Qeeboo is a Milan design brand that treats furniture, lighting and accessories as a chance to have fun. It works with a long list of well-known designers, and many of its pieces are made for both indoor and outdoor use. Here we introduce the designs and designers our customers ask about most, with ideas for living with them.
The Qeeboo approach
Qeeboo pieces are characters. A chair shaped like a rabbit, a lamp in the form of a pair of cherries, a chandelier that appears to have fallen to the floor. Many are made from recyclable polyethylene, which keeps them light and tough enough for gardens and terraces as well as living rooms. See the full range in our Qeeboo collection.
The best-known pieces
The Rabbit Chair is the piece most people recognise, and you may have spotted it on ITV's Love Island. You can lean back against the ears, sit the other way round or ride it with your forearms resting on the ears. Made from tough, lightweight polyethylene, it suits a living room, playroom or garden.
The Cherry Lamp, designed by Nika Zupanc, is a ceiling lamp in the shape of a pair of cherries, giving a semi-diffused light. There is also a Cherry Lamp Metal Finish version.
Ron Arad's Don't F**k With The Mouse Armchair was originally created in 1988 as a limited edition. After several metamorphoses over the years, it is now an industrial product made by Qeeboo and suitable for indoor use. For more of the classics, browse Qeeboo icons.
Designers to know
- Studio Job. The Fallen Chandelier M is a wireless, rechargeable lamp for indoors and out, influenced by the classic curves of 19th-century Thonet. An XL floor version measures two metres across.
- Estudio Campana. The Brazilian designers' Bacana Chair was their first project industrially developed in 100% recyclable polypropylene, with a twisted design.
- Dai Sugasawa. The Abyss Lamp is a fish-shaped table lamp inspired by the anglerfish and its luminous rod.
- Stefano Giovannoni. His Cat Cave, a partnership with United Pets, stacks two "stones" into a refuge for cats, with a scratching mat and hanging ball.
- Andrea Branzi. Qeeboo's carpet collection includes designs by Branzi, Giovannoni, Richard Hutten, Alessandro Mendini and Nynke Tynagel. Carpet People is a good example.
- Marcantonio. The Filicudi Armchair takes the profile of the prickly pear and brings a Mediterranean holiday feel to indoor and outdoor spaces.
How to live with playful design
- Let one piece lead. A single Rabbit Chair or Cherry Lamp in a calm room has more impact than several statements competing.
- Repeat a colour. Pick up the colour of your Qeeboo piece in a cushion or a print elsewhere in the room so it feels part of the scheme.
- Take it outside. Many designs, including the Fallen Chandelier and Filicudi, are suitable for outdoor use, so a terrace can be as characterful as the sitting room.
- Think about children's rooms. The Rabbit Chair is loved by adults and children alike, and playful lighting suits a bedroom or playroom.
- Smaller touches. Wall clocks by Marco Oggian and cushion covers by Craig & Karl are an easy way to try the look.
Find your favourite
Explore our Qeeboo furniture and Qeeboo lighting online, or come and see the pieces at our shop in Somerset. If you would like help choosing the right statement for your space, our team is happy to advise.
