SCP is the quiet backbone of modern British design. Sheridan Coakley started it in Shoreditch in 1985 and did something few others would: he put young designers into production, giving Jasper Morrison and Matthew Hilton their first pieces and, in 1991, the Balzac armchair. Its upholstery is still made in Britain. Every SCP piece here is an original, authenticated and restored, then delivered in 1 to 5 days. Originals only.
SCP, British Design and Making Since 1985
SCP, short for Sheridan Coakley Products, was founded in Shoreditch, East London, in 1985. At a time when almost no one in Britain would manufacture young designers' work, Sheridan Coakley did, and in doing so helped launch a generation. He produced Jasper Morrison's first commercial pieces in 1986 and, from Matthew Hilton, the Balzac armchair in 1991, the chair that became SCP's signature and a symbol of 1990s British design.
SCP both designs and makes its own furniture, and retails the best of others. Its collection runs to sofas, armchairs, tables and storage by designers including Matthew Hilton, Jasper Morrison, Terence Woodgate, Konstantin Grcic, Donna Wilson and Philippe Malouin. The upholstery is made in Britain, at SCP's own Norfolk factory, on hardwood frames carrying a lifetime guarantee, and in 2023 the whole upholstery range went foam-free. The look is understated, functional and quietly modern, a deliberate British alternative to louder Italian design.
New, SCP is premium contemporary design, with the Balzac armchair starting around four thousand pounds. Every original at REHAUS is authenticated, restored where needed, and delivered in 1 to 5 days, usually below the new price. Design doesn't depreciate, and because SCP frames are British-made and guaranteed for life and the pieces can be re-upholstered, a well-kept original lasts for decades. The Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial mean reduced risk. Browse the originals.
SCP: frequently asked questions
What is SCP?
SCP, short for Sheridan Coakley Products, is a British furniture brand founded in Shoreditch, London, in 1985. It designs and manufactures its own contemporary furniture, much of it made in Britain, and retails other design brands. SCP is known for putting young designers into production, including Jasper Morrison and Matthew Hilton, and for the Balzac armchair.
What is the Balzac armchair?
The Balzac is a low, deep, generously upholstered armchair designed by Matthew Hilton for SCP in 1991. It became SCP's best-selling piece and an icon of 1990s British design, helped along when Terence Conran stocked it at The Conran Shop. It sits in the collection of the Museum of the Home, and a genuine SCP original is worth seeking out.
Where can I buy pre-owned SCP furniture in the UK?
REHAUS sells authenticated, original SCP furniture in the UK. Every piece is checked against the real thing, restored where needed, and delivered nationwide in 1 to 5 days, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial. SCP pieces are designer-attributed and British-made, and stock changes often, since each piece is one of one.
Who designs for SCP?
SCP has produced work by many of the best British and international designers, including Jasper Morrison, Matthew Hilton, Terence Woodgate, Konstantin Grcic, Michael Marriott, Donna Wilson and Philippe Malouin. Genuine pieces are credited as, for example, the Balzac armchair by Matthew Hilton for SCP, so the designer attribution is part of how you tell a real one.
Is SCP furniture made in Britain?
Yes. Since the Balzac in 1991, SCP's upholstery has been made in Britain, at the company's own factory in Norfolk, on hardwood frames that carry a lifetime guarantee. In 2023 SCP made its entire upholstery range foam-free, using natural materials. That British making and repairability is a big part of why SCP pieces last and are worth buying pre-owned.
Is pre-owned SCP worth buying?
Yes. SCP is British-made on hardwood frames with a lifetime frame guarantee, and the pieces can be re-upholstered, so a well-kept original lasts for decades and refreshes well. Buying pre-owned also gives access to collectible designers like Morrison and Hilton. Every SCP piece at REHAUS is authenticated, restored where needed, and backed by the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial.
How is SCP delivered, and can I return it?
Each piece is delivered in 1 to 5 days, with white-glove delivery complimentary on qualifying orders. Every order comes with a 30-day home trial, so you can live with it before committing. If it is not right, returns are straightforward. Because each piece is one of one, it is only truly yours once it has shipped.
Why buy SCP from REHAUS?
REHAUS sells originals only, each attributed to its designer and delivered fast across the UK, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial. You get genuine, British-made SCP, in stock now, from one company that stands behind the piece, rather than a generic lookalike.
