The Art of Design Issue 42 2020 | Page 18

18 THE ENGLISH CABINET COMPANY The English Cabinet Co. started its journey The English Cabinet Co. is built on the Based in Yorkshire, our factory has over 200 in 2016 when our founder, Suzi Ellis, was belief that UK manufacturers can produce staff, and a strong tradition of excellence redecorating her daughter’s bedroom. extremely high quality designs at a and family values when it comes to furniture competitive price. manufacturing. quality dressing table that could become We wanted to reduce the need to ship We also collaborate with other quintessential a timeless addition to her home, Suzi was products around the world, bringing beautiful English furniture makers such as Lloyd Loom struck by the lack of choice in British made pieces to the UK in a more sustainable to produce unique pieces for the home. goods and the attitude towards sustainability manner, whilst ensuring every home has within the industry. With a desire for beautiful access to durable and stylish interior design. In search of a stylish, affordable, and high “I honestly believe people really do care about where they buy their furniture from, design and a passion for Great British quality, Since the first pieces were handcrafted, the they care if the wood is from sustainable English Cabinet Co. has worked with many forests and they care about the working Suzi has been married to Richard Ellis, a of the UK leading interior designers on conditions of the people making their fourth generation furniture maker at J T both commercial and residential projects. beautiful pieces, they care about the Ellis, for over 20 years. J T Ellis have been Schemes have included boutique hotels, carbon footprint left on our world from our manufacturing high quality contract furniture luxury bed and breakfast and large residential purchases. I am passionate for over 125 years. projects. about delivering our Sketching her design on a piece of paper and Designers appreciate the contract furniture pieces that stand the test handing it to Richard’s team, Suzi trusted in quality (5 year guarantee on all cabinets) and of time in both design and J T Ellis’ heritage and values to manufacture the attention to detail, soft closed drawers quality.” a beautiful and functional dressing table for and adjustable feet as standard. Short lead her home, and so The English Cabinet Co. times are also essential for many projects and Telephone: 01484 415570 was born. as everything is made to order within 4 weeks. www.theenglishcabinetcompany.co.uk she had an idea... customers elegant, stylish