Matthew Hilton designs furniture to last a lifetime, choosing robust materials, and, working like a sculptor, applying a meticulous attention to detail for beauty from every angle. Planalto is a deep sofa with a low back, rectilinear yet with an inviting curve of plushness. Engineered to be extremely comfortable, it retains an elegant, refined edge.

De La Espada is a groundbreaking design management firm and leading modern woodworker with a dedicated factory in Portugal. Highly skilled craftspeople combine noble materials, traditional joinery, handcraft and advanced technology to realize each design to the highest standard. De La Espada puts the author at the forefront and values the modern artisan. They partner with designers who art direct, curate and design their own product lines, and support them through manufacture and distribution.

Matthew Hilton graduated with a degree in Furniture Design from Kingston Polytechnic in 1979. He went on to design products for a variety of well known manufacturers. In 1985 Matthew set up the Matthew Hilton Design Studio. He has also been given the highest honor in the field of Industrial Design in the United Kingdom, by being named a Royal Designer for Industry in 2003. In September 2007, Matthew established his own brand, Matthew Hilton Limited as a place he could have complete creative control. In 2008, he was named Designer of the Year by Elle Decoration at the British Design Awards.

Available in a range of fabrics and leathers, and brushed brass feet. Orientation available as pictured, or reversed. Throw cushions shown in pictures are not included.