Charles Burnand Gallery

What Charles Burnand Gallery does

Charles Burnand Gallery is a London-based private gallery (legally Charles Burnand Ltd, a private limited company in England) specializing in contemporary collectible design, with headquarters at 20 Bruton Place in Mayfair. The gallery represents 80 or more international artists across furniture, lighting, ceramics, sculpture, and objects, with current catalog inventory exceeding 386 artworks spanning materials such as Murano glass, bronze, wood, urushi lacquer, washi paper, dichroic coating, and recycled aluminium. Notable represented artists and studios include Studio Furthermore, Simon Stewart, Yanxiong Lin, Kyeok Kim, Deglan, Niamh Barry, Marc Fish, and Myungtaek Jung, with works held in permanent collections at Vitra Design Museum, MAK Museum of Applied Arts (Vienna), CID Grand-Hornu (Belgium), and Shaanxi Opera House and Xi'an Concert Hall. The gallery also operates an in-house Design & Production Studio that manages bespoke commissions for custom lighting and furniture pieces through a network of global artisans, handling the full lifecycle from design through installation.

The underlying technology stack is conventional for a specialist gallery: the website and inventory are powered by Artlogic CMS, and the gallery maintains an additional partner listing on the Artsy marketplace to extend reach into Artsy's global collector network. Distribution operates through a hybrid model combining direct in-person sales at the Mayfair gallery, recurring participation in five major international art fairs (Frieze Seoul, Design Miami/Basel/LA, PAD London, Salon Art + Design New York, Collect London), curated group exhibitions at the London space, and project-based collaborations with interior designers and brand partners such as Portia Fox Design and Benjamin Moore UK (WOW!House 2026). Marketing relies primarily on organic social channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook), a GDPR-compliant email newsletter, and fair-driven press coverage including Tatler Asia.

Revenue mechanics are commission- and project-based rather than subscription or volume-based. Primary revenue streams are gallery commissions on artwork sales (transaction-fee model on individual collectible design pieces priced on enquiry), bespoke commissions managed by the in-house studio (project-based, one-time engagements), and art fair sales across the annual fair calendar. Pricing is opaque by design — individual artwork prices are not publicly disclosed and sales operate on a 'Sales Enquiry' quote basis — which is consistent with the HNW collector and trade-only positioning. The customer base spans private collectors (primary), interior designers and architects (primary), and museums and cultural institutions (secondary, prestige-driven), with no disclosed recurring contracts or anchor accounts. The gallery is privately held with no identified parent, subsidiary, or external institutional investment based on available data.

Name

Charles Burnand Gallery

Legal name

Charles Burnand Ltd

Website

https://charlesburnand.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Charles Burnand Gallery is a London-based contemporary collectible design gallery representing 80+ international artists across furniture, lighting, ceramics, and sculpture. It serves private collectors, interior designers, architects, and museums via gallery sales, bespoke commissions, and international art fair participation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contemporary Art Gallery

NAICS

Art Dealers (459920)

SIC

Retail-Furniture Stores (5712)

akta.pro primary industry

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts & Crafts Workshops (Painting, Pottery, Ceramics, Sculpture) (THAJAKAA)

Keywords

• Contemporary art gallery
• Collectible design
• Bespoke furniture commissions
• Lighting and sculpture
• Design gallery

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Artwork Sales: Primary revenue from gallery commissions on sale of contemporary collectible design artworks including furniture, lighting, sculpture, and objects. Gallery represents international artists and earns commission on sales.
2. Bespoke Commissions: Custom design and production of lighting and furniture pieces for clients. Studio creates bespoke works through network of global artisans, managing full production lifecycle.
3. Art Fair Participation: Revenue generated through participation in major international art fairs including Frieze Seoul, Design Miami, PAD London, Salon Art + Design, and Collect.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Charles Burnand Gallery is a London-based gallery representing over 80 international artists in contemporary collectible design, selling furniture, lighting, sculpture, and objects through direct sales, international art fairs, and bespoke commissions. The gallery operates a physical space in Mayfair and an online catalogue, with an in-house studio (Charles Burnand Studio) that produces custom lighting and furniture pieces through a global network of artisans.

Product overview

Charles Burnand Gallery operates as a London-based art gallery specializing in contemporary collectible design and art. The offering consists of the core gallery platform (both physical gallery and e-commerce website) and Charles Burnand Studio for custom bespoke commissions. The gallery represents artists across multiple sub-brands and collections including lighting (sconces, chandeliers, pendants), furniture (tables, cabinets), and sculptural objects. Works span materials such as Murano glass, bronze, wood, ceramics, and innovative composites. The gallery participates in major international art and design fairs including Frieze Seoul, Design Miami, PAD London, and Collect.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charles Burnand Gallery (Collectible Design Sales) Sale of contemporary collectible design artworks including furniture, lighting, sculpture, ceramics, and objects by over 80 represented international artists, sold through the Mayfair London gallery, international art fairs, and the Artsy online marketplace.
• Charles Burnand Studio (Bespoke Commissions) In-house design and production studio that creates custom lighting and furniture pieces through a network of global artisans, managing the full commission lifecycle from design concept through fabrication, delivery, and installation for individual clients and interior design projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 386+ artworks in current catalog across multiple design disciplines
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Portia Fox DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on chalet project featuring Charles Burnand Gallery artworks, featured in Tatler Asia magazine. Design partnership for bespoke interior design commissions.
• Benjamin Moore UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on WOW!House 2026 project presenting Charles Burnand collection within Benjamin Moore UK Minhwa Salon feature.
• London Design FestivalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partnership for gallery exhibitions during London Design Festival. Includes Planet Rock exhibition (2023) exploring sustainability in design.
• Frieze SeoulcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGallery's inaugural participation in Frieze Seoul announced for debut presentation at major international art fair.
• Design MiamicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular participation in Design Miami art fairs (Basel, LA editions). Gallery presents themed exhibitions including Haptic Horizons (2024), Monuments of Ether (2025).
• PAD LondoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual participation in PAD London art fair. Gallery presentations include Spectral Landscapes (2024) and Ethereal Monoliths (2025).
• Salon Art + DesigncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular participation in Salon Art + Design New York. Gallery presentations include Super Natural (2023) and Liminal Monuments (2025).
• Collect FaircoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual participation in Collect fair at Somerset House, London. Presentations include Perfect Imperfection (2024) and Bounded Shadows (2025 featuring Kyeok Kim).
• ArtlogiccoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering gallery website, artwork cataloguing, and online presence. Artlogic provides CMS and e-commerce infrastructure.
• ArtsycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner listing on Artsy marketplace providing access to their global collector network and online sales platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Galerie BSL: Paris-based gallery specializing in contemporary collectible design and craft. Comparable through curated designer roster, emphasis on material craftsmanship, and participation in premier design fairs including PAD and Collect.
• Pierre Marie Giraud: Brussels gallery focused on collectible and limited edition furniture and objects. Comparable through curated roster of international designers working with fine materials (ceramics, glass, wood) and participation in Collect and other craft-focused fairs.
• R & Company: New York gallery specializing in collectible design with a roster spanning furniture, lighting, and ceramics. Directly comparable through collectible design positioning, museum exhibitions, and major fair participation including Design Miami.
• Galerie Gosserez: Paris gallery representing contemporary designers working in furniture, lighting, and objects. Comparable through collectible design positioning, international artist roster, and focus on limited edition and unique pieces.
• Galerie Kreo: Paris gallery focused on limited edition and unique contemporary design pieces, representing established and emerging designers. Comparable through curated collectible design focus, international artist roster, and participation in major art and design fairs globally.
• Gallery FUMI: London-based gallery showing collectible design and contemporary craft. Direct competitor in the same London market with overlapping artist disciplines (furniture, lighting, ceramics) and similar collector base among interior designers and architects.
• Galerie Maria Wettergren: Paris gallery specializing in contemporary craft, design, and ceramics from Scandinavian and international artists. Comparable through curated craft and design focus, fair participation (Collect, PAD), and emphasis on material innovation and one-of-a-kind pieces.
• Friedman Benda: New York-based gallery specializing in contemporary collectible design and furniture. Represents many of the same categories (lighting, furniture, sculptural objects) with a similarly curated roster of international designers and regular participation in Design Miami and other premier fairs.
• Sarah Myerscough Gallery: London gallery focused on contemporary craft and design with international roster of artists working in wood, ceramics, metal, and glass. Direct competitor in the London collectible design market with similar fair participation and collector base.

Emerging players

• Todd Merrill Studio: New York-based studio and gallery representing contemporary designers with collectible furniture and objects. Comparable through curated designer roster and focus on limited edition and one-off pieces, though operating from a smaller platform than major incumbents.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/charlesburnand

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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