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WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
We have been making furniture on the borders of Essex and London since 1975. George and Dave (our founders) met whilst on national service with the RAF at the age of 18. They became firm friends and after their two years’ service ended began a carpet fitting business. They learned the ropes of running a business and were soon ready for a new challenge and so founded David Lawrence Limited, offering a wide selection of reproduction English furniture.
As the market evolved so did the company and they began to offer a bespoke service for residential and commercial projects which has now become the main arm of the business encompassing everything from traditionally framed sofas and chairs to completely bespoke shaped pieces, which are manufactured from the initial drawing up in our factory.
DAVID LAWRENCE TODAY
Today the company is run by Jane Watson (George’s daughter) and Will Purves. Jane has a background in financial services and Will studied architecture, gaining valuable experience at a London architecture practice, before joining David Lawrence in 2019 with an aim to grow the business and take it in new directions, whilst maintaining the high level of craftsmanship which David Lawrence is known for. Jane and Will are supported by a team of expert and skilled craftsmen, many of whom have been with the business for over 25 years.
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