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Bringing The Dead Back To Life

Traditional crafting is something we hold on to here at Robinson.  This rings through our Signature pieces and will do for years to come. This has come from a true passion and understanding of our ancestral British craftsmanship, and years of observation around pieces of furniture we admire. That’s why we not only want keep these beautiful, timeless editions alive in our new pieces, but we also bring them back from the dead! BEFORE   Leather is one of many specialities of ours and that’s why we decided to use British leather for this incredible Victorian restoration. In British leather, the bovine is reared specifically for it's skin, rather than its meat, therefore we believe it to be the finest in...

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The Artistry of Hand Dyeing

  At Robinson of England, the traditional method of Hand Dying has been at the forefront of our individuality, and an undeniable attribute to the long lasting relationship between the Chesterfield Sofa and British craftsmanship. Hours upon hours are spent each week in our workshop, and with an abundant range of dyes, and an extensive knowledge of techniques specific to hand dying, we are able to accomplish a finish that merits the quality of what lies underneath.  Each dye has a unique relationship to the other, and by using different undercoats or applications, the furniture becomes a canvas as broad as the customers imagination. The eccentric approach to our ‘Wilmington' in Antique Gold pays tribute to the effectiveness of Hand Dying....

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Bespoke Interiors

Robinson of England have recently taken a step off the 'traditional' path of legacy sofas & chairs, all in the name of the Bespoke needs of our customers and now offer hand crafted cabinetry and tables.   We offer a broad range of design options for our sofas & chairs, making it possible for our clients to have as much creative freedom as possible. However having a vast range of options, giving you the ability to create a product matching your exact needs, creates a new issue:   How do I find furniture that gives me the same range of design, to match my new Chesterfield sofa?     Interiors are more than a statement, they are an expression, a way...

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Continuing the Legacy

Here at Robinson of England we like to keep things as traditional as possible. Wether its a Timeless Coil sprung and horse hair filled Pelham Chesterfield Sofa, or something a little different, such as a, hand dyed Plum leather, drop 'side' piece like our Mayfair. We know the importance of maintaining the heritage of British Craftsmanship!     Take this Superb example of true hand crafting! This wonderful Vintage piece has been lovingly crafted with a Full loose coil sprung seat and Upholstered using Natural horse hair making the piece, not only stunning but, very comfortable indeed! This is a heritage we continue with our own crafting. With our pieces being loose coil sprung and having the option to horse hair...

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Rich, Dark and Strong!

Here at Robinson of England this is certainly how we like our coffee! However, This is not actually about our love for coffee but more our Passion for our Superb Chesterfield Sofas.  Recently GQ Magazine recognised our Chesterfield sofa, as one of the "coolest things in the world" right now. More specifically, our beautiful MidC hand dyed Chesterfield sofa.  This stunning piece was featured in the renowned GQ magazine alongside only a handful of others to be considered the "Coolest"!        Along side Our Classic Hand dyed tan chesterfield Sofa were the likes of a stunning Vintage Porsche 911 by singer vehicle design and the luxurious Don Perignon Pop up suite at the Hotel De Paris in Monaco! A truly magnificent...

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