G R E AT BR I T I S H S OFA DE S IG N
the new glamour look
british roots
modern, relevant, inspiring
Alexander & James is a Boutique sofa company born out of a rich British furniture heritage. Our key company players, comprise over 120 years of expertise in the art of sofa making, design, creative arts, textiles, fashion, trend and communication.
When you choose a sofa designed by
Signature looks balance trend with
Design Director for Alexander &
Alexander & James you are making a
enduring style and comfort and our
James, Scott Coggan is famous
stylish and cool understatement.
vintage design aesthetic is always
among his contemporaries for his flair,
made modern and relevant for the
inventiveness and commerciality.
Created by trailblazing designer Mark Smith and inspired by his travels
way we live now.
He adds his signature twist of the
around the globe and a penchant for
We are proud to be part of the UK’s
pen to A&J’s New Glamour look
mixing and matching styles, A&J’s
largest sofa group with off shore
for 2020. Passionate about unique
spirit is imbued with an eclectic, laid
sourcing and production expertise.
design detailing and obsessive about
back luxe personality.
Our manufacturing relationships span
comfort, he engineers the perfect
Thailand, China, Vietnam, Malaysia
relaxation experience.
Our designs feature much attention to detail, utilising time honoured techniques to add quality and flair.
and Europe which allows product to be developed and located to suit individual retailer requirements.
every piece, hand made for you We are famous for our creative response to market trends and our fashionable flexibility. The A&J Designers and our Fabric Studio curate the perfect selection of styles, shapes, fabric and leathers to reflect NOW. It’s your home, your style, your choice!
design Dreamed and developed at our UK Bridge Mills base camp, every collection is created with a bigger lifestyle picture in mind. We look to what’s driving how you live, look and feel so we can make sure every collection is Instagram worthy and will ensure you keep up with everyone from the Jones’ to the Kardashians.
the making of... Once our collections have been created, stood up, admired and sampled via the, ‘bottom test’, (in varying shapes and sizes…) they are briefed in full to our Production teams whose traditional hand crafting expertise enable us to fill our designs with all the upholstery and unique details our customers love.
a nice eco story... Our sofa frames are made from Rubberwood and each tree lives a long and productive life, (26-30 years) supplying natural latex for the world’s rubber based, ‘boingy’ products. Alexander & James only use this durable timber when the tree tires of it’s latex production. That’s why our Rubberwood plantations are planet loving happy places to be! And, we love our frames so much we gave them a 10 year frame guarantee so you can love them for a long time too.
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buttons We love buttons, be it a sofa covered in them or
fillings
a chair that’s a cute as one, we are experts at hand tufting the most intricate and complex of designs. We use a, ‘True Buttoning’ technique and with needle and twine, each button is secured individually to the sofa frame to create that
Beautiful inside and out our seat interiors
gorgeous plumped, nipped in appearance that’s
feature a foam core for stability and support,
been admired for centuries.
which is encased in either a feather or fibre, ‘duvet’, or sometimes a combination of the two. Duck feathers are used for their natural curve which prevents them from lying flat.
springs Our springs are Serpentine Zig Zag springs
legs Hand turned and hand carved solid wood legs are finished in weathered, glazes, dark wax finishes or new black lacquers and we offer some designs in a highly fashionable metallic gold finish.
fixed together with silent wire for support.
studs
webbing
are skilfully and painstakingly hand applied by
Webbing is used on chairs, sofas and footstools
hammer, in three finishes, Antique,
and interwoven horizontally and vertically over
Gold and Silver.
the furniture to form a layer where the cushions can be placed. The webbing is designed to be flexible to provide comfort and durability. Back webbing has more stretch than seat webbing to give a softer feel.
These add a vintage flavour to designs and
Inspired by, “a return to lady like glamour...” Harper’s Bazaar
introducing the new glamour look
Opposite page, image features:
This page image features:
Sketch plan for Summerton
Luisa Collection plan for French
Collection, Shoreditch, London,
style panelled room, Shoreditch,
lifestyle photoshoot.
London.
summerton Hot on the trend for relatable glamour, This collection embodies warm minimalism with stylish handcrafted detailing, in the form of pleats and super sized metallic buttons. Velvets in smokey subdued teals and light reflective accent make for a must have look for the stylish home.
Image features: Summerton Collection
Image features: Summerton 3 Corner Open End Sofa with Stool.
Far left image features: Bessie Swivel Chair. Right hand image features: Summerton 3 Seater Sofa and Bobby Swivel Stool
Image above features: Summerton 3 Corner Open End Sofa with Stool and no cushions.
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Photo shoot planning.
Summerton detail view with optional
Location: Shoreditch, London.
hand applied metallic studs.
the detail
3 CORNER 3 CLOSED
3 CORNER OPEN END WITH STOOL
4 SEATER SPLIT SOFA
SHOWN IN BIBA HAZE FABRIC
SHOWN IN BIBA HAZE FABRIC
SHOWN IN BIBA HAZE FABRIC
WITH GOLD PIPING
WITH GOLD PIPING
WITH GOLD PIPING
W: 316cm H: 87cm D: 316cm
W: 316cm H: 87cm D: 313cm
W: 275cm H: 87cm D: 115cm
3 SEATER SOFA
2 SEATER SOFA
3 SEATER ONE ARM LHF OR RHF
SHOWN IN BIBA HAZE FABRIC
SHOWN IN BIBA HAZE FABRIC
SHOWN IN BIBA HAZE FABRIC
SINGLE UNIT ONE ARM LHF/RHF SHOWN IN BIBA HAZE FABRIC
WITH GOLD PIPING
WITH GOLD PIPING
WITH GOLD PIPING
W: 225cm H: 87cm D: 115cm
W: 196cm H: 87cm D: 115cm
W: 206cm H: 87cm D: 115cm
WITH GOLD PIPING W: 113cm H: 87cm D: 115cm
CORNER UNIT
SNUGGLER
SINGLE UNIT
FOOT STOOL
SHOWN IN BIBA HAZE FABRIC
SHOWN IN BIBA HAZE FABRIC
SHOWN IN BIBA HAZE FABRIC
SHOWN IN BIBA HAZE FABRIC W: 100cm H: 44cm D: 110cm
WITH GOLD PIPING
WITH GOLD PIPING
WITH GOLD PIPING
W: 110cm H: 87cm D: 110cm
W: 135cm H: 87cm D: 115cm
W: 93cm H: 87cm D: 115cm
MATCH YOUR PIPING TO YOUR LARGE STUDS! 27” Pillows & 19” x 27” Bolsters are available to purchase separately in any fabric from the Glamour Plains and Glamour Patterns Collections. SELF COLOUR
GOLD
CHROME
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Grand scale luxurious design featuring generous over sized flare edged pillows to relax into. Slim arm design is decorated with elegant pleating and individually hand applied studs and there is a choice of cool gold trim or self coloured piped accents.
2/
Supreme hand crafted comfort features NEW cloud like seating interiors, with a supportive foam core and fluffy Dacron, duvet style wrap - designed to sink into and plump back into action after use.
3/ 4/ 5/
Available in a range of beautiful velvets featuring runway ready shades, from smokey teal to warm mink. Select your own accent cushions from our curated patterns library which feature contemporary paisleys, rugged luxe and soft geo themes. Versatile modular options available so you can design your sofa to suit your lifestyle.
editor Blue hues, luxury deep pile velvets and modern leather contrasts dress this super modern chesterfield look. No buttons just discreet pulls give this timeless look heaps of modernity. Image features: Editor 3 Seater Sofa and x2 Small Foot Stools.
Image features: Editor Collection.
“the super floppy, soft quilted pillows are to die for...� David Watts, MD A&J
The inkier the better
indigo blue C 87.6 M 67.645 Y 16.26 K 2.41 R 53 G 85 B 144
Pantone 2766c
beige beauty
Image features: Editor 4 Seater Sofa.
the detail
4 SEATER SOFA
3 SEATER SOFA
SHOWN IN SOUL CAMEL LEATHER
SHOWN IN SOUL CAMEL LEATHER
W: 244cm H: 70cm D: 102cm
W: 220cm H: 70cm D: 102cm
2 SEATER SOFA
SNUGGLER
ACCENT CHAIR
SHOWN IN BIBA INDIGO FABRIC
SHOWN IN SOUL GRAPHITE LEATHER
SHOWN IN BIBA INDIGO FABRIC
W: 179cm H: 70cm D: 102cm
W: 148cm H: 70cm D: 102cm
W: 90cm H: 68cm D: 86cm
LARGE FOOTSTOOL
SMALL FOOTSTOOL
SHOWN IN SOUL CAMEL LEATHER
SHOWN IN BIBA INDIGO FABRIC
W: 88cm H: 40cm D: 85cm
W: 57cm H: 40cm D: 60cm
PLINTH OPTIONS Available in three wood colours: 30” Pillows are available to purchase separately in any plain fabric from the Glamour Plains Collection or any shade of Soul leather. WEATHERED OAK
DARK WOOD
BLACK WOOD
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Designer good looks with elegant lines, soft edges and low slung style to open up any interior space. Perfect hand pulled pin tuck design adds character and attention to detail.
2/
Supreme hand crafted comfort features NEW cloud like seating interiors, with a supportive foam core and fluffy Dacron, duvet style wrap - designed to sink into and plump back into action after use.
3/ 4/ 5/
Solid wood plinth detail gives an airy streamlined feel and is a gorgeous contemporary addition. Available in a range of buttery 100% natural leathers and a beautiful velvet selection featuring the on trend Pantone colour of the year Cobalt Blue. Accent cushions are luxuriously quilted and stylishly floppy and feather filled to drape sexily over the swooping arms.
tod Contemporary low clung club feel in elegant hand tipped leather. Simply stylish with just the right level of detail this social corner design looks great with added splashes of earth graphic accents. Image features: Tod 3 Corner 3 Closed Sofa and Foot Stool.
Image features: Tod 3 Seater Sofa.
the detail
3 CORNER 3 CLOSED CORNER
4 SEATER SPLIT SOFA
3 SEATER SOFA
SHOWN IN SOUL CAMEL LEATHER
SHOWN IN SOUL CAMEL LEATHER
SHOWN IN SOUL GRAPHITE LEATHER
W: 310cm H: 87cm D: 310cm
W: 263cm H: 87cm D: 115cm
W: 213 cm H: 87cm D: 115cm
2 SEATER SOFA
3 SEATER ONE ARM LHF/RHF
SHOWN IN SOUL CAMEL LEATHER
SHOWN IN SOUL CAMEL LEATHER
W: 184 cm H: 87cm D: 115cm
W: 200 cm H: 87cm D: 115cm
SINGLE UNIT ONE ARM LHF/RHF
CORNER UNIT SHOWN IN SOUL
SHOWN IN SOUL
CAMEL LEATHER
CAMEL LEATHER
W: 110cm H: 87cm D: 110cm
W: 107cm H: 87cm D: 115cm
FOOT STOOL SHOWN IN BIBA HAZE FABRIC W: 100cm H: 44cm D: 110cm
27” Pillows & 19” x 27” Bolsters are available to purchase separately in any fabric from the Glamour Plains and Glamour Patterns Collections.
5 things to love... 1/
Grand scale luxurious design featuring generous over sized flare edged pillows to relax into. Slim arm design is decorated with elegant pleating and individually hand applied studs and there is a choice of cool gold trim or self coloured piped accents.
2/
Supreme hand crafted comfort features NEW cloud like seating interiors, with a supportive foam core and fluffy Dacron, duvet style wrap - designed to sink into and plump back into action after use.
3/ 4/ 5/
Available in a range of beautiful velvets featuring runway ready shades, from smokey teal to warm mink. Select your own accent cushions from our curated patterns library which feature contemporary paisleys, rugged luxe and soft geo themes. Versatile modular options available so you can design your sofa to suit your lifestyle.
ginger Cinematic glamour for glamourous living rooms and stylish folk. Sweeping arms, large scale and optional gold hand piped detail Simple lines contrast with scale for this modern family. Image features: Ginger Snuggler.
Image features: Ginger 4 Seater Sofa.
Far left image features: Ginger Snuggler. Right hand image features: Ginger 4 Seater Sofa without cushions.
the detail
4 SEATER SPLIT SOFA
3 SEATER SOFA
SHOWN IN BIBA MAHOGANY FABRIC
SHOWN IN BIBA MAHOGANY FABRIC
WITH GOLD TRIM
WITH GOLD TRIM
W: 272cm H: 84cm D: 120cm
W: 222cm H: 84cm D: 120cm
2 SEATER SOFA
SNUGGLER
SHOWN IN BIBA MAHOGANY FABRIC
SHOWN IN BIBA RUST FABRIC
WITH GOLD TRIM
WITH GOLD TRIM
W: 192cm H: 84cm D: 120cm
W: 154cm H: 84cm D: 120cm
PIPING OPTIONS Available in three piping options: 27” Pillows & 19” x 27” Bolsters are available to purchase separately in any fabric from the Glamour Plains and Glamour Patterns Collections. SELF PIPED
GOLD
CHROME
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Swooping arm curves with optional glamorous metallic pipe detailing and button back cushion design. Effortless style with a cool, contemporary vibe, maximising the deco/cinematic trend. Supreme hand crafted comfort features NEW cloud like seating interiors, with a supportive foam core and fluffy Dacron, duvet style wrap - designed to sink into and plump back into action after use.
4/ 5/
 Available in a range of beautiful velvets including our favourite fiery ginger hue and warm earthy brown.  Select your own accent cushions from our curated patterns library which feature contemporary paisleys, rugged luxe and soft geo themes.
Relaxed elegance
luisa
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Opposite page image
Sketch plan for Shoreditch,
features: Luisa 3
London, lifestyle photoshoot.
Seater Sofa.
Modernity meets timeless appeal in this extravagantly detailed collection. Hand tufted buttoning and individually hand applied studs add artisanal charm and the calm colour palette keeps things cool. Images feature: Luisa 4 seater Split Sofa.
Image features: Luisa 4 Seater Split Sofa without cushions.
Image features: Luisa Large Foot Stool.
the detail
4 SEATER SOFA
3 SEATER SOFA
SHOWN IN ORACLE CHOCOLATE FABRIC
SHOWN IN SOUL CHOCOLATE LEATHER
W: 292cm H: 72cm D: 125cm
W: 232cm H: 72cm D: 125cm
2 SEATER SOFA
SNUGGLER
SHOWN IN SOUL CHOCOLATE LEATHER
SHOWN IN ORACLE ANTIQUE FABRIC
W: 203cm H: 72cm D: 125cm
W: 147cm H: 72cm D: 125cm
VIOLA ACCENT CHAIR
FOOT STOOL
SHOWN IN BROCADE BRONZE FABRIC
SHOWN IN ORACLE ANTIQUE FABRIC
W: 84cm H: 103cm D: 105cm
W: 182cm H: 42cm D: 86cm
FOOT OPTIONS
STUD OPTIONS
Available in three wood colours:
Available in four colour options: 27” Pillows & 19” x 27” Bolsters are available to purchase separately in any fabric from the Glamour Plains and Glamour Patterns Collections. PEWTER
WEATHERED OAK
DARK WOOD
ANTIQUE
GOLD
BLACK
Also available without studs
CHROME
5 things to love... 1/ 2/ 3/
The classic chesterfield re-interpreted for 2020. Trailblazing design features square pintuck detailing and the contrast curves are soft and pleasing on the eye. Designer gold trim set against an exquisitely hand pleated arm adds a layer of decadence. Go without the trim if preferred for a more minimal finish. Supreme hand crafted comfort features NEW cloud like seating interiors, with a supportive foam core and fluffy Dacron, duvet style wrap - designed to sink into and plump back into action after use.
4/
Available in a range of buttery 100% natural leathers and a beautiful velvet selection featuring must have colour palette of the moment - warm neutrals. Mix and match items to get a refined eclectic look.
5/
Select your own accent cushions from our curated patterns library which feature contemporary paisleys, rugged luxe and soft geo themes.
Image features: Cecile 4 Seater Split Sofa and x2 Small Foot Stools.
cecile A to die for sumptuous shape with arms in incredibly pleasing rolling curves. Chic tailored pin tucks add a fashionable spin on a traditional button classic. Ease into gentle shades and playfully combine hand tipped soft leathers and silky velvets for textural contrast.
A chesterfield story re-imagined
caramel C 32.31 M 37.22 Y 47.31 K 18.42 R 163 G 141 B 120
Pantone 7521c
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Image above features:
Cecile 3 Seater Sofa
Cecile 4 Seater Split Sofa
without cushions.
without cushions and x2 Small Foot Stools.
Opposite page image features: Cecile Snuggler.
the detail
4 SEATER XL SOFA (3 PCS)
SINGLE UNIT
SHOWN IN ORACLE CREAM FABRIC WTH GOLD PIPING
SHOWN IN ORACLE CREAM FABRIC
W: 415cm H: 67cm D: 116cm
W: 117cm H: 67cm D: 116cm
4 SEATER SPLIT SOFA
3 SEATER SOFA
SHOWN IN SOUL TAUPE LEATHER WITH GOLD PIPING
SHOWN IN ORACLE CREAM FABRIC WTH GOLD PIPING
W: 298cm H: 67cm D: 116cm
W: 238cm H: 67cm D: 116cm
2 SEATER SOFA
SNUGGLER
FOOT STOOL
SHOWN IN ORACLE CREAM FABRIC WTH GOLD PIPING
SHOWN IN SOUL TAUPE LEATHER WITH GOLD PIPING
SHOWN IN SOUL TAUPE LEATHER
W: 210cm H: 67cm D: 116cm
W: 180cm H: 67cm D: 116cm
W: 88cm H: 35cm D: 85cm
FOOT OPTIONS
Available in three wood colours: 27” Pillows & 19” x 27” Bolsters are available to purchase separately in any fabric from the Glamour Plains and Glamour Patterns Collections. WEATHERED OAK
DARK WOOD
BLACK
5 things to love... 1/ 2/ 3/
The classic chesterfield re-interpreted for 2020. Trailblazing design features square pintuck detailing and the contrast curves are soft and pleasing on the eye. Designer gold trim set against an exquisitely hand pleated arm adds a layer of decadence. Go without the trim if preferred for a more minimal finish. Supreme hand crafted comfort features NEW cloud like seating interiors, with a supportive foam core and fluffy Dacron, duvet style wrap - designed to sink into and plump back into action after use.
4/
Available in a range of buttery 100% natural leathers and a beautiful velvet selection featuring must have colour palette of the moment - warm neutrals. Mix and match items to get a refined eclectic look.
5/
Select your own accent cushions from our curated patterns library which feature contemporary paisleys, rugged luxe and soft geo themes.
Image features: Perry Chair.
perry On trend Italian looking accent chair. Super stylish in tufted sheepskin like finishes and soft velvet or natural leather options.
A whiter shade of pale
colour sense C 20.96 M 18.97 Y 29.02 K 2.26 R 208 G 199 B 120
Pantone 7529c
Top left image features: Lonnie Chair
Top right image features: Fitz Foot
and Fitz Foot Stool with no trim.
Stool with gold trim.
lonnie  Swooping curves and laid back luxe. Optional gold trim adds next level glamour if required. Super sexy.
Image features: Lonnie Chair with accent gold trim.
Hot feature colour
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This page image features:
Viola Chair.
Ossie Chair.
the detail
Image features: Bobby Swivel Foot Stool.
perry
lonnie
ossie
luisa
bessie
fitz
fabric studio Mix or match, complement or clash. The A&J fabric studio is a creative hub where our designers can experiment with new combinations of eclectic fabrics and leathers. Always led by creativity and trend and always layered with personality and individuality.
plain collection
Biba Haze
Biba Moss
Biba Mahogany
Biba Indigo
Biba Brinjal
Grade B 100% Polyester
Grade B 100% Polyester
Grade B 100% Polyester
Grade B 100% Polyester
Grade B 100% Polyester
Biba Berry
Biba Rust
Biba Mustard
Biba Seal
Biba Mink
Grade B 100% Polyester
Grade B 100% Polyester
Grade B 100% Polyester
Grade B 100% Polyester
Grade B 100% Polyester
Biba Cream
Oracle Smoke
Oracle Steel
Oracle Navy
Oracle Teal
Grade B 100% Polyester
Grade A 100% Polyester
Grade A 100% Polyester
Grade A 100% Polyester
Grade A 100% Polyester
Oracle Chocolate
Oracle Antique
Oracle Cream
Husky Ivory
Husky Slate
Grade A 100% Polyester
Grade A 100% Polyester
Grade A 100% Polyester
Grade A 100% Polyester
Grade A 100% Polyester
Husky Granite
Husky Dove
Husky Mink
Grade A 100% Polyester
Grade A 100% Polyester
Grade A 100% Polyester
pattern collection
Savoy Peacock
Savoy Café Cream
Savoy Smoke
Omega Parrot
Grade D 40% Viscose, 36% Polyacrylic, 17% Cotton, 7% Polyester
Grade D 40% Viscose, 36% Polyacrylic, 17% Cotton, 7% Polyester
Grade D 40% Viscose, 36% Polyacrylic, 17% Cotton, 7% Polyester
Grade D 36% Cotton, 26% Viscose, 19% Polyester, 13% Linen, 6% Polyamide
Brocade Bronze
Ruffle Smoke
Jazz Gold
Dakota Enamel
Dakota Smoke
Grade D 40% Rayon % 60 Polyester
Grade D 100% Polyester
Grade D 100% Polyester
Grade D 60% Viscose, 21% Polyester, 19% Cotton
Grade D 60% Viscose, 21% Polyester, 19% Cotton
Beauvais Flame
Beauvais Burnt Umber
Beauvais Smoke
Beauvais Peacock
Gamma Mahogany
Grade D 52% Polyester, 32% Viscose, 16% Linen
Grade D 52% Polyester, 32% Viscose, 16% Linen
Grade D 52% Polyester, 32% Viscose, 16% Linen
Grade D 52% Polyester, 32% Viscose, 16% Linen
Grade D 78.5% Viscose, 21.5% Polyester
Biarritz Café Cream
Biarritz Smoke
Biarritz Peacock
Grade D 63% Polyester, 21% Viscose, 16% Cotton
Grade D 63% Polyester, 21% Viscose, 16% Cotton
Grade D 63% Polyester, 21% Viscose, 16% Cotton
Botanica Multi
Botanica Pastel
Grade D 79% Polyester, 21% Cotton
Grade D 79% Polyester, 21% Cotton
Metropolitan Café Cream Metropolitan Peacock Grade D 48% Polyester, 30% Viscose, 22% Cotton
Grade D 48% Polyester, 30% Viscose, 22% Cotton
leather library Leathers are always 100% natural and each hide is 100% unique. Every hide reflects the adventurous life of each cow! Bite marks from buzzy insects, scars from altercations with other wildlife, creases and wrinkles from a life well lived, all show in the leather itself.
tote leather Semi Aniline This fashionable handbag style leather is from the finest South American rawhides. Super soft and sensuous with a look and feel that improves gently with age. Brilliantly easy to maintain and keep in tip top shape.
Tote
Tote
Tote
Tote
Silver
Indigo
Storm
Teal
Tote Flint
Tote Night
Tote
Cranberry
soul leather Full Aniline Natural, soft and buttery, this Brazilian hand finished leather is timeless and super luxurious.
Soul Taupe
Soul Camel
Soul
Chocolate
Soul
Graphite
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