We design and make exceptional upholstered furniture in our southwest London workshop. Defined by a distinctive, reductive aesthetic, our work can be recognised by its elegant proportions and purity of line. Established in 1998, our founder Robert Stephenson and the Sedilia team bring decades of experience to our craft, imbuing everything we create with our collaborative skill and passion.
Guided by quality, comfort and sustainability, we combine heritage hand-craftsmanship with contemporary intelligence and our refined aesthetic to create furniture that both stands apart, and stands the tests of time. Our approach is meticulous and purposeful; diligence, knowledge, imagination and expertise underpin our work with an unrivalled authenticity.
As Makers Designers, Designers Makers, we take ownership of the entire creative process; our team see our furniture all the way through from conception to completion. This gives us all an intuitive understanding of each stage of the process, and the masterful skills required to bring our collective vision to life.
Pure forms are our design team’s passion, and by working in constant dialogue with our making team - and their methods and materials - we refine by removing. This approach informs our reductive aesthetic and creates the purity of line that defines our work. And the continuous, creative back and forth between the designer’s eye and the maker’s hand is what truly sets us apart.
Comfort is a guiding principle throughout our work, and is always attained alongside our distinctive clarity of curve and considered proportions. We take our social and environmental responsibilities seriously, and have spent the last four years diligently researching new, natural and low-impact upholstery fillings, which we currently use in 65% of Sedilia Collection designs, and counting.
The in-depth understanding of sustainable materials and compositions underpins the way we design and craft all of our furniture. We’re proud of the timeless integrity this brings to our work; it ensures the future relevance and unquestionable longevity of everything we make. Our furniture is made for lifetimes, to be enjoyed in the homes and spaces of today, tomorrow and for decades to come.
Our Workshop
Having everything under one roof is crucial to our success. Every process, from design, frame making, upholstery, cutting and sewing takes place in a restored 5000sqft 1950s workshop in central London. Flooded with natural light all year round, this single storey industrial building sits neatly in-between the residential communities of SW4. A structural survivor of the decline of manufacturing in the capital, the expansive Sedilia premises stand proudly behind a small, unassuming wooden door, which opens to the surprise of a bright, open space buzzing with activity.
A valued part of the local townscape, it is nestled conveniently between Clapham Common and Brixton – getting here couldn't be easier. We operate an appointment system for clients wanting to visit and see pieces being made first hand, and also for customers wishing to view the Sedilia collection in our showroom space within the workshop. Please contact us for more details.
Call: +44 (0) 20 7261 9672
Email: info@sedilia.com