Unto This Last uses innovative digital technology to produce made- to-order furniture with a retro/contemporary, modular design. There is a wide range of furniture on offer, from lightshades to beds, drawers and cupboards. The look is sleek and functional, unfussy with exciting geometric lines and curves.
Because each item is made to order, the company can offer a wide range of stylish, well designed products from two small workshops in London which reduces their environmental impact, whilst allowing Unto This Last to price their items competitively.
The ethos is very much about keeping it local – they don't deliver outside London – but it's well worth a trip to either their Brick Lane or Battersea Park workshops to pick up a bargain as the prices are highly affordable.
I'm particularly attracted to the origami-inspired Facet sideboard – perhaps because it looks a bit like a Transformer! It's one of the more expensive items in their range, but as an investment piece and future heirloom, I'd be happy to fork out for the high standards of craftsmanship and timeless design.
According to their website, Unto This Last will open more workshops around the country depending on the success of their London venture – here's hoping that 2010 brings them the impetus they need to branch out around the UK.
Sophy Colbert
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