Bluebone brings fresh ideas to Stoneleigh

Having returned from a lengthy overseas sourcing trip, Bluebone’s intrepid team took the opportunity to showcase the fruits of their labour at last month’s Spring Furniture & Bed Show …

Bluebone’s stand is typically a highlight of Minerva’s spring exhibition, and at this year’s show, a new palegreen backdrop brought a lighter, brighter aesthetic to the display, which featured plenty of natural materials including stone, wood, bamboo and leather, presented in a host of new products across dining, living and accessories ranges.

Notably, Bluebone launched its first new upholstery models in several years – the slouchy Oxford threeseater sofa and snuggle seat in a light herringbone wool mix, and the shapely curved Florence Pebble sofa and accent chair, in a soft off-white boucle.

There was also a new dining launch, the Walton range, which features a chunky trestle dining table and bench, plus matching coffee, lamp and console tables. Available in a natural finish and a two-tone version with off-white painted bases, the range ticks a new box for Bluebone’s customers, boasting a commercial look that fits in well with the supplier’s modern rustic blueprint.

“We realised at the January Furniture Show that small accent pieces were key to a great store display,” says sales manager Elaine Anderson, “and our Green Cuisine glassware and kitchen items were very popular. With this in mind, we once again curated a collection of glassware, which we displayed on our chunky live-edge floating shelves, alongside our versatile wall hangers. The kitchen, wine and cloakroom versions are all available for this summer, and the new bathroom design will launch for the autumn.”

Pebble candle holders carved from lava, limestone or sandstone, and a family of quirky neolithic figures, were just two of the new accessory launches that stood out at the show. “There was also space to showcase a selection of artwork, and the great news is that there will be plenty more new art arriving throughout the summer,” Elaine continues.

“It was great to meet some new customers and catch up with many of our existing retailers, and to show them all our new collections. These pieces have a warm, tactile presence, and if you can touch and feel the quality of build, it’s easy to visualise where they will fit into your store.

“Our new ranges will all be available to view in our Manchester showroom from early this month, and our showvan will be out and about over the summer months, with a selection of the best bits on board. Please contact us at head office to book a visit to the showroom, or contact your sales agent to arrange for them to call with the van,” she concludes.