Study & Office

Material

Made from solid Sapele hardwood, chosen for its strength, durability and rich natural colour. The close grain and warm tone make it particularly well suited to traditional and bespoke furniture.

Design

A traditionally turned furniture leg designed for ottomans, footstools and benches. The shaped turned section gives the leg a strong architectural profile, while the square section at the top is designed to integrate into the timber frame of the furniture.

Style advice from Mark

I particularly like Sapele for furniture legs because the timber has enough colour and character to stand on its own. This works beautifully on upholstered ottomans and footstools, especially alongside natural linens, patterned fabrics and other traditional materials.

Installation

The 7 cm square section at the top of the leg is designed to integrate securely into the timber frame of an ottoman or footstool. Installation should use an appropriate fixing method for the construction of the furniture.

Craftsmanship

Carefully handcrafted and turned in a British workshop.

Dimensions

Overall height: 30 cm (11.8")
Turned section height: 23 cm (9.1")
Square top section: 7 × 7 cm (2.8 × 2.8")
Square top section height: 7.2 cm (2.8")
Base diameter: 2.5 cm (1")

Shipping

We ship to the USA and worldwide.

We aim to dispatch within 3 working days, subject to availability.

Use Case

Designed for bespoke ottomans, footstools, benches and other custom furniture projects.

Finish Notes

Sapele is a natural hardwood, so variations in grain, tone and colour should be expected and are part of the character of each piece.

Material

Made from solid raw bronze and sand-cast using traditional techniques. The unlacquered surface develops a rich natural patina over time, giving each button its own unique character.

Design

A substantial upholstery button with a gently textured surface created by the sand-casting process. Designed to add weight, character and authenticity to upholstery projects, it offers a distinctive alternative to fabric-covered buttons and mass-produced fittings.

Style advice from Mark

Most upholstery buttons are designed to disappear into the fabric. These do the opposite. I like using them where the hardware is intended to be part of the design, particularly on leather upholstery, window seats, banquettes and occasional furniture. The bronze adds a sense of permanence and craftsmanship that only improves with age.

Installation

Designed for professional upholstery applications and should be installed by a qualified upholsterer or tradesperson.

Craftsmanship

Carefully handcrafted in a British foundry.

Dimensions

Diameter: 1.5 cm (0.6")
Height: 1.5 cm (0.6")
Projection: 0.6 cm (0.25")

Shipping

We ship to the USA and worldwide.

We aim to dispatch within 3 working days, subject to availability.

Use Case

Ideal for upholstered furniture, banquette seating, leather upholstery, window seats, headboards and bespoke furniture projects. An architectural detail for Victorian homes, country houses and thoughtfully designed interiors.

Finish Notes

Over time, the raw bronze will naturally oxidise, developing a beautiful patina that adds depth and character to each piece. Subtle variations in colour and texture are part of the appeal and make every button unique.

Material

Made from solid Sapele hardwood, chosen for its strength, durability and rich natural colour. A dark wax finish deepens the tone of the timber and emphasises its natural grain.

Design

A traditionally turned furniture leg designed for bespoke window seats and alcove seating. The turned profile is finished with a distinctive painted green ring detail, adding a small decorative accent to the dark Sapele.

Style advice from Mark

These were originally designed for making upholstered window and alcove seats. I particularly like the little flash of green against the dark timber — it gives what could otherwise be quite a traditional turned leg something slightly unexpected.

Use them as part of a timber frame with an upholstered seat above to create a properly built-in piece of furniture rather than something that feels added afterwards.

Installation

Designed to be integrated into a timber frame as part of a bespoke window seat, alcove seat or other piece of joinery. Installation should use an appropriate fixing method for the construction of the furniture.

Craftsmanship

Carefully handcrafted and turned in a British workshop.

Dimensions

Height excluding dowel: 35 cm (13.8")
Dowel height: 10 cm (3.9")
Overall height including dowel: 45 cm (17.7")
Base diameter: 2.2 cm (0.9")
Top of leg diameter: 4 cm (1.6")
Dowel diameter: 3 cm (1.2")

Shipping

We ship to the USA and worldwide.

We aim to dispatch within 3 working days, subject to availability.

Use Case

Designed for bespoke window seats, alcove seating, upholstered benches and custom joinery projects.

Finish Notes

Sapele is a natural hardwood, so variations in grain, tone and colour should be expected. Finished with a dark wax and painted green ring detail.

Please Note

Price shown is for a single leg.

Material

Crafted from solid sapele hardwood, chosen for its strength, durability and beautifully rich grain. Finished with a hand-applied French polish that enhances the warmth and depth of the timber while providing a refined, traditional finish.

Design

A classic two-step stool with generous treads and compact proportions, designed to provide safe, comfortable access to high shelves while remaining elegant enough to leave on display. Its timeless form feels equally at home in traditional country kitchens and contemporary interiors.

Style advice from Mark

A good step stool is one of those pieces you'll use almost every day. I like leaving one tucked beside a pantry cupboard or kitchen dresser, ready for reaching the top shelf without having to fetch a ladder. They're equally lovely for children who want to help with baking or washing vegetables at the worktop, giving them a safe way to join in.

Installation

No assembly required. Delivered fully assembled and ready to use.

Craftsmanship

Carefully handcrafted in a British workshop using traditional woodworking techniques and individually finished by hand.

Shipping

Made to order with a lead time of approximately 4 weeks.

We ship worldwide, including the USA.

Use Case

Ideal for kitchens, pantries, libraries, dressing rooms and utility rooms. Perfect for reaching high cupboards, bookshelves and storage while also making a charming kitchen helper for younger members of the family.

Finish Notes

Finished with a traditional hand-applied French polish, enhancing the natural beauty of the sapele hardwood while providing a rich depth of colour and a soft lustre. As with all solid timber, natural variations in grain and colour are part of what makes every piece unique.

Material

Made from solid sand-cast bronze. Left unlacquered, the bronze will naturally develop a rich patina over time, giving each piece its own unique character.

Design

The Desk Wire Cover, Cast Bronze is designed to conceal cables neatly as they pass through a desktop, creating a cleaner, more considered workspace. Its simple circular form transforms an everyday functional detail into a beautifully crafted architectural feature.

Style advice from Mark

One of the quickest ways to spoil a beautifully made desk is with a tangle of visible cables. I like to keep wiring as discreet as possible, allowing the furniture itself to take centre stage. Small details like this elevate a workspace without drawing attention to themselves.

Installation

Designed to fit a standard desk cable opening, providing a neat and durable finish for routing cables through desktops.

Craftsmanship

Carefully handcrafted in a British foundry using traditional sand-casting techniques before being individually fettled and finished by hand.

Shipping

We aim to dispatch within 3 working days, subject to availability.

We ship worldwide, including the USA.

Use Case

Ideal for home offices, studies, libraries and commercial workspaces. Suitable for desks, reception counters, built-in cabinetry and bespoke furniture where cables need to pass neatly through a work surface.

Finish Notes

The solid bronze is left unlacquered, allowing it to age naturally and develop a rich patina through everyday use. Variations in colour and texture are part of the sand-casting process and make every desk wire cover unique.

• Sapele hardwood timber with a bevelled edge detail

• Raises your monitor to a more ergonomically sound height

• Made by hand in Britain

Material

Handmade from durable British stoneware, with a tactile finish that sits comfortably within both traditional and contemporary workspaces.

Design

A handcrafted stoneware desk tidy pot with a subtle groove detail below the rim. Its wide, shallow form is designed to keep everyday desk items neatly organised, making it ideal for paper clips, drawing pins, rubber bands, USB drives and other small essentials.

Style advice from Mark

I like desks to feel calm and uncluttered. This pot is useful for gathering together all those small items that otherwise end up scattered across a desk or shelf. It works particularly well alongside timber desks, painted cabinetry and traditional home office interiors.

Installation

No installation required. Designed for use on desks, shelves and work surfaces.

Craftsmanship

Carefully handcrafted in Britain.

Dimensions

Height: 5cm (2")
Diameter: 13.5cm (5.3")

Shipping

Dispatched within 3 working days.

We ship worldwide, including the USA.

Use Case

For storing paper clips, drawing pins, rubber bands, USB drives, erasers and other small desk essentials. Suitable for home offices, studies, workshops and creative spaces.

Material

Handmade from durable British stoneware, offering a timeless, tactile finish that sits comfortably within both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Design

A handcrafted stoneware pen pot with a subtle groove beneath the rim. Its simple, understated form provides an elegant home for pens, pencils and everyday desk accessories while bringing the character of traditional British pottery to a workspace.

Style advice from Mark

I prefer desks to feel calm and uncluttered. A simple pen pot is often all that's needed to keep everyday essentials organised. It works particularly well on timber desks, painted cabinetry and open shelving, where the natural texture of the stoneware adds warmth without demanding attention.

Installation

No installation required. Designed for use on desks, shelves, home offices and study spaces.

Craftsmanship

Carefully handcrafted in Britain.

Dimensions

Height: 10cm (3.9")

Diameter: 8cm (3.1")

Shipping

Dispatched within 3 working days.

We ship worldwide, including the USA.

Use Case

Ideal for holding pens, pencils, rulers, paintbrushes and other desktop essentials. Also suitable for artists' studios, workshops and creative spaces where practical organisation and timeless craftsmanship are equally valued.

Finish Notes

Made from high-fired British stoneware with subtle variations in tone, glaze and texture that are part of the handmade process. No two pen pots are exactly alike, giving each piece its own individual character.

Material

Handmade from British stoneware, with the simple, tactile character of traditional pottery.

Design

A small stoneware pot designed specifically for all those tiny desk items that are otherwise easily lost. Its compact size makes it ideal for drawing pins, paper clips and other small stationery.

Style advice from Mark

This is really the little companion to our Desk Tidy Pot and Pen Pot. I like the three together because each has a proper job — this one is for all those pesky pins and paper clips that inevitably end up scattered around the desk.

Installation

No installation required. Designed to sit on a desk, shelf or work surface.

Craftsmanship

Carefully handcrafted in Britain.

Dimensions

Height: 3cm (1.2")
Diameter: 7cm (2.7")

Shipping

We ship to the USA and worldwide.

We aim to dispatch within 3 working days, subject to availability.

Use Case

For storing drawing pins, paper clips and other small desk essentials. Particularly useful alongside our Desk Tidy Pot and Pen Pot as part of a simple stoneware desk set.

Material

Made from solid cast bronze, giving the bookend the weight and stability needed to support a row of books. The bronze is left unlacquered and will naturally develop a richer patina with age and handling.

Design

A simple, substantial bronze bookend designed to keep books upright without introducing unnecessary decoration. The weight of the solid bronze does the work, while the hand-cast surface gives each piece its own subtle texture and character.

Style advice from Mark

I've always preferred bookends that feel like objects in their own right rather than something purely functional. The bronze gives this one enough weight to do its job properly, but it also looks good left visible on an open shelf or bookcase.

Installation

No installation required.

Craftsmanship

Carefully cast and hand-finished in a British foundry. Slight variations in texture, patina and finish are part of the casting process and make each bookend individual.

Shipping

Dispatched within 3 working days.

We ship worldwide, including the USA.

Use Case

For keeping books upright on shelves, bookcases, desks and open shelving. Suitable for living rooms, studies, libraries and home offices.

Finish Notes

The bronze is left unlacquered and will naturally oxidise and develop a deeper patina over time.

Please Note

Price shown is for a single bookend.

• An understated addition to any office space

• Raises your monitor to a more ergonomically sound height with storage space underneath

• Made by hand in Britain

Material

Made from solid brass, this cleat hook is traditionally sand-cast and carefully hand-finished for strength, weight and longevity. Subtle variations in surface texture are inherent to the casting process, giving each piece its own individual character.

Design

A traditional cleat form refined for interior use and proportioned specifically for securing Roman blind cords. Unlike lightweight pressed or plated fittings, the Lewis Cleat is cast in solid brass, giving this small piece of window hardware a satisfying weight and permanence.

Style advice from Mark

A cleat hook is a tiny detail, but it's one you see and use every day. I designed the Lewis because I wanted something substantial enough to sit comfortably alongside traditional joinery and good-quality Roman blinds, rather than treating the cord cleat as an afterthought. I particularly like it positioned neatly on the window frame or reveal so it feels part of the architecture.

Installation

Designed for wall mounting and typically positioned in line with the window architrave, window frame or window reveal. Supplied with solid brass screws.

Craftsmanship

Carefully sand-cast and hand-finished in a British foundry using traditional casting techniques.

Shipping

Dispatched within 3 working days.

We ship worldwide, including the USA.

Use Case

Designed primarily for securing the operating cord of Roman blinds. Suitable for bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms and other interiors where the blind hardware remains visible and forms part of the overall window detailing.

Finish Notes

The solid brass is left raw and unlacquered so it can age naturally. It will gradually oxidise and mellow with exposure to air and touch, developing a deeper, richer patina over time. Slight variations in colour and surface texture are part of the character of traditionally cast brass.

Size Information

The Lewis Cleat Hook is produced in one considered size, carefully scaled for Roman blind cords and traditional window proportions.

The Lewis Range

The Lewis Cleat Hook is part of our solid brass window hardware collection, alongside The Lewis Cord Weight and The Lewis Sash Lift. Each is made in unlacquered brass and designed to bring the same considered approach to the smaller functional details of traditional window dressing.

Material

Made from solid unlacquered brass, providing the weight needed to keep blind cords hanging neatly while developing a rich natural patina with age and use.

Design

A simple, traditional cord weight inspired by period window furnishings and architectural hardware. The weight unscrews into two parts, allowing it to be fitted to cords up to 2mm in diameter. At 138g, the solid brass construction gives it enough weight to keep the cord hanging neatly while making it easy to find and use.

Style advice from Mark

If you're installing new Roman blinds, I would always pair these with The Lewis Cleat Hook – Unlacquered Brass. Both are made from the same unlacquered brass, creating a much more considered finish around the window. They also work beautifully as decorative light pulls in bathrooms, cloakrooms and utility spaces.

Installation

The weight unscrews into two sections for easy fitting onto the cord before being reassembled by hand. Suitable for cords up to 2mm in diameter.

Brown Cord

If you're looking for something a little more sympathetic than a harsh white cord running down the side of your window, we also stock a fine 2mm round brown cord, as shown in the first two photographs. It is available for 25p per metre when purchased with one of our brass cord weights. It isn't currently available to buy directly through the website, so simply contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to add it.

Craftsmanship

Carefully handcrafted in a British foundry.

Dimensions & Weight

Suitable for cord up to: 2mm diameter
Weight: 138g

Shipping

Dispatched within 3 working days.

We ship worldwide, including the USA.

Use Case

Designed primarily as a weight for Roman blind cords, keeping the cord hanging neatly and making it easy to locate and use. It can also be used as a solid brass decorative light pull.

Finish Notes

The solid brass is left raw and unlacquered so it can age naturally. It will gradually oxidise and mellow with exposure to air and touch, developing a deeper, richer patina over time.

The Lewis Range

The Lewis Cord Weight is part of our unlacquered brass window hardware collection, alongside The Lewis Cleat Hook and The Lewis Sash Lift. It also works naturally with our brass café curtain rails, allowing the smaller details around a window to share the same material and finish.