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Orpha! Step into the Studio
Say hello to Orpha, our new fabric and furniture range inspired by the abstract forms and chromatic scales of the Orphism and Fauvism movements in early 20th century France.
Designed in-house with the help of our talented friend, artist Caro Gates, the collection’s primary influences include the works of Henri Matisse and Sonia Delaunay. It is underpinned by not only the relationship between non-figurative forms and bold use of colour, but also the way in which the composition can move freely between art and design, complementing the silhouettes of the furniture designs.
Elio Armchair in
Orpha, ‘Tangerine’
A modern silhouette with traditional camelback curves. Designed to work as the perfect canvas for our Orpha print, but works just as well in plains or simple prints.
From £1,755
Felix Slipper Chair in
Orpha, ‘Coconut’
Our versatility hero, the Felix slipper chair sits just as well in the sitting room as it does in the bedroom. The traditional camelback curves offer a subtle detail across this fully upholstered style.
From £1,470
Piero Footstool in
Plain Velvet, ‘Turmeric’
Your new best hosting friend, the Piero Footstool has a flip-top cushion with a marble surface on one side and sumptuous cushion on the other, meaning he can be used as a side table, stool or footstool.
From £815
Leo Chair in
Orpha, ‘Seaweed’
This fully upholstered dining or side chair is a super chic addition to any table.
From £1,345 (Pair)
Orpha Rug
Available in two sizes
Our Orpha rug is a contemporary interpretation of the woven jute classic, featuring the black painterly lines from our abstract Orpha print.
From £410
Orpha Cushion in
Orpha, ‘Coconut’
The Orpha Cushions are part of our in-house range and feature the screen printed Orpha fabric, with solid black piping.
£95 each
Orpha : Behind the Design
Orpha was inspired by the exploration of the relationship between colour and abstract form, as seen in the works of the early 20th century artists in France such as Henri Matisse and the Orphists (namely Sonia and Roberty Delaunay). Sonia, in particular, moved freely between the worlds of art and design, leading a successful career in fabric design, illustration and graphic design.
We loved the idea of creating an anti-figurative composition, like that synonymous with Sonia’s art, that could be applied to design and used in a living, functional way.
The Orpha pattern that decorates our new collection has been hand-painted by artist Caro Gates, before being digitised and put through a screen printer to be applied to our 100% cotton fabric.
Artist Caro Gates preparing the Orpha pattern in ‘Tangerine’
Orpha Fabrics
Our Orpha fabrics have been designed and printed on 100% cotton for quality, softness and durability. They are available in Pesto, Seaweed, Grenadine, Tangerine and Coconut, and our furniture styles are also offered in plain velvets, linens and a boucle.
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£130Our Orpha fabric is part of our in-house range, The Orpha Collection. Offered here in Seaweed – featuring deep blues & green. Fabric is 100% cotton and has been fire treated (for domestic interiors). Sold in metres. Collection: Orpha Colour: Seaweed Fabric type: Cotton Composition: 100% cotton Martindale Test: 32,000+…
