Savoir Beds has teamed up with luxury fabric specialist Kobe UK, to add a touch of sophisticated glamour to its specially-designed bed for The Savoy’s 125th anniversary.
Savoir was first created for The Savoy hotel in London in 1905, and its tailor-made beds have become almost as legendary as the celebrities that have slept in them.
In creating a special bed to mark the occasion, Savoir’s designer, Mandeep Dillon, used Kobe’s bestselling contemporary Chacar fabric to capture the essence of the hotel.
The design is inspired by the 1920s and 30s, the heyday of glamour, jazz and movie stars at The Savoy. Visually, the bed echoes the slim elegant lines of 1920s design and has a futuristic Flash Gordon look with the use of sharp angles and metallic bronze silk. Its shape is emphasised by the deliberate use of a single fabric to upholster the whole bed including the legs. Lastly, there is no fussy detailing on the bed to detract from the simplicity of the shape.
Nikki Harris, head of contracts at Kobe UK, says: “We were delighted to help Savoir on this assignment. The team works closely with interior designers on major projects around the UK and it was very exciting working with Savoir on the specially designed 125th anniversary bed for The Savoy.”
Chacar is suitable for domestic and contract window décor, upholstery and soft furnishings. The luxurious cotton satin comes in 94 colours from soft delicate neutrals, to vivid oranges and vibrant blues. All Kobe’s upholstery fabrics offer great durability, scoring highly on the Martindale Rub Test.
Natalie Byrne of Savoir says: “The Chacar fabric was perfect, as The Savoy bed needed to reflect the timeless elegance of the hotel, as well as to celebrate its anniversary. Kobe’s experience and expertise made working with them on this project a pleasure.”
The anniversary bed was photographed in The Savoy's famous Beaufort Bar and features as the main attraction in The Savoy Travelling Bedroom in its showrooms worldwide.
“We have a passion for fabrics and believe in creating interiors that reflect the very latest trends for today. We consider the innovation and development of high-quality products of paramount importance to both us and our customers,” added Nikki.
