Raft appeals to Royalty... 16th March 2012 Raft furniture stopped His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in his tracks at this year’s Ideal Home Show, with their collection of British made sofas. His Royal Highness was the surprise VIP guest at this year’s show which opened today the 16th of March. With a firm emphasis on sustainability, Raft has several exhibitions at this year’s show. An uplifting performance by the Band of the Grenadier Guards kicked off proceedings, other celebrities officially opening the show included TV architect George Clarke, Suzi Perry, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Masterchef presenter Greg Wallace. At this year’s show Raft has a main showstand and also have a dedicated FSC stand within the Prince’s Foundation Pavillion, showcasing their range of reclaimed teak furniture. With all of their sofa manufacturing taking place on home grown soil in England, Raft is committed to supporting British manufacturing. New additions to this year’s collection include:
The Hemingway A really deep sofa that lets you tilt back and relax, with a gently curved arm that hints at retro. Available as a sofa bed option or as a corner unit, and select from any of Raft’s leather or soft furnishing coverings. From £1,359
The Loft British made goes modern. The Loft is a modular sofa unit which offers a variety of options. With a deep back, this is a statement sofa designed for those who love to socialise at home. With a number of different seating options, mix and match to suit your interior. craftsmanship at its best. From £2,209
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Raft is the world’s largest retailer of FSC® 100% recycled teak