Yinka Ilori launches 40-piece furniture collection with Dunelm
Yinka Ilori, a designer of British-Nigerian heritage, has unveiled his inaugural complete line of furniture and homeware in collaboration with Dunelm, featuring 40 distinct pieces. During the launch event in London, captured in a video by Dezeen, Ilori shared his top four selections with editor Tom Ravenscroft: the Half Moon Sofa and Armchair, Calabash Table Lamp, Swivel Dining Chair in Sweet Flows Green Fabric, and Biscuit Pine Side Table. This collection, which draws inspiration from the nostalgia of the 1960s and 70s, includes various chairs, tables, lamps, and soft furnishings. Ilori aims for his designs to be accessible and affordable, celebrating diversity. The Calabash Table Lamp reflects his West African heritage, while the Half Moon Sofa showcases a retro 70s aesthetic.
Key facts
- Yinka Ilori launched a 40-piece furniture collection with Dunelm.
- It is Ilori's first full furniture and homeware range for a major retailer.
- The collection includes chairs, tables, lamps, and soft furnishings.
- Ilori selected his top four pieces in a Dezeen video with editor Tom Ravenscroft.
- The launch event took place in London.
- The collection was informed by 1960s and 70s nostalgia.
- Ilori emphasized accessibility and affordability in the collection.
- The Calabash Table Lamp is inspired by the calabash gourd from West Africa.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Dunelm
- Dezeen
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Nigeria
- West Africa
Sources
- Dezeen —