About Quince & Smith

Quince & Smith is the design workshop of makers Ryan Quince and Dave Smith.

We produce beautiful and useful handcrafted products inspired by Shaker bentwood storage boxes. The Shaker design-ethos originated in Manchester in the mid-eighteenth century when small numbers of English emigrants fled the early onset of factory-based industrialisation. In this regard they foreshadowed, by a hundred years the flowering of Modernism in England and the Arts and Crafts Movement.

For many, Shaker design is epitomised by the distinctive “swallow-tail” joints used to fix a water-softened sheet of curved wood into an oval form. The joints are not only elegant but necessary; they prevent the thin veneers from splitting. Once secured with copper tacks and dried, each piece is deceptively strong. No glue is used throughout the process.

Our focus is on integrating a modern design sensibility within traditional working techniques, allowing function and simplicity to shape each of our unique, handcrafted products. Our carefully developed range includes design solutions (we believe improvements!) for storage and organising, serving from the kitchen, shading electric light and household utilities.

[this paragraph is just notes, depends on testing paint etc.] We consider softwood and hardwood faced plies and veneers to be beautiful in their readiness to be shaped. All our products … all our products use top grade ? Sustainable…? Equally we love colour. Some of our pieces have been specifically developed and finished in a carefully selected range of colours…we use traditional milk Paint … info ?

We welcome you and hope this website gives a sense of what we’re about. We hope it inspires you to invest in some of our work. We want to build a community with our customers based on our productive labour of love. If you have any questions (or would just like to say hello) please do not hesitate to contact us.

We carefully select materials that balance durability, texture, and refined appearance. Every bag is crafted to hold its shape, age beautifully, and feel comfortable in everyday use. Our focus is on:

Premium finishes

Smooth textures and carefully treated surfaces that feel refined to the touch.

Precise construction

Clean stitching and balanced structure designed for lasting everyday wear.

Timeless color palettes

Neutral, versatile tones that complement any wardrobe and season.

Quality you can feel

Explore our collection and choose something designed to stay with you for years.

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Address

Derbyshire

Contacts

enquiries@quineandsmith.com

Handmade in Derbyshire England