Brand Focus: Who are Alexander & James?
In case you hadn’t noticed, Alexander & James dominated the sofa scene in 2017 with a tonne of new collections in every style and colour imaginable. From luxurious deep seated pillow backs with fabulous rolling arms to statement pieces with all-over buttoning, there’s something to suit everybody’s style.
We can’t wait to see what fantastic designs they’ll reveal in 2018 but whilst we wait, here’s a quick overview of the brand and their collections to date.
Who are Alexander & James?
Artistic Director, Mark (Alexander) Smith and Managing Director, David (James) Lee are the founders of the brand. They still play a crucial role in every aspect of the business today.
Mark is a creative furniture designer with a passion for comfort. He gets his inspiration from the countries he visits and the cultures he immerses himself within. David is the numbers guy who loves to get lost in a spreadsheet as much as he loves exploring the Worcestershire countryside with his wife and two children. Together they have created an upholstery brand that builds upon years of expert knowledge with a fashionable twist.
The collections
Even though the Alexander & James’ collections are all so very different every piece still has the signature Alexander & James look. Here are 5 of our favourite collections, to see the full range visit our website.
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Alexander & James Bloomsbury
With deep fabric seat cushions, leather scroll arms and a colourful array of scatter cushions, the Bloomsbury is the ultimate in ‘laid-back luxe’.
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Alexander & James Hoxton
Effortlessly cool and totally timeless, the Hoxton collection is perfect for modern and traditional homes alike. Choose from a huge range of fabrics and leathers to make the look yours.
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Alexander & James Wallace
Cosy country living is what the Wallace collection is all about. The plaid seat cushions are contrasted by the slim studded frame for a fresh take on the look.
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Alexander & James Lawrence
For the best of both worlds the Lawrence mixes buttery leather with homely plaid fabrics.
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Alexander & James Pemberley
Simple leather sofas like the Pemberley will never go out of style. Choose between 7 gorgeous leathers and two colourways for the scatter cushions.
All of these collections and more are currently on display in our showroom but our displays are always changing so we recommend contacting the store ahead of your visit if there is something in particular you'd like to see.
And for an even more immediate answer to the question 'Who are Alexander & James?' – see all of our collections here.





