Black Swan Furniture

Black Swan Furniture: handmade bathroom vanities from Hertfordshire

Black Swan Furniture is a family-run business, now over 30 years old, that designs and makes furniture by hand. Its core line is bathroom vanity units, but the catalogue also covers bedroom, living and dining furniture, wall panels and bespoke kitchen islands. The company describes itself as a specialist manufacturer of luxury bespoke bathroom, kitchen and bedroom furniture, combining stock designs with made-to-order pieces.

Bathroom vanity units and sink cabinets

The bathroom range is organised around vanity units and sink cabinets. Shoppers can browse compact vanities, single-sink and double-sink models, wall-mounted units and under-sink cabinets, as well as a general bathroom cabinets section. A separate filter groups vanities by width: 500–950 mm, 1000–1200 mm, 1300–1500 mm and 1600–1800 mm. The site presents the collection under the headings modern, country, traditional and ornate.

Bespoke work and custom colours

Beyond the stock range, Black Swan offers a bespoke service. According to the company, existing templates can be adapted to custom sizes, a design seen elsewhere can be reproduced, or an idea can be developed from scratch with the client. Finishing options include any colour, polish or metal leaf, so that a piece can be matched to a bathroom, bedroom or living space. The company states that its bespoke vanity units can be made to any size and finished in a variety of wood stains and lacquers as well as metal leaf.

Other furniture categories

The bedroom collection includes beds, wardrobes, bedsides and chests, and mirrors. For living and dining rooms, the company lists TV cabinets, tables and chairs, along with mirrors and wall panels. Bespoke kitchen furniture is limited on the site to kitchen islands. There is also an outlet and clearance section and a gift card.

Craftsmanship and materials

Black Swan emphasises hand-built and hand-finished construction, stating that it uses only the finest materials and focuses on minute details to make units both aesthetically pleasing and durable. The company says it relies on a team of skilled craftsmen and artisans with extensive experience. It presents its products as functional and beautiful vanities intended to enhance the aesthetic of a bathroom.

Lead times and delivery

The site indicates that luxurious stock bathroom cabinets with a sink are typically delivered in approximately 5–6 weeks, while bespoke lead times vary. Mainland Great Britain delivery is advertised. The company is based in Hertfordshire.

Projects and blog

A project portfolio on the site includes a fully bespoke Regency-style kitchen, developed through close collaboration with the client, and a project called The Church at Leeming, which the company says was featured on TV. The blog also covers topics such as choosing colours for bathroom vanity units.

Customer feedback

The site displays testimonials with five-star ratings. One customer mentions that a delivery took longer than anticipated because staff caught Covid, and praises communication with the seller. Another refers to flexibility with measurements and progress updates, naming Steven, and a third mentions a quick response from Seb to queries. These are individual accounts rather than an aggregate rating.