Our heritage

One of the leading purveyors of outdoor furniture at the time was the Coalbrookdale Company of Shropshire, England. A family owned company, founded in 1709 ,it was famed for its cast iron works. They first made sand-cast iron pots as well as producing parts for steam engines, and in the 1840s the company began developing lines of decorative outdoor furniture. Given its strength and resistance to rust, cast iron was ideal for pieces intended for outdoor use, it could last forever if cared for properly. And since it could be mass-manufactured, it was more economical than wrought iron. Coalbrookdale’s cast iron furniture is viewed as some of the finest and intricate ever made.

Designs with Coalbrookdale roots dating back more than a century are still being produced today. Although not producing any Coalbrookdale designs, Oxley’s Furniture continues this long-standing English tradition of producing the best maintenance free outdoor furniture. Luxury outdoor furniture for customers worldwide.