London Craft, Tailored Design, Zero Compromise
If you’ve just searched “bespoke furniture near me,” you’re probably tired of flat-pack promises, catalogue clones and pieces that look great online but arrive feeling like they were built during someone’s lunch break. You’re here because you want the real thing. You want craftsmanship, personality and a designer who actually listens. Welcome to Smithers — the London home of tailor-made furniture created with attitude.
Based between Shoreditch and our specialist workshops, we build custom pieces for homes, studios, commercial spaces and anyone who wants furniture with presence. No production lines. No cheap shortcuts. Every piece is designed with a clear purpose from the start and finished with that unmistakable Smithers character.
Why “Bespoke Near Me” Usually Fails You
Most “bespoke furniture” results you find online are just rebranded factory items with a different handle or a new fabric option. That’s not bespoke. That’s accessorising. True bespoke furniture starts with a blank page — not a catalogue.
Our process is the opposite of one-size-fits-all. You come to us with an idea, even a messy one. A mood, a vibe, the memory of a chair you once sat on in a bar that doesn’t even exist anymore. We turn that spark into engineered reality. When you choose Smithers, you’re getting designers who understand silhouettes, materials, proportions and how a piece needs to function in a modern London home.
Built in Proper Workshops, Not Back Rooms
Smithers uses two main production hubs: one in the UK and one international, allowing us to create the kind of bespoke pieces most furniture shops can only dream of offering. Whether you want a reclaimed wood dining table built like a tank, a leather armchair with retro automotive charisma, or a fully customised neon art piece for your penthouse, we’ve got the expertise and the tools.
Every piece goes through hands that specialise in the material being used — metalworkers, joiners, leather stitchers, neon specialists. These aren’t hobbyists. They’re craftspeople.
What We Create
Our bespoke work includes:
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Custom dining tables built to any dimension
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Industrial office desks
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Made-to-measure leather armchairs and sofas
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Retro-inspired seating built around classic automotive styles
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Bars, units and cabinetry
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Commercial installations for restaurants, retail and film sets
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One-off neon light signs tailored to your design
If you’ve seen it, imagined it or can sketch it on a napkin, we can design and build it.
London Clients Come to Smithers for One Reason
London customers — from Shoreditch creatives to Kensington homeowners and Mayfair commercial clients — choose Smithers because we don’t water things down. The city is full of brands selling beige-safe interiors that blend into every other home. We’re not that. Our bespoke furniture brings personality back into your space without losing the polish, structure and durability expected at high-end level.
You can walk into any showroom and see pieces that look “fine.” But bespoke is for people who don’t want “fine.” They want unforgettable.
A Better Process Than the Usual
Working with us means you get:
A designer who understands the brief
Not someone trying to upsell the nearest item in their showroom.
A sketch or mock-up to begin the build
You’ll know exactly what you’re getting before timber is cut or steel is welded.
Real materials selected for performance
From premium leathers and solid woods to reinforced metals and engineered finishes.
Clear lead times
No vague waiting periods. You’ll know when your piece is coming.
London-ready delivery and installation
We know the city, we know the tight staircases, and we know how to get serious furniture into serious spaces.
Commercial Bespoke Work: No Stress, No Drama
We’ve created standout pieces for restaurants, retail giants, studios, architects and hospitality clients. From one-off hero pieces to full fit-outs, we’ve built everything from boardroom tables to centrepiece installations. If you need references, we’ve got them. And if you’ve seen the taxi we cut in half and refitted for Tiffany & Co on Oxford Street — you already know what we’re capable of.
Ready to Build Something?
If you want bespoke furniture that has a bit of bite, a bit of swagger and a whole lot of craftsmanship, you’re in the right place. Tell us what you’re thinking. We’ll take it from there.