Luxury Bespoke Furniture In London: Built Properly Styled Boldly
Kensington’s been good to me, and I’ve made it my base for modern bespoke furniture London the last twenty years, and in that time, I’ve redone my house top to bottom more times than I care to admit. Kitchens, studies, lounges, snug rooms—you name it, we’ve done it.
And if there’s one thing I won’t compromise on now, it’s furniture. Not the mass-market stuff. I’m talking Bespoke Furniture London workshop pieces, luxury furniture London built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers UK come into it.
A friend in Chelsea mentioned Smithers during a dinner party, and I’ll be honest—I didn’t expect much. But one look at their aviator range and I was hooked. It wasn’t chasing trends—just solid, confident design with a bit of wit.
I began with a custom mirror frame, and it just snowballed from there. Everything they make feels weighty, honest, and bold. I’ve since had them fit out the library, and every time, they’ve delivered.
What most people don’t realise is this: the piece actually works in the room. The size is right. And unlike some luxury brands who phone it in, Smithers get stuck in.
I like that they use reclaimed materials, but I also like that they’re not stiff. You want a steel and brass bookshelf that curves into a corner? They’ll sketch it up in two days. You need leather that smells like an old Bentley interior? Done. I’ve sent friends to them in Mayfair and Holland Park and every single one