L.Ercolani

The vision of L. ERCOLANI is firmly rooted in a century of design tradition. A vision that only grows in strength and eminence as the years pass, further solidifying Ercol’s legacy of well-built furniture, designed and crafted to be cherished for generations.
 
This promise was born from a heartfelt calling to create. A desire reflected today in the company’s values and craftsmanship. Established in 1920 by 32-year-old trained furniture maker Lucian Ercolani, Ercol was influenced by local artistry and classic British design traditions. Ercol was awarded a Board of Trade Utility Furniture contract in 1944 for 100,000 Windsor Chairs, giving Ercolani his first opportunity to mass-produce his humble and timeless designs. During a past trip to New York, the young Ercolani found himself drawn to the intrinsic simplicity of Shaker furniture. Years later, inspired by this event, Ercolani stripped the chair’s design to its simplest form, focussing on increasing durability and production efficiency. This commission would define a new design direction for the company, a shift that is still reflected in our ever-evolving portfolio of furniture design. The nuances of this distinct yet classic presence continues to befit contemporary living, dining and working settings, remaining just as relevant and treasured as they were in the years prior. Inspired by the pure elemental beauty of wood, our furniture echoes a modest and unadorned aesthetic, quietly encouraging purposeful interaction, collaboration and intimacy. Born out of a deep appreciation for rich materiality, we pride ourselves on creating a thoughtful design that consistently imparts a rich, tactile language.

We believe that the key parameters in quality furniture are form and function. Our furniture is designed with delicate visuals and soft, haptic qualities that make every space, from intimate residences to corporate office environments, warm and inviting.
 
L. ERCOLANI partners with global talents to reinvent and re-interpret our core capabilities. United by a shared understanding of quality craftsmanship and honest design principles, we work alongside renowned designers to create contemporary well-built furniture with international appeal.
 
From hotel lobbies to home offices, our design language is highly attuned to the increasing fluidity of modern living. By balancing timeless craftsmanship and pragmatic design, we strive to help encourage connectivity and serenity in all environments. Our furniture is designed both to stand on their own, as statement pieces or seamlessly blend into their surroundings, forming a soothing backdrop to the things and connections in life that truly matter.

How a space feels to be in, dine in and work in largely depends on the furniture that inhabits it. To facilitate and encourage moments of concentration and connection, our collection is made up of pieces that enhance a sense of familiarity, imparting a sense of home, heritage and belonging. Whether for work or play, retreating or socialising, our designs will remain relevant, generation after generation, proudly crafted with an enduring sense of heritage and constructed with uncompromising attention to detail.