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Objects of Design #274: Vintage Style Patchwork Bench

vintage style patchwork bench by I Love Retro for £229
vintage style patchwork bench by I Love Retro for £229

Now I know what you’re thinking (yes I do) that Mad doesn’t usually go in for florals. But, imagine this little number against a dark grey wall. See?

Or what about this one?

vintage style bench in aztec
vintage style bench in aztec

They’re available through Not on the High Street and made by Laura Hunter, who set up I Love Retro ten years ago.

pink velvet bench by Laura Hunter available from Not on the High Street
pink velvet bench by Laura Hunter available from Not on the High Street

It’s made from pine and would fit perfectly at the end of a bed, to drape all yesterday’s clothes that are between wear and wash, or in a hallway to collect the post, or small bottoms putting shoes on.

Not in my hallway of course because for some reason I took my brain out when replumbing the entire house and thought I wouldn’t mind a radiator there, instead of underfloor heating. Which means that I will never, ever have any room for any gorgeous piece of furniture there for as long as I live here …

Kate Watson-Smyth

The author Kate Watson-Smyth

I’m a journalist who writes about interiors mainly for The Financial Times but I have also written regularly for The Independent and The Daily Mail. My house has been in Living Etc, HeartHome and featured in The Wall Street Journal & Corriere della Sera. I also run an interior styling consultancy Mad About Your House. Welcome to my Mad House.