Samuel & Sons in London

Samuel & Sons at a glance

Company

Samuel & Sons Passementerie, Inc.

Based in

New York City, at 983 Third Avenue in the design district

Makes

Borders and braids, fringes, tassels and embellishments, cords, appliqué, Performance and Essentials trimmings

Programmes

In-stock collection, Semi Custom (54 styles, three fibres) and a Custom Program for one-of-a-kind trims

Contract

A Contract Division for hospitality; flame and stain treatments available on all items through a certified facility

At Faura

Bali cotton brush fringe and Bali cotton braid on a Roman blind in the office, Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (trade, by appointment)

Samuel & Sons at Faura, Westminster

The trimming below is installed at the Faura Interior Design Residency and can be seen by appointment.

What Samuel & Sons makes

Samuel & Sons specialises in trimmings for residential and hospitality interiors, and carries most of its collection in stock.

• Borders and braids: borders, tapes, gimps and braids.
• Fringes: brush, bullion, fan-edge, chainette, glass, tassel, ball and wood fringes.
• Tassels and embellishments: chair and key tassels, tiebacks, holdbacks, rosettes, tufts, frogs and appliqué.
• Cords: cords with or without tape, and piping.
• Performance: trimmings that are bleach-cleanable and soil, mildew and UV resistant, for indoor and outdoor use, in collections such as Aspen, Oceanside, Terrace and Westport.
• Essentials: compact fan decks of the brand's basics, organised by colour, for everyday sourcing on site or in the studio.

All trims · Performance · Essentials

The Bali collection

The trims installed at Faura come from Bali, a collection created by the Samuel & Sons Design Studio and influenced by the natural environment of Bali. The brush fringe is mostly cotton and 40 mm deep; the braid is cotton and polyester, 25 mm wide. Both are shown in Bali sample books.

Semi Custom, Custom and Contract

• Semi Custom: designers customise trims from 54 patterns in three fibres, with colour rendered in real time through an online trim design tool; linen is available in 140 yarn colours.
• Custom Program: changes to size or colour, modified or duplicated antique trims, or entirely new designs, for residential, hospitality and historic projects.
• Contract Division: hospitality specialists, contract-suitable collections and flame and stain treatments on all items through a certified facility, with FR treatment certification.

Semi Custom · Custom · Contract

Designers

Alongside its own Design Studio, Samuel & Sons works with designers including Lori Weitzner, Roger Thomas, Timothy Corrigan, Laura Kirar, Maddux Creative, Mark D. Sikes, Elizabeth Ashdown and And Objects.

Specifying Samuel & Sons through Faura

1. 01
   See it in a finished roomBook a private visit and see the Bali trims on the Roman blind in the office at the Residency.
2. 02
   SampleReview sample books and request cuttings to match trims with fabrics, curtains and upholstery.
3. 03
   SpecifyFaura records item numbers, colours and quantities for each window treatment or piece, including Semi Custom or Custom trims where needed.
4. 04
   Order and make-upFaura places the order and coordinates delivery to the workroom or upholsterer making up the curtains, blinds or furniture.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I see Samuel & Sons trimmings in London?

At the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, a Roman blind in the office is finished with Samuel & Sons Bali cotton brush fringe and braid. Visits are by appointment, and Faura can specify and order the range for trade projects.

Can I buy Samuel & Sons through Faura?

Yes. Interior designers, architects and developers can specify and order Samuel & Sons trimmings through Faura as part of a project.

Where is Samuel & Sons based?

Samuel & Sons is headquartered in New York City, at 983 Third Avenue in the city's design district.

Which Samuel & Sons trims are installed at Faura?

Bali cotton brush fringe BR-59118-03 and Bali cotton braid GB-59079-03, both in colour 03 cream, on a manual Roman blind in the office.

Can I get CAD files for Samuel & Sons?

Trimmings are specified by item number, colour and quantity rather than CAD models. Each Samuel & Sons product page offers a downloadable PDF with the item details, and Faura can arrange samples for client approval.

Can Samuel & Sons make custom trimmings?

Yes. The Custom Program can change the size or colour of an existing trim, duplicate an antique trim or create a new design, and the Semi Custom programme offers 54 styles in three fibres with colours chosen online.

Are Samuel & Sons trims suitable for hotels and contract projects?

Yes. Samuel & Sons has a Contract Division for hospitality, and flame and stain treatments are available on all items through a certified facility, with FR treatment certification.

Are there outdoor or performance trimmings?

Yes. The Performance range is bleach-cleanable and soil, mildew and UV resistant, for indoor and outdoor spaces.

How much do Samuel & Sons trimmings cost?

It depends on the trim, the fibre and the quantity. Faura prepares trade quotations for each project.

What are the lead times for Samuel & Sons?

Samuel & Sons carries most of its collection in stock, while Semi Custom and Custom trims are made to order. Faura confirms timing with Samuel & Sons for each order.