Ercol

England since 1920... Ercol was founded in London in 1920 by a young Italian immigrant, Lucian Ercolani, whose simple goal was to make furniture that was well designed and made in a good working environment by craftsmen who really took pride in their jobs.

This timeline shows the main events associated with ercol all the way from the birth of Lucian Ercolani in the 1880s, through the introduction of the Loveseat in the 1950s, the first CNC machine used in the factory in 1980s, to the V&A Chair Arch in 2009 and beyond.

ercol has a rich wealth of history and this timeline sets out key moments in our history and presents many photos from our archive for the first time, so please explore and enjoy it.

Since the start of our company in 1920, design has always been at the heart of ercol – design for comfort, design for function, design for beauty.

We combine practicality with looks, be it the copious storage of our sideboards, shelving units, bookcases and display cabinets, the comfort of our studio couch and of our chairs, or the utility of our coffee tables, lamp tables, desk and media units.

As well as our in-house design team, we commission some of the best in British design talent to bring you some outstanding furniture.  Our designs constantly evolve to reflect how you live today, whilst continuing to reflect ercol’s quality and craftsmanship.

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United Kingdom