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Silhouettes of the new VG&P modular Metal Dowel Shelving and selected chairs from the collection, all exhibited at Milan Salone 2022.
Very Good & Proper design and manufacture carefully considered, practical and beautiful products – products built to last using quality materials and craftsmanship.
The company was founded in London in 2009, with our inaugural collection of the Canteen Table Leg, Chair and Hook & Knob being shown at London Design Festival that same year.
Here, we highlight some of our collection to date – robust and comfortable furniture designed for workplace, hospitality and residential locations, alongside our recently launched sustainable Outdoor collection.
In celebration of our 10th Anniversary, VG&P commissioned photographer Nicola Tree to shoot the Canteen Chair, with art direction by Studio Eger. The photo went on to become a Still Life Category Finalist at the Association of Photographers Awards, 2019.
Canteen Utility Chair
Inspired by the classic post-war British school chair. A simple, light-weight and stackable design retaining the look and feel of the original, whilst simultaneously updating both the aesthetic and production methods. The precision bent tubular steel frame is one continuous piece therefore free from unsightly welds. The frame is combined with a 12mm thick plywood seat and back to create a visually light, yet robust design.
The above detail drawing shows how the Metal Dowel Table Modular uses joint legs that allow the construction of larger tables with more than 4 legs.
Metal Dowel Table
An extremely flexible table system designed to be produced in a wide range of sizes, heights and finishes.
Precisely crafted using a simple steel frame and tubular ‘dowel’ legs which neatly connect to the veneered plywood top and frame using a purpose made hidden metal bracket.
Cable/power management and other accessories (such as lights and castors) can be fully incorporated making the Metal Dowel Table system a perfect fit for a wide range of interiors projects.
Sketches for the HD Chair by John Tree, and the finished chair in red. Photograph by Henry Newman, art direction by Studio Eger.
VG&P Chairs
Featuring a range of well-crafted seating, our office chairs are available in a variety of finishes and can be specified with a pedestal base with or without castors. We offer a full range of upholstery suitable for commercial use.
Our sustainable Outdoor Collection is 100% made in the UK. Photograph taken by Maria Bell at Water Lane, featuring the Latte Chair and Canteen Outdoor Table.
Latte Chair
Made from an innovative biocomposite of hemp and 100% recycled plastic, the chair’s CO2 footprint is over 85% less than a standard plastic chair.
Canteen Outdoor Table
Made from the long-lasting and FSC certified timber product Accoya, the table is combined with recycled aluminium legs.
Catalogue / 14 Company principles
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Very Good & Proper design and manufacture furniture and accessories of outstanding quality – useful and in harmony with the environment. Our current products are a manifestation of our principles and mission. They are what we build on to achieve our vision.
Design we strive for clarity and simplicity of form and function
We are a design led company who are passionate about good design. We look to design history and acknowledge proven archetypes, moving them forward by evolution – our aim is to embrace familiarity without catering to nostalgia.
Useful – common sense makes sense
We always aim to design and make beautiful, practical, and useful products. No matter how beautiful a chair is, if it isn’t comfortable, it has failed the first test in our minds. Likewise, materials should be fit for purpose.
– we understand we are only as good as our suppliers
Manufacture
We take a hands-on approach – we work closely with makers, manufacturing methods and material suppliers to inform and improve our products. We design our products to work to our fabricator’s strengths.
Quality – great quality equals long-term value
Quality comes first – we don’t compromise on materials or manufacturing. Our products are designed and built to last. We manufacture responsibly in the UK and Europe with a carefully selected network of material suppliers and fabricators. Every order is assembled and checked in-house by VG&P.
Environment – sustainability through longevity
We embed sustainability in right from the beginning – a product that doesn’t break, doesn’t have to be replaced. A product that can be repaired doesn’t have to be recycled. Our aim is to respect, celebrate and use materials responsibly.
Timeless – design against trend Visual longevity, and excellence in design details – trends satisfy a quick visual gratification. Great products transcend trends and in our mission for sustainability through longevity we want our products to last.