{"id":1873,"date":"2024-06-07T15:53:43","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T14:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/?page_id=1873"},"modified":"2026-07-03T13:40:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T12:40:33","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Founder & Interior Designer<\/p>\n

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Creating interiors with style.<\/span>
\nFor over 12 years, I’ve been designing distinctive interiors, creating bespoke furniture and sourcing remarkable antiques. With a lifelong passion for antiques and began more than 40 years ago, every project is driven by quality, character and originality.
\nFrom my London studio, I work with homeowners, interior designers, architects and commercial clients to create spaces that people remember.<\/p>\n

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Customer Service<\/p>\n

Friendly. Helpful. Always ready to solve a problem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Logistics Manager<\/p>\n

Making sure every order arrives exactly as it should.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In-house Barista<\/p>\n

Learning traditional craftsmanship while helping create unique furniture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bringing the Smithers story to life through creativity, content and strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Furniture Delivery<\/p>\n

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Our workshop<\/p>\n

CRAFTED BY HAND. BUILT TO LAST.<\/h2>\n

Every piece is designed and handmade by skilled craftsmen using traditional techniques and premium materials.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe don\u2019t just make furniture. We create pieces with history, purpose and soul.\u201d
\n\u2014 NICK SMITH<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Smithers is where retro soul meets bold British luxury. 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