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Design Guild Mark Holder

AD11 Lounge Chair

Name of Designer:

Huw Evans and Campbell Thompson
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DGM Number

309

Date of Award

2023

Manufacturers’ Name

The Conran Shop

Description

Architecture and furniture unite in the AD11 Outdoor Lounge Chair, designed by and exclusively available at The Conran Shop. Made from oak-veneered marine plywood, the AD11 is available in three vigorous hues of yellow, blue, and red, each featuring a discrete bottle opener for the ultimate spring-summer relaxation. Brand new for 2023, AD11 is our modern interpretation of the classic Adirondack chair typology. The two independent backrests provide ergonomic comfort, while generous armrests promote lounging

About

Campbell Thompson is Head of Furniture & Lighting for the Conran Shop. He graduated with a BSc in Product Design and since then has gained over 15 years’ experience in Home retailing working for various brands including Skandium, Harrods and Heals. Campbell joined the Conran Shop in 2016 and oversees the buying edit across furniture and lighting, working with brands on exclusive collaborations and developing Conran Shop own brand furniture and lighting with prominent UK and international designers.

As the celebrated winner of New Designers 2019, The Conran Shop tipped graduate designer Huw Evans as a name to watch. Now a member of The Conran Shop’s team, the young designer presents his winning creation, the remarkable Iris Lounge Chair, released in two signature wood finishes to highlight the incredible artisanship of the artful piece.

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