The furniture and fittings on display at London Design Festival are so exquisite that it’s best to not bring too much money, unless you plan a specific purchase. Oh, and wear comfortable shoes.

IT WAS a €40 conference table in white, but something in the elegance of the executive grey trim, said quality.

The achievement of an unqualified architect, Charles Eames (1907-1978) and his remarkable wife Ray (1912-1988) — the Eames’ collection holds a unique place in the history of art and design.

Take a seat and let Kya deLongchamps fill you in on iconic mid-century chairs still in production.

THE annual London Design Festival opened this week, and if there’s a place to feed your tortured design soul this is the place to go.