Design Hub: Rozen Furniture

Design

When did Rozen’s story begin? Ian Cox: Rozen first came to be in 1986 through the creative partnership between myself and my co-director, Alan Pearce. Both cabinetmakers by trade, they combined their vision, skills and expertise to create Rozen: a company that focused on the artistry and craftsmanship of furniture creation. After growing in success over the years, in 2000 they moved to a workshop in the little village of Ruan Minor on the Lizard Peninsula. It’s here that we continue to create bespoke luxury pieces for homes and offices across the UK.

What makes Rozen different to other brands? Alan Pearce: For over 35 years, we have built a reputation as one of Cornwall’s leading designers, joiners and creators of luxury furniture and interiors. There are only a handful of companies offering truly hand-crafted pieces - everything we make is fashioned right here in Ruan Minor, from

initial design to construction. As a brand, this sense of high-quality local artistry defines our ethos and leads what we do – it’s all the very best materials shaped by the very best hands.

What is the creative atmosphere in your workshop? Ian: It’s infectious! We have a team of some of the most highly skilled craftsmen and women in the county – some of whom have been with us for more than 20 years. By sharing knowledge, developing skills and combining modern technologies with traditional methods, we create the very best products available to meet the most detailed requirements. There’s nothing our team can’t do, and the passion for the work and the level of artistry is something really special.

Where do you draw inspiration from for your designs? Alan: From our clients. We combine their vision with our team’s expertise to create products that are completely unique. That’s the beauty of it. Be it for a contemporary office or traditional home, we can take ideas and turn them into reality. Sometimes, it’s about moulding a piece to fit with an existing environment, and other times it’s about creating a whole new space that really reflects and meets the needs of the customer. What’s exciting is that every project is completely different and the results one-of-a-kind.

Why is the concept of ‘space’ important to you? Ian: Whether you’re at home, working in the office or socialising with friends somewhere, the space you’re in has the ability to transform the experience and the atmosphere. As we spend so much time inside, it’s really important to be in spaces we enjoy – and where we have the opportunity to influence this, it’s essential to do so. One of the biggest improvements comes from simply decluttering, and we often create furniture and interiors to capitalise on space – creating beauty in function and form.

What would you like people to take away from your work? Alan: The biggest focus for us as a brand is quality. From the materials to the workmanship to the customer service, everything has to meet the highest standards. As we work with customers every step of the way, we make sure that this level of quality is maintained throughout, while at the same time being both friendly and professional. Ultimately, the expertise of our team, the pride we have in our work and the care we have for our customers are all things we hope are apparent and evident in everything that we produce. l

Rozen Furniture Ltd Cherry Tree Workshop, Ruan Minor, Helston TR12 7JR Tel 01326 290 100 www.rozenfurniture.com