Bevan Funnell Ltd mid-century Reprodux brand furniture (England)

Bevan Funnell Ltd is a British furniture company founded in 1945 by Barry and Pamela Funnell. The company is known for its high-quality reproduction furniture, inspired by 18th and 19th century Georgian styles.

Barry Funnell was working as a buyer at a retail-furnishing store in Hove, England, and with his wife decided to start their own business making reproduction furniture. In October 1945, 'Bevan Funnell' was formed as a Limited Company. In 1946, Bevan Funnell began exporting furniture to Holland, followed by some low volume exports to Belgium and South Africa. In 1947, the firm moved to new premises on a factory estate in Newhaven. They started making their own range of oak and mahogany furniture, setting up a mill, machine shop, cabinet shop and polishing department.

Bevan Funnell quickly established itself as a leading manufacturer of high-quality reproduction furniture. The company's pieces are known for more... their elegant design, fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. They have been used in prestigious projects all over the world, including the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Houses of Parliament. In 1976, Bevan Funnell was awarded the Queen's Award for Export Achievement. The company was also awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade in 2011.

Bevan Funnell is still owned and managed by the Funnell family. The company continues to produce a wide range of high-quality reproduction furniture, as well as a collection of contemporary pieces. Bevan Funnell products are sold all over the world, and the company has a reputation for excellence. less...