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The
legendary Lloyd Loom process was invented in 1917 by the
American Marshall B. Lloyd, who twisted kraft paper around
a metal wire, placed the paper threads on a loom and wove
them into what was to become the traditional Lloyd Loom
fabric. Lloyd Loom chairs quickly became very popular
in America, and in 1921 Marshall B. Lloyd sold his patent
to an English manufacturer, which used Lloyd Loom in an
original manner to create a collection of typical English
furniture. Lloyd Loom was soon all the rage in Europe.
At the height of its popularity, in the 1930s, Lloyd Loom
furniture could be found in hotels, restaurants and tea
rooms, as well as aboard zeppelins, cruise ships and ocean-going
liners. When the factory in England was bombed at the
end of the Second World War, the production of Lloyd Loom
chairs came to a halt in Europe.
Some time later, Vincent Sheppard picked up the threads
of the business and designed his own line based on the
original process. Since then, Vincent Sheppard had developed
into a leading furniture company, with its head office
in Belgium.
Vincent Sheppard furniture is still manufactured in the
traditional way, using a unique process that dates back
to early last century. Kraft paper is twisted round a
metal wire, forming paper threads that are woven into
mats. This wicker work is then attached to a frame, creating
the legendary sitting comfort of Lloyd Loom. And the smooth,
non-catch finish to the fabric keeps your skin or clothing
from being damaged.
Vincent Sheppard’s Outdoor Collection now enables you
to enjoy traditional Lloyd Loom seating comfort on your
terrace, on the balcony, or around the pool. The furniture’s
hand-welded aluminium frames make these chairs particularly
sturdy and ultra-lightweight, which also means they are
extremely easy to handle. The chairs are dipped in a bath
of latex to give them a protective layer that is resistant
to moisture and damp. This protective layer is then baked
on in a kiln. Finally, the chairs are given a finishing
coat of moisture-resistant lacquer in the colour of the
customer’s choice. The open weave design means that Lloyd
Loom chairs do not heat up and retain heat when left in
the sun. To enable you to enjoy your Lloyd Loom furniture
for even longer, we recommend that you bring the chairs
indoors during the cold, damp winter months.
Lloyd Loom furniture requires virtually no special care.
Its thick protective layer makes it resistant to scratches,
so all you have to do is give the furniture a wipe with
a damp cloth.
Today, thanks to Vincent Sheppard, Lloyd Loom is still
charming and beautiful as ever. With his own interpretation
of the fabric, Vincent Sheppard has created a dazzling
collection of contemporary furniture that blends classic
lines in a original manner with elegant innovation. All
in the tradition of Lloyd Loom.
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