Rockingham Fender Seats Catalogue

Rockingham Fender Seats are manufacturers of quality English fire-side seats, crafting traditional club fenders that bring both practicality and period elegance to the fireside.

What Is a Fender Seat?

Fire-side seats, known as fender seats, are an attractive and practical addition to a fireplace. They provide a sociable location to warm up, or simply to sit and chat. The club fender originally came to popularity in the Edwardian era, when it offered additional seating in billiard rooms and libraries before developing into an admired piece of furniture in the drawing rooms of fashionable houses.

A Historic Legacy Revived

Initially purely functional, the club fender rapidly developed as an attractive piece of furniture while retaining its original usefulness. It fell briefly out of fashion during the austerity that followed the Second World War, but has since undergone a revival as its qualities are appreciated once again. Rockingham Fender Seats are proud inheritors of this historic legacy, combining the solid virtues of the blacksmith's art with the designer's eye for harmonious style.

Made to Order at Grange Farm

Every club fender is made in the company's own workshops at Grange Farm. The qualities that distinguish a Rockingham fender include:

• Individually made by staff to the customer's own requirements
• A showroom displaying many designs and the materials used
• Suitability for both period and contemporary houses
• A versatile style that suits any type of room

The result brings period elegance to the modern age.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a fender seat?

A fender seat, also known as a fire-side seat, is an attractive and practical addition to a fireplace, providing a sociable place to warm up or sit and chat.

When did club fenders become popular?

The club fender originally came to popularity in the Edwardian era, initially as a functional means of providing additional seating in billiard rooms and libraries.

Where are Rockingham Fender Seats made?

All club fenders are made in the company's own workshops at Grange Farm, where each one is crafted individually to the customer's requirements.

Can I see the designs before ordering?

Yes, the company has a showroom that displays many of its designs and the materials used.

Are these fenders suitable for modern homes?

Yes. They are appropriate to both period and contemporary houses and any style of room, bringing period elegance to the modern age.

This catalogue is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Rockingham Fender Seats. For current details, visit the company's official website.