Interesting shapes, strong proportions and weighty to the touch all signal style and quality where door and drawer handles are concerned. So we're delighted to discover Swarf, a new brand, based in Essex, that makes handcrafted hardware for everyday spaces.
Made in the UK with quality, functionality and longevity at the heart of each design, thelaunch collection features a range of stylish brass handles and pulls for kitchens, bathrooms and cabinetry.
Swarf is the creation of former Livingetc News Editor, Kate Worthington, and her partner, Sam Fish, of Fish Fabrications, an experienced metal worker for the contemporary art and design industries, and it combines the couple's expertise and passion for design with their keen eye for detail.
Conceived when the couple were looking for the right handles for their own home, Swarf’s products are as good to use as they are to look at. Designed and prototyped in-house, thoroughly tested and made in small batches, the design process is led by the traditional machining techniques of lathe-turning and milling. Each of the nine handles and pulls in the current collection is named in honour of one of Britain’s lathe makers of the 19th and 20th century, including Colchester, the manufacturer of the 1960s lathe used in the Swarf workshop.
Being an independent company, Swarf incorporates flexibility into its making process, and existing designs can be adapted or tweaked according to requirements, so that it can cater for bespoke requests.
The current collection is available in brushed-satin and mirror-polished finishes. The brushed satin pieces can be clear-coated to preserve the finish or left untreated, so that the material can tarnish naturally and develop a patina over time.
We're looking forward to the collection of colourful powder-coated designs, which includes millennial pink, teal and black, and will be added to the range early in 2019.
Prices start from £16
-
-
Desk ideas for the home office - how to make sure your space works hard in the style stakes
Desk ideas for the home office - the expert’s guide to creating a beautiful space to work
By Amy Neason •
-
5 ways to style IKEA's SÖDERHAMN sofa – be inspired by this Scandinavian staple
From a layered living room to a botanical sanctuary, this is how to accentuate the Nordic icon in your scheme
By Megan Slack •
-
Kitchen countertop ideas – stylish and practical looks for your worksurfaces
Our kitchen surfaces work hard so your choice of material and overall design needs to be practical as well as stylish
By Hebe Hatton •
-
15 kitchen lighting ideas – practical and stylish ways to light your space
From statement pendants to rustic wall lights, these kitchen lighting ideas are key to creating the perfect lighting scheme
By Hebe Hatton •
-
14 bedroom lighting ideas to create a restful retreat
Looking for some stylish bedroom lighting ideas? We've sifted through the Livingetc archives and pulled out our favorites
By Lotte Brouwer •
-
23 home library ideas – striking bookcase displays worth stealing
Show off your book collections with these beautiful home library ideas
By Lotte Brouwer •
-
22 home office ideas to create an inspiring space for working from home
With these home office ideas, WFH just got a whole lot more stylish...
By Lotte Brouwer •
-
34 modern bathroom ideas to create a beautiful contemporary space
See our favorite modern bathroom ideas – from statement lighting, sleek baths, and chic wet rooms plus the latest trends to inspire
By Lotte Brouwer •
-
15 kitchen island ideas – how to create a practical and stylish focal point in your space
If you've got the space nothing adds to a kitchen like an island – these kitchen island ideas offer handy workspaces, storage, extra seating, somewhere to socialize and more...
By Hebe Hatton •
-
15 dining room ideas to create a beautiful and practical space for eating and entertaining
For dining room ideas with understated elegance, look no further...
By Hebe Hatton •
