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Design Centre Chelsea Harbour 22-25 September Trade only. Public admission on Wednesday 24.
Designjunction
The sorting office 18-22 September Open to the public. For its third edition, spread over three floors, the show not only brings together exhibitors of furniture, lighting and accessories but also pop-up shops, large-scale installations, eateries, flash factories, seminars and screenings. This year, the organisers will launch of area dedicated to highend decorative lighting, suitably called ‘lightjunction’.
Southbank Centre
14-22 September Open to the public. Focus, an annual interior design event in the Design Centre at Chelsea Harbour that houses 99 showrooms with over 500 brands producing everything from fabrics, wall coverings, tiles and carpets to furniture, lighting, accessories, kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor items. This four-day event marks the start of the autumn season and an array of new product launches. Many of the showrooms will feature original displays and will host events and workshops. Returning to the Queen Elizabeth Hall for the second year is designersblock, a buzzing showcase for talented young designers. New design talents are also joined by established exhibitors as part of its designers in production showcase. Furthermore, Geraldine and Wayne Hemingway have curated an exhibition on 1950s design, exploring the icons of the 1951 Festival of Britain and highlights of mid-century modern style.
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