England 1786
George Smith has become synonymous with beautifully crafted furniture. Every sofa, chair, chaise and stool is lovingly made in our workshops in the North of England. George Smith, the early nineteenth century furniture maker, is still a strong influence in the way of furniture making and design. Equally, George Smith is driven to make contemporary pieces relevant for our lives today.
Good design and craftsmanship are key to great furniture and George Smith continues to use the best possible materials to achieve its aims.
England 1786
Every item of George Smith furniture is hand-made using only the finest natural raw materials, with many of the styles still being based on original designs. Prime, seasoned beech or birch wood is used for the custom made frames, each hand-jointed and built to exact specifications. Heavy steel coiled springs are tied by hand into wide bands of interwoven jute webbing to provide balanced weight distribution for maximum comfort. Boar bristle is used as the primary stuffing, enveloping and cushioning the coil springs. A cotton feather mixture is layered over the whole of each frame to provide thick padding and comfort. Finally a muslin pad is hand-sewn in place to provide a smooth and seamless base of upholstery. Channeled seat cushions are hand stuffed with a mixture of duck down and duck feathers to attain the right degree of softness and durability.
Project Reference
Cecconi’s West Hollywood, Los Angeles
Hotel Daniel, Paris
Soho Beach House, Miami
The Bloomsbury Hotel, London
The Westbury Hotel, Dublin
