THE JOURNEY
Welcome to the world of Silverlining, where we share the journey behind the creation of our furniture, from inspiration to realisation.
Every Commission created at Silverlining is a reflection of your aspiration's, interests and lifestyle, becoming a reality through close collaboration with our designers, engineers and artisans. The creative journey is a meeting of minds, a sharing of ideas, and the expression of beliefs, all captured in the final commission.
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EMBARK ON A NEW JOURNEY
Your Vision
Our journey together begins with understanding your vision and story. We take time to get to know your team of architects, designers, and other advisors and most importantly yourself. Collectively we establish a shared vision for the furniture that encapsulates your interests, lifestyle, needs and of course timeline.
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2. Compelling Concepts
Igniting Imagination
In this initial phase, design, we present hand sketches and samples of inspirational materials and finishes to articulate the broad outlines of the form and function and to define your interaction and experience with the furniture.
For a designer, it is a series of steps that involve inspiration, research, analysis and a thorough understanding of your needs both interactionally and emotionally.
A compelling concept is hard to forget; it should excite, push boundaries, challenge thinking beyond the norm, and of course ask questions.
A concept is a DNA of a project and - following feedback - provides a pathway for our designers, engineers and artisans to move on to research and material discovery, meticulous detailing and finally innovative craftsmanship and finishing.
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Material Discovery
Unveiling the Extraordinary
As an essential part of the journey is sourcing different and inspiring materials, whether new or rediscovered. Discovery sparks creativity, blending old and new, sustainable and innovative. Our samples library showcases 39 years of breakthroughs in knowledge and technology.
From oak wood with a hand-carved contemporary pattern and crystalline-like marble finish, inspired by wind-eroded rock - to a polychromatic bio-composite honeycomb structure made from waste-straw and soyabean derived resin, inspired by a Kaleidoscope-like pattern - to hand-embossed coach-hide leather and wood and white mother-of pearl micro-marquetry, inspired Monarch butterfly migration.
Explore our sample library of material finishes and designs.
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Innovative Craftsmanship
The Art of Furniture Making
At our workshop, the timeless artistry of traditional craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, defining what craftsmanship is today. We seamlessly integrate 3d printing, laser and CNC cutting and artificial intelligence technologies into our meticulous process, combining ancient techniques with advanced materials to create objects that transcend time.
Collaborating with UK universities, we advance material and colour science and repurpose waste off-cut and reject materials. Our innovation Friday allows experimentation without fear, creating new materials, techniques and finishes, further driving our commitment to excellence.
Our furniture embodies a different narrative, where centuries old hand craftsmanship finds new expression through innovative approaches. Our unwavering dedication to innovation extends beyond mere aesthetics; it’s a commitment to functionality, sustainability and longevity ensuring our furniture not only captivates the eye but also passes the test of time.
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The Workshop Experience
Crafting Dreams into Reality
Our clients venture from every corner of the globe to visit our studio and workshops in North Wales, to witness the magic unfold, as our designers and artisans bring ideas into reality. Once you step inside, you'll experience the world of imagination, precision, skill, technique, craft, technology and art.
Here you will not only witness our processes but also be able to take part in the trying techniques yourself. We bring you as close as possible to the materials and techniques as well as meeting our designers and artisans - together fully supporting continuing the future of British furniture making.
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PROVENANCE
A Testament to Craftsmanship
Our journey concludes with marking the meticulously crafted furniture with Sterling silver hallmarks including our Silverlining maker’s mark and a date letter, followed by detailed studio photography, and documenting through an inspirational book, further highlighting authenticity and collaboration between designer, maker and most importantly yourself as the client.
The furniture having been carefully packed and crated is then delivered to its new home in the world, being met on arrival by the craftsperson that made the furniture, who carries out our renowned ‘white glove’ service of unpacking, installing and commissioning as well as importantly advising the client or household on aftercare.
Let's bring your vision to life and reimagine furniture making together.
Explore our portfolio to see some of our completed projects.
