Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Happy Christmas & a Happy New Year
We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and best wishes for 2010.
Monday, 7 December 2009
Christmas present idea

Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Quartermile Triplex


Similarily, if it's a goods night sleep you need, you can snuggle in the B&B Italia Charles bed waking up to a similar view which would change everyday according to the season and weather. A delightful comtemporary flat which cannot help but take your breath away.
Friday, 13 November 2009
Rimadesio


He was hugely impressed with the technology involved in producing products that are made predominantly from glass in lots of colours and finishes; extremely practical, with a unique aesthetic quality.

All manufacturing is in-house and the application of technology extends to the 1664 solar panels on the factory roof – Rimadesio is self-sufficient in power for its production processes!

Thursday, 15 October 2009
Bla Station Presentation


Last week we invited a group of architects and designers to join us in the showroom for a presentation on Bla Station from Ruth Simpson the UK agent. Ruth spoke about the history of the company and explained the thinking behind many of the products. We also learnt how passionate the company is with regards sustainability; many of the products within the range have environmental awards and all Bla Station products are manufactured in Scandinavia.
We had lots of pieces of Bla Station furniture for everyone to try and enjoy such as the Innovation C designed by Fredrik Mattson and the new Oppo chairs, designed by Stefan Borselius and launched in Milan earlier this year. This is the first time they have been displayed in Scotland! There was much discussion about the sense of happiness the products gave everyone and indeed the Oppo chairs were compared to the Teletubbies! All our visitors felt the Innovation C was a great product and had lots of ideas of projects where it could be used.
Once all furniture had been put through its paces we went next door to La Garrigue for an early supper – always a treat
!
We had lots of pieces of Bla Station furniture for everyone to try and enjoy such as the Innovation C designed by Fredrik Mattson and the new Oppo chairs, designed by Stefan Borselius and launched in Milan earlier this year. This is the first time they have been displayed in Scotland! There was much discussion about the sense of happiness the products gave everyone and indeed the Oppo chairs were compared to the Teletubbies! All our visitors felt the Innovation C was a great product and had lots of ideas of projects where it could be used.
Once all furniture had been put through its paces we went next door to La Garrigue for an early supper – always a treat

Thursday, 1 October 2009
100% Design
Elsewhere, B&B Italia’s front window highlighted the products launched at Milan in April. The fantastic Papillo chair had been ‘dressed’ by prominent designers for an auction event and the Jean sofa was shown in various forms (look out for the launch of Jean in Tangram’s showroom at our Open Weekend on 10/11 Oct).
Thursday, 27 August 2009
Staff Festival Night Out
As part of our annual summer team bonding day out, the staff of Tangram went to see the fabulous acoustic guitarist, Antonio Forcione at the Festival Hall, Edinburgh. Hailed as the 'Jimi Hendrix of the acoustic guitar', award-winning Forcione is considered one of the most charismatic and inventive performers to come out of Europe in recent years. After the performance we walked to Amore Dogs in Hanover Street soaking in the Festival atmosphere (or fighting our way through the crowds, depending on your view of Edinburgh in August). The food was so good at Amore Dogs, we just spent the rest of the evening eating and drinking until it was time to go home.
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society
Thursday, 16 July 2009
Quartermile Showflat
Friday, 3 July 2009
B&B Italia

At the B&B Italia factory and headquarters they we were given a really inspiring ta
lk from Federico Busnelli the Centre of Research Director of B&B Italia. He stressed the importance of risk and innovation to B&B in their quest to always be ahead of the pack with product design and production methods. It is very important that B&B Italia is not seen as a ‘fashion’ but rather that it is on trend and has longevity and appeal for all markets.
A tour of th
e factory was fascinating, from the mouldings process used for upholstery products to the laser cutting of fabrics. Lunch at the Carimetto Golf Club was stunning: special risotto, followed by freshly made pasta followed by meat or fish! Then off to the Maxalto factory (the sister company of B&B who manufacture predominantly timber products). This factory is less automated and does involve far more skill and craftsmanship resulting in beautifully simple products.

The showroom is beautifully laid out and was really inspiring; it was also another opportunity to see the new products which were launched at the Salone in April. Then dinner with lots of lovely food (far too much!) and the opportunity to sit outside and soak up the warmth and atmosphere while discussing contemporary furniture – wonderful!
All in all it was a really super trip. We left Italy with a far greater knowledge of the investment and production methods of one of the best contemporary furniture manufacturers in the world. And they call this work!!!

A tour of th


The showroom is beautifully laid out and was really inspiring; it was also another opportunity to see the new products which were launched at the Salone in April. Then dinner with lots of lovely food (far too much!) and the opportunity to sit outside and soak up the warmth and atmosphere while discussing contemporary furniture – wonderful!
All in all it was a really super trip. We left Italy with a far greater knowledge of the investment and production methods of one of the best contemporary furniture manufacturers in the world. And they call this work!!!
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Stua Wins Award



The Spanish National Design Prize, the country's most prestigious design award has been won by Stua. Tangram have promoted Stua products for 15 years and we are delighted by this news. Stua was praised for its vision and passion and its attention to detail. The company was founded in 1983 and is still very much a family concern. Stua design and manufacture a great range of seating and tables ideal for both the home and a wide range of contract applications.



Friday, 5 June 2009
Montis Evening


Earlier this week we hosted a group of architects and designers in the Tangram showroom. Melvin Herbschleb, the Export Manager of Montis, gave a presentation on the design background and manufacturing methods of this exciting Dutch furniture producer.
Our guests had the opportunity to
experience the fantastic comfort offered by chairs such as Lotus and Windy and the Axel and Juliet sofas. After the presentation we moved next door and enjoyed a fabulous dinner at La Garrigue, one of the finest restaurants in Edinburgh.


Images are of new products launched at Milan
Thursday, 21 May 2009
Liquid Imagination
This week we have been getting very excited about the new Liquid Imagination paint range by Valtti. They have a beautiful range of colours and an amazing website - you must try the 'Paint A Room' function, it is very clever and had us all trying out the different colours.
Thursday, 7 May 2009
Hotel Missoni
The following day another lorry arrived from Cappellini & Carl Hansen with more chairs and armchairs. The hotel is going to be marvellous when completed. Definitely worth a visit, if only to see the furniture we've supplied.
Friday, 1 May 2009
MILAN 2009

We're back and over the course of 2 days the Tangram team spent 28 hours walking, visited and had meetings with 34 different manufacturers and viewed hundreds of new products. Julian did manage to take the weight off his feet for five minutes and here's the proof.
Milan was as bustling and full of people as ever which created a great atmosphere. However restaurant tables were in short supply! There were some notable highlights and having thought long and hard we have come up with a list of our ‘top five’ - read on to find out more!
MassimoSistema Sofa System by Poltrona Frau - a very simple, well proportioned piece with the high level of comfort you would expect with a price tag considerably lower. Approx. £ 4995 for a 3 seat sofa in leather.
Milan was as bustling and full of people as ever which created a great atmosphere. However restaurant tables were in short supply! There were some notable highlights and having thought long and hard we have come up with a list of our ‘top five’ - read on to find out more!
Top Five Products 
Archibald Chair from Poltrona Frau - extreme comfort and beautiful detailing.
Eclipse Tables from Stua - simple, practical and starting at £70!

Archibald Chair from Poltrona Frau - extreme comfort and beautiful detailing.

Eclipse Tables from Stua - simple, practical and starting at £70!
Jean Sofa System from B&B Italia - Elegant clean lines with coloured lacquered frames and amazingly comfortable. Luxurious armchair to match.
Hans Table from B&B Italia - the best mechanism on an extending table we have ever seen along with unusual frame colour and detailing.



Friday, 24 April 2009
Milan Furniture Fair

Thursday, 9 April 2009
Happy Easter!
At Tangram we're all looking forward to our Easter break and enjoying a long weekend. We hope the the sun will shine so we can roll our Easter eggs. If you're not keen on eating eggs then here are a couple that you can sit on!
The Tato stool by Baleri Italia and the iconic Egg chair by Fritz Hansen


The Tato stool by Baleri Italia and the iconic Egg chair by Fritz Hansen


If you would like further information on either of these items please contact us or drop into our showroom.
Friday, 3 April 2009
Apex Hotel, Waterloo Place

Friday, 27 March 2009
Wintergarden Food Court
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