Business Details
Handmade Indian Furniture in Eastbourne
Iris Furnishing is an independent retailer of fine Indian furnishings with a genuine passion for Indian furniture rooted in a 20-year love affair with the region. We aim to bring lesser-known traditions of Indian craftsmanship to Western markets while maintaining a personal service that invites direct customer engagement. Our close relationships with suppliers, built over years of friendship and cultural understanding, ensure ethically sourced materials and working environments. We visit our artisan partners in India multiple times annually to maintain quality control and freshness in our product range.Our Eastbourne showroom offers by-appointment access to our curated collection. We specialise in bespoke orders, allowing customers to customise furniture dimensions and finishes without additional charges. Our commitment extends beyond commerce to environmental sustainability and fair trade practices, using sustainably grown mango and sheesham wood while supporting local communities in Rajasthan.
Services
Bone Inlay Furniture
Mother of Pearl Furniture
Painted Furniture
White Metal Furniture
Bespoke Orders
International Shipping
Ethical Sourcing
Custom Dimensions
Showroom Service
Furniture Restoration
Highlights and features
- 20 years of specialist knowledge in Indian craftsmanship
- Direct relationships with Rajasthan artisans
- Ethically sourced sustainable materials
- Free bespoke sizing and design customisation
- Eastbourne showroom with by-appointment service
Services
Bone Inlay Furniture
Handcrafted using cruelty-free camel bone from natural sources, our bone inlay furniture features geometric and floral patterns. Artisans in Rajasthan embed polished bone fragments into sustainably sourced hardwood, creating durable pieces with iridescent finishes. Each item combines traditional techniques with modern design for timeless elegance.
Mother of Pearl Furniture
Our mother of pearl furniture showcases shimmering nacre arranged in intricate motifs. Skilled craftsmen apply delicate shell pieces to wooden surfaces, creating luminous effects that change with light. This technique preserves centuries-old Rajasthani artistry while offering contemporary adaptations for modern interiors.
Painted Indian Furniture
Hand-painted furniture features traditional Indian motifs like vines and birds on mango or sheesham wood. Artists use vibrant, fade-resistant paints to create bespoke designs that blend cultural heritage with personal style preferences for unique statement pieces.
White Metal Furniture
White metal furniture combines nickel alloy plating with carved wood bases. Embossed patterns range from floral to geometric designs, finished with polished or matte surfaces. This technique produces durable, eye-catching pieces that maintain traditional Indian aesthetics.
Bespoke Orders
We offer free customisation for all furniture items, allowing specification of dimensions, colours, and patterns. The process includes 40% deposit payment, production timeline of 4-6 weeks in India, and quality checks before UK delivery with transparent pricing.
Questions
Can I customise furniture dimensions?
Yes, we provide free bespoke sizing for all products. Simply share your requirements via email or phone.
What materials are used?
We use sustainably sourced mango and sheesham wood with cruelty-free bone, mother of pearl, and nickel alloy finishes.
How long do deliveries take?
UK deliveries take 1-2 weeks. Bespoke items require 4-6 weeks production plus 1 month shipping from India.
What is your returns policy?
UK customers have 7 days for no-quibble returns. International returns require prior arrangement.
Do you have a physical showroom?
Yes, our Eastbourne showroom (BN21 4NX) offers by-appointment viewing of selected pieces.
Reviews (3)
Fariba S.
Jul 21, 2019
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Do not buy from them. I bought a chest drawer and it took over six months to be delivered. It arrived with a broken leg and infested with bugs. The wood was rotten deteriorated because of the wood-eating worms! I had paid over 1700 for it and they told me to use wood glue for the legs and there is nothing they can do for the worms!!! Please spend your money elsewhere!
Joe W.
Jan 11, 2019
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Best I can say about Iris Furnishing is that their business is a lot bigger than their capacity to manage it and their customers. Everything that should be simple is not; they are almost never proactive, almost never volunteer anything. If an order is running months late you have to contact them. They are a bit like the boy who cried wolf because there is always a new sob story and I'm not heartless, I do have sympathy for them... but they're running a business and it's their job to deal with these things. If they promise a delivery on a certain day they should meet that commitment
Georgia A.
May 01, 2010
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I'd never really noticed this furniture shop on Gloucester road before, it's a little bit out of the way, and is only open Wednesday to Sunday. When I went in though I was really struck by the stuff they have; they stock handmade furniture that they import from Rajasthan. The majority of their furniture is inlaid with camel bone or mother of pearl into coloured resin, in intricate floral patterns. It's beautiful, and really distinctive. Unfortunately it's also pretty pricey, at 900 for a chest of drawers, 200 for a small bedside table. They also sell more familiar looking
