About Us

Duffy London began in 2002 with Chris Duffy, a graduate of the University of Brighton, making and designing products in the kitchen of the flat he shared with his friend in London.

After the hundredth time of his flatmate complaining that his dinner was covered in saw dust Duffy London moved into a studio in east London, and became a genuine company in 2004.

Duffy London is an idea-based company, Some of our ideas run along similar themes and concepts, while others are completely different. When we gain access to new production methods this inspires us to take new directions and helps us to evolve our designs.

Once we have come up with the designs and prototypes, we work closely with our manufactures who have decades of experience necessary to turn these concepts into quality batch produced products.

Duffy London produce furniture, lighting and interior products which are designed mostly by Chris Duffy but he draws on the designers that work for him and his friends in the same industry for their assistance and contributions to the designs.

Our products are as environmentally friendly as possible, not for the feel good factor or to jump on the bandwagon, but because it makes practical sense. Manufacturing our products locally keeps communication between the designer and manufacture quick and simple meaning we can develop products far more swiftly than manufacturing abroad. This also cuts down on transport costs which are constantly on the increase, and which in turn cuts down on carbon emissions. We use recycled packaging which saves money and low energy light bulbs and electrics which last longer.

Duffy London has had the good fortune of being recognised by the press from the very beginning, appearing in most of the interior design magazines, newspapers and Sunday supplements across the world and even a few TV programmes!

Duffy London products retail on-line from this website and in many outlets in the UK and around the world.

Christopher Duffy, University of Brighton (BA Product Design 1999)




Work placement scheme

Duffy London has run a work placement scheme for the last three years. We take on postgraduates from product and graphic design backgrounds. The placement covers all aspects of working in our design studio.

Your work will contribute to the business and will need to be of the highest quality and completed to tight deadlines.

Expert knowledge in most Adobe packages is essential. Additional knowledge of CAD, and 3D packages would be an advantage.

We require a minimum commitment of 3 months. We can accommodate part-time jobs and courses and will cover travel and lunch expenses.

If you wish to apply for a placement please send a covering letter, CV and examples of your work by email as a PDF.

Only a small percentage of applicants are suitable for these positions so please don’t be disappointed if you don’t get called for an interview.




Exhibitions

2009 - 2Rethink, Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
2009 - Hidden art Christmas fair the old brewery, Spitalfields, London,UK
2009 - Atlanta Gift Fair, Chicago Market: Living and Giving, USA
2009 - Tom Dixon Show, Portobello docks, London, UK
2009 - Salone Satellite Milan, Italy
2009 - Seattle Gift Show, Washington State Convention & Trade Center, USA
2009 - New York International Gift Fair, Javits Convention Center, USA
2009 - Bright Ideas, north and south galleries, Highgate, London, UK
2009 - Ideal home show, Earls Court, London, UK
2008 - Atlanta Gift Fair, Chicago Market: Living and Giving, USA
2008 - HK lighting fair, Hong Kong, China
2008 - Top Draw, Earls Court, London, UK
2008 - Seattle Gift Show, Washington State Convention & Trade Center, USA
2008 - Hidden art Christmas fair the old brewery, Spitalfields, London,UK
2008 - New York International Gift Fair, Javits Convention Center, USA
2008 - Tent London, the old brewery, Spitalfields, London,UK
2008 - ICFF, Jacob K Javits Convention Center, New York, USA
2008 - Grand designs, Docklands exhibition centre, London, UK
2008 - Pulse, Earls Court, London, UK
2007 - Zetter Hotel, Design exhibition, Clerkenwell, London, UK
2007 - New York International Gift Fair, Javits Convention Center, USA
2007 - 100% Design Earls Court, London,UK
2007 - ICFF, Jacob K Javits Convention Center, New York, USA
2007 - Homes and gardens, Olympia, London,UK
2006 - 100% Design Earls Court, London, UK
2006 - Salone, Milan, Italy
2005 - Ease London design show, Shoreditch town hall, London, UK
2005 - Pulse, Earls Court, London, UK




Terms and Conditions

As our products are handmade to order delivery can take up to 6 weeks.

Only couriered deliveries are insured. Products sent by Royal Mail are not.

Only orders under £50 GBP can be sent by Royal Mail.

The majority of our products are made to order or bespoke, as such we do not take returns, unless the product is faulty and that fault is the responsibility of Duffy London.

Products made using customers own images and specifications cannot be refunded.

Products will need to be returned by the customer in the same condition they were sent out before any refund or exchange can be issued.

We strive to keep our customers happy and will try our very best to remedy any problems that the customer may have with their purchase.

All products and orders (or part of orders) remain the property of Duffy London until payment is made in full.

We guarantee that any personal or financial information we receive will be dealt with it the utmost security and disposed of safely.

All Duffy London products are hand made and batch produced from environmental conscious materials, any minor imperfections are evidence of this and show the individuality of every piece we make and should be cherished as such.

For full details on our terms and conditions please contact sales@duffylondon.com