Designer And Manufacturer Of Bespoke Furniture And Kitchens For Sale

Business description

HISTORY

• Very well established for 40 years under original and current vendor
• International niche client base
• One of the most inspiring and internationally renowned furniture designers working today
• Pieces designed for Princess Diana namely “The Diana Willow Table” the wedding present from Norfolk County Council to Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles
• Today our client is widely regarded as one of the leading technical and design innovators in contemporary furniture and buildings
• Majority of work is achieved through word of mouth and industry knowledge
• Solid client base built up over many years
• Award winner and lecturer to design colleges and universities
• Member of the Chartered Society of Designers
• Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Furniture makers, London

CLIENTS

• Many notable commissions designed for high profile clients, industry and commerce such as:
• Norwich City Council Treasurer
• Norwich Motor Group
• Norwich Catholic Cathedral
• Norwich City Rates Hall
• University of East Anglia
• HRH The Princess Of Wales
• Norfolk County Council
• Richard Nash Cars
• Bicentenary Association (Lord Nelsons Victory at Trafalgar)
• Charles Jencks (London)
• Countless private clients globally
• Lord Bath of Longleat
• Targetfollow property developers
• Reedham church, Norfolk
• St Johns church, Wakefield
• The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists

REASON FOR SALE

• Retirement

PRODUCTS

• Majority of products are made from fine and unusual timbers, stone, glass, steel and bronze
• Kitchens, bedrooms & libraries
• Tables & chairs
• Ecclesiastical
• Corporate & business commissions
• Bespoke Designer creations
• Abstract and classic pieces
• Street furniture

SERVICES

• Bespoke design and consultation service internationally.
• International distribution
• International exhibitions and shows

SUPPLIERS

• Consumables supplied through a variety of trade sources

STRENGTHS

• Very well established with recognised global name and highly respected industry presence
• Bespoke design service
• UK and international distribution
• High profile affluent client base
• Comprehensive website in place showcasing a vast and historic product range
• Large 5 storey workshop area with all relevant carpentry machinery (approximately 3 miles away from showroom)

DISCLAIMER: Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this business and strictly by appointment only through the agents. N/B: All Negotiations must be conducted through Advent Business Sales. These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract and properties are offered subject to being sold, let or withdrawn without notice at any time and without liability for any expenses incurred by applicants. All statements and descriptions are made without responsibility or warranty by us, vendors or lessors. Intending purchasers must check for themselves (Misrepresentation Act 1967).

An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Location:

• Town centre location
• Large double aspect shop frontage
• Highly visible from main road
• High levels of footfall and vehicular traffic

Premises details:

• Spacious 4 storey workshop, design office and showroom, with relevant manufacturing machinery including Veneer shop, machine shop, assembly shop, spray shop, on lovely, tidal river bank

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

• Limited advertising presently undertaken
• Opportunity to establish European supply contracts
• Opportunity to open further retail showrooms

Trading hours:

• Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm

Employees:

• Vendor and wife • Carpenters and Tradesmen are subcontracted