At Collier Webb, every creation begins with a concept, brought to life through the collaboration of our design team and skilled pattern maker. Working together, they take an initial drawing and transform it into a physical form, carefully shaping it from clay, wax, or other materials. It’s a thoughtful, meticulous process where every detail is considered, ensuring that the foundation for each piece is as refined as the finished result.
With the pattern complete, we move to the heart of the workshop: the Foundry. Here, the piece is prepared for casting. If the design calls for Lost Wax casting, our craftspeople begin by "treeing up" - carefully attaching the pattern to channels that will guide molten brass into every fine detail. Each channel is positioned with precision to ensure the design is faithfully replicated. This stage requires patience and expertise, setting the groundwork for the next crucial step in the process.
The final step in the casting process is the pouring of molten brass. With the pattern carefully prepared, the molten brass flows into the mold, filling every intricate detail. As it cools, the brass takes shape, solidifying into the form of the original design. The mold is then broken away, revealing the cast brass piece - a testament to the skill and attention to detail that defines every Collier Webb creation. From here, the piece moves on to our workshop, where it will be perfected, assembled, finished, and wired.
Feeling inspired? Visit collierwebb.com or email us at [email protected] to discuss your next project.
Join us and our showroom partners, @fromentaldesign , on 19 May for the New York Design Center’s Day of Design, for a London-inspired journey through 200 Lex.
Start your experience at the Collier Webb x Fromental showroom on Floor 5, where you’ll receive your London Passport before making your way through participating showrooms across the building, collecting stamps as you go.
Complete your passport for the chance to win a truly quintessential British evening in New York.
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200 Lex, New York Design Center
19 May
3 - 6pm
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📸: @aluncallenderphoto
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#CollierWebb #Fromental #NewYorkDesignCenter #BritishCraft
Reflecting on an inspiring evening last week with @woodworksbytedtodd at The Spiral - what a fantastic space!
Surrounded by a wonderful community of designers, makers and creatives, we were delighted to have the opportunity to collaborate on this event to spotlight and celebrate British Craft, with our Mini Portable Lamps illuminating the space throughout the evening.
It was a pleasure to reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and share conversations with so many inspiring names from across the industry.
A special thank you to the Woodworks by Ted Todd team and our accompanying co-hosts @calshot_group@drummonds_bathrooms , @jennifermanners , and of course @interiorsacademy , for such a beautifully considered gathering.
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#WoodworksByTedTodd #AD100 #NYCInteriors #BritishCraftsmanship #InteriorDesign
A grand country manor setting where contemporary craft meets timeless architecture.
The Frank Table Light brings a quietly sculptural presence to the room, its modernist form defined by clean geometry and a textured, plastered finish that feels both refined and tactile.
Resting effortlessly within the organic tones and layered materials of the space, it offers a soft counterpoint to the grandeur around it - understated, yet deliberately architectural in intent.
Captures as part of a recent @rosemaryhallgarten shoot, the setting celebrated materiality, light and form in perfect balance.
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Photography @chriseverard
Stylist @alyce.taylor.studio.munro
Location @ashbymanorhouse
Two new additions to our hardware collection - each a different expression of the same dedication to craft.
The Branch Picture Rail begins in nature: a fallen birch branch discovered in the Sussex countryside, cast in solid brass using the ancient lost wax method, preserving every ridge and curve exactly as found. No finials, no visible hooks - just an uninterrupted sculptural form that becomes part of the composition itself.
The Ramsay Picture Rail System takes a different path - architectural, geometric, precise. Its signature knuckle detail creates a striking rhythm of peaks and ridges that catch the light, extending the established Ramsay family into the world of picture hanging with the same meticulous craftsmanship the collection is known for.
Both handcrafted at our East Sussex foundry. Both designed to change the way you approach displaying art.
Available now - link in bio.
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#CollierWebb #PictureRail #BritishCraft #HangingArt #Handcrafted
Whilst the Mini Messenger Palm may be small in scale, it is rich in details. Offering a compact lighting solution without compromising on character, this little lamp enhances the warmth and feel of a space, adding subtle interest and layered light to any interior scheme.
Powered by @neozlighting
#PortableLamp #CordlessLighting #HandcraftedLighting #InteriorDesign
Bringing ideas to life 🌱 Our design and workshop teams have been working closely to create two new picture rail forms - one organic, one more contemporary - expanding our artwork display offering with a refreshed approach.
Launching this Spring.
#CollierWebb #PictureRailSystem #OrganicDesign #ProductDevelopment
In this beautifully cohesive interior, thoughtfully composed by the wonderful @chapman_eugene_ , our Cep Table light brings a soft, ambient glow to the bedside, whilst a bespoke coffee table anchors the living space - each piece designed to sit effortlessly within its setting as a part of this contemporary residential project, 100 George Street, Marylebone.
#CollierWebb #ChapmanEugene #BespokeFurniture #HandcraftedLighting #ResidentialInteriorDesign
An early exploration of form, inspired by organic silhouettes, the Branch Picture Rail begins as a series of sketches and clay studies - where ideas are tested, refined and brought to life by hand before the full production process begins.
An exciting launch is coming this Spring…🌱
#CollierWebb #PictureRailSystem #OrganicDesign #ProductDevelopment
Display artwork is about more than simply hanging a frame on a wall. The way art is presented can shape the character of a space, guiding the eye and adding another layer of considered detail to an interior. Our Picture Rail Systems offer a refined and flexible way to curate artwork, combining practical function with the beauty of handcrafted metalwork.
Visit the link in our bio to discover more about the extensive ways to display and illuminate artwork with our Picture Rail Systems.
#PictureRails #PictureHanging #ArtworkDisplay #GalleryWall #BrassPictureRail
