If we look back through history, the UK has a glorious history of exceptional manufacture and craftsmanship. Indeed, we still rank around 8th on the world stage for manufacturing (excluding the Eurozone as a whole) but we are eclipsed by more productive manufacturing countries including Germany who have outputs around three times that of the UK. However............... The UK has a history of fine crafting which is difficult to rival. The world over people understand and recognise British made as that of excellence. Lets take Rolls Royce and Bentley as great and of course obvious examples. Both of these companies set out and continue to craft motor vehicles without compromise. Both offer various models and ranges that suit a varied client base but...
It's a good question and I'm confident that the answer is definitely yes. Consumers are becoming so much more aware and well educated on all aspects of their lives because of the internet and what they choose to spend their money on. From houses and cars to furniture, clothes and watches. No matter what a potential client is interested in there is a wealth of information for them to learn from and understand exactly what they are buying or investing their money in. However, there is also a great deal of mis-information as well and it is very important to know exactly what it is you are going to be purchasing. It's important to ask questions.........many many questions. Remember,...
This is a great question and one that has many many versions, some accurate and some, well, not so accurate. The simple fact is that a “Chesterfield sofa” is denoted quite simply by it very timeless and elegant straight arms and back. More often than not they are buttoned but some of the most striking pieces I have ever had the pleasure of becoming acquainted with have no buttoning at all. They are the most simple and elegant of pieces. The gravitas that a Chesterfield sofa brings to any room or environment is unquestionable and is testament to its enduring appeal. It is after all, quite possibly the most iconic and well known style of furniture the world over. One...
At Robinson we pride ourselves on our passion for crafting, the quality that goes in to our furniture and the importance of our crafting options, offered to each individual based on their needs. Our options offer a complete insight into the process that your furniture will go through from start to finish, and a detailed explanation of the final build. This allows you to explore the intricate details of our Manner 1 option, the rich blend of traditional and modern techniques of our Manner 2, and of course, the modern approach to a historic way of crafting that is our Manner 6. The transparency of our production is not only followed with a diverse range of options in build,...
Leather can bring a whole variety of textures, smells and moods to furniture. But like a fine wine, it’s deciding what you want from your leather. Be it the pungent smell of the polish from the workshop floor, or the characterful texture of leather that's over one hundred years old, we have something to cover all of your options. For example, the leather on our beautifully designed Goderich unbuttoned Chesterfield. This was specifically made to achieve that hand dyed matt characteristic. It's the kind of finish that I imagine sitting nicely in a more modern, contemporary living space. Maybe nestled in amongst a light pine coffee table and perhaps a Scandinavian bean bag - which we can also craft by...
