Bespoke Furniture London: Why I Chose Smithers

Notting Hill’s been home for a couple of decades, handmade bespoke furniture London and luxury bespoke furniture London 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 pieces, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers of Stamford come into it. I first came across Smithers, and I’ll be honest—I thought it’d be just another quirky brand.

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. The first piece we bought was a brutalist sideboard for the dining room, and it just snowballed from there. Everything they make feels weighty, honest, and bold. I’ve since had them build a Bespoke Furniture London official site drinks unit in the snug, and every time, they’ve delivered. What you’re really paying for with Smithers is this: it fits like a tailored suit.

The scale feels balanced. And unlike some luxury brands who charge more for less, Smithers actually give a damn. I like that they work with independent workshops, but I also like that they’re punchy. 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