How we work

We collaborate with the best independent designers and makers. Working with highly skilled experts, we create quality pieces you’ll love that’ll last for years to come. We know our choice of materials matters both from a social and environmental standpoint. That’s why we’re deeply committed to ingraining sustainability into our product development process, from concept to completion.

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We seek out the best manufacturers and makers around the world. Before collaborating with any factory, we make sure our high quality standards are met. Positive supplier relationships are important to us and we favour those who share our values. After recognising the skill of Portuguese potters, many of our ceramic pieces are now crafted in Alcobaça, just outside of Lisbon. We also source cutlery from Italy, textiles from Turkey and rugs from India.

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We’re conscious of avoiding overproduction and are always mindful of waste, so we take a ‘little and often’ approach to ordering. It’s a different way of working and sometimes increases our lead times – but that’s a trade-off we knowingly make. Going forward? We’re closing the loop by collaborating with a recycling platform to help you give our stuff a second life.

Learn more about our giveaway scheme