Jamb continues to be synonymous with the English country house aesthetic, taking endless inspiration from the layered, evolved interiors of the finest private homes in the land and the objects therein, which so often surprise and delight. From the finest Palladian mirror to an unadorned, robust oak pantry table, the thread that binds the Jamb collections together remains the quality and patina of quintessential country style.
Once an antique is sold, it’s gone forever, but a faithful reproduction continues its design life: that was the inspiration behind antiques dealer Will Fisher’s decision to set up Jamb 19 years ago. He began by creating a reproduction collection from antique lighting and chimneypieces that he had once owned; in 2004, Will’s wife Charlotte joined him and together they have continued to grow the business.
Antique fireplaces form the backbone of the business and Jamb has a reputation for having the most extensive reclaimed antique fireplace collection in the UK. This includes period pieces from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries that recall the work of Britain’s finest architects such as Inigo Jones, William Kent and John Nash.
From the finest Palladian mirror to an unadorned, robust oak pantry table, the thread that binds the Jamb collections together remains the quality and patina of quintessential country style
Jamb is fastidious when it comes to historical detail leading to the most faithful of designs, and having these important antique fireplaces in the company’s possession enables the highly skilled craftsmen in the workshop to create replicas with an unparalleled level of historical accuracy.
Bespoke fireplace commissions range from creating a collection of one-off mantels for a Neoclassical mansion, to the demands of designing and building a unique Gothic centrepiece for a château in France. Currently, Jamb is making many reproduction fireplace designs in wonderful Italian marble, as well as stones from the oldest English quarries.
The constantly changing Pimlico Road showroom can also be visited to view fireplaces, foundry-made grates, lighting and furniture. Clients can make an appointment to view the 200 antique chimneypieces at the company’s warehouse, which is a former tank factory on the outskirts of London. When it comes to reproduction lighting, a globe lantern is still Jamb’s signature, yet there are more than 100 designs in the collection, all of which stem from antique originals.
This year, Jamb has continued to grow in new and exciting directions, announcing several new collections whilst operating at the highest level of the design industry across the world.
Exciting developments included a definitive range of ‘Country House’ furniture, including the spectacular ‘Upton’ sofa, and exploring sophisticated, layered painted and gilt finishes in the ‘Tavern’ and ‘Heddon’ tables. Jamb has also acquired quantities of rare marbles, informing a new series of chimneypieces from the George I period that showcase these exquisite blocks. The ‘Berrington’ and ‘Skibo’ lanterns lead the new line of lighting, drawing inspiration from the golden age of lighting design, constantly pushing the possibilities of antique finishes and patinas.
Pulling these efforts together into one publication, Will and Charlotte created the Jamb Journal II, bringing writers and photographers behind the scenes to tell the story behind the finished designs.
Jamb 95–97 Pimlico Road, London SW1W 8PH +44 (0)20 7730 2122
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