Simply Abu Dhabi XXVII

B outique artisanal design from handmade ceramics and blown glass sculptures, lovingly crafted cheeses and preserves… in our post-industrial culture, creative skills have never been more desirable. At the forefront of the resurgent craft movement are British designer-makers, whose talent and experience are in demand around the world. Mass-produced furniture has given way to thoughtful design and time-honoured techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation, as consumers seek out pieces that bear the imprint of their maker. Leading the way in the hand-crafted revolution is Wiltshire based heritage company Smallbone of Devizes. Specialising in custom-made kitchens andfitted cabinetry, the brand combines traditional craftsmanship with modern materials resulting in unique furniture that is built to last. For 40 years, Smallbone’s talented team of craftspeople – there are now 120 master craftsmen and apprentices, including three generations of the same family, in the Devizes workshop – has produced elegant, sought-after pieces, exclusively tailored to the client’s taste and environment, and finished in their colour palette of choice. Whether it is wine storage, a library or a bespoke dressing room – Smallbone design to a wide spectrum of styles, from classic to contemporary. But this small, homegrown brand also has strong international appeal – the company exports worldwide, from Russia to Australia, and has worked on a raft of high-end residential developments across the globe, including New York and Dubai. smallbone.co.uk / +44(0)20 75 89 5998 Smallbone of Devizes taking British hand-crafted interior design to the world. From its workshop in Devizes, Smallbone is crafting timber cabinetry with soul – and catching the eye of the A-list. 1 7 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I