The house was founded in 1875 by John Perry, and to this day the workshops in Islington still hold thousands of original hand-carved printing blocks — some of them older than the company itself.

Their portfolio spans the archive alongside contemporary designer collaborations: Fornasetti (the surreal Italian art house), Ardmore (South African ceramic artists), and Erdem’s own collection are all in current production.

Cole & Son is our first recommendation for clients drawn to English character — architectural florals, chinoiserie birds, Egyptian revival, and the softly-graphic geometrics for which the house is famous.