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Owner · Family owned. Founded in 1920 by Lucian R Ercolani; today headed by his great-grandson Henry Tadros
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Websitehttps://www.ercol.com
Made in / factoryUK (Buckinghamshire)
OwnerFamily owned. Founded in 1920 by Lucian R Ercolani; today headed by his great-grandson Henry Tadros
Price$$$
CountryUnited Kingdom
Owner nameLucian R. Ercolani (founder); Henry Tadros (chairman)
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Sources checkedhttps://www.ercol.com/en-gb/policies-procedures/sustainability-and-ethics
https://www.ercol.com/en-gb/about/about-ercol/our-history
https://www.ercol.com/en-gb/about/info/grown-in-britain
Clean & Safe: last checked2026-08-16
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FSC certified on a selection of products with supply chains from well managed forests, Grown in Britain certified down to the dowel and wedge, and FISP certified for environmental management. · Brand-attested ↗Ownership: Family owned. Founded in 1920 by Lucian R Ercolani; today headed by his great-grandson Henry Tadros · Brand-attested ↗At a glance
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FSC certified on a selection of products with supply chains from well managed forests, Grown in Britain certified down to the dowel and wedge, and FISP certified for environmental management.
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FSC certified on a selection of products with supply chains from well managed forests, Grown in Britain certified down to the dowel and wedge, and FISP certified for environmental management.Brand-attestedTheir claim ↗
FSC certified on a selection of products with supply chains from well managed forests, Grown in Britain certified down to the dowel and wedge, and FISP certified for environmental management. · Checked 09/09/2026
Ownership: Family owned. Founded in 1920 by Lucian R Ercolani; today headed by his great-grandson Henry TadrosBrand-attestedTheir claim ↗
Family owned. Founded in 1920 by Lucian R Ercolani; today headed by his great-grandson Henry Tadros · Checked 16/08/2026
FSC, Grown in Britain, FISP · Checked 16/08/2026
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01Ownership & legal entityowngood
OwnerFamily owned. Founded in 1920 by Lucian R Ercolani; today headed by his great-grandson Henry Tadros
Owner nameLucian R. Ercolani (founder); Henry Tadros (chairman)
Founded (year)1920
Register checkedCompanies House, 2026-09-08
Registered legal entityERCOL (HOLDINGS) LIMITED
Registration number01774776
RegisterCompanies House
Registration countryUnited Kingdom
JurisdictionEngland and Wales
Entity statusactive
Incorporated1983-12-01
Registered officeC/O Ercol Furniture Limited, Summerleys Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 9PX
Registered activity codeSIC 70100
Register recordView source
Brand to entity match confidenceconfirmed
Corroborationregistered office postcode on the brand's own site
Officers checkedCompanies House, 8 September 2026
Officer list sourceView source
Directors and officersOfficer Name: FINCH, David Matthew · Officer Role: secretary · Officer Appointed: 2019-04-12 · Officer Name: TADROS, Edward Randolph · Officer Role: secretary · Officer Appointed: 1997-04-17 · Officer Nationality: British · Officer Name: FINCH, David Matthew · Officer Role: director · Officer Appointed: 2026-04-30 · Officer Nationality: British · Officer Country: England · Officer Name: TADROS, Edward William · Officer Role: director · Officer Appointed: 2011-01-01 · Officer Nationality: British · Officer Country: England · Officer Name: TADROS, Edward Randolph · Officer Role: director · Officer Nationality: British · Officer Country: United Kingdom · Officer Name: TADROS, Henry James · Officer Role: director · Officer Appointed: 2026-04-30 · Officer Nationality: British · Officer Country: England · Officer Name: GOODWIN, Geoffrey Robert · Officer Role: secretary · Officer Resigned: 1997-04-17 · Officer Nationality: British · Officer Name: BYRNE, Patrick Joseph · Officer Role: director · Officer Appointed: 2021-07-05 · Officer Resigned: 2023-06-30 · Officer Nationality: British · Officer Country: United Kingdom · Officer Name: DEAN, Thomas William · Officer Role: director · Officer Resigned: 2002-07-31 · Officer Nationality: British · Officer Name: ERCOLANI, Lucian Brett · Officer Role: director · Officer Resigned: 2010-02-13 · Officer Nationality: British · Officer Name: EVANS, Michael Frederick · Officer Role: director · Officer Resigned: 2002-07-31 · Officer Nationality: British · Officer Name: MIRMAN, Sophie · Officer Role: director · Officer Appointed: 2015-10-01 · Officer Resigned: 2019-12-31 · Officer Nationality: British,French · Officer Country: England · Officer Name: RAY, George William · Officer Role: director · Officer Resigned: 1995-06-22 · Officer Nationality: British · Officer Name: RENNEBERG, Wesley · Officer Role: director · Officer Appointed: 1997-01-01 · Officer Resigned: 2006-04-19 · Officer Nationality: Usa · Officer Name: SCHOFIELD, Norman Anderson, Dr · Officer Role: director · Officer Appointed: 2002-08-01 · Officer Resigned: 2014-06-30 · Officer Nationality: British · Officer Country: United Kingdom · Officer Name: SIMPSON, Keppel Moore · Officer Role: director · Officer Appointed: 1997-07-01 · Officer Resigned: 2002-07-31 · Officer Nationality: British
02Sourcing & supply chainsharedgood
MaterialsFSC certified wood, Grown in Britain certified, FISP
03Scan coverage & transparencysharedgood
Verification statusverified
Clean & Safe: last checked2026-08-16
Scan noteNot assessed: every SKU requires a complete, product-specific material composition; the previous keyword material score is not sufficient.
Scan method versionvalidation gate 2026.09
04Possible flagssharedwatch
Why no scoreNot assessed: every SKU requires a complete, product-specific material composition; the previous keyword material score is not sufficient.
05Other recorded detailssharedgood
CompanyErcol
WebsiteVisit site
Made in / factoryUK (Buckinghamshire)
Summary of findingsFSC certified on a selection of products with supply chains from well managed forests, Grown in Britain certified down to the dowel and wedge, and FISP certified for environmental management.
Price$$$
Ships toUK
Positive note 1FSC certified on a selection of products and FISP certified for ethical and sustainable practices
Positive note 2Partners with Grown in Britain since 2023 using home-grown British certified ash from well managed woodlands
Positive note 3Offers a Recover service to extend the life of upholstered furniture, family owned and British made since 1920
Negative note 1FSC certification applies only to a selection of products, not the full range
Negative note 2Leather upholstery is offered so products are not vegan
Negative note 3Delivery is UK mainland only
Sources (where each fact was checked)Verified against Ercol's published materials, retrieved 2026-08-16:ercol.com ercol.com ercol.com
CountryUnited Kingdom
InstagramView source
Emailpress.enquiries@ercol.com
Family ownedYes
Recorded verdictNOT ASSESSED
Assessment statusnot_assessed
Full catalogue scanno
Catalogue-scan qualificationNot assessed: every SKU requires a complete, product-specific material composition; the previous keyword material score is not sufficient.
Verdict
Recorded verdict: NOT ASSESSED. Company confirmed as ERCOL (HOLDINGS) LIMITED at Companies House (01774776).
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