What Collier Webb does

Collier Webb is a third-generation British luxury lighting, furniture, and hardware manufacturer, founded in 1977 by Cedric Collier. The company designs and produces handcrafted brass-based products for interior designers, architects, luxury hospitality brands, and high-net-worth private clients. Core product categories include lighting (table, wall, ceiling, floor, and portable lights), furniture (tables, shelving/étagères, seating, trolleys), architectural hardware (picture rails, door/cupboard knobs, escutcheons, tie backs, stair rods), and accessories (mirrors, outdoor items), all made to order at the company's East Sussex foundry and workshops in Eastbourne, with showrooms on London's Pimlico Road and at the New York Design Center.

Manufacturing is vertically integrated and combines traditional metalworking with modern digital tools. The Eastbourne foundry executes lost-wax casting (approximately 85% of brass casting volume), sand casting for larger/simpler forms, CAD design with 3D-printed pattern making, and in-house CNC machining, fabrication, and wiring/electrification. The combination of heritage techniques with CAD/3D printing enables both reproducible catalog pieces and faithful restoration of historical designs, such as the 700+ bespoke pieces produced for the At Sloane hotel based on William Arthur Smith Benson's 19th-century originals. The company maintains an archive of more than 45 years of patterns and processes, which functions as a meaningful intangible asset for reproducing period pieces.

Commercially, Collier Webb operates a hybrid revenue model. Income is generated from one-off bespoke commissions for commercial and residential projects (the highest-value work, often priced per piece with six-figure contract values for hotels), made-to-order catalog products (e.g., Crest Semi Flush Mount listed at £5,150 inc. VAT), restoration/re-wiring professional services, and a Quickship service that delivers selected lighting to UK trade accounts in 2–4 working weeks. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining a trade account program for interior designers, direct showroom-based enterprise sales for hospitality projects, a trade-gated e-commerce site, and content marketing (the "By The Furnace" podcast, House and Garden coverage). The business is privately held by the Edward Alexander Group, acquired in the late 2010s, alongside George Spencer Designs, Gainsborough, and Heritage Trimmings, with Danielle Collier appointed Managing Director in 2023 as third-generation family leadership.

Name

Collier Webb

Legal name

Collier Webb

Website

https://collierwebb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Collier Webb is a third-generation British manufacturer of luxury handcrafted lighting, furniture, and architectural hardware, serving interior designers, architects, luxury hotels, and private clients with bespoke and catalog pieces made at its East Sussex foundry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Lighting and Architectural Hardware

NAICS

Forging and Stamping (3321), All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (33299)

SIC

Nonferrous Foundries (Castings) (3360), Jewelry, Precious Metal (3911), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460)

akta.pro primary industry

Casting, Stamping & Fabrication (OEM/ODM) (CRAKAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Jewelry, Fashion & Luxury 3D Printing Services (casting patterns, bespoke parts) (IMAAADAK), CAD/CAM, Wax Modeling & Prototyping Services (CRAKAIAJ)

Keywords

• Luxury lighting fixtures
• Handcrafted brass hardware
• Bespoke furniture design
• Architectural hardware manufacturing
• Decorative metal casting

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Commissioned Products: Custom-designed lighting, furniture, and hardware pieces created for individual client projects. Process includes consultation, CAD design, 3D printing, casting, assembly, and installation. Major projects include hotel installations with hundreds of custom pieces.
2. Catalog Products: Pre-designed lighting (table lights, wall lights, ceiling lights, floor lights, portable lights), furniture (tables, shelving, seating, trolleys), hardware (picture rails, door knobs, cupboard knobs, escutcheons, tie backs, stair rods), and accessories (mirrors, outdoor accessories). Made to order in Sussex workshops.
3. Quickship Service: Selection of handcrafted lighting pieces available on shorter lead times (from 2 weeks) for UK Trade clients. Components prepared in advance to allow faster delivery.
4. Restoration Services: Restoration and re-wiring services for existing lighting pieces, including bringing imported luminaires up to current safety regulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Collier Webb designs and manufactures handcrafted luxury lighting, furniture, architectural hardware, and accessories, made to order in its East Sussex Foundry and Workshops. The company combines traditional brass casting techniques (lost wax and sand casting) with modern CAD design, 3D printing, and CNC machining to deliver both bespoke commissioned pieces and catalog collections for interior designers, architects, hospitality brands, and high-end residential clients worldwide.

Product overview

Collier Webb is a third-generation British family business (founded 1977) that designs and makes luxury handcrafted lighting, furniture, and hardware. The core offering consists of four main product categories: Lighting (table, wall, ceiling, floor, and portable lights), Furniture (tables, shelving/étagères, seating, trolleys), Hardware (picture rail systems, door knobs, cupboard knobs, escutcheons, tie backs, stair rods), and Accessories (mirrors, outdoor items). Products are made to order in their East Sussex Foundry and Workshops using traditional casting methods (lost wax and sand casting) combined with modern CAD and 3D printing technology. The portfolio includes both standard catalog products available in multiple finishes and a full bespoke commissioning service for custom designs. Supporting services include Quickship (2-4 week delivery for trade clients) and comprehensive bespoke design services from concept through installation. Key collections include Seven Sisters, Art Deco/Lang, Portable (cordless rechargeable), Cedric, Salon, Historic, CEP, Icons, and Shot Light collections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lighting Handcrafted bespoke and catalog lighting including table lights, wall lights, ceiling lights, floor lights, and portable cordless lamps, made to order in the Sussex workshops using traditional casting and finishing techniques. Materials include brass, alabaster, glass, leather, and plaster.
• Furniture Handcrafted furniture including tables (coffee tables, side tables, console tables), shelving (étagères, whatnots), seating (benches, stools), and trolleys. Materials include metal, wood, leather, and glass.
• Hardware Architectural hardware including picture rail systems, door knobs, cupboard knobs, escutcheons, tie backs, and stair rods, precision-engineered from solid brass in the Sussex workshop.
• Accessories Decorative accessories including mirrors (convex, concave, framed) and outdoor planters. Materials include metal, wood, leather, glass, and plaster.
• Quickship Expedited ordering service for UK Trade clients offering a curated selection of handcrafted lighting with delivery from 2-4 working weeks. Components prepared in advance for faster turnaround.
• Bespoke Services Custom design and manufacturing service for luxury lighting, furniture, and hardware. Includes consultation, 3D CAD design, pattern making, lost-wax and sand casting, finishing, and installation support. Featured projects include At Sloane hotel (700+ pieces), Claridge's Royal Suite, and private residences.
• Seven Sisters Collection Ceiling light collection inspired by the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs in Sussex. Features seven-sided silhouettes, reeded detailing, and faceted glass panels. Includes globes, lanterns, pendants, and flush mounts.
• Art Deco / Lang Collection Lighting collection celebrating 100 years of Art Deco design. Includes ceiling lights, wall lights, table lamps, and portable designs featuring claw motifs, geometric elegance, and alabaster with bespoke brass finishes.
• Portable Collection Cordless rechargeable table lamp collection featuring 13 designs with Neoz battery technology (10-hour battery life). Made with solid brass, three brightness settings, wind-proof design for indoor/outdoor use. Includes charging platforms.
• Cedric Collection Lighting and furniture collection honoring founder Cedric Collier, with inspiration from his connection to Sussex. Features brass tubing with walnut accents and linen shades. Includes Dallington table light, Brightling wall light, Cooden wall light, Hooe floor light, and Ashburnham table.
• Picture Rail Systems Precision-engineered picture rail systems for displaying artwork, mirrors, and decorative objects. Includes Branch Picture Rail, Classic Picture Rail System, and Ramsay Picture Rail System. Featured with Clipper Task and Articulated lighting options. Used in historic homes, luxury hotels, and contemporary residences.
• Salon Collection Furniture and lighting collection featuring elegant designs suitable for salon environments. Includes salon mirrors, side tables, low étagères, table lights, and floor lights.
• Historic Collection Heritage-inspired designs drawing from historical craftsmanship traditions, reflecting Collier Webb's 45+ year archive of patterns and techniques.
• CEP Collection Lighting collection featuring Cep designs available in various materials including metal, painted, alabaster, and glass. Includes mini versions for the portable collection.
• Icons Collection Signature designs representing the brand's iconic aesthetic and craftsmanship, drawing on Collier Webb's most enduring pieces.
• Shot Light Collection

Quantifiable outcome

• 700+ bespoke lighting pieces delivered for single project (At Sloane)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FromentalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023In 2023, Collier Webb partnered with Fromental, a specialist wallcoverings studio, to unveil a new 2000 sq ft showroom at the New York Design Center. The partnership allows both brands to curate collections of handcrafted wallcoverings, lighting, and furniture within curated room sets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Christopher Peacock: British luxury fitted furniture and architectural hardware brand serving the same interior designer and high-net-worth client base, with comparable bespoke project model and premium positioning.
• Vaughan: British luxury decorative lighting company producing handmade fixtures for interior designers and hospitality projects. Overlaps directly with Collier Webb's lighting, finishes and trade-account GTM.
• Besselink & Jones: UK maker of handcrafted luxury lighting and decorative objects. Comparable craft-led approach, designer channel focus, and made-to-order production model.
• Charles Edwards: UK luxury lighting and furniture maker specializing in brass and bronze work for classical and period interiors. Highly comparable in materials (cast brass), craftsmanship heritage and bespoke service.
• Hector Finch Lighting: British designer of decorative lighting with a similar focus on handmade fixtures for designers and luxury residential/hospitality projects. Comparable in customer base and bespoke commissioning model.
• Porta Romana: UK-based designer and maker of decorative lighting, furniture and accessories with a similar heritage-led, made-to-order model and overlap in luxury interior designer/specifier channels. Closest direct comparable in scale and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Restoration Hardware (RH): US-listed luxury home furnishings giant with lighting, furniture and hardware collections. Operates in the same luxury interiors space as Collier Webb but at vastly larger scale with a multi-category, multi-channel model.
• Visual Comfort & Co. Large US luxury decorative lighting company with a broad catalog and designer channel. Overlaps with Collier Webb in designer-facing decorative lighting but at significantly greater scale and breadth.
• Flos: Italian luxury architectural and decorative lighting brand with global distribution. Overlaps with Collier Webb in the high-end lighting category and global hospitality projects but is far larger and more design-led than craft-led.

Emerging players

• Apparatus Studio: New York-based luxury lighting and objects studio with bespoke and limited-edition capabilities. Comparable in artisanal, design-led positioning and overlap in US luxury interior designer channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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