Quality Craftsmanship - Ercol's Heritage In 1920 a young designer called Lucian Ercolani started his own business in High Wycombe, the chairmaking capital of England. Here he perfected the technique of steam-bending wood in large quantities to form the famous Windsor Bow, and discovered how to 'tame' elm; a beautifully grained hardwood other furniture makers considered impossible to work with. Design and people were the cornerstones of his company. This remains true of the family owned private company that continues his beliefs in the 21st century. The passion for innovation in design and manufacturing is as strong today as it was then. Most of the ranges are still made in Buckinghamshire, a few miles from the original factory but now in a state of the art new factory where the same high standards are maintained, of which the founder would have been proud. New designers have bought modern new designs to the company to bring this iconic brand to its position as one of the UK's best furniture suppliers.
We are showing a large part of the range, including Windsor, Artisan, Terramo cabinet and Novara sofas and chairs as well as Bosco bedroom. Please call for details. Skip to accessibility help Solid Oak and veneer ercol for John Lewis House by John Lewis Ebbe Gehl for John Lewis Wales & Wales for John Lewis Design Project by John Lewis Leonhard Pfeifer for John Lewis Design is central to ercol – design for comfort, design for function, design for looks. The ercol design studio is a strong in-house pool of design talent whilst we also commission both well-renowned and upcoming external designers to work with us on projects, bringing their flavours to the ercol style. Our in-house designers are complemented by a team of draughtsmen who convert the designs into the detailed technical component drawings necessary to make the furniture, programmers for our CNC machines and the highly skilled craftsmen of our prototype team, who hand-craft the first samples of each design.
Ercol’s 2016 catalogue is packed full of lovingly crafted furniture to inspire you. With a wide range of furniture to choose from, your living room, kitchen and your bedroom will look even more beautiful.O ChairsChairs ErcolEarly ChairsChairs WoodWooden StoolsFurniture MilanErcol FurnitureEnglish FurnitureFurniture PornForwardErcol Chairs!!!! When Matthew Hilton decided to design a range of Windsor chairs, he turned to the great English furniture manufacturer Ercol to produce the collection. The resulting four chairs are handsome pieces made from a combination of ash and walnut, and are named after villages near High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, the birthplace of the Windsor chair and Ercol’s original home. From left, Burnham, £918, Hastoe, £654, Kimble, £966, and Ibstone, £654. For stockists, contact De La Espada…Are you sure you want to navigate away from this site? If you navigate away from this siteyou will lose your shopping bag and its contents.Time to refresh your dining chairs?
Our selection of ten should have something to suit all tastes. 1. Pocket folding chair: £45, John Lewis Folding chairs are great for dealing with unexpected guests, or for kitchens and dining rooms where space is tight. This aluminium and plastic one from John Lewis is discreet enough to fit in with other furniture when the occasion calls, yet robust enough for everyday use too. Hester owes its look to the classic metal-and-ply school chair; with a range of bright colours that add to its playful feel. It’s great for those who love the idea of reclaimed furniture but not the hours of restoration involved. It’s stackable too, making storage a breeze. The elegance of the Copenhague chair comes down to its symmetrical frame (which allows it to stack) and its simple treatment of material. There’s a range of finishes that all enhance its natural wood grain – but it also comes in an upholstered version for extra comfort. 4. Ercol for John Lewis Chiltern chair: £199, John Lewis
British manufacturer Ercol remains a master of furniture making. The twists of the oak and beech Chiltern chair for John Lewis show the incredible craftsmanship of the heritage brand, as well as an ability to offer something for the contemporary customer. Ideal for light and airy eat-in kitchens, Ikea’s transparent Tobias chair is modern and simple. The seat shell flexes comfortably as you move, and is supported on a continuous leg of chrome-plated metal. 6. Kartell Masters chair: £124.10, Amazon For a chair with some wow factor, look no further than Philippe Starck’s Masters chair for Kartell. Its striking fluid shape was designed to combine the outlines of three iconic chairs, but it’s now become something of an icon itself. 7. Blonde Rattan dining chair: £165, Rockett St George Rattan is due for a big comeback this year, with many designers finding modern ways to work with the natural material. Rockett St George’s chair contrasts a minimal form with the familiar texture of blonde rattan.
8. Dinton Coral chairs: £175 for two, Marks and Spencer This solid birch pair of dining chairs from Marks and Spencer are fairly traditional in form but can be endlessly updated with a lick of paint. They currently come in a choice of three colours; white, stone, or bang-on-trend coral. 9. Eames DSR side chair: £190, Heal's It’s the 1950s classic that shows no sign of fading. If you haven’t clocked it already in interiors magazines, on design blogs, or even at the Barbican’s exhibition The World of Charles and Ray Eames, you’ll soon be noticing how ubiquitous this much-loved moulded plastic chair really is. 10. John Vogel chair: from £149.95, West Elm By South African designer John Vogel, this chair pairs a solid wood frame with a hand-woven jute seat. The range of colours have been carefully combined to keep it feeling fresh and modern, including almond, oregano and white. If it’s practicality and ease of storage you’re after, Habitat’s stacking Hester chair or John Lewis’ foldable Pocket chair are good value options that will prove ever useful to have around the house.