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What makes an icon an icon? It’s a word that gives many the shivers, feeling it’s thrown around too easily, yet it exists for good reason. A movie star...
“One person's craziness is another person's reality” once said director Tim Burton. Celebrated for his weird and wonderful imagination,...
We are delighted to announce that Film and Furniture is sponsoring the Cheltenham International Film Festival 2024, an event...
Exciting news for film enthusiasts! The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that this year’s Student Academy Awards ceremony will be...
Much has been said about George's impeccably stylish house in the 2009 film A Single Man. Set in 1962, the production design team, renowned...
On Saturday, 31 August 2024, cinemas across the UK are set to open their doors for National Cinema Day, offering the magic of the...
It all started with an enquiry from Jennelle Derricotte, a US-based interior designer. She asked us to supply Film and Furniture's officially licensed Hicks...
The highly anticipated Barbie exhibition opened today at London's Design Museum, showcasing over 250 objects that delve into the design legacy of the world's most famous doll. From Dreamhouses...
Ripley has us all mesmerised with its bewitching locations, inspiring Italian interiors and array of desirable objects. The Netflix eight-part series reimagines the cult classic The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999),...
No One Will Save You follows Brynn a creative and talented young woman who's been alienated from her community. Lonely but ever hopeful, Brynn...
Following on from Greta Gerwig’s smash hit Barbie movie, our interest in the world’s most famous doll shows no...
Furniture can be as important as actors in the plot, and just as recognisable as famous characters. Often, they hold shared memories and serve as backdrops for iconic scenes,...
This week marks a momentous occasion for film enthusiasts...
Set in 1970s and 1980s Miami and Colombia, Griselda captivates with its intriguing locations and striking design. This Netflix...
Vitra Design Museum's fascinating new exhibition explores one of our favourite subjects: the interplay between science fiction and design....
With a vast readership of 22.4 million per month, our presence in the esteemed the Financial Times House and Home stands as a testament to our commitment to exploring...
If you're a lover of furniture and film, and the Barbie movie hit home with you, then you'll be...
Selling a house can be a tumultuous affair, but how far would you go to ensure a great offer gets over the line? In...
Step into the world of Enzo Mari, where design transcends aesthetics and functionality to become a testament to innovation and societal change. Film and...
Over half a century on, Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange remains a source of controversy and...
Are you ready for the 96th Academy Awards? The 2024 Oscars ceremony will announce the winners on Sunday, March 10 at the Dolby Theatre, Ovation Hollywood. Here's a recap and how to watch. Oppenheimer leads the...
In our exploration of cinematic tales illustrating pollution, as discussed in our articles Clearing the haze and The Power of Plants, we introduced you to a nifty device for...
Calling all design enthusiasts and connoisseurs of creativity! Prepare to be captivated by the UK's imminent arrival of the Enzo Mari exhibition, which will...
The British Film Designers Guild (BFDG) Awards took place last Saturday 25th February at the glamorous The Londoner hotel, Leicester Square and announced the...
Abiding by the first rule of Fight Club, one might argue that discussing its underlying messages should be off-limits. But nevertheless, it's ironic that we often overlook a topic...
Prepare to be captivated as London's the Design Museum unveils its 2024 exhibition lineup,...
Surreal, sexy and brimming with imagination, Poor Things is a cinematic marvel. It takes us on a whirlwind adventure alongside the Frankenstein-esque, enigmatic and...
Get ready for 2024's film awards season with our rundown of the nominees in...
The largest listed building in Europe, the concrete icon Park Hill, stands tall, telling tales of diverse communities and witnessing various film and TV...
Film musicals and re-imaginings of familiar characters can be equally tricky beasts in my book, so when watching Paul King's Wonka I kept anticipating...
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Delve into the captivating story and film sets of Maestro where the complex lifelong bond between American composer and...
There are captivating performances in Saltburn but none quite as alluring as the Saltburn house itself. This film is an immersive experience that lingers...
In the realm of movies and TV, this year has been nothing short of dynamic. From the contagion of "Barbenheimer" to the many other captivating productions on both the...
In the dynamic realm of cinema, tales of dystopian futures frequently unfold, vividly depicting the repercussions of climate change...
Set in the 1960s and 1970s, Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla delves into the world of Elvis Presley’s Memphis mansion, Graceland. For the purposes of filming however, Production Designer Tamara Deverell...
Did you spot all the inspiring interior design and notable furniture in The Playlist? Currently steaming on Netflix the series is inspired by the book Spotify Untold and tells...
A new exhibition at BFI Southbank immerses you in Powell and Pressburger’s mesmerising 1948 production The Red Shoes. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale, The Red Shoes tells the story of a young...
With production design by the three-time Oscar-nominated Arthur Max, Ridley Scott’s epic Napoleon details the chequered rise and fall of the French Emperor Napoleon...
Our carefully curated holiday gift guide has become well-known from London to Los Angeles (and everywhere in-between) as the place to find inspiration for that special someone in your life who loves film, furniture and design....
If you're in search of a perfect present for a cinephile who also appreciates the beauty of interiors, design, and art, then look no further! We have exactly what you need. Behold, our carefully...
An exhibition celebrating Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining as seen through the lens of author and designer Craig Oldham, is currently on display at Dorothy in Liverpool, UK. This exhibition displays...
The iconic carpets from the The Shining's Overlook Hotel are available as officially licensed luxury rugs, runners and carpet for your own home. Here's...
After a period of being available to rent as a holiday home, The Sex Education house could now be be yours to own! 'The Chalet' in the Wye Valley is the iconic on-screen home...
Beckham is currently streaming on Netflix, and it's addictive viewing. We spotted David cooking at home in a magnificent...
"Designing a film is like painting a landscape in a hurricane" said production designer...
A recent British Film Designers Guild (BFDG) survey shows 83% of art department crew affected by film industry strikes have been out of work...
Retired and living in self-imposed exile, the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot reluctantly attends a Halloween seance in new murder mystery A Haunting in Venice....
Are you a Barbie girl or more of a fan of The Mandalorian? Here, Nicholas Smith from The White Kitchen Company shows us how...
What fun production designer Sarah Greenwood and set decorator Katie Spencer had bringing Greta Gerwig’s vision for the toy world of Barbie to life. Now that the film has...
Many high profile directors and actors will be in attendance at the Cheltenham International Film Festival from 15-24 September, 2023. We are delighted to...
Barbie is a triumph! Greta Gerwig and the film's production design team referenced renowned films such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Matrix and Playtime. Lets take a look... The Dawn of Barbie - 2001:...
TV series Glamorous follows the story of Marco Mejia (Miss Benny), a young gender non-conforming queer person whose life...
In a new featurette for Haunted Mansion (2023), the cast and crew talk about the details of the film set design. The story revolves around...
It’s been a rainy grey day here in UK so it’s fortuitous that Sq ft magazine arrived in the post yesterday giving me a great excuse to sit on the sofa and take a...
In Rian Johnson's Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Detective Benoit Blanc travels to a private island oasis to peel back the layers of...
Prepare to be mesmerised as visionary filmmaker Wes Anderson once again showcases his distinctive visual style and meticulous attention...
Elton John’s private jet in Rocketman is a truly rock and roll affair, including a handsome retro-striped 70s sofa. What's more we have an HK Diplomat for sale in the same Rocketman sofa fabric. After...
TV series Dead Ringers is a visually stunning work built around the retelling of a disturbing story. Join us for a tour of the...
Norwegian miniseries The Architect (Arkitekten) is set in the very near future against a backdrop of stylish Scandinavian architecture and design, yet is as...
Futuristic architecture and a distinctive style are characteristics of Dubai which extend to the film industry. Many movies have been filmed in Dubai over the years, showcasing the city's stunning real estate and breathtaking...
No detail goes unnoticed when it comes to A Clockwork Orange. We receive many questions here at Film and Furniture about the furniture, decor and art in the film sets of Kubrick's disturbing dystopian...
I learned a lot about the legacy of Casablanca Records by watching Spinning Gold, the biopic of 1970s record producer Neil Bogart who co-founded the American record label. We...
If you’ve ever considered taking a trip to Norway, Succession Season 4 episode 5 will whet your appetite for possibly the same reason that Alex Garland's Ex Machina's did...
Our new shining rugs, cushions and tea towels will not only cement your love of a classic film but also add a vivid design statement to your home. If you've...
Who needs an excuse to throw a movie night and have a couple of friends over for drinks? There's nothing like the feeling of getting cozy on a big couch and enjoying a great...
House of Gucci traverses a 20-year period from 1975 to 1995, with film sets spanning from traditional luxury Italian villas and Gucci offices, to...
A TV series largely set in an office might not be an immediate go-to for those with strong interior design sensibilities, but office-based drama-cum-comedy...
Furniture from the film The Banshees of Inisherin is being sold as part of Dublin-based Adam's Auctioneers' 'Irish Vernacular' auction taking place in April. Set...
Which talented creatives will take home the most recognised trophy in the world on Sunday? The build up to the 95th Oscars has reached fever pitch amongst the entertainment...
It was a big weekend for design in film! The film awards season is in full throttle. The look,...
New art documentary Make Me Famous has just hit cinemas for a short window. Director Brian Vincent's debut documentary explores New York's downtown art scene in the 1980s where "artists were inspired to make their own rules and not wait...
In the Brannock's new dream home at 657 Boulevard in TV series The Watcher we witness some strange goings...
Sam Mendes' Empire of Light is centred on a dilapidated multi screen cinema and explores the power of human connection during turbulent times. Set in an English seaside town in the early 1980s, the...
Finding retro home-decor inspiration from Hollywood movies, particularly those filmed or set in the 70s, is a perfect way to discover tricks that will help you add distinctive colours...
Babylon is Damien Chazelle’s take on the heady, hedonistic days of the Golden Age of Hollywood, as the industry transitioned from the silent era...
Our cinema-going habits have changed dramatically in the last few years, with films coming to our TVs after theatrical release faster than you can say Sebastian J Cricket. Still,...
Spending just shy of 3 hours in a cinema on a Saturday afternoon watching Bardo, False Chronicle of a...
The New York apartment of Amy and Adam in the horror film Nanny (written and directed by Nikyatu Jusu), is a modern, creative and sophisticated space. It's carefully designed...
Much more than a cameo, and more like an identity for the film itself, our old favourite the 6250 Chair (recently re-released as The Sixty Two), is a fine choice of chair for Mr...
From Patrick's 50s bohemian Brighton apartment to Tom and Marion's 90s humdrum Peacehaven house, the film sets and locations of My Policeman create heaps...
There are fans of The Shining and there are devotees. American product designer/film producer Jay Veltz and his family sit firmly in the second...
In March 2020, London's theatres closed their doors due to lockdown. We all despaired. What use is a closed theatre? To a film crew, quite a lot of use...
Olivia Wilde’s new movie Don’t Worry Darling has been attracting attention not only for its high profile cast (including Harry Styles, Florence Pugh and Chris Pine) but also because...
One of the lead publicity shots for the movie Blonde features actress Ana de Armas reenacting a famous photograph of Marilyn Monroe sitting on...
The Gucci campaign for the new Exquisite collection has caused quite a flutter amongst Kubrick fans this last week. The campaign's creative director Alessandro Michele says he is fascinated by...
Pink is in, largely influenced by Greta Gerwig’s forthcoming Barbie movie, and it will be making its way into home decor with a bang. Starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, the...
A seat that sits at the epicentre of a story, possibly more so than any story ever told, is the Iron Throne in Game of Thrones. The seat of...
After WWII, design took a deeper dive into Modernism as a form of celebrating the end of a dark and troubling time. Modernism was not new, but Post-War Modernism saw the introduction of the oh-so-popular...
How do you augment the Star Trek Enterprise? It’s a seemingly impossible task given that...
How do you augment the Star Trek Enterprise? It's a seemingly impossible task given...
Plants are amazing, there’s no denying that. Incorporating plants into our homes connects us to nature and can add architectural interest and colour to our interior design scheme. Importantly, they also clean the air....
John Carpenter has said that of all his films, The Thing is his personal favourite. It's also a favourite on one film fan who...
Remember Amelie's cute bedside pig lamp? Or the dynamic curve of the Arco floor lamp in Iron Man's house? Or maybe it's the abundance of retro table lamps in the Bond movies of the...
Colour has a big part to play in film. It sets the tone and mood, conveys emotion and effects us on a psychological level. Movie palettes aid storytelling to enhance the narrative or define...
The TV series Conversations With Friends had a lot to live up to after the huge success of Normal People. Both are adaptations of books by Irish author Sally...
Film and Furniture founder Paula Benson joins the stellar line up of previous guests in Kubrick's Universe: The Stanley Kubrick Podcast where she discusses the 'The Art and Design...
For Downton’s second movie Downton Abbey: A New Era set in 1928, the Crawley family up roots from the English countryside to a gorgeous getaway pad in the south...
Michelangelo Antonioni's Blow-Up is as much about the lifestyle of a photographer living and working in sixties swinging London, as it is about a mysterious murder. The 1966 film...
The sculptural table ‘House of Gucci desk’ which features in Maurizio Gucci's office in House of Gucci was chosen by Director Ridley Scott and...
In 1962, Sean Connery introduced Ian Fleming’s James Bond to cinema audiences and the visionary Ken Adam established a look and feel for Bond film sets that broke new...
The secluded Overlook Hotel in Kubrick's The Shining is the embodiment of fear and fascination, and has etched itself into the brain of many a film fan. Following our...
Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece 2001 A Space Odyssey continues to fascinate over five decades after its release. It's been pored over, scrutinised and replicated in...
We love to shine a spotlight on the production design, art direction and set decoration of the movies, which...
We’re fascinated in the production design, art direction and set decoration of the movies here at Film and Furniture...
The lure and legacy of Kubrick's classic horror The Shining shows no sign of waning. In fact it continues to gain momentum by the...
If you're looking to make a memorable design statement in your office and firmly cement your company in the mind of any visitor, then...
“What people want to see in this movie is not what happened on the stage, but what happened backstage” says Production Designer Jon Hutman talking about his design work...
Polish-born illustrator Martin Reznik fell in love with film noir when he was growing up through watching films with his father. Filmmakers Jean-Pierre Melville, Henri-Georges Clouzot and Jean-Luc Godard...
Considerable attention has been bestowed upon the iconic hexagonal carpet that lines the corridors of The Shining's Overlook Hotel, but what of the infamous Room 237 carpet? Join us...
Half a century on, A Clockwork Orange remains a source of controversy and discussion despite being largely embargoed for nearly three of those five...
We love Café Le Sans Blague in The French Dispatch and it sounds like the art department team had a blast sourcing all the furniture and set dressing for Wes Anderson's latest film. Set Decorator Rena...
Despite 2021 being another unusual year for most of us, we're so pleased that many filming projects were able to get under way after a long hiatus and that...
A good architect will design a space to suit the lifestyle of the occupants but some architects have a reputation for being overly precious. The minimalist house that stands at One Folgate Street in...
With its impressive collection of majestic castles and stately homes, Great Britain is the destination of choice for a wide range of filmmakers and movie location scouts. In this article, Property Solvers explore just a...
David Lynch may have brought us the immortal words "fire... walk with me" via Twin Peaks, but Director Guy Ritchie leans more towards "fire......
Once seen, you can never 'unsee' the scene in A Clockwork Orange when Alex reaps havoc at the house of 'Cat Woman' wielding a giant shiny phallus. Well, now...
Independent media company A24 has released a book celebrating unusual promo from the boom-era of movie merchandise called For Promotional Use Only: A Catalogue of Hollywood Movie Swag and...
Film set design and decor details of the Aretha Franklin biopic Respect are revealed in a behind-the-scenes featurette about the film's production design and what's more, we have an...
Film Director Wes Anderson has a distinctive visual and story-telling style, which he has expressed to great acclaim in films such as The Grand Budapest Hotel, Moonrise Kingdom and...
Have you ever wondered about the difference between production design and set decoration? Or, more specifically, who designed and...
Beth Harmon's rollercoaster ride to chess champion in The Queen’s Gambit had us hooked. The series spiked a surge of interest in chess and...
Production Designer James Merifield takes us behind the scenes on the film adaptation of Jojo Moyes’ best-selling romantic novel, The Last Letter From Your...
In black comedy thriller Promising Young Woman we follow Cassie’s (Carey Mulligan) journey to avenge the death of her best friend. During the film she visits the house of disgraced attorney Jordan Green (Alfred...
Hats off to Charlotte Perriand! Not only was she one of the most pioneering designers of the 20th Century,...
With its stunning interiors, shimmering glass, wrought iron structures and cobbled walkways, the City of London’s iconic Leadenhall Market is no stranger to the movies. It was the film...
We’re fascinated in the production design, art direction and set decoration of the movies here at Film and Furniture and as you're here, we...
Sponsored post I made a long overdue visit to Mel's Drive-in last week. Not to the real San Francisco diner you understand, but via a viewing of American Graffiti. Set in the early 1960s, many...
The Affair tells a story of love, friendship, life-changing decisions and the early life of an architectural masterpiece. The film is an adaptation of Simon Mawer’s acclaimed 2009 novel...
The Father uses subtly changing interior design to disorientate us as we descend into Anthony's world of dementia. It’s a perfect example of how choice of interior décor and...
Andra Day is captivating and wholly believable as Billie Holiday in Lee Daniels’ new movie The United States vs. Billie Holiday and has already been recognised for her performance...
Working from home? If you're getting a little bored of the same four walls of your home office set up and are in need of some inspiration, this 'quick-read' post offers up six films...
Music aficionados and eagle-eyed film fans alike will have found their gaze drawn to the futuristic turntable in Alex DeLarge's bedroom in the 1971 dystopian film A Clockwork Orange. Alex...
With the tagline “an occasionally true story", the satirical comedy The Great offers us a left field view of what life was like for the young Empress Catherine living...
Updated 9.11.21 We love the outdoor smokeless BBQ table in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen and it seems many of you do too, as we've received many requests to track it down. To recap: In the scene...
Directed by Sam Levinson and starring John David Washington and Zendaya, Malcolm & Marie looks like it will be bringing us some swoon-worthy set decoration when it hits Netflix...
Let’s face it - if we had free rein on who to hire to carry out your next interior design project, many of us would jump at the chance...
We often reference film sets for design inspiration here at Film and Furniture, pointing out the details of the furniture and décor for your delectation, but it’s not so often we come across a...
We've all watched more than our fair share of films and TV series in 2020. Dare we say being forced to stay indoors has had some advantages? Despite all...
We're big fans of a good old floor plan. We get pretty hot under the collar about interesting hotel rooms too. And as regular readers of Film and Furniture...
Mysterious monoliths may have been appearing all around the world but we've discovered another Kubrick-related conundrum, hiding in a...
Our carefully curated holiday gift guide has become well-known from London to Los Angeles (and everywhere in-between) as the place to find inspiration for that special someone in your life who loves film, furniture...
Since it first graced (no pun intended) our screens, Grace and Frankie is a show that has offered us comfort, chaos, conflict, true friendship, and brilliant interior design. It explores the ideas of love,...
Alfred Hitchcock, the grand master of suspense, had a profound effect not only on story telling and filming techniques but also on film sets, aesthetics and use of space. French architect and designer Morgane...
First invented in 1983 by Chris Wiggs who built a tiny dollhouse in a powder compact for his daughter, Kate, the Polly Pocket concept has since been relaunched, redesigned and has a trilogy of...
More is more! The former LA home of Hollywood designer Tony Duquette known as 'Dawnridge' is the setting for the glamorous eccentric Lenore Osgood’s (Sharon Stone) home in Ryan Murphy’s...
We'd like to say a big thank you to all our FFFriends and FFFollowers who voted for us in the Oscars of the interior...
In 2019 we were thrilled and surprised to be crowned Best Design Inspiration Blog in the Oscars of the interior blogging world, the Amara Interior Blog Awards. Can you...
I was in my early 20s at art college in London when I first saw The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. The theatrical film sets of Robert Wiene's 1920 German...
Everyone likes to immerse themselves in a little Hollywood glamour from time to time. Production Designer Matthew Flood Ferguson and his team reimagined a series of iconic locations and...
We've discovered some truly inspiring home decor and intriguing home offices on our travels. When it comes to film fans who are also design lovers, an interesting home, somewhere...
The latest podcast from USModernist Radio features discussions between Host and Executive Producer George Smart and three film industry professionals with connections to architecture: Film and Furniture's very own...
Hulu have released a video which takes us on a guided tour of the lavish film sets of The Great, the satirical drama series in which Elle Fanning plays Catherine the Great and Nicholas...
We wouldn't normally seek interior design tips from a criminal mastermind and his wife, but when your home décor taste is as refined as Harry and Veronica Rawlings from...
Largely set at London's former stately home Kenwood House, Belle is a period drama based on the real-life, 18th-century...
A new era of space travel began last week: SpaceX successfully launched NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley into orbit from the coast of Florida, the first humans to do so from USA...
Set in Ibiza and UK, the Netflix crime drama White Lines hits us up with a hedonistic mix of drugs, danger, beautiful landscapes and...
Isolating with your family can take its toll and such was true for Jack, Wendy and Danny Torrance. How appropriate then, that half the...
The screen adaptation of Irish author Sally Rooney’s novel Normal People takes us on an emotional and sexual rollercoaster. It also takes us on a journey through some captivating...
The Overlook Hotel will captivate us forever... and ever... and ever. Playwright, theatre director and former film critic Maurice Leslie shares his thoughts on the forthcoming 10-part Overlook TV series, based on the iconic...
The design and style of glassware in the movies can transcend period, genre and galaxy. We invite you to join us on a bar...
Everyone's talking about WFH (Working From Home) but when it comes to film fans and design lovers, we've discovered some truly inspiring homes and intriguing home offices: After BattleBots...
We’re all spending more time than ever on our sofas in these unusual times, so we'd better make sure it’s a sofa we love. When you settle down to...
Fiona Cole investigates how the humble Thonet chair caused a revolution in furniture design and became one of the...
From her first job working with design power duo Charles and Ray Eames to designing outstanding ‘period’ film sets, art director and production designer...
Update March 2020: Although the exhibition discussed below is closed due to the ongoing health concerns of Covid-19 the exhibition is now available to view online and the accompanying...
Modernism Week’s signature February festival in Palm Springs, California has now wrapped and what a plethora of architectural and design riches it presented! We...
Bong Joon Ho's Parasite has made history by being the first foreign language film to win Best Picture in...
Two almost simultaneous gatherings of talented production designers, set decorators and other art department team members happened in London and LA over the weekend...
Armando Iannucci’s space sitcom Avenue 5 stars Hugh Laurie as the captain of a luxury spaceship. Set 40 years in the future, the solar...
The fraught relationship between humanity and technology has never been so creatively explored than in Kubrick's masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey - and that...
The film awards season is upon us! We shine a spotlight on the production design, art direction and set decoration of the movies which...
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2019 has been another action-packed year at Film and Furniture HQ. This, the year that Blade Runner was set was also the year we were crowned Best Design Inspiration...
If you ask a film guru (including Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese) to cite their favourite film, Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey will...
Jacques Tati’s furniture from Mon Oncle was honoured at this year's Design Miami and select pieces are now available...
Do you have someone in your life who loves film, furniture and design? Please allow us to be of service! May we present our carefully curated gift guide with a twist - homeware, barware,...
We know him best for Blue Velvet, Eraserhead, Mulholland Drive and innovative TV series Twin Peaks yet Academy Award-winning filmmaker David Lynch is also an artist and furniture designer. In fact,...
We are surprised and thrilled to be crowned the UK's Best Design Inspiration blog in the Oscars of the interiors blogging world - The Amara Interior Blog Awards 2019. The...
We are very excited to announce that F&F's Paula Benson has been invited to talk at Modernism Week’s signature February festival in colourful Palm...
Doctor Sleep directed by Mike Flanagan hit the big screens last week. We sat in our plush Screen on The Green cinema seats on...
If you're a Suits fan you've probably found yourself drooling over the impeccably designed offices and apartments of Harvey, Donna, Mike, Rachel, Louis et al. The nine-season hit TV...
Unless you've had your head stuck in a wood-splintered door or been frozen in a maze, you'll have noticed that the heat is on...
The Milan Design Film Festival kicks off this week! This annual film event takes place every October, in the heart of one of Milan's...
Guest author Matt Cole investigates how Superheroes have evolved from do-gooding comic book characters to egomaniacal corporations and how the design of the Vought Seven boardroom in The Boys by Production Designer Dave Blass...
Big thanks are due to all our FFFriends and FFFollowers who voted for us in The Oscars of the interior blogging world, the Amara...
Downton Abbey graces the big screen as from Friday (13th September) with firm favourites Dame Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary...
Film and Furniture acquired a fascinating piece of film history recently – a vintage promotional brochure from MGM Studios (located in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, UK). Dating from the late 1950s,...
The Oscars of the interior blogging world, the Amara Interior Blog Awards have come a-calling - and we welcome them with open arms and big grins as we're very...
We don't often discuss documentary films here at Film and Furniture. Rams however is a documentary portrait of Dieter...
The real location for the Overlook Hotel is rolling out the proverbial red carpet (or maybe they’ll stretch to a red, orange and brown hexagonal carpet) to welcome guests...
Last month we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the moon landing and last year we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space...
Perception is a curious thing. Have you ever met a barely-recognisable friend after years apart, but felt at home the moment you hugged? There’s an emotional explanation, of course....
Portuguese newspaper Observador have published an article on all things Film and Furniture, calling founder Paula Benson a 'furniture detective'! Titled “Paula Benson, a “detetive da mobília” dos filmes que transforma a sua casa numa...
July 20, 2019 is the 50th anniversary of humans first landing on the Moon as part of NASA’s Apollo...
Have you ever dreamed about sitting comfortably in your own Star Wars TIE Fighter? Well your time has come as designer Kenneth Cobonpue has released a range of high-end...
British GQ have published a profile on Film and Furniture founder Paula Benson, discussing how and why she started the website and it's a jolly good read! Titled "Meet the woman who can turn your...
Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz star in Pedro Almódovar's Pain and Glory (Spanish: Dolor y Gloria) and although Almódvar says it's not autobiographical, it partly is! The film even features...
When Warner Bros released the trailer to Doctor Sleep we were eager to investigate if it featured the venerated Hicks Hexagon carpet made famous by Kubrick's The Shining. We...
The larger than life Rocketman follows singer, songwriter, pianist and rock legend Sir Elton John’s breakthrough years - from his early childhood to his early...
Who amongst us has not been seduced by the illusory world of film – the sets, the atmosphere, the...
We were delighted to talk to leading french newspaper Le Monde about Film and Furniture. Their article covers our love of the furniture and set decoration in Pedro Almodovar movies (including Volver and Julieta)...
From Frasier to Casino Royale and The Simpsons, guest author Oliver Pearson investigates why Herman Miller chairs are considered by film and television to be some of the greatest...
If you're an interior design enthusiast, you'll know 2LG. The interior design duo with a penchant for colour and curves with a hint of deco have gathered quite a...
The eagerly awaited Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition has docked at London’s The Design Museum. It has already been hailed as one of the must-see cultural events of 2019 according...
Kubrick fans had better clear their diaries for April and May as a two-month exploration of the groundbreaking directorial genius began yesterday 1 April at London's BFI Southbank. The...
In recognition of Global Recycling Day on Monday 18th March and in support of our charity partner the Reuse Network, we are donating a beautiful “Batman Moon Bowl” as seen in the film Batman v Superman: Dawn...
Do you, or someone you know, own a piece of furniture, homeware or decor that was 'screen used' on the film set of a movie? We're gathering stories for a...
The simplicity of a sitcom concept is part of what makes it successful. Every week (or several times a night once it’s all online)...
The Luna Cinema, the UK's leading open-air cinema, returns this summer with its largest season of outdoor screenings ever! With award winners Bohemian Rhapsody joining...
We were delighted to attend the The British Film Designers Guild Awards 2018 earlier this month where we reported live across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as the winners were announced. Some of...
Recognise this chair? You may well do because it's had a busy and productive life! This chair has been the star of not one, but two major TV series',...
Production Designer Hannah Beachler won Best Production Design at the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday night in Hollywood for her work on Marvel’s Black Panther. "I want...
“This very special interview with Production Designer Sir Ken Adam (before his death in 2016) reveals the mind of a genius - a visionary...
Big decisions demand big, handsome, well-designed desks from which to make them. Art Directors Syd Cain and Sir Ken Adam created iconic and game-changing film...
Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love and partnerships. This Valentine's Day, we at Film and Furniture declare our love for UK charity the Reuse...
A British period drama like no other, The Favourite is a dark, complicated yet comic tale of a triangle between three commanding women jockeying with raw abandon for love, favour...
The "marvelous, mystical, rather sophistical" Awards season is upon us! We're fascinated in the production design, art direction and set decoration of the movies...
Each week we ask a respected film or furniture expert to recommend a film or series that should be on all our 'To Watch' lists. This week our Must Watch is...
They say an Englishman's home is his castle yet in Mary Queen of Scots, two strong women - Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland (Saoirse Ronan) and Elizabeth 1, the Queen...
The new Mexican adaptation of the film Perfectos Desconocidos (Perfect Strangers) directed by Manolo Caro (also of The House of Flowers) tells the story of...
At the end of each year The National Film Registry in USA announces its annual list of films to...
The interactive film Black Mirror: Bandersnatch has brought us joy and fear in equal measures. Fear in choosing the fate of young computer games programmer Stefan, and joy in...
We were delighted when Frances Anderton host of DnA: Design and Architecture, a weekly radio show broadcast on KCRW NPR station in Los Angeles invited...
No detail goes unnoticed when it comes to the wonderful production design (Nelson Coates) and set decoration (Cal Loucks SDSA) of the Fifty Shades film series. We’ve received many...
Fabric magazine epitomizes smart London living – celebrating the people, the place and the lifestyle, so we're very happy to have been featured in the December issue. In their article...
Interior Design graduate Erika Bonat has an obsession with the film sets of Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey and who can blame her? She's always been interested in interior design and architecture and during...
"This interview blew my mind! If you're interested in film, design or creating worlds of any kind, it will blow yours too. Production Designer...
Everyone has someone in their life who's a film fan and/or design fanatic. We know these people. We know what makes them tick. These folk can be tricky to buy gifts for so if...
Throughout history movies have been a medium for exploring ideas of how we might live in the future. Visionary directors, production designers and set...
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again was a box office hit in the summer of 2018, achieving a UK opening of £9.74 million. A real feel-good musical, the film...
For two decades I've had every intention of seeing Dario Argento's 1977 horror classic Suspiria but never quite managed to get around to it. I'm...
Rowan Atkinson returns to our screens as the much loved accidental secret agent in Johnny English Strikes Again. Out now in cinemas, the new...
Artist Cornelia Parker’s Transitional Object (PsychoBarn) which is currently on display at the Royal Academy of Arts Annenberg Courtyard, is a large scale sculpture standing at 30 feet tall. This artwork references two emblems of American domestic architecture, the classic red barn and the Bates...
As the saying goes "All good things come to those who wait" and yesterday The Design Museum announced an exhibition...
Each week we ask a respected film or furniture expert to recommend a film to watch or a book to read. This week our Must Watch is chosen by Artistic Director of...
Big thanks are due to all our FFFriends and followers as we're excited to announce that Film and Furniture has made it to the shortlist for the Best Design...
When we published a short feature on the colour themes of To All The Boys I’ve...
Actor and Producer Dwayne Johnson admits that the most important character in his latest film is a building. The star of Skyscraper is the fictitious Pearl building in Hong Kong which takes the mantle of...
I am thrilled to announce that Film and Furniture has been nominated for the Best Design Inspiration Blog in the Amara Interior Blog Awards...
Update 12.1.21: Since publishing this article in August 2018 it has come to our attention that the Master Replica Group, the company behind the crowdfunding project for the HAL...
Each week we ask a film/furniture expert or fan to recommend a film to watch (or book to read). This week our Must Watch is chosen by...
We just watched the trailer for Maniac and we liked what we saw! When a new Sci-Fi series:- 1. Features Production Design and film sets which cause you to pause and rewind a hundred times 2. Includes...
A rare, original Djinn chair from the actual film set of Kubrick's masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) has just...
Each week we ask a respected film or furniture expert to recommend a film to watch or a book to read. This week our Must Read is chosen by cineaste,...
We've had several requests to investigate the story behind the pictures of captivating black women with afros in Kubrick's The Shining. These pictures hang in Dick Hallorann's (Scatman Corothers)...
The Netflix original film To All The Boys I've Loved Before (based on the New York Times best-selling book by Jenny Han) launches globally on Friday August 17. The director of...
We love the Parr's super new house in Incredibles 2. The production design team of Ralph Eggleston (Production Designer), Philip Metschan (Visual Designer), Nathan Fariss (Sets Supervisor) and Bryn Imagire (Art...
From Paris, to London and Kashmir, Tom Cruise pulls off some thrilling stunts as IMF special agent Ethan Hunt in the sixth Mission: Impossible. Cruise is famed for doing his own stunts and in the...
The Film and Furniture world is spreading far and wide! We've received a whole host of new press coverage. In their feature titled "You can now own that rug from The Shining and furniture from...
Having spent some time studying Floor Plan Croissant’s wonderful watercolours of Phantom Thread for last week's feature, it reminded us of the gorgeous organic-themed dining room wallpaper in The...
The catalogue Rationalism on Set: Glamour and Modernity in 1930s Italian Cinema explores a little-known period of Italian cinematic history, highlighting the strong Modernist influence apparent in the set designs created...
We're always pleased when someone discovers Film and Furniture and gives us a write up in the press because it means that more can enjoy learning about furniture, decor...
Whether an arthouse classic or a mainstream blockbuster, film sets are laden with hidden narrative. Film set designers, production designers and set decorators spend months, sometimes years creating houses,...
A museum like no other opens in Soelden, Austria this July. Set 10,000 feet up Gaislachkogl Mountain sits the new stunning, immersive James Bond Museum - 007 Elements. Snowy landscapes and...
In Kubrick’s seminal horror film The Shining (starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall as Jack and Wendy Torrance) the psychic hotel cook Dick Hallorann...
Film and Furniture founder and editor Paula Benson will be giving a talk about Blade Runner 2049 at the forthcoming Birmingham Design Festival in June. She will dissect and...
Film and Furniture’s Paula Benson was interviewed by Sveriges Radio (Sweden’s equivalent of UK’s Radio 4) for their programme 'Stil' (Style) about Kubrick’s 2001: A...
Spotting a furniture design classic in a film is our obsession and we know the same is true for many of our readers who...
Contains spoilers! I was delighted to give a talk at a recent screening of Blade Runner 2049 hosted at the stunning The Conran Shop showroom in...
In Netflix Marvel's Jessica Jones Season 2, we couldn't help but notice Trish Walker has a trio of distinctive lights which hang with poise and grace in her kitchen...
Our latest #FFFind (Film and Furniture find) is for a reader who asked us if we could track down the eye-catching, elegant wallpaper in Trish Walker's apartment in Marvel's...
We took a well overdue look around the dwell furniture store in London’s Tottenham Court Road this week and...
Film festivals pop up all over the world but when a new film festival in the British city of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne was announced, I sat up...
The Djinn chairs in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) are one of the most iconic chair designs to ever grace the big screen. To...
Ahead of Sunday's EE British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA presents a rare opportunity to hear from some of this year’s nominees from the Production Design, Hair and Make-up and Costume Design categories in a...
Created and authored by E. L. James, the third in the Fifty Shades movie trilogy Fifty Shades Freed, is out tomorrow (Feb 9, 2018) just in time for Valentine's Day. Displayed...
Nothing gets our hearts beating faster than spotting a gorgeous piece of furniture, lighting or homeware in a movie. While often considered secondary to...
We believe the design and the look of a film or TV series is as important as the script or the performances in bringing...
Maze Runner: The Death Cure, released 23 January, 2018 is the third and final...
The requests for us to identify furniture, decor and art in the Fifty Shades series are coming in thick and fast (we are happy...
Our latest #FFFind (Film and Furniture find) is in response to an F&F reader's request for us to identify the bird sculpture in Ana's closet in Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed. Ana's closet...
Our latest #FFFind (Film and Furniture Find) is on behalf of an F&F friend who asked if we could identify some unusual square beer glasses...
The 2018 BAFTA Awards nominees were announced by the The British Academy of Film and Television Arts in London on...
Contains spoilers! The Interstuhl Silver Chair has 'space age' written all over it. It's futuristic look, iconic silver back, plush leather...
Set in 17th Century Amsterdam and based on Jessie Burton's best-selling novel, The Miniaturist aired recently on the BBC in two parts. This drama tells the story of a...
It's been an action packed year at Film and Furniture HQ. As 2017 comes to a close we take a look back at our Top 10 most popular features...
Diners in a cafe in the small town of Stroud, Gloucestershire in the UK find themselves sitting on the film set of Kingsman: The Golden Circle. Actor Keith Allen who...
Danish designer Henrik Thor-Larsen's retro-futuristic 1968 Ovalia Egg Chair is perhaps best known for its starring role in the Men in Black films. It...
D'you have someone in your life who is a film fanatic or gets geeky about furniture, design and homeware? Then allow us to present our carefully curated gift guide...
We are delighted to have received a host of exciting press coverage recently. It's nice to be talked about obviously, but more importantly we're simply pleased that so many more are joining in the...
Updated 30.5.18 Film and Furniture regulars will know one of the original inspirations for this very website was the hexagonal patterned carpet in The Shining's...
We're feeling all buoyant with the recent launch of our new website and so to celebrate (we're all heart), we're giving away a set of two 'Blade Runner glasses'...
We had a lovely evening earlier this week to celebrate the re-launch of our brand spanking new website, kindly hosted by Knoll in their beautiful London showroom. Many interesting conversations were had with film,...
Film and Furniture began as a well researched, lovingly curated blog discussing all the fascinating furniture, lighting and decor that we spot in the movies. Hundreds of thousands of...
Our feature on Bruce Wayne's (Ben Affleck) stunning modernist lakeside summer house and the Batcave in Batman v Superman:...
Part One The disturbing dystopian film A Clockwork Orange (1971) is based on the 1962 book of the same name by Anthony Burgess and...
Johnnie Walker have released a one-off whisky blend in a distinctive, futuristic-shaped bottle in honour of the highly anticipated Blade Runner 2049 film. The...
We’re always delighted to hear from people who have discovered Film and Furniture and share our love of furniture and decor in movies and film set design. The latest testimonial...
Film and Furniture founder Paula Benson will be talking with The Anthony Burgess Foundation at a screening of Kubrick’s controversial A Clockwork Orange (1971)...
Travel movies can inspire us and our homes in many ways. In this two part feature we journey to different parts of the world...
Sotheby's have some truly incredible original film posters in their inaugural online auction. Highlights include large scale original posters of King Kong (1933) and...
Films about global travel can widen our horizons, fuel our thirst for adventure and inspire our homes. In this two part feature we examine...
We’re always delighted to receive an unprompted testimonial. Actor Richard Sutton has been a professional actor for 15 years appearing in BBC's Sherlock and Silent Witness, and most recently in AMC's The Terror produced...
With Game of Thrones Season 7 in full swing, we thought we'd take a look at the official HBO merchandise. If you like your film and TV merchandise embalzoned...
A one of a kind cinematic portrait of 1960s America, The Graduate hit cinemas in 1967 and had the kind of cultural impact that comes along only once in...
Our latest #FFFind (Film and Furniture Find) is on behalf of a reader who asked if we could trace the painting of the cat that hangs on the wall...
We are pleased to announce we have been nominated for the Best Design Inspiration Blog in the Amara Interior Blog Awards. We have some tough competition though and we need YOUR vote to help us...
Home improvement expert Matt West got in touch with Film and Furniture to us ask if we'd like to hear about his fascination with rooftops in film and movies.F&F asked him: Why rooftops?!MW: If...
The copper and brass trend in interior design for the home is experiencing a long and worthy tenure and it also extends to bars and restaurants too, especially copper...
Not many people were allowed on to the 1960s live film set of 2001: A Space Odyssey, possibly one of the most influential films...
South Beach is coming to South London! If you like piña coladas but not getting caught in the rain, then Backyard have created your dream beach cinema. The roof is on, the sand is...
If you like to make a statement with your home or office decor and you're on the look out for an unusual and commanding modern desk at which to...
A new member of the Film and Furniture team has arrived! It's a Hacker Grenadier GP45 record player which makes an appearance in Control, the 2007 biographical film about...
by Film and Furniture Founder, Paula Benson.This week I learned a lot about magazines, MacGuffin’s and the kitchen sink (drama).The MacGuffinA MacGuffin is an object or device in a...
When Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling, stars of the sequel to the science fiction film Blade Runner - 'Blade Runner 2049' - get together with Producer Ridley Scott and...
Legendary LEGO® artist Nathan Sawaya took London by storm in 2014 with his extraordinary exhibition The Art of The Brick - a display of epic LEGO art. He is...
While often considered secondary to the main plot, furniture in film is more than just a movie prop. It can indicate the state of mind or the aspirations of a character and accentuate or...
We're always delighted to receive an unprompted testimonial. Art Director Toni Barton has worked on some hugely successful films and TV including the Marvel Netflix series The Defenders, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones...
What's the significance of the Carlo Bugatti chair in Alien Covenant? Alien: Covenant is a bloody horror with enough aliens, spaceships and gore to be...
If your house number is (00)7, your surname is Bond or you’ve ever considered naming your house Skyfall in honour of the 2012 James Bond film, now is your chance to get the perfect...
Meachum's table lamp in Iron Fist is a Visual Comfort Table Lamp in hand rubbed antique bronze and brass with dark bronze shade. He has several of these eye catching and sophisticated lights in...
In Iron Fist, the fourth in the live action Marvel Netflix series, the film set of Harold Meachum's Manhattan lair is beautiful and extravagant. Reminiscent of a cathedral with...
In celebration of Record Store Day we asked renowned musicians, music lovers, designers and Hi-Fi experts to pick out their favourite item of audio, music hardware or Hi Fi in...
Award-winning interior landscape designer Ian Drummond, picks out his favourite plants in the movies.Houseplants have never been hotter, and creative interior planting is becoming increasingly easy to achieve. Indoor gardening...
We haven't covered the set decoration of any adult film sets here at Film and Furniture before, but it seems we might have been...
To celebrate the joys of Spring we take a look at the very specific pastel colour palette that has become synonymous with this time of year - symbolizing positivity...
Another fan of furniture and decor in film discovers Film and Furniture and felt compelled to write to us! In her unpromted email she says "I came acrodd Film and Furniture in a desperate attempt to find a lamp I...
Making a film set believable requires the successful collaboration of numerous artists and craftsmen but what we see outside...
The Luna Cinema has revealed the dates and locations for its 2017 summer programme, running from June to October at some of the most stunning locations in the UK,...
Based on the internationally-acclaimed Japanese Anime property originally written and illustrated by Masamune Shirow, the all new, live-action Rupert Sanders directed Ghost in The Shell starring Scarlett Johansson, Takeshi Kitano and Juliette Binoche is...
Serendipity had a big part to play in the replica of the bedroom scene from Kubrick's 2001 A Space Odyssey which is currently on...
Marcel Breuer's infamous Wassily Chair has oft been referenced for its appearance in the steamy 1986 flick Nine and a Half Weeks starring Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger, but...
Whether it’s a Platner Arm Chair in Quantum of Solace or a Brno Chair in Batman v Superman, for design and decor lovers, furniture can often hijack our attention away from the action and...
The design and set decoration of Pedro Almodóvar’s films are always a visual delight and his latest film, Julieta, is no exception. Production Designer Antxon Gómez is a longstanding collaborator with...
Furniture and set decoration have a vital role to play in a film. Whether it’s a Barcelona Chair in Tron, a Brno in Batman v Superman or a whiskey glass in Blade Runner, a...
Christian Grey has exceptional taste in contemporary art and decor which we see displayed in his newly refurbished luxury penthouse apartment in Fifty Shades...
Good luck to all the nominees of the Oscars 2017! The 89th annual Academy Awards takes place tonight (26 February) at the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood and Highland Center in LA, starting at...
Christian Grey’s stunning penthouse apartment Escala plays a key role in the Fifty Shades...
Christian Grey’s stunning penthouse apartment Escala plays a key role in the Fifty Shades...
Steeped in 50's Hollywood glamour, the fabulous set design and furniture in Warren Beatty's Rules Don't Apply (released in USA last November and arriving in UK and Europe throughout...
Another great actress very sadly left us in 2016 - Carrie Fisher - who is most well known for playing Princess Leia (Princess Leia...
In sci-fi space travel film Passengers starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, the large spaceship houses a grand and luxurious art deco-style bar. Production designer Guy Hendrix Dyas wanted...
In Why Him? the well-meaning but socially awkward Silicon Valley billionaire Laird (James Franco) might annoy the hell out of his girlfriend's family, but it's his house that made...
Another unprompted testimonial received at F&F HQ made us smile :) "I love F&F. It's exactly what the internet is about, and I must congratulate...
This floor lamp is near identical to the commanding cinema light seen in Cottonmouth's office in Netflix-Marvel's Luke Cage. The light shown in our image is called Chicago and is available from £189 from made.com. ...
This sofa is a contemporary take on a chesterfield called Providence and features prominently in Cottonmouth's office in Netflix-Marvel Luke Cage. Made by Zuo-Modern, the sofa which looks green in Cottonmouth’s office, is actually...
Interior designer and founder of Homewings, Cornelia De Ruiter shares with Film and Furniture her 5 favourite film set interiors.1. Breakfast at Tiffany’sThis film...
Part 2 of our Netflix-Marvel Luke Cage feature follows our interview with production designer Loren Weeks. Here, Loren shares behind-the-scenes knowledge and helps us...
In Part 1 of our Film and Furniture interview with Production Designer Loren Weeks, we reveal fascinating behind-the scenes...
Homewings asked Film and Furniture founder Paula Benson about her favourite films, dream holiday destination and ideal dinner party guests. Homewings is all about making professional interior design affordable, accessible and hassle free to...
Film and Furniture founder Paula Benson's own home has been featured in several magazines, blogs and newspapers recently - including this double page spread in London's Metro newspaper. She and her partner Paul West...
Nicolas Winding Refn’s horror film, The Neon Demon, is out on DVD, Blu-ray, Digital HD and VOD on 31 October, bang on time for Halloween. Far from your average...
Furniture has a life and death role to play in horror movies it would seem. Surround yourself with doors and wardrobes, but avoid beds at all costs if you...
An exciting find at Design Junction this year (part of the London Design Festival) was the Sony 'Short Throw' projector series which allow you...
In this Guest Feature, author, design journalist and colour expert Kassia St Clair discusses her fondness for the Byers brown sofa in Stranger Things. Stranger Things is a big hit for Netflix. A...
The innovative Scroll Table from furniture design team .nobody&co. features in Travis Rice's recently released epic snowboarding film The Fourth Phase.From the creators of The Art of FLIGHT snowboarding...
Art Deco furniture is experiencing a revival right now. In this guest feature, Hannah Russell - co-founder of online...
ALTAR make film, music and pop culture-inspired furniture so we were keen to drop into the opening of their pop-up lounge space on London’s...
Film and Furniture founder Paula Benson was happy to talk to Layer - the curated online furniture marketplace about her fascination with set design...
Ron Howard's new film The Beatles: Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years (2016) hits the cinemas today...
Updated 8.7.19 The below article about the Howard Keith sofa (originally published in 2016) has resulted in us receiving a great deal of enquiries from people looking for Howard Keith Diplomat and Barbican sofas, and...
It's always a pleasure to receive emails and comments out of the blue from fans of Film and Furniture. "I've just discovered Film and Furniture...
On today's playlist at F&F HQ is the synth-fuelled Stranger Things soundtrack, featuring original music by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein of Austin experimental band S U R V I V E. This one...
Lovely email arrived out of the blue at F&F towers this week. Glad to be of service! "Hi, I'm literally in love with your website....
This competition is now closed (as of midnight 13 August 2016).You all clearly love your Kubrick movies as much as we do, as we...
Part 2 of this article on Bruce Wayne's house in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice details the exact pieces of furniture we spotted...
First published 15 July 2016. Last updated 1st May 2017 Due to popular request, we've done some digging into the...
"If there’s something you have long coveted on the silver screen, but didn’t know where to start looking, Film and Furniture can help you". The Australian based 32 Degree's...
What a brilliant idea Mo’Wax and UNKLE founder, artist and musician James Lavelle had in conceiving the unique exhibition Daydreaming with Stanley Kubrick. Currently at London's Somerset House, a...
(Updated 24 May 2018) Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) gave us a glimpse of what the future might look like. So visionary and well researched was the production design, film set design...
It takes patience, dedication and skill (and a large helping of geek) to create an entire 3D VR tour of Rick Deckard's apartment from...
Further to our feature on the jaw-dropping film set design and architecture of Ex Machina, a Film and Furniture reader asked us if we could identify the blue/teal coloured chairs in the stunning sitting...
Artist Babak Ganjei spent a lot of time watching TV sitcoms when he was a kid. He liked the canned laughter which kept him company but it's the film sets and the furniture which...
Connect ID interviews Paula Benson, founder of Film and Furniture: Blend Work and Passion to Be A Successful Entrepreneur Graphic Designer Paula Benson is a talented graphic designer, the Co-founder &...
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Possibly one of the most famous chairs ever to be captured on celluloid, supervillain Blofeld's chair in the Bond movie You Only Live Twice...
How would you like to dine from the chairs where Haymitch and Effie discuss game strategy with Katniss Everdeen and Peeta in The Hunger Games? Lionsgate are bringing Hunger Games fans the unique opportunity to...
The fabulous bold, green leaf wallpaper in the bathroom of The Aviator (2004) where Howard Hughes (Leonardo DiCaprio) takes one of his many germophobic turns, is one of the...
Guest Feature By Eleanor Elliott-Rathbone a graphic designer with a penchant for movies whom, we at Film and Furniture, met on Twitter discussing the power...
Published 30.3.16. Updated: 22.7.16. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice directed by Zack Snyder spurred...
Answer: they're all chairs. And not just any old chairs - the Ant™ Chair, the Egg™ Chair, and the Swan™ Chair are all design masterpieces by Arne Jacobsen -...
Thanks Greg for the kind words! It means a lot to us at F&F to get such positive feedback and we're always pleased to hear from fellow film set, furniture and interiors addicts. If...
Director/Producer Billy Wilder (Sunset Blvd. (1950), Some Like It Hot (1959), The Apartment (1960) was fascinated by furniture and a big fan of the Eames. He owned several plywood chairs like this one. Available...
Exclusive interview with Eames expert prof. Pat Kirkham We're lucky to have Pat Kirkham back in the UK. After...
Thanks The Holborn for the glowing testimonial! "Ever watched a film and been too distracted by the brilliantly designed furniture to concentrate on the storyline? If so, Film and Furniture is the place to be....
This scene, and indeed the whole apartment scene from The Moon is Blue (1953) would be much less iconic without this Saarinen Womb chair designed for Knoll. Interestingly, Twentieth...
The exact ‘CIBI’ glass tumbler design that Deckard (Harrison Ford) is seen drinking whisky from in Blade Runner (1982) at a key reflective moment in the film. Tried and tested by Film and Furniture,...
Original 1960's vintage Dorothy Thorpe whiskey glasses - the exact kind used by Don et al in Mad Men. Buy the glasses Read our Feature
When film set decorators need to convey a character’s good taste and style or when they simply need an extremely handsome piece in a domestic or office setting, we’ll often spot an Eames creation...
If it's good enough for Mad Men's Joan then its good for us! The iconic Eames DAR armchair has a moulded polypropylene shell and comes in a delightful variety of colours and a choice...
Avengers: Age of Ultron features some classic pieces and in the party scene we see the Philippe Starck KTribe Table Lamp by Flos sitting in front of Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.). Buy the...
The first in-depth overview book of Anderson s filmography, guiding readers through his life and career. Previously unpublished photos, artwork, and ephemera complement a book-length conversation between Anderson and award-winning critic Matt Zoller Seitz. ...
Designed by Ettore Sottsass with the British designer Perry King, the legendary portable Olivetti...
Here's a mashup edit of all the films nominated for Visual Effects including Mad Max: Fury Road , Star Wars: The Force Awakens , The Revenant , The Martian...
If like us, you're hooked on furniture in films or like a story behind the items you furnish your home with, then you'll love the Seat From Set Instagram...
Congratulations to all the hugely talented nominees of Best Production Design in the Oscars. Not forgetting of course, all those visionaries - from set decorators to set builders and the entire art department -...
Another happy reader got in touch to let us know their thoughts on discovering Film and Furniture. "Seriously, it is completely worth reading this... The idea of finding furniture from...
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...
To further deepen our knowledge and develop our passion for furniture, interiors and design we are excited to announce...
It means a lot to us when F&F readers get in touch to let us know they find what we're doing stimulating. "Congratulations, a wonderful post and a marvellous site". Thanks Jorge for getting in touch. If...
Following our feature on the boardroom chairs in Spectre we received a request from an F&F follower to identify another Spectre chair - this...
Ex Machina was the big winner at the Moët British Independent Film Awards on 6 December (2015). The film won four awards: Best British...
Congrats to Mariam Cherian who wins the competition in our feature "Mid century Modern in the movies" to spot...
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...
Film and Furniture are proud to present a guest feature by map and cinema expert Roland-Francois Lack (founder of The Cine-tourist website and teacher of French and Film at University College London) plus wise...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Universal Studios has officially sanctioned “We’re Going Back’s” creation of two pairs of completely accurate, full 1:1 scale “LYON ESTATES” gates as seen in Back to The Future. The gates were meticulously researched and...
Modern Shows® gather all the UKs best Midcentury dealers in iconic locations like Goldfinger's Haggerston School and are a furniture shoppers paradise. To herald two forthcoming shows in London...
There's a general rule of thumb that if it's good enough for Mad Men's Joan then it's good enough for us. A visit to Design Junction London last week led...
I'm fascinated by pattern. As a matter of fact, the inspiration behind Film and Furniture was the famous patterned carpet in the corridor of...
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) features some beautiful and classic pieces of furniture and lighting. If it's good enough for a super hero, then it's good for us. The...
We love hearing that our readers enjoy what we're up to. Darren got in touch recently to say "As a design geek and a film addict Film and Furniture ticks...
Skandium is the leading retailer in the UK for high-end modern Scandinavian design, both recent creations and vintage classic designs. Many design pieces (Scandinavian...
Set For Adventure looks at conventions and styles in film set design of the Mystery/Adventure film genre and is one of SpyVibe's most popular features. SpyVibe founder Jason Whiton...
I love clean lines, granite and stainless steel but conversely, one of my favourite kitchens is a retro, fun, stylish affair. The kitchen in Don and Megan’s 1960s Park...
I recently had a thrilling visit to the Out of The Ordinary auction exhibition at Christie's South Kensington which...
Part 4 of this 5 part series looks at the film sets, furniture, interiors...
We are happy to announce we have been nominated for the 2015 Amara Interior Blog Awards! But we need your help to win.We’ve been...
