Southern Enterprise Awards 2021

43 | Southern Enterprise Awards 2021 The Cornish Bed Company provides the sort of bed that will last for generations, bringing about a reverse- revolution in how we sleep. Using historic methods, the team have achieved ultimate comfort. With SME News celebrating the Southern Enterprise Awards, the team from Cornish Bed Company were a shoo-in, given their remarkable success. We take a closer look to find out more. Nestled on the south coast of Cornwall, Par is one of southern England’s historic industrial heartlands. While renowned for its harbour and china clay, it is also the home of the Cornish Bed Company. The team has preserved traditional techniques in the development of their incredible beds, being one of the last foundries to hand cast traditional iron, brass and nickel beds. The Victorian era runs strongly through the Cornish Bed Company, with a reputation for making beautiful beds that are designed and built to last forever. The range has grown to a formidable size over the years, with beds in standard and bespoke sizes, together with daybeds, four posters and headboards. While metal beds first started to appear in Britain at the beginning of the 19th century, their popularity has never gone away and allows for intricate polishing methods that make them so distinctive. The aesthetic qualities of these beds appeals to many, with opulence at the very core of many designs. The team’s products are beautifully decorated with numerous floral designs, curves and scrolls. Often the Cornish Bed Company draws on classic designs from the Victorian and Edwardian period, covering the breadth of design from Art Nouveau through to Art Deco with ease. When the Cornish Bed Company was first established in the early 1990s, it was to maintain a proud tradition that went back for generations. In the last 25 years, the team has built up an impressive selection of talented craftsmen who have honed their craft to the highest level. For this team, the aim was not just to produce high quality beds, but to preserve techniques and traditions for the years to come. A Cornish Bed Company bed is the ideal addition to any bedroom, able to fit into a variety of different circumstances. The sheer durability of these beds is clear too, with many near-pristine examples surviving all the way from the Victorian era. By using the exact same techniques, the Cornish Bed Company hope to see their products become the antiques of the future. This incredible resilience is thanks in no small part to the use of traditional Victorian casting techniques and Victorian cast knuckle fixings. The result is a product that has a lifetime guarantee. The zinc is hand poured at temperatures exceeding 500°C and the cast knuckle joints are provided with individual numbering so that every bed unique. The ability of the team to produce everything in house is a key component of their remarkable success. Over 100 years of combined knowledge has gone into the development of the team’s Best Artisan Cast Iron Bed Manufacturer 2021 products, and there is no compromise at any point. There are no flimsy bolts to come loose and the option of either a sprung slatted bed base or upholstered bed base. As customers deal directly with their bed producers, they can ensure not only that their bed is made to order, but is individually adapted to suit their specific needs. When it comes to creating a product that will stand the test of time, there are few finer to turn to than the team at Cornish Bed Company. Their work is often exceptional, looking to the past to create products fit for the future. As the team work tirelessly to keep traditional methods alive, they are creating something new that will last for generations to come. Company: Cornish Bed Company Name: Ivanna Matsyupa Email: marketing@cornishbeds.co.uk Web Address: https://cornishbeds.co.uk/