Subscribe for 15% off | Free UK delivery over £30, free returns

Craft

We recognise the value of skilled craft in the modern era. It takes time and care to make each product by hand. Our respect for the art and dexterity of craftsmanship ensures we create products with integrity.

A person uses tools to shape hot, molten glass on a rod, demonstrating the glassblowing process. The scene is in black and white, highlighting the intricate details of the glass and the workers gloves.

We believe in using traditional methods to realise original designs. Collaborating with craftsmen for over fifty years allows us to design almost intuitively to the strengths of each material.

Glass

Mouthblown glass offers almost endless potential for transformation. Experience enables us to experiment with different techniques, pushing the boundaries of hand production.

A person wearing safety glasses shapes molten glass on a blowing pipe, with the glass glowing at the end. The background is out of focus, highlighting the glassblowing process.

The raw ingredients sand, ash and lime are heated in the kiln until molten. Glassblowers work in teams, with each person responsible for a different element of the process - training for years to perfect their craft.

A man wearing glasses and gloves uses shears to shape molten glass in front of a furnace, captured in black and white.

Once the basic form is blown, the piece is finished by hand while the glass is still hot. One of the most skilled finishing techniques is scissor cutting while the glass is hot to produce a thick, rounded, rim.

Wood

All of our wood is FSC®-certified – the independent, internationally-recognised mark of responsible and sustainable forestry. We work with walnut, European ash, oak and beech as each wood possesses its own unique characteristics.

Stacks of rough-cut wooden planks are piled outdoors, with visible bark edges and textured surfaces. The lumber pieces are in various shapes and sizes, arranged horizontally in an industrial setting.

The raw wood is seasoned to reduce water content before it is used. Curing improves the texture and durability of the wood while enhancing the natural grain.

A person in overalls uses a wood lathe to shape a spinning cylindrical piece of wood, creating visible sawdust.

Once cured, planks are cut to size. Corners and edges are sanded by hand at multiple stages for a smooth finish.

Porcelain

Porcelain has been prized for centuries for its balance of durability and delicacy in comparison to other ceramics. The complex production process involves multiple stages, from to shaping and firing to glazing and decoration.

Rows of unglazed clay flower pots sit neatly on shelves in a workshop, captured in black and white. The pots are uniform in shape and size, awaiting further processing or decoration.

Raw porcelain clay is formed in bespoke moulds to create the body of each piece. Skill, precision and patience are required to mix ingredients to an optimal consistency and texture.

A person holds a small ceramic cup and paints it with a brush. Several other cups and brushes are on the table in the background.

Handles for mugs and teapots are positioned and applied by hand. Multiple firing and glazing ensures the pure white colour and durability of the finished products. Selected pieces are individually hand-painted.

Minimalist line drawing of two pots, one pouring liquid into the other. Both pots are outlined with simple black lines on a plain white background.

Design

Read more
A man in a sweater vest and a woman in a patterned blouse and blazer stand together outdoors, leaning on a railing with a blurred cityscape in the background.

Heritage

Read more