News Release
Date of issue: 13 September 2011
ARIGHI BIANCHI LAUNCHES NEW ISOLA RANGE
FROM THE MERIT COLLECTION
New own label furniture collection for independent
interiors store
Inspirational interiors store Arighi Bianchi is launching a number of new
ranges from its own label Merit Collection, comprising of sofas, dining sets,
beds and bedroom furniture. Merit Collection products meet all the store’s
renowned design and performance quality, but at surprisingly affordable
prices.
The first new range to emerge from the Merit stable is the classically beautiful, Ercol inspired Isola range of dining
and occasional pieces which is defined by its refreshing look and bold styling. Strikingly designed to fit seamlessly
into classic and contemporary settings, high-grade materials and functional finishing touches. Crafted from a
combination of oak veneers and sculpted solid oak legs, products include the Isola console table (£399) lamp table
(£199), entertainment unit (£345), wide sideboard (£699), wide mirror (£129), coffee table (£349), dining table
(£455), upholstered chair (£199) and bookcase (£699).
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Arighi Bianchi’s Merit Collection includes over 290 classic and contemporary design pieces, with a consistent level
of quality and style that has become the Arighi Bianchi trademark and now all available to buy online at
www.arighibianchi.co.uk
Arighi Bianchi is one of Britain’s great ground breaking businesses and first began selling inspirational interiors
from its Cheshire home in 1854. Having spent more than 150 years scouring the globe for best in contemporary
and classic design, this fourth generation family business is also online w ww.arighibianchi.co.uk with a range of
Living Room, Dining Room and Bedroom looks, unified and complemented by a full range of accessories and
furnishings including flooring, storage and finishing touches. The ranges available to browse and buy online
include Arighi Bianchi’s own brand Merit value range; its premium priced Signature collection; stellar
contemporary brands gathered from Milan, Paris and Cologne – from Natuzzi, Kartell, Calligaris and Cattelan Italia
- and classic British manufacturers including Ercol, Designer’s Guild, G Plan, Duresta and Axminster.
Since 1854, Arighi Bianchi has supplied furniture across the
North West from its Grade 2* listed Macclesfield home, a
former Silk Mill, counting royalty, high society and local
businesses among its customers. The store was founded by
Antonio Arighi, who travelled from Italy by foot and by
toboggan over the Alps to reach Macclesfield. Family
member and cabinet-maker Antonio Bianchi joined him soon
after, and an interiors dynasty was born.
Arighi Bianchi has always imported quality stylish furniture
from all over the world, sending it to customers all over the UK. Edward the Seventh and Princess Alexandra were
among the store’s first royal customers and the receipts for their purchases are held in the company’s archives.
Now in its third century of trading, Arighi Bianchi pioneered and continues to offer many customer service
innovations including convenient delivery times, try before you buy, mail order, product recycling, in-home
assembly, free interior and in-home advice service and comprehensive aftercare, and remains at the forefront of
progressive and independent British retailing.
For more information please contact Emma Beck at Lollipop PR on 07932 763 015 or emma@lollipop-pr.com
Notes to Editors:
- All prices are valid in the Arighi Bianchi Autumn sale event which starts 1 October 2011 online and instore
- High res images are available on request from Lollipop PR
- Dimensions of products are all featured on the Arighi Bianchi website
- Arighi Bianchi recycles 100% of customers' unwanted furniture when delivering new orders. All of the store’s
own waste - polystyrene, cardboard, plastic, timber and foam – is also recycled.
- The three storey Arighi Bianchi store is housed in a magnificent Grade Two-listed building, designed in homage
to the celebrated Crystal Palace at The Silk Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 1LH