Timothy Oulton makes furniture that looks like it has a past, because the idea came from one. He grew up in his father's antiques shop near Manchester, the misnamed Halo, and turned a love of old pieces into a brand that rebuilds them with modern nerve: reclaimed leather, salvaged timber, finished by hand and eye. Every Timothy Oulton piece here is an original, authenticated and restored, then delivered in 1 to 5 days. Originals only.
Timothy Oulton, British Design With a Past
Timothy Oulton was born near Manchester in 1967. His father, Philip, a former British Army major, opened an antiques shop in Hale when Tim was nine; a misprinted sign turned "Hale Antique" into Halo, and the name stuck. Tim joined the family business at eighteen, grew it alongside his brother Charles, and eventually took the helm, repositioning the company from selling antiques to recreating antique pieces with a modern point of view.
The signature is material. Reclaimed and recycled timber, hand-burnished leather, and forms that borrow from the past then push it somewhere bolder, seen in pieces like the Westminster button sofa, the leather Chesterfields and the aviation-inspired furniture. The brand grew to more than fifty galleries worldwide and is sold in the United States through Restoration Hardware, but the character has stayed the same: heritage shapes, made by hand, built to age well rather than stay pristine.
New, Timothy Oulton is priced as a luxury British brand, with leather sofas running well into four and five figures and made-to-order lead times. Every original at REHAUS is authenticated, restored where needed, and delivered in 1 to 5 days, usually at well under the new price. Design doesn't depreciate, and Timothy Oulton leather is made to improve with use. The Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial mean reduced risk on furniture built to last. Browse the originals.
Timothy Oulton: frequently asked questions
What is Timothy Oulton?
Timothy Oulton is a British luxury furniture brand known for reclaimed leather and salvaged timber pieces with an antique-inspired, modern character. It grew out of the Oulton family's antiques business near Manchester and was led by Timothy Oulton (1967 to 2022). Today it sells through more than fifty galleries worldwide, and in the United States through Restoration Hardware.
Where does the name Halo come from?
Halo is the parent business behind Timothy Oulton, and the name was an accident. When Timothy's father opened his antiques shop near Manchester, the sign meant to read “Hale Antique”, after the village of Hale. It was misprinted as “Halo”, the name stuck, and it became the foundation the Timothy Oulton brand was built on.
Where can I buy pre-owned Timothy Oulton furniture in the UK?
REHAUS sells authenticated, original Timothy Oulton in the UK. Every piece is checked against the real thing, restored where needed, and delivered nationwide in 1 to 5 days. You buy from one company, not a private seller, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial behind it. Stock changes often, since each piece is one of one.
Is pre-owned Timothy Oulton worth buying?
Yes. Timothy Oulton is built from heavy reclaimed timber and full-grain leather that is made to age, so a well-kept piece looks better with time and restores well. Buying pre-owned also skips the made-to-order wait. Every Timothy Oulton item at REHAUS is authenticated, restored where needed, and backed by the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial.
How much is Timothy Oulton, new versus pre-owned?
New, Timothy Oulton is priced as a luxury British brand, with leather sofas running well into four and five figures and made-to-order lead times. A pre-owned original at REHAUS, authenticated and restored, typically costs well under that and arrives in 1 to 5 days. The difference reflects buying the original second time around, not a discount on a copy.
What is Timothy Oulton known for?
Timothy Oulton is known for reclaimed-leather and salvaged-timber furniture with a bold, antique-inspired character. Signature pieces include the Westminster button sofa, the brand's leather Chesterfields and its aviation-inspired designs. The look is heritage shapes rebuilt with modern energy, made by hand and finished to age well rather than stay flawless.
How is Timothy Oulton 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 Timothy Oulton from REHAUS?
REHAUS sells originals only, never copies or reproductions. Every Timothy Oulton piece is authenticated, restored to a high standard, and delivered fast across the UK. You get the real reclaimed-leather design, in stock now, with the Forever Guarantee and a 30-day home trial, from one company that stands behind the piece.
