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About Us
Galtons of Parnell brings leading European Homeware and Design brands to you. We only choose products with integrity of design and construction.
For further information on the brands we carry, here are the links to their websites ...enjoy! Arabia The name Arabia is associated with high quality and bold design. This Finnish porcelain company was established in 1874, in the Arabia villa area on the outskirts of Helsinki. It was quickly successful, and within a couple of years the output from the factory accounted for half the total production of ceramics in the whole of Finland. Over a hundred years on, this legendary company is still producing highly sought after ceramics, and even has its own museum and gallery. www.arabia.fi Boda Nova Boda Nova was the brainchild of a group of passionate, innovative fore-thinkers from the architectural, design and marketing worlds. It was founded in 1971 to create glassware and cutlery based on a new approach to design- modern, simple forms with a distinct relationship to their function. Boda Nova products are thus entirely 'finished', with careful attention being paid to every aspect from the initial idea and production, right up to the final packaging, all the while expressing a love of Swedish design. www.bodanova.com Coltellerie Berti Coltellerie Berti www.coltellerieberti.it Eva Solo Eva Solo was launched in 1997, the daughter company of the 60-year-old Danish company 'Eva Denmark'. Eva Solo thus combines youth with experience, both in its designs and production methods. In its short time Eva Solo has won many awards and distinctions for its vast collection of products, each created as the centre of their own universe, and representing the ultimate combination of appearance with functionality. www.evasolo.com Hoganas Keramik Master potter Andersson and master glazier Johansson started manufacturing stoneware in Höganäs almost 100 years ago, and their company has now become one of the most well-known ceramics producers around the globe. Since the 19th century, the clay for the vessels and jugs has been taken from the foot of Kullaberg, just outside Höganäs. Models were originally kept simple and there were few variations, but over the years more and more shapes and different glaze colours have come into use, for which Hoganas Keramik is now famous. www.hoganaskeramik.com Iittala Established in 1881, iittala is known for creating objects that are thought through in form, function and quality. Objects with a clear thought, created to achieve long lasting everyday use and inspiration. Whether in metal, wood, porcelain or glass, iittala design objects are tools for contemporary living iittala continues to be a major driving force of Scandinavian design with legendary designers Kaj Franck (1911-1989) and Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) as the cornerstones for the brand. iittala objects are design essentials stripped to their core; the pure union of function, form and quality that demonstrates the company's core philosophy of lasting everyday design, against 'throwawayism'. www.iittala.com Rorstrand Rorstrand was founded in 1726 and is one of Sweden's oldest manufacturing industries. For decades it has been widely known for its classic, decorative porcelain dinner sets used in both the private and commercial sectors, including the Nobel gala dinners. In recent years Rorstrand has modernised its selection and launched several ranges with a more contemporary, innovative edge, whilst retaining the high quality tradition. Rorstrand's strength is still in well-designed, high-quality porcelain that can be used for both festive and every-day occasions; or as they put it 'Quality in Everyday Life'. www.rorstrand.com Rosendahl Rosendahl was established by Erik Rosendahl, a visionary entrepreneur who recognised the opportunities for a strongly design-led brand and founded what is today one of the most modern design companies in Denmark. Although highly successful this company is still family-owned, with a strong sense of tradition that makes its products that bit more special. Rosendahl is a source of practical designs that make day-to-day living easier and more elegant; from hand-blown glass and unique designs, to innovative accessories for the dining table and the home, to professional kitchen utensils. Thanks to Rosendahl’s product development, their distinctive, stylistically consistent designs can be found in the majority of modern homes. www.rosendahl.com Royal Copenhagen The Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Factory was founded in Denmark in 1775, under the patronage of Queen Juliane Marie. A converted post office in the centre of Copenhagen was the site where the Danish chemist Frantz Henrich Muller and a team of artisans began producing the blue dinnerware that has become the factory's mark of distinction.Cobalt was the most economic colour, and the only one that could withstand the intense heat required to fuse the porcelain paste to the glaze. Today, Royal Copenhagen has expanded its collection to include contemporary, innovative designs from renowned designers, as well as retain its reputation for, and range of classically beautiful porcelain. www.royalcopenhagen.com Stelton Stelton was founded in 1960 with the purpose of selling stainless steel hollowware. A collaborative with the leading Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen produced the now famous Cylinda-Line, launched in 1967, which immediately attracted considerable attention for its serene and functionalist design. Stelton products are consistently awarded prestigious design awards, and places in the most well-known museums around the world, The vision behind this legend is to be always recognised as the most surprising, innovative, and functional lifestyle-brand that offers high-quality Scandinavian design- a Stelton state of mind. www.stelton.com Tonfisk Design The Finnish design company Tonfisk Design came about as a response to what the founders' believed was a severe lack of truly creative, yet commercial design in the tableware sector. Tonfisk Design was formed in Helsinki in 1999, based on an ideology of creating new ideas without sacrificing values like clarity, functionality and personality. The products were exceptionally successful and created a stir at their first trade fair in 2000, and have been much sought after by design aficionados and lovers of good quality ever since. www.tonfisk-design.fi Villeroy & Boch Jean-Françoise Boch and Nicholas Villeroy were rival businessmen, who merged their three works in 1836 in order to survive on the European market. Both Villeroy and Boch owned individually successful tableware enterprises, but together their production quickly grew, both in range, in material and in quality. Within 15 years Villeroy & Boch tableware and decorative objects were available throughout Europe, England and in North and South America. Today, Villeroy & Boch is a hallmark of quality, with an extensive design scheme and product range. www.villeroy-boch.com WMF Since 1880 Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, or WMF table- and kitchenware has been appreciated because of its functional and stylistic qualities. This trusted brand, both by home and professional chefs, is used throughout the world among leading hospitality suppliers, in high-class hotels and restaurants, and quality-conscious caterers. WMF operates state-of-the-art manufacturing plants for cutlery, cookware, tableware, knife-ware and coffee machines. Their Bar, Wine, Coffee & Tea ranges, along with an extensive range of cutlery, cook- and serving-ware means you are always WMF covered. |