Reid Furniture was founded in 1970, initially dealing only with trade and didn’t retail any of the company’s own products.

It was soon realised that the business could be run more profitably and efficiently, if it cut out the middleman and retailed directly with the customer, giving customers exactly what they want, at a competitive price.

Whether you are entertaining family or friends, Reid Furniture can help you make a statement in your dining room this summer, offering excellent craftsmanship and value for money.

Reid’s collection features inspirational designs from the leading manufacturers right around the world, making it easy to create the perfect dining room setting in any home.

New for summer 2008 is the Natural Drift dining collection featured here, made from solid re-claimed wood, evoking a rustic charm.

Available with bench style seating or chairs, each piece is individually unique, with colours that mellow with age adding to its character.
Priced from: bench £249and tables from £599.

Also new to Reid this summer is the Alfresco dining room collection; finished with veneered oak and complete with four contrasting ‘stow away’ faux leather chairs - a perfect space saver for modern living.
Priced from: table and chairs £699.

Web: http://www.reidfurniture.com.

Inside Out Contracts Ltd one of the leading lights of the UK contract furniture industry has produced their 2008 furniture brochure, which presents many unique new products.

This year is a bit different, as Inside Out have launched their Decadent Dining range; in contrast to clean minimalism, the company is embracing some of the classic ornate designs from history and updating them, with new vibrant textured fabrics and glitzy wood finishes.

The Rococo chair - The more historically minded of you will recognise the 18th Century French inspiration, but not the metallic silver finish!

The ‘Embellish’ fabric from the Inside Out range perfectly complements the chair’s design.

If you are looking for something a bit more subtle, then the Sophia Chair is a perfect composition of elegance and sophistication.

All the chairs are available in a wide choice of stain repellent, fire resistant fabrics from Inside Out’s standard range.

The base of the featured table is solid cast iron and reassuringly heavy, with a top finished in Damask pattern.

Inside Out Contracts have always offered a space planning service to their customers, and a full design service for their bespoke furniture.

However this year, they are launching an Interior Design service to clients who want help from a company used to and respected for, working within timescale to a strict budget.

Web: http://www.insideoutcontracts.com

Tel: (020) 8305 3130

Chris Sharp Cabinets is a small English company, which specialises in the design and supply of hand crafted solid wood furniture, direct from their workshop in Lincolnshire, to customers across the UK.

Chris Sharp who is passionate about wood has a dedicated team of British craftsmen and designs oak furniture to blend in with today’s interiors; the company also remains eco-friendly in its use of sustainably sourced oak and walnut.

Ranges of Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom furniture and Kitchen furniture, in Oak and Walnut are available; also various new sizes of plasma TV, LCD TV and Media stands.

There are already over 70 pieces in the existing collection of Chris Sharp’s Designs for today’s living; the full collection is available in oak, with some pieces also available in walnut.

Create a practical and stylish focal point with dining tables to suit all room settings; available in a variety of shapes and sizes, each solid oak table is built to endure the dining requirements of every home.

Newly introduced to the range is the Penta round-table pictured here - a solid oak design, which seats six in optimal dining comfort.
Width: 130cm Depth: 130cm Height: 77cm. Priced from £799.

Complete your dining set with signature Lloyd Loom or solid oak high back chairs; they are available with either a sand beige alcantara seat pad at £120 each, or with a luxurious chocolate brown or cream leather seat pad for £140 each.
Width: 47cm Depth: 40cm Height: 94cm.

In purchasing oak furniture from Chris Sharp Cabinets, you are buying into unique designs expertly built by traditional British craftsmanship.

Web: http://www.chrissharpcabinets.co.uk

Tel: (01522) 504506

Ikea believe in Everyday Dining together, as some of the best moments at home occur when people sit down as a family to eat, talk, share the day’s experiences, or make plans. Also when they can snatch some time alone to enjoy a cup of tea, read the paper and be with their own thoughts.

It is for that reason Ikea offer versatile and sturdy dining furniture that can be dressed up for special occasions, but most importantly is built to be used everyday!

The company presents a wide range of tables in a size to fit your available space be it big or small; there are tables with smart ways of folding, or extending to accommodate family or friends and that unexpected guest.

There is a style to suit everyone, with co-ordinating comfortable chairs and practical storage solutions- for example the striking new Torsby Range pictured here:

Dining Table with tempered glass top and steel legs £125.
Sideboards featuring a foil finish £175 each.
Linus Rattan Chairs with steel legs £29.90 each.
Skimmer Glass Candlesticks £6.99 each.
The Slatthult Wall Decoration (4 pack self adhesive paper) £9.99.

Enjoy and Bon Appetite!

Web: http://www.ikea.com

Tel: (0845) 355 1141

Wood Empire is a specialist manufacturer of solid oak furniture, offering a comprehensive range of stylish, dining, living, bedroom and occasional furniture, all of which are available in a wide choice of colours and finishes.

The company supplies directly from their factory and use only the highest class timber from sustained forests, which means they can offer superb quality and contemporary design, at remarkably low prices; delivery times can be as quick as ‘next day’ if the item is in stock.

Wood Empire provides a choice of quality ready made or bespoke furniture and has a team of craftsmen and designers ready to advise and assist you. Delivery time for bespoke pieces is usually between six and eight weeks.

Featured here is the elegant Conic Dining Set:
Contemporary solid oak table (sits up to 12 people when extended) from £560.00.
Sideboard £680.00.
Virgio Dining Chairs with brown leather seat £135.00.

Every piece of furniture is hand finished to the highest standards, in 23 leather and upholstery colours; 40 stain colours; 3 natural wood finishes – linseed oil, lacquer, or oil-wax.

Web: http://www.woodempire.co.uk
Tel: (020) 7350 1083

China Mainland is a UK company, specialising in an outstanding range of authentic Chinese furniture and all of the pieces can be custom made to the customer’s specific size and design.

The furniture is all made from solid kiln-dried Chinese rosewood and is sourced from managed plantations in the north of China; every piece is handmade and finished by expert craftsmen using the traditional techniques and skilled carpentry dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 221).

All pieces are available in a range of sizes and wood colours all having interlocking mortise and tenon joints, with dovetailed drawers; furniture can also be made to measure to fit your precise requirements.

Tables can be supplied to seat from four to thirty people in a range of beautiful designs, including Mother of Pearl, Cherry Blossom, Long Life, French, Plain and other traditional Chinese designs.
 
Pictured here is the Mother of Pearl Table (Ref. 2062) - a solid rosewood dining room table with mother of pearl in-laid design and matching chairs/carvers with two removable leaves, to seat a maximum of 8 people. Available in a choice of sizes and colours.

Dimensions: 203×112x76H cm; 80×44x30 inches.

Currently priced at £3,899 normally £4,594. Free delivery to anywhere in the UK.

Web:  http://www.chinamainland.co.uk
Tel:  (0207) 706 9662

May sees the launch of ILVA’s largest new garden furniture collection, to coincide with the weather warming up and longer sunny days.

Time to relax in the comfort of your own garden, watching the blossom fall; or cosy up to your special-someone and enjoy music on a summer’s evening in the new Camaro Sports Lounger and watch the sun go down as the night heats up.

The Camaro Sports Lounger is featured here in turquoise or black plastic weave (£450).

Other furniture items available include:

The elegant fold-away Mambo Sun-Lounger made in polyrattan, with a light aluminium frame (£297).

The stylish Lissaban table (£450) and chairs (£170) made from reclaimed teak are stunning and durable.

The comfortable and exotic Grace Rattan range, with two or three seater sofas (£594), armchairs (£396) and coffee table (£198), will create a warm feeling of sanctuary either indoors or out.

ILVA stores are located in Lakeside Thurrock, Essex; Manchester, Piccadilly Basin; and Gateshead, Metro Centre.

Visit the website to view the exciting Easy Living catalogue, full of new ideas for spring and summer:

Web:  http://ilva.co.uk
Tel:  (0845 245 8285)

Spring has arrived and ILVA the new Danish home furnishing store has launched its spring / summer 2007 collection, with a huge range of stunning, quality furniture.

With the lighter, brighter days here at last, it’s time to consider refreshing our home’s interior, not just the wardrobe!

Updating the theme and style of your home has never been easier with ILVA’s affordable prices – for example:

Inject some spring and summer shades into your living room with new furniture such as the featured:

Sento - sofa in microfibre with crocodile embossed design, L235cm, £695.
Avanti - lacquered coffee table with high gloss finish on castors (white or black) £198.
Spot - Hand tufted New Zealand wool rug (various sizes e.g. 140cm x 200cm £170).
Sanne - Floor standing vase in brown, charcoal, or grey ceramic - H120cm £89 or H135cm £98.

For the bedroom, ILVA has developed a romantic theme, inspired by light and elegant 18th century French Gustavian style. The ‘antiqued’ Romance bed will add charm and character to your boudoir (£390).

ILVA furniture pays particular attention to its craft with the ornate Brescia dining table in antiqued white; an absolute picture of opulence and ideally suited for high-summer entertaining (£396)

Visit the website to view the exciting Easy Living catalogue, full of new ideas:

Web:  http://ilva.co.uk
Tel:  (0845 245 8285)

A summer heat wave is predicted for the UK so why not introduce a touch of European glamour to your garden repose?

Europe by Net is a comprehensive website offering over 5,000 products with substantial discounts, from 120 famous designer brands to suit any style of outdoor space.

Choose from fun, colourful inflatable cushions, elegant daybeds, stylish patio umbrellas and dining furniture, or wicker swing chairs at up to 40% off the UK retail price, to fulfil all your outdoor needs.

Featured here is the Esterel Garden Collection by Roland Vlaemynck including:

The large oval extendable table is crafted to the highest standards in solid teak; the table expands from 180 to 240 cm wide, making it ideal for those with outdoor space constraints.
Dimensions: 180-240 x 120 cm £1,284 inc. VAT Save 25%!

A stylish garden armchair with a distinctive, high backed design, in solid teak with brass finishing. It can be folded and latched closed, making it perfectly suited to terraces and balconies.
Dimensions: 66 x 110 cm £413 inc. VAT Save 25%!

The fashionable folding deck chair is also made in solid teak and finished in brass; it features a striking high-backed design and is supplied with a seat cushion in a choice of colours.
Dimensions: 63 x 101 cm £281 inc. VAT Save 25%

Visit the website to view more designer bargains:

Web: http://www.europebynet.com
Tel:   +44 (020) 7734 3100

Rolf Benz has created a new dining room collection in collaboration with designer Norbert Beck, to introduce a unique new furniture concept.

The collection features an extensive range of chairs and two contemporary tables:

The Rolf Benz 620 chair is available as a dining chair, barstool or a bench. This lightweight chair has a tubular chromed steel sprung frame and the cantilevered construction allows the upholstered seat and back to flex gently with movement; the chair is also available with a modern circular swivel base in chrome matt or silver painted finish. The moulded wood armrests come in a walnut or oak veneer to match the wood finishes available on the table.

The 8840 dining table illustrated, is designed to complement the 620 seating and features an understated aluminum edge and seamless fixed top without pull-out leaves; the table top comes in oak or walnut veneer, or a choice of coloured glass; different materials can be chosen for the inlay on the legs and table surface, e.g. - leather, oak or walnut to complement the materials on the chairs.
The table is obtainable in four lengths (160/190/220/240cm) and in two widths (98/108cm).

The 8850 table is available in two versions with a pull-out leaf or a fixed top; a shadow gap makes the table top appear to hover above the solid walnut or oak legs.
This table is available in three lengths (160/190/220cm) and one width (98cm)
Visit the Rolf Benz smart Internet page where you can choose from all the options offered and configure your own personal dining set:

Web:  http://www.design-your-chair.com
Tel:    (01908) 604629