A lot of work goes into creating a standout product like the Tilt armchair: inspirational visits to the John Lewis archive; months of testing for comfort and durability; the chopping and changing of fabrics and materials. And it’s all to create an end product that’s going to look as good in 50 years as it does today. That’s what Matt Steels, furniture designer and Partner, did in the 18 or so months leading up to the Tilt armchair going online.

Here, Matt tells us more about his work and inspiration.