Designed by the brand’s founder, Lucian Ercolani, Ercol Originals are timeless in their design, and as relevant now as they were when they were first created in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Barstool, £215 Ercol Originals, stockists regionwide
An outstanding figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, William Morris’s unique designs are instantly recognisable today – and none more so than Strawberry Thief, which was originally designed in 1883. Strawberry Thief wallpaper, £65 per roll Morris & Co, stockists regionwide
The Tulip table is Eero Saarinen’s perfect, simple and elegant solution to the clutter of legs beneath tables and chairs. Knoll Saarinen Tulip Dining Table, £5,400 nest.co.uk
When engineer George Carwardine chanced upon a formula for a new kind of spring, he had also created the blueprint for a new type of lamp – which combined flexibility with stability. His Anglepoise design has been shrunk, wall-mounted and super-sized over the years, all without losing its iconic silhouette. Original 1227 Giant floor lamp, £2,900 anglepoise.com
Widely considered to be among the best-selling chairs ever, the Series 7 was designed by Arne Jacobsen. Think instantly-recognisable curves and endless colour and fabric options. Series 7 chair, from £390 Arne Jacobsen at fritzhansen.com
Liberty’s Tana Lawn fabric is almost as famous as the iconic designs it’s printed with. It’s perfect for reproducing intricate patterns and lustrous prints. Elderberry Tana Lawn cotton, £25 per metre libertylondon.com
