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Hamish Kilburn
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Timothy Oulton Launches Three Exclusive Designs to Commemorate the Opening of its Flagship at Bluebird…

British furniture and interiors company Timothy Oulton has marked the opening of its flagship at Bluebird in unique fashion, by launching three special edition designs in celebration of the colour of Bluebird, and of Chelsea, available exclusively at the new gallery.

With 40 galleries across the globe, Timothy Oulton launched its global flagship and largest ever showroom at the historic Bluebird building last month. Known for its creative designs and authentic handcraftsmanship, the brand is particularly renowned for its signature hand-finished leather collection. New Ronin Indigo leather is its latest innovation, launched specially for Bluebird, and features on the limited edition Westminster Button Sofa, complete with a commemorative plaque of the opening, as well as a special edition Union Jack Flag Cushion and Thomas Sleeve personal accessory.

The distinctive blue finish is achieved using indigo, a natural dye extracted from plant leaves that has been used for thousands of years. The complex dyeing process takes a staggering 30 days to complete; the hide is first tanned with bark and nut shells, with natural oils and waxes applied for a slightly aged look, and the indigo is then applied. Once the leather has been upholstered onto the finished piece, it is hand- finished for a second time using wet sandpaper to achieve a stonewashed look, and finally polished with lamb’s wool.

Exclusively available at the Bluebird gallery:

Westminster Button Sofa (Limited Edition)


Embodying the heart and soul of the Timothy Oulton brand, the Westminster Button brings together timeless design in the shape of a hand-tufted Chesterfield with 100 per cent natural indigo-dyed leather. A limited edition of 50 pieces, each sofa is emblazoned with a special plaque commemorating the Bluebird opening, and features shiny steel legs and 1550 hand-applied silver studs for a more contemporary take on the classic Chesterfield silhouette.

Union Jack Flag Cushion


A vibrant Union Jack graphic fashioned from Ronin Indigo, Vintage Bianco and Vagabond Red leathers gives this beautiful cushion a playful feel, complete with a smart silver zipper and car zip pull inspired by the Aston Martin DBR1. Bold, British, and a little James Bond-esque.

Thomas Sleeve


This simple leather pouch coordinates with any personal or business bag, creating a sophisticated and polished look. Large enough to hold a laptop, tablet or documents. Hand-finished in Ronin Indigo blue leather, complemented by a striking silver zipper and car zip pull, and a small embossed bowler hat in the bottom corner.

Hamish Kilburn / 16.10.2018

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