INSPIRATIONAL ARTISAN CRAFT

This superior furniture range has been inspired by traditional English blacksmith furniture which became popular at the start of the industrial revolution over 200 years ago. Many of the shapes and forms hail directly from this heritage, with our designs having as much emphasis on the comfort as the beauty.

Enduring Comfort

Much thought has gone into the ergonomics of the seat design and careful selection of the material sections used to ensure just the right amount of ‘give’ is coupled with the required structural strength. The chair designs are tapered front to back and the back rest has a curved form which combined, improves aesthetics and comfort. The legs use 8mm thick strip steel for strength and rigidity whereas the seat base uses 3mm thick strip to give comfort and spring. Cushions can be ordered with your furniture for ultimate comfort but we are confident from customer feedback that even without padding our chairs will be kind to your behind.

Handcrafted Production

All of our furniture is handcrafted by skilled technicians and finished in our workshops in Suffolk where we have been manufacturing for over 65 years. Due to the handmade nature of the products all pieces are unique. Parts are cut, rolled, hand assembled and then precision welded to form the whole – no customer assembly required. Before final finishing, all of the products are hot dipped in a bath of molten zinc which envelops the steel in a blanket of sacrificial rust protection. Each piece of furniture is therefore extremely tough and durable, and with a substantial weight, so will withstand the most extreme British weather.

Hand Etched Finish

Each piece of furniture is chemically etched by hand after the zinc coating is applied leaving an antique finish. The joy of these hand processes means that every piece has its own character that evolves with age and improves as the product weathers. Colours can vary from light to dark grey. The finish is always varied, it is not a paint and is not intended to be completely uniform, which adds to the charm of these unique pieces.

Minimal Care

Steel is the perfect material for all-weather furniture. When steel is hot dip galvanised it does not rust and one of the many advantages of the Southwold collection is that the nature of the patination ensures the surface will improve as it weathers. There is no need to cover it over winter, instead you can enjoy seeing your stylish furniture all year round.

25 Year Guarantee

All furniture pieces in the collection are covered by a 25 year structural guarantee. Our testing suggests that due to the level of quality of manufacture and materials, coupled with the timeless style, the collection can truly be considered as heirloom pieces that will last for generations with our care instructions.