At our core, we’re lovers of great design, and the way we define great design is pretty simple - truly useful products, that are uncompromising on quality, that are beautifully simple, and that are inclusive.
We believe that great design is for everyone đź’ś
The name Utility was inspired by “Utility Furniture” made during and post-WWII, because our method echoes the spirit of resourcefulness and practicality, offering products that prioritise both form and function for modern living.
Click the link in our bio and discover your next favourite design icon, or contemporary classic today âś…
🏷️ scandinavian design, interior design, curated design, mid century modern, scandi style, home inspiration
Since 1999 we have been stocking brands that share our passion for high-quality, well-produced designs that are timelessly beautiful. Designs that elevate the modern home, and bring joy to those that experience them.
An independent business with strong roots in Liverpool, we have a genuine passion for what we do, and a big part of that is delivering friendly, personal and knowledgeable service to our customers.
Pick up the phone, send us an email, hop on live chat or slide into our DMs - you'll be met by a human (one who is passionate, knowledgeable and here to help!) đź’ś
🏷️ independent business, indie retailer, shop independent, liverpool, uk indie, customer service
Welcome to The North West’s premier destination for modern designer furniture & lighting. Situated in Liverpool’s vibrant Baltic Triangle, The Flint stands as a beacon of creativity and inspiration in the heart of the city’s design community.
Named after its home on Flint Street, The Flint hosts the Utility Furniture & Lighting showroom where you’ll find a thoughtfully curated selection of designs from top European brands such as Vitra, Flos, &Tradition, and many more.
Open to all, this 7400sqft space welcomes visitors with knowledgeable staff eager to assist both residential and commercial customers. Beyond showcasing furniture, The Flint aims to be a dynamic hub, hosting events, meet-ups, and workshops to foster collaboration and creativity within the local design scene.
Visit us today at 2 Flint Street, Liverpool, L1 0DH đź’ś
Have you got a passion for design led furniture and lighting?
Want to join the Utility showroom team?
We're currently hiring for a part time showroom assistant. If you're interested, you'll find more information via the link in our bio.
* must be available to work Saturdays.
The String Shelving System started as a competition entry.
A simple brief.
Lightweight. Affordable. Easy to ship.
It won.
And went on to become one of the most recognisable shelving systems of the 20th century.
The appeal is straightforward.
It’s modular.
It adapts.
It grows with you.
Light in both form and feel.
Precise. Considered. Not overdesigned.
It works anywhere.
And it doesn’t date.
Which is why people keep coming back to it.
→ You can experience String in our showroom. Or shop it online and in store at Utility
Save 20% on all in stock HAY Palissade outdoor furniture this month at Utility.
→ Experience and purchase HAY Palissade + Canopy in our showroom today.
Togo | Michel Ducaroy, 1973
Every contour of the Togo is shaped with intent, where skilled hands bring the material to life.
From the designer’s sketch to the upholsterer’s touch, every step celebrates craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Made in France, where precision and mastery transform an idea into a design icon.
Save 20% on all in stock HAY Palissade outdoor furniture this month at Utility.
→ Experience Togo in our showroom today.
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Utility x The Modernist | Thursday 16th April at 6pm
Join us for an evening of design and architectural insight as professor Richard Brook of Lancaster Univeristy and Dominic Wilkinson of Liverpool School of Architecure, along with Eddy Rheas of @themodernist explore Liverpool’s post-war renewal and the forces that shaped the city we see today.
Hosted by Utility at our Baltic Triangle showroom. Tickets available via or via the link in our bio.
#themodernist #liverpoolarchitecture
You’re probably familiar with this icon, but did you know the design was inspired by a bicycle?
On a bike ride through Dessau (the home of Bauhaus) in 1925, designer Marcel Breuer was struck by the strong, minimal construction of his bicycle and thought “if it can work for a bicycle, then why not furniture?”
At the time, furniture largely followed the logic of wood. Breuer’s move into tubular steel was a shift in thinking. The result was a chair (originally named Model B3) with a continuous steel frame, polished and precise, with leather panels stretched across it.
The chair later became known as the Wassily Chair, named after Russian painter, Bauhaus master and admirer of the design, Wassily Kandinsky.
Produced today by @knoll the Wassily Chair is a recognised design classic. A piece of history that looks more like a piece from the future. Furniture as art.
Available today at Utility, and on display in the Utility Showroom in Liverpool.
#wassily #iconicdesign #designclassic
Lately @ Utility Showroom, Liverpool.
Visit us at 2 Flint Street Liverpool to view, try and shop our selection of mid century iconic designs and contemporary classics from the likes of @vitra@knoll@carlhansenandson@case_furniture@audocph@andtradition@haydesign and many more.
#furniturestores #apartmenttherapy #interiors
3 worlds. 1 shared love of design.
A look back at the January launch of Puma’s CELL GEO at This Thing of Ours.
CELL GEO reimagines one of Puma’s most iconic running technologies with a progressive, premium design, anchored by an architectural heel piece that gives it a bold, sculptural presence. This Thing of Ours, known for their incredible storytelling, created a launch that blurred the lines between sport, menswear, and design. Utility’s role in all of this was to help weave in some design classics from our collection – to reinforce a shared language of material, proportion, and restraint. A modest role, but one that we were only too happy to play.
The launch served as a nice reminder that the lines between disciplines are blurrier than we may give them credit for. Menswear stores can feel like galleries. Furniture showrooms host dinners. Sneakers borrow from architecture. And every so often, it’s nice to see those worlds collide this cleanly.
Photography by @anthnyylee@this.thing.of.ours@puma.uk@kartell_official@usmmodularfurniture@anglepoise #ttoo #puma #pumacell #kartell #usmhaller
