Luxury Bespoke Furniture In London: Why I Chose Smithers

Kensington’s been good to me, and I’ve made it my base for the last twenty years, and in that time, I’ve refitted every room at least twice. Kitchens, studies, lounges, snug rooms—we’ve tried it all. And if there’s one thing I won’t compromise on now, it’s furniture. Not the mass-market stuff. I’m talking proper made-to-measure design, built by people who understand detail—and that’s where Smithers of Stamford make their entrance.

A friend in Chelsea mentioned Smithers during a dinner party, and I’ll be honest—I didn’t expect much. 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. We started small—a console table for the hallway, and it just snowballed from there. Each piece looks like it belongs in a film set and a townhouse, somehow.

I’ve since had them build a Bespoke Furniture London workshop drinks unit in the snug, and every time, they’ve delivered. What you’re really paying for with Smithers is this: the piece actually works in the room. It doesn’t swallow the space or disappear into it. And unlike some luxury brands who charge more for less, Smithers get stuck in. I like that they use reclaimed materials, but I also like that they’re approachable. 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