A Milestone in the Making of the Wyndham House Collection

Every collection has a beginning.

This week, ours arrived.

After months of planning, selecting fabrics and working closely with our British upholstery partners, the first armchair created for the Wyndham House Collection has taken its place in our showroom.

Although the collection won’t officially launch until later this year, seeing the first finished piece has been a significant milestone.

It represents months of thought, research and craftsmanship finally coming together.

Why hemp?

When developing the collection, we wanted to explore natural materials that combined beauty with longevity.

That’s what led us to hemp.

Cultivated for thousands of years, hemp is one of nature’s most remarkable fibres. It is exceptionally strong, naturally breathable and develops even more character as it ages.

Its environmental credentials are well documented, but that wasn’t the only reason we chose it.

We simply fell in love with the fabric.

The subtle weave, soft texture and understated elegance give it a timeless quality that perfectly complements traditional British upholstery.

First impressions

There’s always a slight apprehension when seeing a piece for the first time.

Will it look as good as you imagined?

In this case, it exceeded our expectations.

The craftsmanship is exceptional. The deep buttoning is beautifully executed, the tailoring is crisp, and the hemp has a richness and warmth that photographs only begin to capture.

Perhaps the biggest surprise is that it doesn’t look like what many people imagine a sustainable fabric to be.

It simply looks elegant. Very smart!

The journey continues

This chair and footstool is only the start of the Wyndham House Collection.

It’s the first step.

Over the coming weeks and months we’ll continue receiving new pieces, sharing the stories behind the fabrics, introducing the makers and giving you a glimpse behind the scenes as the collection gradually comes together.

When the official launch arrives, we hope you’ll already feel part of the journey.

Because great collections aren’t created overnight.

They’re built, piece by piece, with patience, craftsmanship and a belief that beautiful furniture should be made to last.