USM Haller delivery: Eames elephants are helpful but not necessary

In the wake of our “warehouse” post we have received numerous emails along a similar vein:

“It’s OK for yous and your highly trained Eames Elephants; but how do we get our USM Haller furniture into our flat?”

The simple answer - assuming you live in Germany - is “PREMIUM delivery”

Under normal conditions the Schenker delivery crews are only allowed to deliver to the door of your building.

It’s a legal thing.

With “PREMIUM delivery”, however, for a small additional fee not only will the furniture be brought into the room where it is required; but the carrier will also take away the packing for environmentally correct disposal.

Premium delivery from smow: Ideal for USM Haller

Although “PREMIUM delivery” is particularly intended for USM Haller deliveries, it can however be booked for all smow orders.
And while we can well imagine it maybe worthwhile for an Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman from Vitra that need to be carried up to a fourth floor flat; for a moooi Rabbitt Lamp it would be a bit exaggerated.

Currently “PREMIUM delivery” is only available for deliveries within Germany.
For deliveries outwith (smow) cannot make any guarantees that a similar service is available; but our experienced logistics team will use all their experience and contacts to make sure the delivery meets your requirements and the local conditions.

And in very rare cases the (smow)blog team will deliver the order personally; but only if the weather forecast is agreeable and you can assure us that you can bake like a Greek God/Goddess.
Full details on how (smow) deliver orders can be found on the furniture delivery page.

As traditional as roasted chestnuts and corked sherry, gift recommendations are what make Christmas for us.

This year, however, we start with a friendly warning.

The lead times for many of our suppliers are creeping upwards - and although we have a well stocked and bountiful warehouse; should you want to order something extra special as a gift for a loved one, and we have to order it - it’s getting tight.

The “traffic light system” in the (smow)shop provides an instant guide to availability; should you however have any queries please contact the (smow) customer service centre in advance of ordering. There a team of highly trained advisers can provide detailed information on availability and delivery times.
Unless they’ve found the Glühwein!

Below we present a selection of suggested festive gifts. Just heed our words, and order early ….

Liesmichl by Nils Holger Moormann for Moormann

Liesmichl by Nils Holger Moormann for Moormann

Nils Holger Moormann’s Liesmichl is not only the ideal side table for all Bibliophiles it is also the perfect gift for all Bibliophiles. With storage space for books, an ingenious holder to ensure you don’t lose your page and a handy shelf for mince pies and sherry, Liesmichl offers everything you need to ensure a relaxed and stress-free reading experience.

Classic Trays from Vitra

Classic Trays from Vitra

That little something different for all fans of 1960s graphic art. The Vitra Design Museum have produced a wonderful range of plastic trays featuring classic designs by Alexander Girard, George Nelson and Charles & Ray Eames. From bold geometric forms over abstract an onto modernistic folk art there is something for everyone in this beautiful collection.

Rabbit Lamp from moooi

Rabbit Lamp by Front for moooi

For all those who don’t have room for the absurdly fantastic Horse Lamp - or who suffer from Equinophobia - Front’s Rabbit Lamp is more than a touch of leporidaen charm for your home or office; it’s also a warming and atmospheric lamp perfect for desk, side-table or bedside table.

Cobb Grill

Cobb Grill

Summer may be gone - but it’ll come again. And in any case with Cobb Grill you don’t need sun, wasps and the great outdoors to barbecue - the patented design of the Cobb Grill means it can be safely and smoke free used indoors. Barbecue Goose… lovely stuff

E 14 Rattan Stool by Egon Eiermann from Lampert

Rattan Stool E 14 by Egon Eiermann from Lampert

For that colonial, South Sea Island feel you can’t beat Rattan furniture. And nothing says W. Somerset Maugham more than Egon Eiermann’s 1950s designs. At 42 cm high and with its concave top the E 14 is perfect as an occasional stool or as an unoccasional side table