30 Great BRITISH BRANDS
1 Parker Knoll
Marking its 150th anniversary year, British furniture manufacturer Parker Knoll continues to make 100 per cent of its sofas and chairs in England, at its manufacturing base in Nottinghamshire. Its new Collection 150 takes inspiration from the 1920s and 1930s and was created in collaboration with Metropolitan University’s Frederick Parker archive and the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers.
2 HALCYON DAYS
Proud holder of the Royal Warrants of HM The Queen, HRH The Prince Of Wales and HRH The Duke Of Edinburgh, Halcyon Days crafts exquisite enamel and fine bone china items, all made in Britain. Founded in 1950, the firm’s recent Aragon Collection is influenced by the Historic Royal Palaces fabric collection designed by GP & J Baker.
3 AGA
Shortly approaching its 100th anniversary, Aga was established in 1922 in Sweden, before moving to Britain in 1929. Its ranges are made in Shropshire where they are cast in molten iron, and then finished in multiple coats of enamel that take three days to apply. Their longevity is renowned – the oldest working Aga is more than 70 years old.
4 FERMOIE
Best friends Martin Ephson ‘Ones to Watch’ list in 2016, in 2018 the duo were awarded OBEs for services to Design and Manufacturing. Fermoie’s products are designed and printed in Wiltshire and clients include Soho House and Firmdale Hotels.
