They work with organic and sustainable materials like traceable leather, solid wood, and certified pollsters.

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Salone del Mobile 2018

May 01, 2018

It's the most exciting time of the year again, as the furniture manufacturers are showing their newest products at Salone del Mobile in Milan. Check out our highlights from this year's show below, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest for more photos. Vitra Vitra are returning to the roots this year with a re-launch of the Eames Plastic Chairs in fibreglass version. Fibreglass was the material originally used for these chairs back in the 50s, before the manufacturer switched to polypropylene in the 1990s. The new fibreglass version will be available in a different colour palette than the polypropylene one, featuring softer pastel colours. Jasper Morrison's Plate table is now available in more sizes and finishes. A few different sizes can be combined...

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How to furnish the perfect home office: Dealing with Noise

March 15, 2018

When we talk about productivity at home, two of the biggest challenges to tackle are background noise and distractions. Have you ever tried to make an important business call while working from home, and found yourself trying to outshout the kids and the dog? Or participated in a video conference from your living room, and felt embarrassed about the clutter in the background. If that has happened one time too many, you might consider installing an acoustic privacy booth, such as the Framery O available from our sister company Office Blueprint.

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How to furnish the perfect home office: Choosing a task chair

March 13, 2018

The task chair you sit on has a huge impact on your wellbeing and comfort. Sometimes it's tempting to go with the cheapest option, but considering how much time we spend sitting, it's worth investing time to research and choose a well-designed ergonomic chair that will serve you well in the long term.

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How to furnish the perfect home office: Choosing a desk

March 12, 2018

Do you work from home? You're not alone. According to recent data from the Office for National Statistics, a record 13.9% of the UK work force are home workers. Whether you only work remotely on some days, or you're entirely home-based, it's important that your home office is comfortable and healthy, so you can be as productive as possible. So where do you start when furnishing the perfect home workspace?

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Inspiration from Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair 2018

February 13, 2018

Our visit to Stockholm Furniture and Light Fair 2018 didn't disappoint. We feel so inspired after seeing so many of our favourite brands and their new product launches at the world's meeting place for Scandinavian furniture and lighting design. Browse the photos below for some highlights from the show.

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Get an extra 10% off in the last week of Sale

January 23, 2018

Our Winter Sale must end 31st January 2018, and we are offering an extra 10% off all new orders in the last week of Sale. The discount is in addition to the standard sale discount. Just use code sale10 at the checkout to apply your extra discount.

Also, don't miss the Home Stories promotion by Vitra, which is running until the end of this month. Get a free gift with each Eames Lounge Chair or Eames RAR chair purchased before 31st January.

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Winter Sale Now On!

December 22, 2017

Our Winter Sale is now on, with up to 20% off new orders, and huge savings in Clearance. Shop our newest products below, or check out the Clearance section for some great ex-display and stock bargains.

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Christmas Opening Hours

December 11, 2017

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Please note that our London showroom will be closed for the holiday period, from 25th December 2017 until 2nd January 2018.

But don't despair - you can still place orders online on our website, or email us at info@couchpotatocompany.com with any orders or enquiries during that period, and we will respond to you. We will reopen as normal on 3rd January 2018.

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