SUMMERILL & BISHOP

What SUMMERILL & BISHOP does

Summerill & Bishop is a London-based luxury table linens, tableware, and homeware brand founded in 1994 by June Summerill and Bernadette Bishop. The company designs and sells premium tablecloths, napkins, placemats, dinnerware, glassware, and home fragrance under its own labels and through limited-edition collaborations with named artisans and hospitality partners (e.g., John Derian, Blackberry Farm). It operates a direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce site on the Shopify platform that ships to more than 40 countries with multi-currency checkout, complemented by a flagship retail store in Notting Hill, London, and selective wholesale through curated luxury marketplaces. The business monetizes through full-price DTC sales of premium-priced SKUs (entry accessories around $39, with table linens, glassware, and couture pieces extending above $1,000), gift-driven seasonal demand, and recurring limited-edition collaboration drops. Technology stack is intentionally lightweight: no proprietary platform or AI/ML layer is referenced, with differentiation derived from founder-led design, heritage narrative, and artisanal supply partnerships rather than software or data assets.

Name

SUMMERILL & BISHOP

Legal name

Summerill & Bishop

Website

https://summerillandbishop.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Summerill & Bishop is a London-founded (1994) luxury DTC brand designing and selling premium table linens, tableware, homeware, and home fragrance to global consumers via Shopify e-commerce shipping to 40+ countries, a Notting Hill flagship, and curated artisan collaborations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Table Linens & Homeware

NAICS

Home Furnishings Retailers (44912), Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers (4491)

SIC

Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Home & Lifestyle (Tableware, Decor, Home Textiles) (CRAKAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Table Linens Retail (Tablecloths, Napkins, Runners, Placemats) (CRAIALAE), Luxury Gifting & Seasonal Collections (CRAKAFAK)

Keywords

• Luxury table linens
• French linen tablecloths
• Artisanal tableware
• Designer homeware
• Handblown glassware

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Revenue is generated entirely through direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales of luxury table linens, tableware, and homeware products. The brand sells its own-designed pieces alongside curated artisanal goods from partner makers. There is no subscription or marketplace revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Summerill & Bishop designs, sources and retails luxury table linens (tablecloths, napkins, placemats made from 100% French linen), tableware (dinnerware, glassware, serveware, cutlery) and homeware (cushions, candles, vases, decorative accessories), alongside curated collections from artisan collaborators. The brand sells directly to consumers through its own Shopify e-commerce site and a single Notting Hill flagship, offering both its own London-studio designs and exclusive co-developed collections with artisans such as John Derian and Astier de Villatte.

Product overview

Summerill & Bishop is a luxury table linen, tableware, and homeware brand offering a comprehensive portfolio of products centred around creating beautifully dressed tables. The core offering spans table linens (tablecloths, napkins, placemats) made from 100% French linen, tableware (dinnerware, drinkware, serveware, cutlery), and homeware (cushions, vases, candles, decorative accessories). The brand differentiates through exclusive collaborations with artisans and designers including John Derian, Astier de Villatte, and Emily Mitchell, as well as its own S&B Couture luxury line. Notable offerings include the personalised tablecloth service, handblown glassware collections, and the commemorative 'Our June' collection honouring the late co-founder. The company positions itself as 'The World's Most Beautiful Tablecloths' with over 947,600 customers having purchased S&B tablecloths to date.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Our June: Tribute collection honoring late co-founder June Summerill
• S&B Couture

Products and services

• Table Linens Signature product line of tablecloths, napkins, placemats and handcrafted linens made from 100% French linen, in screen-printed, embroidered, lace, stripe, floral and block-colour designs. Targeted at affluent home enthusiasts for entertaining and dining.
• Tableware Dining essentials including dinnerware, drinkware, serveware, cutlery, candles, placemats, napkin rings, salt & pepper, butter dishes and place cards in silver-plated, gold, glass, ceramic and metal materials from artisan brands. For hosts and home entertainers.
• Homeware Decorative home items including cushions, vases, home fragrance, candles and candleholders, baskets, soaps, tea towels and decorative accessories. For home interiors and gifting.
• S&B Couture High-end luxury linen tablecloth and napkin collection featuring exclusive designs and premium craftsmanship. Targeted at the top tier of the brand's clientele.
• S&B x John Derian Collaboration Exclusive collaboration featuring John Derian's decoupage and botanical imagery on linen napkins, tablecloths and cork-backed placemats. For collectors of designer homewares.
• Astier de Villatte Collection French artisan ceramic dinnerware, teapots, candlesticks, vases and decorative pieces, plus exclusive S&B x Astier de Villatte collaboration pieces. For collectors of French artisan ceramics.
• S&B x Emily Mitchell Ceramics Handcrafted ceramic platters and vases with handles featuring floral designs. For collectors of one-off artisan ceramics.
• Handblown Glassware Artisanal handblown glass pieces including vases, tumblers, decanters and candlesticks featuring butterfly, flower and bird motifs, sourced from artisan makers. For home bar and decorative use.
• Denim Hydrangea Collection Special limited-edition linen napkin and tablecloth collection in denim-inspired hydrangea designs, created in collaboration with Blackberry Farm for their 50th anniversary.
• Our June Collection Commemorative collection of floral linen tablecloths, napkins and cushion covers honouring late co-founder June Summerill.
• Personalised Tablecloths Bespoke customisation service allowing customers to add monograms or custom patterns to selected tablecloth designs. For weddings, gifts and personal use.
• Home Fragrance Scented candles by Trudon, diffusers and scented drawer liners in fragrances including Sandalwood, Rose & Peony, Lavender & Patchouli, and Bergamot & Orange. For home interiors and gifting.
• Scented Drawer Liners Fragrant drawer liners available in Sandalwood, Rose & Peony, Lavender & Patchouli and Bergamot & Orange scents. For luxury home fragrance and gifting.
• Greeting Cards Artistic greeting cards featuring botanical and floral designs in A6 format. For gifting and correspondence.
• S&B x Wilderframe Paper Flowers Handcrafted paper flower arrangements in clay pots in seasonal botanical designs. Featured Edit on the Summerill & Bishop site.
• S&B x Casarialto Murano Glassware Handblown Italian Murano glassware collaboration including the Iris Candlestick series in amber and pink. For luxury home interiors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 947,600 people have sat around an S&B tablecloth

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Blackberry FarmflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration created for Blackberry Farm's 50th Anniversary. The Denim Hydrangea limited-edition collection was created specifically for this milestone, including tablecloths and napkins. An important flagship collaboration reflecting both brands' luxury positioning.
• John DeriancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing exclusive collaboration series under the 'S&B x John Derian' label, featuring linen napkins, tablecloths, and cork-backed placemats with John Derian's iconic decoupage and botanical imagery. Multiple collections including Sleeping Beauty, Botanical Wildflowers, Colour Wheel, Central Park, and others.
• Astier de VillattecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummerill & Bishop is one of the UK's biggest stockists of Astier de Villatte ceramics. They also have an exclusive S&B x Astier de Villatte collaboration line, including the Falling Flower vase and other co-designed pieces. Products span dinnerware, tableware, home fragrance, and decorative accessories.
• Emily Mitchell CeramicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS&B x Emily Mitchell collaboration featuring exclusive ceramic pieces including the 'Bloom' collection with Cyclamen and Autumn Crocus designs — exclusive platters and vases with handles.
• WilderframecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS&B x Wilderframe collaboration featuring handcrafted paper flowers in clay pots, including seasonal botanical designs such as Lily of the Valley, Bluebells, Purple Pansy, Strawberries, and Primula. Positioned as 'Featured Edits' on site.
• CasarialtocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS&B x Casarialto collaboration featuring handblown Murano glassware, including the Iris Candlestick series in amber and pink. The partnership brings artisanal Italian glass-making into the S&B collection.
• SolangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS&B x Solange exclusive collaboration featuring the brand's handpainted ceramics and linens. Referenced in the Artisans section.
• TrudonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummerill & Bishop stocks Trudon luxury scented candles, diffusers, and candle refills including special editions such as Figuerie and Altair. Featured in the home fragrance section.
• Laboratorio ParaviciniminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as an artisan partner whose products are curated and sold through Summerill & Bishop's platform. Featured under the Artisans section of the website.
• Alain Saint JoanisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as an artisan partner curated and distributed through Summerill & Bishop. Referenced in the Artisans section.
• Ginori 1735minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as an artisan partner curated and sold through Summerill & Bishop. Referenced in the Artisans section.
• HB CeramicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as an artisan partner whose handcrafted ceramic pieces (bowls, dishes, vases, napkin rings) are curated and sold through Summerill & Bishop.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Simon Pearce: Luxury handblown glassware, ceramics, and homeware brand with strong DTC and flagship retail. Comparable to S&B's Casarialto/Murano glassware curation and overall artisan-led luxury homeware positioning.
• Heath Ceramics: US-based luxury ceramic tableware and homeware brand sold DTC and through select stockists. Highly comparable as an artisan-led, design-forward tableware brand with curated collaborations and premium pricing in the same luxury tablescape category.
• Matouk: Heritage US luxury linen house specializing in table linens, bedding, and bath. Directly comparable as a premium table-linen specialist with similar artisanal positioning, custom embroidery/personalisation services, and gifting orientation.
• Garnet Hill: Premium DTC home textiles brand specializing in bedding, table linens, and lifestyle goods. Directly comparable in DTC distribution model, premium textiles positioning, and gifting-driven customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Anthropologie: Global lifestyle retailer with a substantial home and tabletop category emphasizing curated, design-forward, often artisan-sourced tableware and linens. Comparable as a multi-channel home furnishings retailer targeting affluent home enthusiasts with tableware assortments.
• Liberty London: Iconic UK luxury department store with a curated homeware and tableware assortment, including Astier de Villatte stockists. Directly comparable as a UK-based luxury home/lifestyle destination serving affluent customers with premium table linens and decorative objects.
• Crate & Barrel: Global home furnishings retailer with deep tabletop category including table linens, dinnerware, and serveware. Comparable as a multi-channel premium home retailer serving similar affluent customers with curated tabletop offerings.
• Williams Sonoma: Large US home furnishings and kitchen retailer with premium tableware and linens assortment. Comparable as a multi-channel premium home retailer, though at significantly larger scale and broader assortment than S&B's curated model.

Emerging players

• Astier de Villatte: Paris-based artisan ceramics and homeware brand with dedicated flagship stores and select stockists (including S&B). Highly relevant peer given direct partnership overlap and shared positioning in artisan luxury tableware and home decor.
• John Derian: NY-based luxury home decor brand specializing in decoupage and artisanal tableware, linens, and decorative objects. Directly comparable given multi-collection exclusive collaboration partnership with S&B and similar luxury lifestyle positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SummerillBishop

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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