Amongst all the new things launching at 100% Design during the recent London Design Festival was Dare Studio; a dynamic new company which designs and produces furniture, lighting and lifestyle products.

The company, founded by Sean Dare, champions the skills of local craftsmen and looks ready to set a benchmark for the very best in contemporary British design and manufacture.

Sean is an award-winning designer with over a decade of experience producing many commercially successful designs for leading retailers and manufacturers, and his new venture embodies contemporary British values which don't compromise function or style, with a core focus on sustainability.

The debut collection is a promisingly good range of high-quality products which will be made in relatively small quantities and be available directly through Dare Studio.

M.E. spotted two fantastic lamp ranges in their collection, 'Fujiya' and 'Tube' (we'll leave it to you to guess which is which) that we absolutely loved.

We're telling you. These guys will be big.

Photography: Peter J Morgan