Ercol
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Ercol – British Design, Crafted to Last
Ercol is one of the most respected names in British furniture design, renowned for its combination of timeless styling, solid wood craftsmanship and lasting quality. Founded in 1920 by Italian designer Lucian Ercolani, the brand has spent over a century refining furniture that balances beauty, comfort and practicality for everyday living.
Today, Ercol remains at the forefront of contemporary wood furniture, designing and manufacturing many of its collections in the UK using responsibly sourced timber. Each piece is created with longevity in mind, making Ercol furniture an investment that can be enjoyed for generations.
Natural Materials & Skilled Craftsmanship
Ercol furniture is best known for its use of solid oak and ash, carefully selected for strength, grain character and durability. These natural materials are shaped using traditional techniques alongside modern precision engineering, resulting in furniture that feels refined yet honest in construction.
From carefully sculpted edges and dovetail joints to smooth lacquered finishes that protect the wood while allowing it to breathe, Ercol’s attention to detail is evident across dining furniture, storage pieces and sideboards.
Thoughtful Design for Modern Homes
Ercol designs are instantly recognisable for their clean lines and subtle curves, making them easy to integrate into both modern and traditional interiors. Collections such as Siena, Bosco, Assendon, Amalfi and Monza offer practical storage solutions while maintaining a light, elegant presence within a room.
Ercol – British Design, Crafted to Last
Ercol is one of the most respected names in British furniture design, renowned for its combination of timeless styling, solid wood craftsmanship and lasting quality. Founded in 1920 by Italian designer Lucian Ercolani, the brand has spent over a century refining furniture that balances beauty, comfort and practicality for everyday living.
Today, Ercol remains at the forefront of contemporary wood furniture, designing and manufacturing many of its collections in the UK using responsibly sourced timber. Each piece is created with longevity in mind, making Ercol furniture an investment that can be enjoyed for generations.
Natural Materials & Skilled Craftsmanship
Ercol furniture is best known for its use of solid oak and ash, carefully selected for strength, grain character and durability. These natural materials are shaped using traditional techniques alongside modern precision engineering, resulting in furniture that feels refined yet honest in construction.
From carefully sculpted edges and dovetail joints to smooth lacquered finishes that protect the wood while allowing it to breathe, Ercol’s attention to detail is evident across dining furniture, storage pieces and sideboards.
Thoughtful Design for Modern Homes
Ercol designs are instantly recognisable for their clean lines and subtle curves, making them easy to integrate into both modern and traditional interiors. Collections such as Siena, Bosco, Assendon, Amalfi and Monza offer practical storage solutions while maintaining a light, elegant presence within a room.
Whether you’re choosing a compact sideboard for a living space or a larger cabinet for a dining room, Ercol furniture is designed to work hard while remaining visually timeless.
Why Choose Ercol from Material Things
At Material Things, we carefully select Ercol furniture that reflects the brand’s core values of quality, craftsmanship and enduring design. Our experienced team can guide you through finishes, sizes and collections to help you choose pieces that suit your home and lifestyle.
Ercol furniture pairs beautifully with other solid wood and upholstered collections, offering flexibility as your home evolves.
From elegant sideboards and cabinets to dining tables and chairs, Ercol furniture provides coordinated solutions for living and dining spaces. Browse the collections above to explore styles, dimensions and finishes, and discover furniture designed to stand the test of time.
FAQ's
Q: Do you offer delivery across Hampshire?
A: Yes — we provide reliable delivery throughout Hampshire, West Sussex, Wiltshire, Dorset, Surrey, and surrounding areas.
Q: Can I order fabric and leather swatches?
A: Absolutely — ask our showroom team to order swatches to your home or call us after your visit to order them over the phone or email.
ercol was established over 100 years ago in 1920 by Italian designer Lucian R Ercolani in High Wycombe, the centre of English furniture making. He was intent on designing and producing relevant and honest furniture, design and people were the cornerstones of his company from the very beginning. This remains true of the company today, it remains family owned with Lucian’s great grandson heading up the business to continue his beliefs today.
Design has always been at the heart of ercol. Our designs constantly evolve to reflect how we live today. We have a talented In-house design team and furniture technicians, to create and develop our furniture designs, we also collaborate with external UK designers to create unique pieces all of which are made with integrity and fit for purpose.
The ercol office, showroom and factory moved to its current location in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire in 2002. The 16,000 sq. m factory combines the very latest technology with time-honoured craftsmanship to create a range of unique furniture. The factory has won a number of awards for its architectural design and environmental features. ercol are also proud to work with a number of carefully selected manufacturing partners spread around the world.