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Home of our signature highlighted scalloped edge. A collection of pieces rich in character with subtle detailing, and immaculate proportions that will always draw the eye. Inspired by the scallop shell of St James, it carries a quiet symbolism rooted in our founders’ Portuguese heritage.
Where the beauty and intricacy of the bobbin form meet a considered contemporary openness. This collection pairs tactile craftsmanship with light and airy silhouettes. Named after the Sintra mountain range in Portugal, its contours reflect the soft, undulating topography from which it takes its name.
This studio is the soul of our antique shop, updated weekly with expertly sourced and restored pieces. It also plays an key role in supporting our collection, ensuring that each piece we create is informed by the experience of what endures, designed to be repaired, and destined to become an heirloom.
DISCOVER OUR LATEST ADDITION TO THE Santiago COLLECTION
This piece was conceived to bring a generous working surface to the familiar scalloped silhouette and hand turned legs of our Santiago collection. We wanted it to be a beautiful place to spend time, where the feel of the timber and the pleasure of the detailing would be part of sitting down to work. That meant finding a balance between broad, uninterrupted surfaces where the grain could be appreciated and the more intricate work along the apron. The fine bobbin moulding follows each scallop and draws the eye around its curves, while the turned legs carry that same softness through the rest of the piece.
Each desk is made to order entirely from solid timber by skilled craftspeople in West Sussex and finished by hand in our studio, where our signature tones bring out the grain in balanced, natural colours. The optional drawer preserves the scalloped outline and opens directly from the timber front, so the bobbin edge becomes a detail you handle as well as see. Its timber runners are adapted to accommodate seasonal movement and reduce binding, while traditional joinery throughout the rest of the piece creates beautiful joints with lasting strength and rigidity. These choices draw on years of restoring antique furniture and seeing how its construction responds to everyday use and the passage of time.
We balanced drawer capacity with space beneath the apron and kept the working surface at a familiar ergonomic height. The result is a generous desk with proportions suited to a bedroom or sitting room as well as a study. It can be made with or without a drawer, in a choice of timbers and finishes, and we can discuss bespoke dimensions where a space calls for a different fit.