Ralph Capper Interiors

Ralph Capper Interiors are a private family business established in November 1975. We are an independent contract furniture and lighting consultancy working with architects and designers on commercial projects including offices, hotels, football stadia, courts and other design-led spaces. We have dealerships for over 100 exclusive manufacturers of cutting edge furniture and lighting collections from the UK, Europe, US and Canada. We work on an consultancy basis to build the perfect furniture and lighting package for each individual project and budget and guide our clients through the specification and ordering process, before project-managing the full furniture installation and offering after sales service and guarantees.

This year has been a great success for our business. We have won competitive tenders to supply high profile projects such as Peninsula Business Services: 7 floors of furniture for over 600 staff, Manchester Airport Escape Lounge T1: Iconic Furniture and Lighting for an exclusive private passenger lounge, Manchester United Football Club Executive Boxes: Furniture and lighting supply to the most opulent / hi-tech boxes yet at the stadium, University of Lancaster LICA Building: Complete supply of all furniture to this state of the art cutting-edge new-build, University of York: Complete supply of all furniture to library building refurbishment.

Based on the success of the last 12 months and the quality of the projects we have won and delivered, we entered our company for the sought-after industry award ‘ MIXOLOGY NORTH COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2010’ and in acknowledgement of our 35 year anniversary, we took the entire team along including (now retired) Ralph and Susan Capper to the Awards Evening at The Palace Hotel Manchester on Thursday 25th November. In front of over 500 industry colleagues, competitors and professionals we succeeded in winning this prestigious award. The presenter read out the following to the sell-out crowd:

‘Our final award of the evening is the Company of the Year.
We have been genuinely impressed by the standard of entries we have received for these awards.

Of course the quality of presentation of an award entry is far from the be all and end all of our judges decision-making process.

One entry however, stood out for us in terms of presentation and also content.

The Mix Interiors Company of the year award winner is, this month, celebrating its 35th anniversary

Back in November 1975 our winning company’s founder, having already established himself firmly in the North West as Northern Sales Manager for Hille International, formed what was to become an institution in Manchester and the North West, and a name synonymous with high quality furniture.

Today the company is confounding the economic climate and continues to flourish. In fact it has. this year ,been involved in a number of the biggest and most prestigious projects in the region, including the Peninsular Project, the Escape Lounge at Manchester Airport, Lancaster University and Manchester United Football Club

The company was founded by a great man called Ralph, who we’re delighted to say is here tonight. Today it is run by Ralph’s son Ben, with exactly the same passion, expertise, integrity and honesty.

Mix Interiors Company of the Year 2010 is….

RALPH CAPPER INTERIORS

We are absolutely overwhelmed by the award, the awards evening and the response we have had from family, friends, associates, clients and suppliers. The evening was an real celebration for our team – in addition The Peninsula Project won ‘COMMERCIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD’ for the interior design team we worked with ID:SR.

ID:SR also scooped the award of DESIGN PRACTICE OF THE YEAR 2010.

For more information visit www.ralphcapper.com

Jamie Oliver's New Restaurant

Design Research Studio, the interior design arm of Tom Dixon, has designed the interior for the latest Jamie Oliver project Barbecoa. The project includes a 200 seater restaurant, 40 seater bar, a take-away venue and butcher.

Address 20 New Change Passage
London
EC4M 9AG

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Winter Designer Furniture Clearance SALE at fci.

The fci Winter Sale is now on.

We're clearing over £500,000 of end of line & ex-display furniture stock from our NW9 showrooms at genuine clearance prices. To view a copy of the latest furniture clearance list CLICK HERE.

As always, we offer unbeatable deals on all new orders on ANY brand or designer. (don't buy elsewhere untill you get us to do a price check for you)

Dining, seating, bedrooms, kitchens and much, much more.

Lots of parking on site.Open 7 days a week.

The fci winter sale is now on and you are invited.

Replaceable moving wall finish from CREATIF

Not just a pretty face.....Creatif make revelations with a ‘peel off’ face to moving wall panels.

A clever combination of our BigVista wall covering and standard moving wall panels means that the face of your moving wall can be updated in minutes.
Solid blocks of colour, peel off fabrics, hard hitting promotional graphics one week, subtle hues of nature the next.....this revolutionary discovery at Creatif offers a true solution for interior environments where the visual message must be kept fresh and topical, or where acoustic absorption is key.

What are the benefits of BigVista on moving wall panels?
• Improved acoustic absorption – additional acoustic interlayer provides a truly acoustic absorptive medium
• Interchangeable finish – change the colour or change the graphics
• Maintenance – machine washable fabrics
• Replacement – damaged or tired fabrics can be changed for newfabrics creating the impression of a new wall

Go quite literally off the wall on your design schemes with the BigVista moving wall finish from Creatif. For pricing, case studies or further information, make contact with the Sales team at Creatif on 01133 391 1970 or info@creatif.org.uk



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Herman Miller - Launch of the Cross Platform Screen

The Cross Platform Screen launches Today - December 7 2010.

Designed by Barry Jenkins of Broome Jenkins and developed by Herman Miller’s International R&D team the Cross Platform Screen has elegant architectural lines and a clean modern aesthetic.

Whilst the Cross Platform Screen has been designed to work with multiple Herman Miller products, the screen is initially offered to be compatible with Abak Environments only.

From December 7, the Cross Platform Screen can be ordered through EOS in the 20 day HM Solutions catalogue.

Lead-time: 20 days
Configurations: Desk-up / Modesty / Floor Standing
The screen is single rail hanging
Heights: 1055mm / 1105mm / 1205mm
Widths: 600 – 2000mm

Colours, materials and finishes:
Finishes: White (X1) and Metallic Silver (MS)
The screen is available in an extensive range of fabrics.

Hay Fever at SCP Contracts

SCP Contracts is delighted to announce the arrival of four new chairs from innovative Danish manufacturer Hay. The designs, called About A Chair, Shanghay, Ru and Tube offer specifiers a wide choice of bases, finishes and upholstery options. Hay are just one of the many international brands that SCP Contracts supply to architects and interior designers, visit their new website to browse an edited selection of over 1000 products and 2500 images.

Buy Tom Dixon Online for Christmas

Guaranteed delivery for Christmas on all products in stock from Tom Dixon if you order by the 15th December. The full Tom Dixon collection is available to buy online - select a delivery date that suits you.

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RIBA Annual Lecture from David Chipperfield

On Today (6th December)
Royal institute of British Architects, London, W1

www.docomomo-uk.co.uk

New Items In Artifort Stock Collection

From now on, the Mare 2.2-seater, 2.5-seater & 3-seater in Amdal 180 will also be available from stock. The Artifort Stock Collection now comprises the Orange Slice, Little Tulip in Interglobe Wool 47 (red), 63014 (orange) and 07 (black), the two Orange Slice anniversary editions (Woton & Anime) and a colourful collection of Swamps. You can find a complete overview on their website www.artifort.com.


Stock Collection

Agent’s / Representatives

Agent’s / Representatives page coming soon to the blog.
If you are an agent, please contact us so we can include your information info@thefurnitureindustryblog.co.uk

Italian Design Street Walking

Italian Design Street Walking is a 6-week program of exhibitions, events and special promotions at 20 of the best Italian furniture and lighting showrooms in New York City...
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Mint Christmas Shopping Day - Saturday December 4th 2010

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Best of the Sledge’s

Sibis Rodel Lattensitz child's sled

German made child’s sled is made of sustainable, steam bent ash. The sled comes with a detachable red chord, which makes it easy to pull through the snow. The sled is ideal for children aged from 2 to 8 years. Manufactured by Sirch. Available from SCP.

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Thonet S333

Sleigh riding fun for the entire family. The form and materials of this sledge are reduced to an absolute minimum. The skids and seat frame are produced from a single bent stainless steel tube. It has excellent sledding properties, runs perfectly straight, has optimal gliding properties and is easy to steer. The cantilever seat frame acts as a shock absorber and counteracts any unevenness on the slope. A robust weather-resistant mesh is stretched on it. For transport, several sledges can be stacked, and when walking it can be carried like a backpack.
Stainless steel honed frame, plastic mesh in silver, havana or black. Black textile leash with Thonet logo. The dimensions are oriented towards modern racing sledges.

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ACHICA – Meet Godfather of Design – Sir Terence Conran

ACHICA Living is delighted to share an exclusive interview with Godfather of Design – Sir Terence Conran. They take a look inside the design legend’s home, find out what his alternative career would have been, chat artists and inspiration and discover how to ease the torment of ‘designer’s block’…


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LEILA Soft Design from Pedrali

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RIBA Annual Lecture from David Chipperfield

6th December

Docomomo-UK has announced that 2011 RIBA Royal Gold medallist, David Chipperfield, will be delivering the annual lecture this year. His speech will focus on how the modern movement in architecture has influenced his work.

Royal Institute of British Architects, London, W1

www.docomomo-uk.co.uk

Architonic meets Jasper Morrison

Jasper Morrison's new 'HAL' range for Vitra, 2010: 'We've spent three years working out what shape it should be. You'd be amazed how many one-piece shells aren't worked out at all, which are not comfortable'; photo Marc Eggimann ©Vitra

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Bolon flooring in Cappellini’s new showrooms

Recently Giulio Cappellini opened his latest Cappellini showroom in Paris. Not one showroom is like the other, since he always wants to adapt the concept to the special atmosphere of the city and the place itself.The Cappellini showroom in Paris is dominated by Bolon’s flooring NOW Pink, which also underlies the colour of the walls and ceiling.

Read more here.

Christmas Eco Design Fair - Islington

December sees Assembly Room wrapping up warm and heading off to Islington this weekend. So if you fancy a mince pie and a glass of spiced cider with your Christmas shopping, what better way to spend your day than with a visit to Islington's Christmas Eco Design Fair at Islington Town Hall... and if you fancy grabbing a bargain before the end of the year they will be selling off a couple of ex demo pieces at the fair, at a festive price.

For more information visit Assemblyroom

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