The Royal Horticultural Society has revealed its third collection in partnership with Sofas & Stuff, which creates bespoke sofas, chairs, beds, footstools and more.
The latest range – called the RHS Botanicals collection – will draw inspiration from the rich history of botanical exploration. It will once again be based on the vast selection of assets available to RHS licensees from the RHS Lindley Collections, the world’s finest collection of botanical art.
The collaborative partnership will bring elements of the RHS archive to the interiors space, adapting original artworks into seven unique fabric designs that can be used across the full Sofas & Stuff range of British handmade bespoke sofas, chairs, beds, footstools and cushions – or purchased as fabrics for curtains and blinds or other soft furnishing projects.
The seven fabric designs include: Pieter Van Kouwenhoorn Tulips, inspired by the legendary Dutch botanical illustrator; Plantae Japonicae, a sweeping floral design; Henry Moon Lion’s Tail, inspired by a watercolour painting of the Leonotis Leonurus plant by botanical artist Henry Moon; Mark Catesby Grosbeak, taken from a hand-coloured engraving of a sketch by early 18th century English naturalist, Mark Catesby; and Foliage, Ferns Toile and Palm Leaf which each reflect a distinct narrative from the RHS Lindley Collections.
All of the designs except Tulips will be available in a variety of colourways.
The collection will launch at stand 615 (Soane House) at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show (21-25 May), before being able to purchase exclusively through Sofas & Stuff.
“We are thrilled to launch RHS Botanicals, our third exclusive fabric collection created in partnership with the RHS,” commented Andrew Cussins, founder of Sofas & Stuff. “Each fabric tells a unique and authentic story about humanity’s enduring connection with nature. We look forward to unveiling our new collection at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and welcome everyone to experience it first hand.”
Cathy Snow, licensing manager at the RHS, added: “This is, once again, British craftsmanship of the highest quality, skilfully combining works from our own collection of superb botanical art with beautiful fabrics and furniture. Sofas & Stuff are true experts in making and upholstering bespoke sofas, chairs, beds and sofa beds, and these exciting new fabric designs are a delight.”
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