Kartell Comback Rocking Chair White/Wood - Heal's UK Furniture
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Kartell Comback Rocking Chair White/Wood - Heal's UK Furniture
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Description
Winner of a Wallpaper magazine design award, the tall Comback makes a striking occasional chair for the living space. Reimagining traditional English style furniture, this Patricia Urquiola design features a distinctive Backrest and seat that is moulded from a single piece of plastic to follow the natural curves of the body. The unique shape of the frame has a patterned relief of contemporary geometric form, imitating the lined back bar of a Windsor chair in an entirely novel way. In keeping with this spirit of nouvelle craft, two curved natural oak legs give this design a traditional rocking motion.
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Dimensions
Height:
100.0-100.0cmWidth:
58.0-58.0cmDepth:
58.0-58.0cmAbout Heal's
A Rich Legacy in Furniture Design
Heal's is a well-known British furniture store with a history that spans over 200 years. It began in 1810 when John Harris Heal and his son started a business for feather products but soon moved into furniture.
By the 1900s, almost everyone in London knew Heal's for its great furniture. Interestingly, they were also among the first to sell electric lights in Britain. During World War II, their main store even helped by making parachutes for soldiers.
Influences and Design Philosophy
A significant part of Heal's story is Sir Ambrose Heal, who worked there for 60 years, from 1893 to 1953. He had a unique idea combine the beautiful designs from the Arts and Crafts Movement with affordable manufacturing.
This meant more people could buy well-designed furniture without breaking the bank. If you visit the Heal's store on Tottenham Court Road in London, you'll see a cool spiral staircase and a statue of a bronze cat, both of which show off the company's unique style.
Modern Expansion and Growth
While Heal's has a long history, they're always looking forward. In 2001, a company named Wittington Investments bought Heal's, helping it to grow and open stores in many cities, including Manchester and Leeds.
They've also started selling products online, aiming to be a modern e-commerce store with physical showrooms. Their main Tottenham Court Road store celebrated 200 years in 2018. Recently, they revamped it, making it even better for shoppers.