Marks & Spencer
Gallery Direct Set of 2 Continuation Framed Wall Art Nude
£119 £95
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Description
These two minimalist abstract pieces from Gallery Direct will bring understated elegance to your room. Both portrait-oriented artworks depict soft shapes against a calming, neutral background, which is lightly textured. Each comes mounted in a rectangular wood-effect frame, ready to hang together or separately.
Our Stylist Says
I love the simplicity and elegance of this set of two nude art prints - they work beautifully in a variety of interiors, from modern Scandinavian spaces to understated minimalist styles. Their neutral tones make them versatile, pairing well with both coloured and monochromatic schemes. When styling, consider hanging them together as a pair or spacing them out for a more relaxed, gallery-wall look. They also work well above a mantelpiece or console table, adding visual interest without overwhelming the space. To keep their aesthetic centre stage, pair with understated frames and minimal accessories around them, allowing the artwork to be a subtle yet impactful focal point.
Anaya Kapoor
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.
