Paula Benson

Eames furniture in film and the ‘must see’ exhibition at the Barbican

Charles and Ray Eames furniture feature in multiple movies. When film set decorators need to convey a character's good taste and style or when...

Developing our passion with knowledge from the world’s most respected museum of art and design

To further deepen our knowledge and develop our passion for furniture, interiors and design we are excited to announce...

Ex Machina: jaw-dropping architecture, stunning design and now a BIFA winner

Ex Machina was the big winner at the Moët British Independent Film Awards on 6 December (2015). The film won four awards: Best British...

Mid century Modern in the movies: Competition winner! (and don’t miss Modern Shows on 22 Nov)

Congrats to Mariam Cherian who wins the competition in our feature "Mid century Modern in the movies" to spot...

Sneak peek at the furniture to appear in Fifty Shades Darker.

Read our detailed new feature on the furniture and decor of Fifty Shades Darker plus interview with set decorator Cal Loucks here >Published 13 Nov 2015:Universal Pictures have been...

Spotted in Paddington: Two colourful throws in the Brown’s family home.

After finding the bear in Paddington Station and and naming him accordingly, The Brown family take the red-hatted little fella back to their eclectic...

Please be seated for the oak chairs in Spectre boardroom

Craftsmen-built, hand-made chairs by bespoke furniture maker Tudor Oak based in Kent, England appear in the new Bond film, Spectre, released in the UK tomorrow (26th October 2015) and...

A fitting new home for the factory work bench in Les Miserables

Anne Hathaway as the luckless seamstresses Fantine in Les Miserables (2012) confronts her fellow factory workers in a scene in Les Miserables which triggers her ultimate downfall. The scene...

Which films do designers find the most inspiring?

Design Week asked Film and Furniture founder Paula Benson "Which films do designers find the most inspiring?". Here's her response: Kubrick’s 2001 A Space Odyssey is at the core of...