About Us
Shannon Furniture in Walcot Street Bath has embraced Scandinavian design with a commitment to quality since opening in 2000.
Sue Shannon continues to extend the range of predominantly Iconic Scandinavian furniture, lighting, vibrant textiles and gifts for the discerning but has also introduced design classics Eames furniture from Vitra and interesting British Mid-century modern fabrics from St Jude.
Shannon stocks furniture from Carl Hansen, Artek, Fritz Hansen, Getema , PP Mobler, Swedese, Vitra, Varier and Montana. Lighting from Bestlite , Gubi, Light years , Louis Poulsen and Pandul. Marimekko fabrics, Klippan and Stig Ljundberg fabric, Moomin cotton from Finlayson and Vallila curtains. Arabia Moomin mugs and bowls, Iittala tableware, Rorstrand Mon Ami and Pergola, wonderful Kosta Boda and Orforrs glass, Marimekko textiles and bags, Klippan , Oleana, and Laupan throws to name but a few.
There is probably the widest selection of Moomin items outside Moomin Valley, Moomin Duvets, Moomin watches, Moomin Trays, Moomin Mugs, Moomin books.
At Christmas traditional Swedish, Danish and Finish handicrafts make a brief and eagerly awaited appearance as well as many other lovely gifts and presents.
Arne Jacobsen
(1902 - 1971)
Arne Jacobsen's cooperation with Fritz Hansen dates back to 1934. However, it was the Ant designed in 1952 - succeeded by the 3107 series - that propelled his and Fritz Hansen's names into furniture history.
Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) was very productive both as an architect and as a designer. At the end of the 50s Arne Jacobsen designed the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, and for that project the Egg, the Swan, the Swan sofa and Series 3300.
Arne Jacobsen was and is an admired and outstanding designer. While the significance of Arne Jacobsen's buildings was less appreciated, his furniture and other design work have become national and international heritage.
Bruno Mathsson
(1907-1988)
Swedish designer and architect.
Mathsson was an advocate of simplicity, beauty and elegance in form. which also applied to the furniture he designed. Mathsson's furniture was innovative in technique as well as design, his production methods included the bending of laminated wood. Although his designs are from the 30s and 40s, his furniture is among the classic furniture of our time. In Denmark he designed the Superellipse table in cooperation with Danish designer Piet Hein in 1968.
Poul Kjærholm
(1929 - 1980) Poul Kjærholm was originally trained as a carpenter and continued his studies at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts.
He showed an interest in other construction materials; in particular steel which he considered a natural material with the same artistic fineness as other natural materials. Poul Kjærholm worked for Fritz Hansen for about a year, where he designed a number of noteworthy chair prototypes.
In 1955 Poul Kjærholm initiated his productive collaboration with manufacturer Ejvind Kold Christensen, which lasted until Poul Kjærholm's death in 1980. In 1982, Fritz Hansen took over the production and sales of "The Kjærholm Collection", developed from 1951 to 1967, designs, which are logical to the minute detail with by an aura of exclusivity.
Hans J. Wegner
Completed his apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker in 1931. After two years of training at the College of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen, Wegner was employed as a furniture designer in the architect office of Arne Jacobsen and Erik Møller. In 1943 Wegner started his own design company. Numerous exhibitions and awards since 1932, including the C. F. Hansen Medal 1982 and the Danish Design Council annual prize 1987.
With a deep understanding of furniture as a tool for everyday life, the designs of Wegner are characterized by a dedication and adherence to functionality and comfort. His works are not only artistic and beautiful, they are practical and useful as well.
Alvar and Aino Aalto
The couple worked closely together and were both founding members of Artek.The life's work of Academician Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) ranges from complete town plans to small furnishing details and textile prints. Aalto's creative power and the intensity of all his art produced a large number of buildings, many of which are unique artistic entities. The best-known of these is Villa Mairea (1938) located in Noormarkku, South-West Finland and designed together with Aino Aalto. In addition to buildings, Aalto produced a continuous stream of lighting fixture, furniture and interior designs.
Aino Aalto had a strong impact on Artek's line of design both as a designer and managing director. In addition to buildings, interiors and furniture designed jointly with Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto was also famous for her glass design, and her classic glassware for Iittala are among its best ever products.