Ten Mid-Century Modern British Furniture Brands to Know

Ten Mid-Century Modern British Furniture Brands to Know

Mid-century modern design wasn’t just a passing trend – it was a movement that reshaped postwar British homes, combining craftsmanship with contemporary form. These ten British furniture brands helped define that era, and their influence still echoes in modern interiors today. From sculptural sideboards to iconic mid-century lighting, these makers didn’t just create furniture – they shaped the way we live, sit, work and relax.

Whether you’re a collector, a vintage enthusiast, or just discovering the beauty of mid-century furniture, here are ten British brands to know.

  1. G-Plan

Perhaps the best-known name in British mid-century furniture, G-Plan revolutionised UK interiors in the 1950s and ’60s. Founded by E. Gomme, the brand combined sleek Scandinavian style with solid British craftsmanship. Their Fresco, Form Five and Brandon ranges brought teak sideboards, modular wall units and bold coffee tables into modern homes – designs that remain sought after today.

Mid Century Teak Sierra Sideboard By Victor Wilkins for G-Plan
  1. Ercol

Founded in 1920 by Lucian Ercolani, Ercol became a postwar icon thanks to its honest materials and refined craftsmanship. The brand is best known for its solid elm and beech pieces – particularly Windsor chairs, sideboards, and daybeds – which embody lightness, simplicity, and durability. Ercol’s blend of tradition and modernism continues to win fans well into the 21st century.

Mid Century Ercol Windsor Elm Sideboard
  1. Anglepoise

Technically not furniture, but impossible to leave out. The Anglepoise lamp, originally designed in the 1930s by George Carwardine, became a mid-century staple thanks to its precise engineering and timeless industrial aesthetic. Its spring-loaded, adjustable form made it a favourite in British homes, offices and workshops – and it’s still manufactured in the UK today.

Vintage 1950s Black Herbert Terry & Sons 3 Step Anglepoise Lamp Model No. 1227
  1. Meredew

Meredew brought functional modernism to the mid-market British home. Their sleek teak and afromosia furniture, including wardrobes, drawers, and dressing tables, reflected the minimal lines of continental design – often softened by sculpted handles and subtle detail. A quiet classic of the period.

Mid Century Oak Double Bank of Draws by Meredew
  1. Staples

Best known for their ingenious Ladderax modular shelving system, Staples blended modern design with everyday flexibility. Designed by Robert Heal in 1964, Ladderax offered a mix of open shelving, cabinets, and desks that could be reconfigured to suit changing needs – all supported by sleek ladder-style uprights. It brought a sense of architectural order to British living rooms and remains a favourite among collectors today for its form-meets-function charm.

Ladderax Modular Shelving Unit by Staples - 2 Bays
  1. White & Newton

Sleek, minimal, and highly collectable – White & Newton furniture feels as modern today as it did in the ’60s. Based in Portsmouth, they produced high-end ranges in teak, rosewood, and afromosia, with a focus on slim proportions and elegant drawer detailing. Sideboards, desks and chests by White & Newton are now prized by collectors and designers alike.

Mid Century Teak Dressing Table & Stool by White & Newton
  1. Austinsuite

Austinsuite produced stylish and affordable furniture that brought mid-century style to a wide audience. Often finished in teak, their chests, wardrobes, and dressing tables featured signature sculpted handles and gently tapered legs. Austinsuite combined practicality with an eye for proportion – perfect for smaller British homes of the time.

Mid Century Teak Chest of Drawers by Austinsuite
  1. Jentique

Jentique furniture is instantly recognisable for its rounded edges, sculptural handles, and warm teak finishes. The brand’s compact sideboards, drinks cabinets, and dining sets are particularly loved for their mix of utility and design flair. A great example of how good design was made accessible during the mid-century boom.

Mid Century Jentique Teak Writing Bureau Desk
  1. Avalon

Avalon offered clean, contemporary furniture for the everyday home. Their minimalist chests of drawers and bedroom suites reflect the era’s move toward functionality with a modern edge. Though not as widely known as some competitors, Avalon pieces often surprise with their quality and simplicity – and are increasingly gaining attention among vintage enthusiasts.

Mid Century Avalon Teak Modular Shelving Unit
  1. Stag

Stag Furniture carved out a reputation for quality, mass-produced designs – especially with their C-Range (by John and Sylvia Reid) and Minstrel lines. With modular functionality and simple lines, Stag helped define a new British aesthetic that valued efficiency without compromising on design. Affordable, practical and still widely available today.

Mid Century Stag Concord Oak Chest of Drawers / Sideboard

These ten British brands helped shape the golden age of modern furniture design. They responded to a changing world – smaller homes, shifting tastes, new materials – and gave us pieces that were beautifully made, thoughtfully designed, and meant to be lived with. Whether you’re hunting for an Ercol daybed or a G-Plan sideboard, each piece tells a story of British design at its best.

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