ONE ALDWYCH

WESTMINSTER

Soft curves, a pastel palette and warm-toned brass: Robert Angell International’s overhaul of the guest rooms for One Aldwych has given the hotel a refined new personality. British manufacturing was an important part of the story here, and Ben Whistler developed and made more than 30 designs for the 105 rooms.

BRASSERIE OF LIGHT

AT SELFRIDGES

Graced by a huge crystal sculpture of Pegasus by Damien Hirst, Brasserie of Light is Selfridges’ first after-hours establishment, in a newly built extension by Chipperfield architects. Ben Whistler was commissioned to make all the banquettes in this bold and colourful space.

THE MANDRAKE

FITZROVIA

The Mandrake is a 34-room boutique hotel with some fearlessly out-there interiors by designer Tala Fustok, who describes it as “timelessly offbeat”. The former Victorian office block, now a playful and opulent hangout, features furniture made by Ben Whistler in both the bedrooms and public areas.

the american bar

gleneagles, perthshire

Inspired by the Roaring Twenties and oozing art deco sophistication, The American Bar is Gleneagles’ most exclusive bar. Ben Whistler’s banquettes, chairs, tables, bar stools and ottomans – made to designs by David Collins Studio – lend the space its glamorous personality.

Blue Bar

knightsbridge

Robert Angell Design International’s redesign of the Blue Bar at the Berkeley keeps the best of the original David Collins-designed space, retaining elements such as the distinctive blue panelling, but brings in new furniture courtesy of Ben Whistler. Everything is bespoke, made to RADI’s design.

THE CENTURY BAR

gleneagles, perthshire

David Collins Studio redesigned this 290 square metre bar, creating a warm, welcoming space that is fittingly elegant for such an iconic Scottish hotel. The furniture is mostly freestanding, and includes chairs, bar stools and sofas.

Fera at Claridge's

mayfair

Guy Oliver at Oliver Laws put together this scheme for Claridge’s restaurant, giving the space an art-deco-inspired revamp that is equal in grandeur to the rest of the hotel. Its bespoke interiors include banquettes, tables and chairs made by Ben Whistler.

ELYSTAN STREET

CHELSEA

The simple, airy design scheme of this Chelsea restaurant, created by Nelson Design, is complemented by a series of banquettes in blue leather, each made to exactly fit the room’s various window niches. Their ergonomic design ensures maximum comfort.

Ham Yard Hotel

soho

Firmdale Hotels is known for its eclectic and individual take on hospitality design, and Soho’s Ham Yard Hotel is no exception. The hotel includes a vibrant basement bowling alley, for which Ben Whistler made the banquettes, sofas and bar stools.

dickie fitz

fitzrovia

With a fresh and sophisticated aesthetic, Dickie Fitz is a bar and restaurant in London’s Fitzrovia, designed by Kanvass with Zachary Pullman Design Studio. The fluted banquettes, in striking yellow leather and grey velvet, form a dominant part of the design scheme.

DANDELYAN, THE MONDRIAN

sea containers, southbank

Awarded ‘World’s Best Cocktail Menu’, the Mondrian’s hip and hugely popular ground-floor cocktail bar is a heady mix of green and purple, highlighted with gleaming brass. Ben Whistler made the bar’s enveloping green velvet chairs, as well as the Chesterfield sofas.

TREDWELL'S

covent garden

This Covent Garden eatery falls within Marcus Wareing’s restaurant group, and was designed by Robert Angell Design International (RADI). The banquettes – upholstered in British Racing Green leather – and tables were supplied and installed by Ben Whistler.

CHISWELL STREET

city of london

On the site of the original Whitbread Brewery, Chiswell Street Dining Rooms is the restaurant for The Montcalm London City. Designed by ETM Group’s design team, the vision was for a “modern day drawing room”, with smart leather banquettes, chairs and bar stools.

COVID 19

Ben Whistler and Chapel Street are continually evaluating the current situation, with the best interests of our staff, clients and suppliers at heart. Our London warehouse and workshop is now operating at full capacity, with our workshop, delivery and install team fully trained to service our clients whilst observing safe working practices. Our factories in Portugal and Slovakia have been less impacted by the pandemic and are continuing at capacity while implementing recommended procedures. We have closely followed the developing legislation through our trade body, the BCFA and their guidance on COVID legislation and beyond.