Marks & Spencer
BARKER AND STONEHOUSE Sven Armchair Ecru
£599
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Description
Bring mid-century-inspired style to your lounge with this neat armchair from Barker and Stonehouse. This Scandi-inspired design showcases an elegantly curved frame set on solid hardwood legs. Piping detail on the arms gives a tailored finish. It is made in the UK for lasting quality.
Our Stylist Says
I love this armchair for its timeless, understated style and versatile neutral tone, making it a great addition to many interiors. It works particularly well in cosy, mid-century modern, or Scandi-inspired spaces due to its soft curves and wooden legs. To style it effectively, consider adding a textured throw or patterned cushion to introduce colour and comfort. It pairs nicely with warm wood accents and light, airy fabrics, making it a perfect statement piece for a living room corner or reading nook. Practical tip: its light tone makes it essential to keep the upholstery clean, so adding a washable cushion cover can be helpful for maintenance over time.
Evan Carter
Flitch Interior Stylist
Dimensions
Dimensions can be found on Marks & Spencer's website here
About Marks & Spencer
History and Expansion
Marks and Spencer, often lovingly called "Marks and Sparks" or "M&S", has been a staple in the UK market since its founding in 1884. Over the years, the brand has seen tremendous growth, with 1,064 stores across the UK and an additional 406 locations worldwide as of 2023.
Historically, M&S was celebrated for its commitment to selling British-made goods, pioneering the "St Michael" brand in 1928 which honoured its co-founder Michael Marks.
As they grew, M&S maintained its reputation for quality, fair value, and innovative customer policies, even allowing returns with full cash refunds regardless of purchase date.
Clothing & Home Business Endeavours
In recent years, M&S has focused on modernising its Clothing & Home business, striving to offer contemporary, stylish products that resonate with their 22 million customers.
A noteworthy move was their acquisition of Jaeger in 2021, a brand that shares a founding year with M&S. Under M&S's umbrella, Jaeger remains an independent brand, renowned for its timeless elegance, and is now available on M&S's website and in select M&S stores across the UK and Ireland.
Sustainability and Innovations
Throughout its existence, Marks and Spencer has demonstrated commitment to improving customer experience and sustainability.
In the 1950s, they introduced hygiene training for canteen staff, and by the 1960s had implemented thermostatically controlled refrigerators for enhanced energy efficiency.
M&S has been at the forefront of many retail innovations, from introducing "sell by dates" in the early '70s to enhance food quality, to banning smoking in all their stores as early as 1959 due to fire hazards.
The brand's long standing dedication to quality, customer relations, and sustainability remains evident in their practices today.
