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    Robertson in London

    Specify Robertson architectural hardware through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1.

    Robertson is a British maker of bespoke architectural hardware: door levers, knobs, pull handles, hinges, window and joinery fittings, and bathroom fittings. Its story begins in 1892 with a family hardware company, re-established as Robertson Technical in 2000, and every piece is made and hand-finished at its workshop in Surrey. In London, interior designers, architects and developers can specify Robertson through Faura, at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, coordinating hardware and finishes with the doors, joinery and brassware of a project. Visits are by appointment.

    Close-up of a Robertson bespoke fluted sculptural brass door lever with hand-chased decorative collars
    Fluted Sculptural Lever, a bespoke piece from the Robertson gallery. Image: Robertson.

    Robertson at a glance

    Company
    Robertson Technical Limited
    Headquarters
    The Barn, Holly Farm, Partridge Lane, Newdigate, Surrey
    Heritage
    A family hardware company established in 1892 by W. M. Dunn, re-established as Robertson Technical in 2000
    Made in
    Britain: produced and hand-finished in the brand's Surrey factory, using CNC machining and hand craftsmanship
    Known for
    Bespoke hardware; the brand calls itself a fine jeweller of architectural hardware
    Finishes
    Nickels, bronzes and brasses in organic patinas and textures, plus chrome and black finishes, with bespoke finishing on request
    In London
    Specification and trade ordering through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (by appointment)

    Robertson through Faura

    The Robertson ranges below can be specified for a project and ordered through Faura.

    Door hardwareCollections such as Accrington, Allington, Ardingly, Ashbourne, Cadogan, Eaton and Wellington: levers on rose, mortice knobs, turn and release sets and pull handlesSpecified and ordered through Faura
    Functional door hardwareSprung roses, premium butt, projection and lift-off hinges, hydraulic pivots, locks, latches and door stopsSpecified and ordered through Faura
    Joinery hardwareBrass hanging rails, including rails with integrated LED strips, and hinges with decorative finialsSpecified alongside wardrobes and joinery
    Window hardwareBrassware fittings for sash and casement windowsSpecified and ordered through Faura
    Bathroom and shower fittingsFittings finished to match the ironmongery around the bathroomSpecified alongside sanitaryware and brassware
    BespokeHardware designed for a single project, from concept to prototypeDeveloped with Robertson through Faura
    Robertson Accrington lever on rose door handle in a dark finish with stepped rose and stepped lever end
    Accrington lever on rose, inspired by the Art Deco era. Image: Robertson.
    Robertson Molten Brass mortice knob with a sculpted molten-metal form, shown on dark stone
    Molten Brass mortice knob, a bespoke piece from the Robertson gallery. Image: Robertson.

    What Robertson makes

    Robertson makes hardware for every touchpoint of a residence. Its standard door hardware collections each include a lever on rose, a mortice knob, a turn and release set and a pull handle, and its functional ranges cover hinges, pivots, locks, latches and door stops.

    • Door hardware: a wide range of named collections, from the Art Deco-inspired Accrington and Ashbourne to the cylindrical Ardingly and the stepped Allington.
    • Joinery hardware: brass hanging rails, some with integrated LED strips, and hinges with decorative finials.
    • Windows: brassware for sash and casement windows that matches the other hardware in the interior.
    • Bathrooms: bath and shower fittings designed to echo the standard collections and finished to match.
    • Restoration: specialist repair and preservation of historical metalwork.

    Door hardware · Functional door hardware · Joinery hardware · Bathroom fittings

    The bespoke journey

    Bespoke work is Robertson's specialism. A project starts with a brief, moves to sketches and 3D-modelled prototypes that can be reviewed and refined, and is then produced and hand-finished in the workshop in England, with quality checks before delivery. The brand describes its approach as the toolmaker's mindset: with the right means, anything is possible.

    The bespoke journey · Gallery

    Finishes

    Robertson's standard finishes include Polished and Satin Nickel, Dark Imitation Bronze, Burnished Bronze, Light and Medium Brushed Antique, Light Antique Brass, Polished and Satin Brass, Satin and Polished Chrome, Light, Mid, Dark and standard Antique Nickel, Polished Black Nickel, and Matt and Polished Black Chrome. A sample box of finish discs is available for client projects, and samples of marble, leather and timber can be requested.

    Finishes

    Heritage

    Robertson traces its story to 1892, when W. M. Dunn established the original family hardware company. The craft passed down the generations into engineering and toolmaking, and three generations on the company was re-established as Robertson Technical in 2000. Its factory in Surrey, near the Surrey Hills, combines CNC machining with hand finishing by skilled artisans.

    About Robertson

    Specifying Robertson through Faura

    1. 01
      Plan the hardwareBook a private visit and plan door, window, joinery and bathroom hardware alongside the doors and finishes of your scheme.
    2. 02
      Choose finishesFaura can request Robertson's finish sample box so finishes can be compared with brassware, stone and timber.
    3. 03
      Standard or bespokeSelect from Robertson's collections, or brief a bespoke design that Robertson develops through prototypes.
    4. 04
      Order and deliveryFaura prepares the trade quotation, places the order and coordinates delivery to the project.

    Frequently asked questions

    Where can I see or buy Robertson hardware in London?
    Interior designers, architects and developers can specify and order Robertson through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment.
    Where is Robertson hardware made?
    In Britain. Robertson produces and hand-finishes its hardware at its factory in Surrey, and its headquarters is at Newdigate, Surrey.
    How old is Robertson?
    Robertson traces its story to 1892, when W. M. Dunn established the original family hardware company. The business was re-established as Robertson Technical in 2000.
    Does Robertson make bespoke door handles?
    Yes. Bespoke is Robertson's specialism: designs are developed from a brief through sketches and 3D-modelled prototypes, then made and hand-finished in its workshop.
    What does each Robertson collection include?
    The standard door hardware collections include a lever on rose, a mortice knob, a turn and release set and a pull handle in matching designs.
    What finishes does Robertson offer?
    A range of nickels, bronzes and brasses in organic patinas and textures, plus chrome and black chrome finishes. Bespoke finishing is available on request, and a finish sample box can be ordered for projects.
    Does Robertson make bathroom and window fittings?
    Yes. Robertson makes bath and shower fittings and sash and casement window brassware designed to match its door hardware.
    Can I get CAD or BIM files for Robertson hardware?
    Robertson publishes product codes and key dimensions on its website. Faura can request drawings or files for a specific project.
    How much does Robertson hardware cost?
    It depends on the specification: the collection or bespoke design, the finish and the quantities. Faura prepares trade quotations for each project.
    What are Robertson lead times?
    Faura confirms timing for each order once the specification is agreed.

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    Book a private visit

    See Robertson in person at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster. Appointments are held Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00.

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