C H E S N E YS
THE
MAKERS
As the architectural reclamation movement took hold in the late 1980s it was
clear that demand for antique fireplaces would outstrip supply and Chesneys
recognised the need to create a range of quality reproductions carved in
stone and marble.
The search for a partner in this enterprise led to a small family-owned marble
workshop on the outskirts of a village north of Lisbon. Over thirty years later
Chesneys still work with the original Portuguese workshop. It has expanded
over the years but is still family owned and run, with three generations actively
involved, and many of the same masons still employed.
These are the craftsmen who have the specialist skill and experience required
to produce our Special Materials Collection.