Long Eaton
Leopold St.
Be comforted and enveloped in the handmade. Uniqueness, quality and style, crafted in England since 1938.
Welcome
At the heart of Duresta is a talented team of hardworking creative designers and expertly skilled upholsterers. We celebrate our collective wealth of knowledge, skill, and creativity by producing the finest quality furniture.
My Duresta journey started in 1979 as an apprentice in Long Eaton. It was the only place to be taught every aspect of making traditional, handcrafted quality furniture, and this still holds true to this day. After 45 years I am still learning every day.
Upholstering at Duresta is still a passion of mine, and my aim is to produce the very best furniture possible. Only when you produce quality do you understand quality. And, I would like to leave a legacy of quality and design for any future upholsterers.
Dale Corner, Duresta Upholstery Specialist.
Our pursuit for comfort and our unwavering dedication to expression, through our design and unique fabrics.
This is Duresta.
Monte Carlo Corner Group in St Moritz Ecru contrast piped in Byzantium Petal. With two large box boarded scatters in Aztec Ecru, two small scatters in Edison Ecru contrast piped in Grosgrain Oyster, two lumbar cushions in Byzantium Petal contrast piped in Grosgrain Oyster and one small scatter in Aspen Polar, with a Brushed Brass and Walnut plinth. Cumulo Large Stool in Donatella Silver with brushed brass plinth. Cirrus Swivel Chair in Aztec Ecru, with brushed brass swivel base.
The Monte Carlo Range
Uniquely designed, rich with compelling elegance and impeccable detailing, Monte Carlo boasts a timeless style.
Overview
Frame Material & Construction
Hand-made, screwed and glued using hardwood and plywood
Seat Suspension
Fishmouth sprung seat (corner unit is webbed)
Back Suspension
Superloop Springs
Filling
Supawrap filling, back filled with duck feathers or fibre
Legs
Screwed-in glides
Plinth Mild
Beautifully detailed, hand-finished arm ends, crisp lines, and a stunning metal plinth, exuding modern sophistication with delicate, statement worthy details.
Comfort and Form
'The biggest challenge in designing and creating Monte Carlo, I believe, was the relationship between style and comfort, and not compromising one for the other.'
The model, as the name would suggest, needed to be full of elegance, timeless detailing and tailored crisp lines - all synonymous with a Duresta piece. All of this had to marry with a soft, sumptuous sit. This mood was echoed in the mixture and layers of materials featured on Monte Carlo.
The use of tasteful metal finishes, dark woods and crisp fluting lines, inspired by the linear architecture of Monte Carlo, helps to cocoon and cradle an easy, relaxing sit furthered with the use of soft chenille fabrics - adding subtle detail is a must for me as a designer. Features including the pulls to the centre of the outside flutes, piping to accentuate the silhouette and Duresta branding to the metal plinths finish the piece.
Ashley Illingsworth, Designer.
Design,
The handmade touch
All our exquisite Duresta collections are meticulously handcrafted in our Nottinghamshire-based factory. With unparalleled attention to detail from our skilled upholsterers, Duresta embodies the essence of true British craftsmanship.
We have been champions in upholstery for over 80 years. Throughout this time we have perfected furniture making techniques, evolving in line with the latest technologies, producing luxuriously high-end furniture efficiently and effectively.
Bardot Wedge Console Unit and Two Large Half End Units dressed in St Moritz Dusk with two large scatters Matisse Silver, two medium scatters Rennes Teal and two small scatters in Albi Moonlight.
The Bardot Range
Bardot stands as a testament to modern elegance and sophistication. Arranged as a cohesive ensemble, or as individual pieces, this versatile collection elevates any space with complete charm and understated glamour.
Overview
Bardot Wedge Console Unit and Two Large Half End Units dressed in St Moritz Dusk with two large scatters St Claude Russet and two small scatters in Cannes Gold.
'To develop a collection for the Duresta brand is a truly special experience. Encapsulated in the brand’s deep history of craftsmanship and artistry, the approach to fabrics becomes intertwined and inherent to the very nature of our product and of its story.'
As Duresta we have the fortune to source textiles from specialists across the globe. We have forged (developed) strong, meaningful relationships with weavers who understand our brand and collaborate with pride to become part of the product we present to you. From this, we bring the very finest of fabrics to market.
We invest in a collection with a sense of the Atelier, bringing artistry in jacquard velvet, spray dying, metallics and specialist yarns to assemble products that are unique. We meet with the best suppliers, enabling us to engage in the latest trends and embrace their expertise, in harmony with our own creative.
And from this the journey begins. Working towards a collection that combines our love of making true British designed furniture with our passion for special textiles.
Jo Godfrey, Head of Creative.
Hornblower Three Seater in Imperial Gold contrast piped in Grosgrain Grey. Two large scatters in Byzantium Gold contrast piped in Grosgrain Grey, two small scatters in Monarch Ash contrast piped in Byzantium Gold and two small scatters in Imperial Gold contrast piped in Grosgrain Grey.
The Hornblower Range
An opulent sofa with a luxurious look and feel, Hornblower is an iconic design. Featuring drop arms and tiebacks, classic English statement style informs the theme of this piece.
Overview
Frame Material & Construction
Hardwood. Screwed, glued and dowelled
Seat Suspension
Serpentine Sprung
Back Suspension
Serpentine sprung
Filling
Fibre seat filling, duck feather scatters.
Legs
Antique Brass
Tiebacks Available
White Gold tiebacks
Fabrics tell a story, and having the ability to select from a vast range of beautiful, unique, colourful, striking and subtle fabrics allows for individuality and creativity.
Devoted to Expression
Each fabric that has been introduced to our collection has been meticulously selected based on current trends in the marketplace, performance and also the uniqueness of patterns, colours and textures. We strive to be unique, producing designs that create fabulous looks that can only be curated by Duresta.
Quality, care, supreme comfort, and undeniable style has always been at the forefront of Duresta.
A proud Heritage
Duresta has been market leader in the furniture making industry since it was established in 1938, in Nottinghamshire. Over the past 80 years Duresta has been consistently producing exquisite furniture that has been meticulously designed, expertly hand-crafted and beautifully finessed. Quality, care, supreme comfort, and undeniable style have always been at the forefront of Duresta, and these values remain at the core of the business today.
Steeped in history, Harrington Mill, Long Eaton, is the furniture making hub and a place we're proud to call home.
Since being built in 1885, Harrington Mills - originally a lace-making mill - has been at the heart of the furniture industry. In 2023 we returned to our ‘home’, building a beautiful showroom to house all our luxurious furniture.
A global brand
We share our exceptional English craft with Duresta retailers all over the world.
Australia
• Japan
• China
• Hong Kong
• Belgium Luxembourg
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Abu Dhabi
• Ireland Poland
• Holland Germany
• Egypt
The refreshed Duresta brand will convey our unique position within the furniture industry: bold, creative and luxurious. A true reflection of who we are and what we do.
This is how we will look and feel...
Defined by Comfort. A statement of fact and truth.
It should be a given that Duresta sofas or chairs are comfortable. For Duresta, comfort is a differentiator due to the level of care and the quality in which a Duresta is made. True craftsmanship in pursuit of creating the best. Today, and as it’s always been. It’s also the main reason for purchasing a sofa - to have something to sit on that is comfortable. It is, therefore, the ultimate focus of the brand.
Devoted
to Expression.
An emotive, broader conversation.
Why would you buy Duresta? To be able to create a sofa or chair that represents your own tastes and personality. The dedication we have in designing our sofas, selecting our fabric collections, working with the finest mills around the world, and creating products that enable our customers to create a statement piece of furniture. A sofa is a practical item, but it’s also a personal choice within someone’s personal space and we help provide that expression.
Basalt Coral Stone Chestnut
Lavender Grey Moss Petal Gold
Devoted to Expression
Be comforted and enveloped in the handmade. Uniqueness, quality and style, crafted in England since 1938.
For this year’s May Long Point show we wanted to celebrate the new direction of Duresta, breathing life back into our showroom with a refreshing rebrand, launching of a vast range of supremely glamorous and on trend fabrics as well as an introduction to two new contemporary models.
So please, enjoy some delicious food, tasty macarons, and fabulous cocktails!
Macarons
Freshly baked by a local Nottingham business, Macaron Marlo, using 100% gluten free ingredients and made with love. Of course, we had to select delicious flavours inspired by our new brand colours!
Cocktails
Cocopolitan
Monte Carlo Spritz Prosecco