Marks & Spencer
Swoon Crushed Velvet 3 Seater Sofa Dark Orange
£1,939
+ additional colours and finishes available at Marks & Spencer
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Description
Bouncy, sink-into seat cushions and broad arms give this Althaea sofa, from Swoon, a cocoon-like feel for everyday relaxation. It is upholstered in crushed velvet over a birch and ply frame for lasting support. The super soft comfort level makes the sofa ideal for long periods of use. It is made in the UK.
Our Stylist Says
I love this sofa’s rich crushed velvet texture and its bold, dark orange hue, which can add warmth and a touch of luxury to any lounge. It works well in eclectic, contemporary, or even boho interiors, especially when paired with neutral tones or metallic accents to make the colour pop. For practical styling, consider adding cushions in contrasting or complementary shades - like deep navy or soft beige - to create visual interest and comfort. Given the dark orange shade, it’s best suited to spaces with good lighting to prevent it from feeling closed in, but it’s a statement piece that instantly elevates a room’s style.
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.
