ercol Newsletter June 2025: The Irreplaceable Human Touch

June 2025

Over 100 years of craft and design

Machines can cut timber precisely, but can’t judge how to use this natural product’s innate variation to best advantage. That takes experienced eyes and hands, and the humility to work with nature, not against it.

Machines can cut timber precisely to shape and size, but they can’t judge grain, colour, or character. That takes the trained eyes and skilled hands of our dedicated craftspeople to work in harmony with nature.

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We were proud to take part in London Craft Week by showcasing the work of the Sylva Foundation in our King’s Road store. The installation, on display from 12th-18th May, highlighted Sylva’s mission to revive Britain’s wood culture and promote the sustainable use of home-grown timber.

Sylva offers students expert teaching, hands-on experience, and access to responsibly sourced British wood, nurturing a new generation of makers who value design, sustainability, and craft.

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We’re thrilled to announce that the ercol Highmoor dining table has been awarded the prestigious Design Guild Mark, celebrating its exceptional design and craftsmanship and reflecting our commitment to creating timeless, beautiful, functional pieces.

Designed by Benjamin Stanton, the Highmoor dining table combines sculptural elegance with a contrast of organic curves and sharp, angular forms. We’re incredibly proud of the Highmoor table and the team behind it.

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