THE CITY OF LONDON LIVERY COMPANY AND CHARITY FOR THE FURNISHING INDUSTRY.
Welcome to the Furniture Makers’ Company
Our vision is for a thriving British furnishing industry with a talented workforce delivering high-quality products, which supports those in need from within its ranks and those who have served it in the past.
We support the industry by helping those who work or have worked in the sector; ensure its long-term success by developing the future generations; and inspire excellence in design and manufacture.
We’re here to help everyone involved with this exciting creative world. Whether you’re a student, designer, maker, business owner, retailer, current or former employee, we are here for you.
Education
Education & Development
We have created a wide ranging education programme to develop young talent for the future, which supports school children right through to young professionals.
Read MoreExcellence
Excellence
Our prestigious Guild Marks and Awards raise the profile of British design, innovation and manufacturing, helping to build a thriving industry for the future, improving our exports and rebuilding our trade deficit.
Read MoreWelfare
Welfare
We are here to help when you need it most – whether you or your partner still work within the industry or did in the past.
Read MoreThe Livery undoubtedly delivers life-changing enhancement to a greater number of individuals than is apparent. The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers was founded as a guild in 1951 and granted Livery status in 1963, becoming the 83rd Livery Company of the City of London and only the sixth to be formed since the reign of Queen Anne ended in 1714.
It aims to support the highest standards of design, manufacturing, marketing and retailing of all types of furniture and furnishing throughout the United Kingdom.
