Designed in 1958 the Egg Chair is a design classic that has become one of the most recognisable and copied chairs of all time.Created by the uber talented Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in downtown Copenhagen and designed for the lobby, the hotel was fitted with 50 first edition Eggs. Imagine that! Naturally the Egg Chair was the most outstanding part of his entire hotel design, going on to become a global success. It broke all design conventions with its curving shape, which Jacobsen achieved by moulding the inner structure out of foam [developed...
The Rise of the Boutique Cinema The Northern Light Cinema, Sale | Where Glamour and Technology Collide From the initial ideas to the final reveal, seeing a project come together is what we love the most - and our latest collaboration for a three-screen cinema in Sale, Manchester has been nothing short of incredible.Designed alongside its owners Amanda and Tony Mundin this boutique cinema is the perfect example of where out and out glamour meets the latest in digital technology, resulting in a space that is truely epic. Photography by @photosbysleeve Showcasing a stunning array of our designs which all...
BLACKPOP X REBUILD EAST MIDLANDS As part of this year's International Women’s Day, we have a really exciting announcement to make. Marking this important and uplifting worldwide celebration, we are absolutely delighted to announce that we'll be supporting an extremely worthwhile, local charity - Rebuild East Midlands. We will do this by donating a percentage of our sales to help Rebuild in their vital work Rebuild Support adult survivors of modern slavery and trafficking across Derbyshire, to enable and empower them to rebuild their lives, free of the trauma of exploitation. They do this by providing personalised emotional, practical and...
'MOCHA MOUSSE' MAGIC Pantone Colour of the Year Chosen by the Pantone Colour Institute for it warm harmonious associations,please give a warm welcome to Mocha Mousse - colour of the year. Many of Blackpops designs feature tones that mirror, match and compliment Mocha Mousse. So whether you're looking for a pattern that features it strongly, or one that compliments your painted walls, then we've put together a few ideas to inspire you. 'Larson Ochre' cotton velvet - also available as wallpaper Retro sofa design mock up in 'Larson Cool' Wallpaper Mural in 'Paradise' also available as fabric Eames...
Velvet Art for Your Walls Did you know that the height of the popularity of tapestries was during the 14th and 18th Centuries? Used to keep out draughts, sound proof rooms, add decoration and offer food for thought with the scenes depicted, tapestries were also a symbol of wealth with Henry VIII owning more than 2,000 - of course he did! At nearby Hardwick Hall [just a stones throw from Blackpop HQ] visitors can view the beautiful 'Gideon' elizabethan tapestries purchased by the magnificent Bess of Hardwick in the 16th Century. Made in Oudenaarde, Belgium, they have recently gone...
IT'S A DRUMROLL FOR STEVIE Already making its mark, please give a warm welcome to Stevie - Blackpop's brand-new addition to our 'Dopamine' Collection.Glorious hot indian pinks, deep dark aubergines and splashes of green and turquoise are a colour combo, match made in heaven. 'Stevie' - available in our range of fabrics, as a wallpaper and a t-shirt For those who popped into our showroom over the weekend and were lucky enough to get a sneaky first-hand look at our new ‘Dopamine’ collection, ‘Stevie’ proved to capture quite a few hearts. So here she is in all her glory. We...
