Press Release

Above: Netting Lighting by Gillespie Glass and Leather Lampshades by Studio Pepe Heykoop

Register now for Tent London at www.tentlondon.co.uk, where you’ll discover unique, never-been-seen-before product designs and launches from over 200 international design companies. This year Tent London will include two new show features; Tent Loves – a series of thought-provoking installations, each using different materials and Sussed: A collection of sustainable innovations – featuring the latest eco developments.

Here’s a peek at the show features and some interesting launches:

Tent Loves

Tent Loves is a series of three beautiful installations, commissioned by Tent London. The installations will be produced by designers and curators each working in different materials. The series will consist a collection of stunning hand-blown pieces by Gillespie Glass; the unusual ‘skin collection’ of hand-stitched soft leather lamps and furniture by Studio Pepe Heykoop; and a selection of Bute wool ‘shelters’ curated by JJam and designed by Tortie Hoare, Shell Thomas, Studio Henny van Nistelrooy, We Do Studio and Elena Corchero. These thought provoking works will be positioned at focal points around the exhibition.

Above: Leather Rocker by Studio Pepe Heykoop

Sussed: A collection of sustainable innovations

Exploring sustainability in new ways is a hot topic for everyone and Sussed is an eco feature which addresses this with a selection of diverse products and innovations. From quirky non-toxic, bio-degradable toys - Mulch Men - to a sleek high rise wormery, urban bee-hive and Re-materialise, an eco materials library, there is much to see and be inspired by.

Above: Thrive Hive by Tom Back

New product launches

Pillhead floor and table lamps - these striking, space-age lights are powder-coated aluminum in CMYK hues - new from Hungarian design duo, A+Z Design, stand E11 (Hall T1)

Mr Smith - drawing inspiration from mid-century classic designs, Anthony Hartley uses woods, ply and plastics to push extreme uses of colour in his attention-grabbing, handcrafted furniture, stand G13 (Hall T1)

 
L to R: Pillhead floor and table lamps by A + Z Design and Mr Smith by Anthony Hartley

Omi pendant collection - these beautiful hand-crocheted light-shades by Naomi Paul Textiles  are made with mercerized cotton cord, stand L08 (Hall T3).

102 Stools – these charming stools are by Swiss born Annick Petersen at Alp - each piece will have a different combination of hand-turned beech legs with a high gloss seat, stand J10 (Hall T5)

 
L to R: Omi pendant collection by NaomiPaul Textiles and 102 Stools by Annick Petersen by Alp

Squint competition – Win a Squint chair worth £1950

Visit Stand E01 to enter into a prize draw to win this one-off Squint chair! Made in collaboration with the London Transport Museum and true to Squint's unique bold style, the antique club chair incorporates the iconic moquette designs from the London Transport Museum archive with a mix of luxurious velvets.

Café-bar designed by Freshwest

This year’s café-bar area at Tent London will be designed by Freshwest, using their new to market ‘Angle Iron’ table and chair range, as well as the Pink Clip Stick Chandelier, a dowel and clip modular lighting installation.

Above: The Pink -Clip Stick Chandelier by Freshwest

In addition, Tent London will host six Gallery Events, in and around the Old Truman Brewery. Super Brands London at the Boiler House is the largest, with a significant selection of established international super-brands presenting their latest products, concepts and designs. Participants include Bang & Olufsen, Moroso, Quinze & Milan, with Chevrolet, Environment, Karboxx, Erba Italia, Bulo, Acerbis International, Prooff, Segis, Inflate and Valcucine.  Super Brands London will have its own café, sponsored by Emeco and Coca-Cola.

At Dray Walk Gallery, see Silent Revolutions: Contemporary Design in Slovenia, the international premier of two decades of design from this young independent country. Over at Shop 25, Hanbury Street is Colourful Life an exhibition by artist Ian Wright.

In the Basement, will be the Kingston University Faculty of Art & Design MA show with a new wave or work. Hall T3 hosts Design Island: The Cream of Irish Design and finally Remastered: A visibly smart production from Intel is a unique exhibition that fuses classic art with boundary-pushing technology at Shop 14 Ely’s Yard.

Register at www.tentlondon.co.uk to see Tent London and all six associated gallery events.

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For press enquiries regarding Tent London and its associated events, please contact: Jacky, David or Michelle at PR Girl. Tel: +44 (0)1273 722469, Email: press@tentlondon.co.uk

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Notes to Editors:

Tent London 2011 and its associated gallery events will take place 22-25 September at the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London E1 6QL, UK.

Tent London welcomes Trade, Public and Press on all four days that the exhibition is open.

Opening Hours:
Thu 22 Sept: 10.00-20.00
Fri 23 Sept :  10.00-19.00 (20.00-23.00 VIP Party – by invitation only)
Sat 24 Sept:  10.00-20.00
Sun 25 Sept: 11.00-18.00

Trade and Press members can register online at www.tentlondon.co.uk or www.superbrandslondon.co.uk before 16 September 2011, to gain free entry.

Tickets allow entry in to Tent London and its associated gallery events. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.tentlondon.co.uk or www.superbrandslondon.co.uk
On the door tickets must be purchased at the Tent London registration desk.

Tickets:
Adult £10, Child £5, Under 5’s FREE.
Discount Advance tickets £8 before 16 September at www.tentlondon.co.uk or www.superbrandslondon.co.uk

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