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The Homes Flyer Why Buy Original Designer Furniture? For many years the market has been fl ooded with cheap, unlicensed, essentially fake, classic designer furniture pieces. These are usually manufactured in the Far East and nearly always without the consent of the legal copyright owner. These products are generally offered online via websites, that provide no physical customer service that you can access when problems with delivery or, product quality, occur. This is something I fi nd very frustrating and disconcerting. Admittedly though, when faced with the prospect of purchasing a very convincing Eames Lounge Chair + Elephant – Vitra Bertoia Diamond Chairs – Knoll copy of, for example, an Eames plastic dining chair costing £75 compared to a legitimate piece costing £250, we all know which one we’d choose! But what do you actually get for your money? The economical version will look the same but often, the structure is made from poor quality materials and becomes very unstable after a short period of use. Whereas, the genuine article has been manufactured to the designer’s original specifi cations, which includes the use of high quality steel and wood, plus it will come with a manufacturer’s guarantee. So, in the unlikely event that there are any problems after a couple of years standard usage, you can be safe in the knowledge that you can rely on an after- sales service that is second to none. Plus, original pieces always come with a brand mark and a certifi cate of authenticity, so not only do you have peace of mind that you’ve acquired something of high quality, but you’ve also got something that will retain its value well into the future. Longevity assured and a true investment! For nearly 10 years now Material-Life. co.uk has been offering an exceptional online furniture retailing service. We only ever supply original pieces and we are a fully authorised outlet for some of the Worlds best known, high-end furniture brands. We pride ourselves in giving knowledge-based customer service, drawing from our extensive experience in the fi eld of furniture production and design. We have well established relationships with our manufacturers, which are based in the UK, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands and North America. As owner of Material Life, I have worked in the Industry for over 20 Bertoia Bar Stools - Knoll years. My team are always there to offer as much help and guidance as possible, in order to help you to create an enviable, stylish interior. And, most importantly, we try to provide the most competitive deal possible, making the best just that little bit more affordable. For more information you can contact Stephen Baldwin by email [email protected] or telephone [phone] There’s going to be a lot of mischief going on at your library this summer! Mischief Makers, Summer Reading Challenge 2018 launches on Saturday 14th July in all Hertfordshire. libraries! Children who read six library books by Saturday 8th September wi ll receive rewards. and could win tickets to an exclusive author event. With over 20,000 Hertfordshire children. taking part last year, would you want to miss out on this fantastic FREE challenge? For details, visit www.hertfordshire. gov.uk/libraries or telephone [phone]. London to Brighton Cycle Ride Are you a keen Cyclist? Why not sign up to the London to Brighton Cycle Ride on 16 September in aid of Grove Cottage? This is a beautiful and rewarding journey which makes the ideal challenge for any cyclist and helps support Grove Cottage. Minimum age 16. For further details please contact sue@ mencapgrovecottage.org P le a s e m e n t i o n ‘ T h e F l yer ’ wh en r esp o n d in g t o ad ver t isements T H E FLY E R | JU LY 2 0 1 8 7