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Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP at MOST

Milan 2012: this cabinet that looks like scaled-up dolls' house furniture by London designer Donna Wilson is on show with design brand SCP at MOST this week.

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP

The Bertha cabinet is accompanied by an armchair and two-seat sofa, and was inspired by boat houses on Fogo island, Newfoundland.

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP

Wilson also presents new colourways in her floor cushions, pouffes, rugs and blankets for SCP.

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP

Like Dezeen, SCP are based in the London borough of Hackney, while Donna Wilson works in neighbouring Tower Hamlets. See all the stories in our showcase of design in the borough here.

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP

MOST takes place in Milan's Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia from 17 to 22 April. Download the free map and guide here and see all our stories about MOST here.

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP

Here's some more information from SCP:


SCP present a new range of products for Spring / Summer 2012. Launching internationally for the first time are new designs from Matthew Hilton, Donna Wilson, Ineke Hans, Faudet-Harrison and Kay+Stemmer. Also in the collection are new versions of designs from Lee Kirkbride, Peter Marigold and Gareth Neal.

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP

Bertha cabinet / Donna Wilson

The Bertha cabinet by Donna Wilson is the latest addition to the Bertha range.

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP

Like the Bertha armchair and sofa, the cabinet takes inspiration from the traditional boat houses found on Fogo island, Newfoundland. The curved wooden panels emulate the shingle clad buildings on the island and the feet, which are part of the frame design, gives the piece the sense of a beautifully crafted continuous line.

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP

The frame is made from FSC approved ash and is designed to provide both rigidity and strength. Made in the EU.

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP

Bertha armchair / Donna Wilson

The Bertha armchair by Donna Wilson is an exciting joint project between SCP and the Shorefast Foundation on Fogo Island.

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP

The design takes inspiration from the traditional boat building found on the Island.

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP

The frame is made from FSC approved Douglas Fir and is designed to provide both rigidity and strength. The sides of the frame are flat whilst the four back panels gently kick outwards like a boats hull.

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP

The feet are part of the frame design, this gives the piece the sense of a beautifully crafted continuous line. The loose drop seat has elasticated webbing with neatly fitting feather and down seat and back cushions upholstered in Bora Da Willow fabric.

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP

Bertha two seat sofa / Donna Wilson

The Bertha sofa by Donna Wilson is an exciting joint project between Wilson, SCP and the Shorefast Foundation on Fogo Island, Newfoundland. The design takes inspiration from the traditional boat building found on the Island. The frame is made from FSC approved ash and is designed to provide both rigidity and strength.

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP

The sides of the frame are flat whilst the back panels gently kick outwards like a boats hull. The feet are part of the frame design, this gives the piece the sense of a beautifully crafted continuous line.

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP

The loose drop seat has elasticated webbing with neatly fitting feather and down seat and back cushions upholstered in Bora Da Willow fabric. Made in the EU.

Bertha by Donna Wilson for SCP