Clarke Rendall

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Clarke Rendall has been at the forefront of the UK business furniture marketplace since they first established in 1992. During this time, our comprehensive understanding of furniture design has allowed us to produce many uniquely stunning examples of bespoke furniture together with our highly successful high profile evolution® range of standard product used within the leisure and local government industry.

Our unique blend of experience and expertise ensures we continue to deliver stunning business office furniture for a host of blue chip clients time and time again. Our expanding products range includes

Reception desks
Boardroom tables
Conference room tables
Bench seating
Meeting tables

Clarke Rendall’s most popular reception desk range is evolution®. Launched in 2002 the evolution® range of standard reception desks has grown into one of the most prestigious, high profile successes in the UK office furniture market. Choose from light, classic, eclypse, elite and now also both straight and curved versions of Xpression, for unbeatable flexibility in reception furniture that suit any type of office budgets!

Sales, design and manufacturing are all housed under one roof at our 20,000 sq ft centrally located facility in Milton Keynes. This allows us to offer a coordinated package of products and services at highly competitive prices, and when required, to extremely tight deadlines.

By constantly developing the close working partnerships we enjoy with our nationwide dealer network, our design team is able to provide specialist product and space design input and also excellent presentation materials to assist in securing contracts - we never deal direct.

As a reception furniture specialist, our dedicated and friendly team are always on hand with high levels of technical understanding to answer all queries and provide quotations. This commitment and dedication extends across all areas of Clarke Rendall from initial design, through manufacture to final installation. Here at Clarke Rendall you'll soon discover nothing is a problem.

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09/04/2024 - Reception Desk Finishes 2024
We have responded to this demand by introducing a selection of Egger Expressive Woodgrain laminates to our range of options, that offer a more sophisticated texture, imitating a more realistic wood effect, such as Norwich Oak (H3003 ST19).
14/03/2024 - St John and St Elizabeth Hospital
St John and St Elizabeth is a charitable hospital in North London that offers exceptional patient care.
25/01/2024 - Do you know what you need to achieve but want some options in terms of how to go about it?
Whether it's having a challenging lobby space and worrying how to maximise reception desk space, making material choices that reflect brand values, or ensuring the statement you're making with your furniture is the right one - our design team is on hand to inspire you, at no charge.
19/12/2023 - Christmas Opening Hours
We're closed from 12:30pm Friday 22nd December - 1st January 2024 (inclusive) Normal hours resume on Tuesday 2nd January 2024
29/11/2023 - Haberdashers' Knights Academy
Haberdashers' Knights Academy is a secondary school and sixth form educating young peope form 11 to 18 in and around Bromley and South London.
24/10/2023 - Reception Desk
Working with our trade partner, Creed Miles, we created this stunning reception desk at the Surrey office of Air Charter Service.
21/09/2023 - Autograph Dental
We recently collaborated on this colourful project for a Cambridgeshire dental practice to create a stunning welcome area for patients, staff and visitors.
04/09/2023 - Crescent Capital
We recently collaborated with Think Furniture and Full Works Projects on a refurbishment project at the London office of asset management company, Crescent Capital.
03/08/2023 - Stave Reception Desk
Our Stave collection remains one of our most popular product ranges.
16/06/2023 - Sutton Dental
Our Xpression desk was the ideal reception desk solution for this refurbishment of a dental and medical aesthetic practice in Sutton.
02/06/2023 - Climate Positive Business
Remove carbon, Restore nature, Improve livelihoods.
17/04/2023 - Standard special or bespoke reception desk? Your Choice...
From initial order to installation in as little as 4 weeks!
17/04/2023 - Hove Dental
Our Evoke desk takes centre stage at this project at a dental practice in Hove.
17/04/2023 - Cooper Associates
Partnering with Marlin Office Interiors, we created a variety of bespoke joinery solutions for this office refit project in Cheltenham.
01/12/2022 - Timeless design: a conversation on contemporary appeal
Bradley Fielden, our Sales & Marketing Director, took time to do a Q&A where he gave great insight into the design process at Clarke Rendall.
28/10/2022 - Wiggin LLP, London
Project Overview / Objectives - What was required by the end user and why?
28/10/2022 - Why going green has never been more important
For many years, environmental initiatives for businesses fell under the wide umbrella of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Often considered a ‘nice to have’, CSR initiatives were often voluntary choices taken by individual companies to appear more socially aware and eco-friendly.
28/10/2022 - Skipper Building, Clerkenwell Road
What was required by the end user and why?
26/09/2022 - The joy of working with architects
Great design is the result of great collaborations and communication: between our clients and the end client; between our design team and our workshop; and, often, between architects and us.
02/09/2022 - A stunning refurb at a prestigious City landmark
Twenty Gracechurch Street is a striking postmodernist high-rise office complex in the heart of the City of London and home to one of the world’s largest financial organisations.
26/07/2022 - How Covid has changed our lives — and our office furniture
We are often asked about trends in business furniture design - which materials, colours, styles are popular right now - but, of course, the biggest trend is more seismic than a living wall (no matter how stunning it is): the effect the Covid pandemic has had on what companies require from us is huge.
30/06/2022 - 6 Kean Street, Covent Garden, London
What was required by the end user and why?
30/06/2022 - How Clarke Rendall helps you create a bespoke look without the price tag
At Clarke Rendall, we provide three types of reception desk for your space: standard, special and bespoke. The ‘standard’ offers highly-versatile ranges ‘off the page’; the ‘special’ lets you customise the ‘standard’ with your office in mind; and the ‘bespoke’ option allows you to design concepts that will be handmade just for you.
29/04/2022 - How we help create your entire reception look
The success of the look and feel of your reception area - and therefore the success of the visitor experience and your company’s first impression - isn’t just down to the beauty and functionality of the desk. (Although that is very important!) It’s down to the entire aesthetic of the space.
29/04/2022 - Are Covid Screens Here to Stay?
Perhaps the ‘New Normal’ doesn’t look as we imagined. Maybe there’s less social-distancing and mask-wearing than we thought there’d be. But what about at work?
29/04/2022 - From vision to reality: the Clarke Rendall creative process
The beautiful reception desks and office furniture we create at Clarke Rendall aren’t just down to the super-skilled work of our talented designers and craftspeople — they’re also the result of our overall creative process: from vision to reality.
28/03/2022 - Opening the doors to our brand new showroom
We are pleased to announce that our new showroom is officially open at our head office in Milton Keynes.
28/03/2022 - Meet the Clarke Rendall Team
Jill Dilley – Operations Manager
28/03/2022 - Smile…first impressions count!
How creating a welcoming environment in dental practices doesn’t have to hurt!
22/02/2022 - Whichever materials and finishes you want, we've got you covered
Which look are you going for in your new reception area? A super-trendy ‘living wall’ made of moss? A COVID-safe glass set-up? A more traditional oak feel?
22/02/2022 - The benefits of Clarke Rendall being a UK Manufacturer
The term ‘Made in Britain’ - when not used in a jingoistic way - has always been shorthand for ‘high quality’. To that end, with that definition, Clarke Rendall is proud to be a UK manufacturer. Here, our Production Director, Garry Lay explains how our UK status benefits our clients.
08/12/2021 - Christmas Shutdown Dates
With Christmas almost upon us and thankfully a significantly more positive outlook ahead than twelve short months ago, we'd like to take the opportunity to thank all our customers for their business and continued support throughout the year, We'd also like to remind you of some of the positives and to join you in a more optomistic outlook for 2022
02/11/2021 - Whether it's face to face, online or both, the meeting is back in session
Clarke Rendalll helped this client fulfil a vision of connecting their office based teams with the rest of the world in dramatic style - style you don't find at home.
18/10/2021 - Hospitality in the heart of the city:
Eclectic, elegant, contemporary
07/10/2021 - A breakout area of the very highest standard
Clarke Rendall played a key role in the recent major refurbishment at the Minster Building in the heart of the City.
06/10/2021 - Delivering timeless design for the timepiece experts
05/10/2021 - Stave: Value engineered to deliver 'of the moment' styling
Stay ahead of the pack as your clients' retun to workplace plans start to take shape.
20/07/2021 - Proud to play our part supporting INACTU with this award nominated project.
INACTU's total refurb for Commercial Cleaning Services business, Floorbrite's head office had landed them a nomination in the Workplace Interiors 5-15k sq ft category for this year's Mixology design awards,
15/06/2021 - Stave: Value engineered to deliver 'of the moment' styling
Stay ahead of the pack as your clients' return to workplace plans start to shape.
25/05/2021 - Zed-Shield: A safe, secure and welcoming way to get back to work
Don't miss out on your clients' return to workplace plans, by offering this elegant, cost effective desk to ensure they provide protection for their staff and visitors alike.
23/04/2021 - A practical and stylish solution, ideal for an invaluable service provider
10/03/2021 - Cutting edge materials to match cutting edge technology
10/02/2021 - Measuring up whilst under pressure
What our customer said…
21/01/2021 - A Warm welcome to 2021
New year - new start -new materials
27/11/2020 - Spotlight on Stave
Bespoke looks - standard product prices
16/11/2020 - New project materials spotlight
Miles & Lincoln laser cut metal
16/11/2020 - Re-Energize
From answering your design brief to hitting your budget - here's how Clarke Rendall can help you tackle the challenges we face.
03/06/2020 - Zed-Shield - The new normal
Available now as standard from Clarke Rendall
14/05/2020 - We're in this together - Let's get through it together
Things are changing on an almost daily basis, but at the time of writing, Clarke Rendall are back manufacturing.
04/03/2020 - INVITE Reception Desk
INVITE N2-LS special product reception desk in Deep Nocturne Corian
25/02/2020 - New look, new products, new website, new literature
an inspired and reinvigorated vision for 2020
10/12/2019 - A big thank you to all our customers for another sucessful trading partnership year - with news of exciting developments alread in place for 2020
This year the rising popularity of feature timber slats and solid surface material such as Corian® has continued unabated and Clarke Rendall is firmly at the forefront of fabricating this highly contemporary style.
10/09/2019 - Pinpoint precision in solid surface material fabrication
13/08/2019 - New Project Update from Clarke Rendall
28/06/2019 - Everything lines up nicely again with Clarke Rendall, for manufacture through to installation
26/04/2019 - Clarke Rendall's smooth delivery for organic lines in Corian
05/03/2019 - Another new project from Clarke Rendall
Clarke Rendall seamlessly delivers another sleek bespoke Corian Reception Desk
20/12/2018 - Clarke Rendall's stunning bespoke bar centrepiece provides the final flourish for a truly eclectic interior
16/10/2018 - Standard products that deliver bespoke results
Now available on 4-6 week lead time
16/10/2018 - Discover the new finishing touches to the Evolution Collection
Bespoke quality from a standard product
21/09/2018 - Clarke Rendall work in partnership with D&G Office Interiors
Clarke Rendall work in partnership with D&G Office Interiors to deliver STOAS Architects' vision for an award winning inernational retailer
16/08/2018 - Bespoke expertise defines Clarke Rendall as the 'go to' company
With over 25 years at the forefront of bespoke business furniture and specialist joinery,
09/08/2018 - Portsdown Office Ltd
Reception Desk 3.4m Clarke Rendall STUDIO share H2-R standard product reception desk finished in Glacier White Corian® and Egger W980 Platinum White Laminate with brushed stainless steel upstand and feature outrigger support leg
11/07/2018 - Spotlight on Corian
Clarke Rendall: No 1 in Corian Reception Desks
03/07/2018 - Clarke Rendall creates a relaxing environment delivered with clinical precision
Fitzpatrick Referrals is one of the largest specialist veterinary referral centres in the UK.
24/05/2018 - The latest project - From Clarke Rendall
Delivering an environment for the imagination to run wild - for all ages
02/05/2018 - Whatever the shape, finish or sheer scale, - we relish the challenge
“I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the team at Clarke Rendall who helped deliver this important project, to the very highest quality and on time. A perfect example of good teamwork all the way round.” CBS Office Interiors PLC
23/04/2018 - Smoot Operators
Clarke Rendall: No 1 in Corian reception desks
18/04/2018 - Discover the new finishing touches to the Evolution 2018 Collection
Bespoke quality from a standard product
16/03/2018 - Clarke Rendall delivers contemporary and classic finish across subtle, organic curves
"We collaborated closely with te Clarke Rendall team to design and deliver this bespoke installation of a reception desk and feature timer slats. The end result is a modern, professional fron of house for this corportat client."
14/03/2018 - Raising the standard
Clarke Rendall standard product reception desks
12/03/2018 - Clarke Rendall show how they can ‘cut it’
Reception Desk
23/02/2018 - Clarke Rendall delivers a powerful lesson in reception desk design at Southport College
Reception Desk
15/01/2018 - Clarke Rendall's Corian experise creates an elegant focal point for this Utility + Reception scheme
Reception Desk 4m wide rectilinear bespoke reception desk finished in Glacier White Corian® with Egger U999 black laminate recessed plinth
15/01/2018 - Clarke Rendall in partnership with award winning interiors specialist ineraction, showcase the perfect balance of conical curves and straight lines.
Reception desk 4.9m diameter conical reception counter finished in crown cut oak veneer and Glacier White Corian® with clear toughened glass raised counter cap
15/01/2018 - Clarke Rendall deliver a modern classic reception suite in a Grade One listed building
Reception Desk 6.9m monolithic reception counter booth finished in RAL 9005 black, back painted Optiwhite Glass with black lacquered bevelled & polished edges. Countertop finished in Liri Zero Z015 Matt Black Laminate.
21/06/2017 - Clarke Rendall mix it up with concrete
With such a rich heritage in handling a truly eclectic range of materials, it comes as no surprise that Clarke Rendall can also offer your project in fabricated concrete
02/06/2017 - New Reception Desk from Clarke Rendall
Straight lines for the square mile - in concrete and real wood veneer
18/05/2017 - New Showroom
Our new Clarkenwell showroom is ready and open for business
12/05/2017 - New Project for Clarke Rendall
Classic meets contemporary in London interior
25/04/2017 - Achieve the look and feel of bespoke, with the ease of specifying a standard product
- now available in 4-5 weeks
13/04/2017 - Standard products that deliver bespoke results now available on a 3-5 week lead time
Standard product Reception Desk range
30/03/2017 - The standard product that delivers bespoke results
With its signature LED lit recessed feature graphics panels, evolution Xpression offers a stylish and flexible focal point that ensures this impressive reception desk range is at home in any commercial interior design scheme - even when specified as standard, straight off the page.
28/03/2017 - Spotlight On Seating
Guarantee design continuity and quality across your whole scheme
24/03/2017 - We're on the move!
But staying in Clerkenwell, London
14/02/2017 - Design excellence - from every angle
Reception Counter
07/11/2016 - Pre-Christmas delivery still available on E•VOKE and Xpression orders placed before Wednesday 9th November
Yes, order any standard product Evolution® E•VOKE or Evolution® Xpression before Wednesday 9th November and we’ll guarantee delivery this side of the Christmas break.
21/10/2016 - Reception Desks
Clarke Rendall design studio show their mettle in taking a bold idea from concept to reality.
18/10/2016 - Elegance and simplicity
Hunters' investment in Clarke Rendall's expertise is rewarded with this superb, monolithic reception desk design.
27/09/2016 - Grade one reception desk
Nineteenth century grade two listed building gets the perfectly matched twenty first century grade one reception desk.
25/08/2016 - Innovation, Insight and Intelligence
Furniture for winning telematics company that reinforces the brand Reception Desk
14/06/2016 - All evolution® standard reception desks now available on a 3-4 week lead time
In order to guarantee we continue to meet production demands across all our furniture products, we have implemented a major investment in additional staff and machinery.
14/04/2016 - Clarke Rendall delivers a sound design with organic lines and acoustic cladding
8m 'S' shaped bespoke reception desk and reception seating installation finished in real wood birch veneer with 75mm Minerwool acoustic cladding thoughout
03/11/2015 - New Project from Clarke Rendall
Clarke Rendall help Scott Osborn to ensure visitors see the light with this subtle LED backlit Corian desk
30/10/2015 - A new brochure, with a new look...
Call 01908 391600 now for your printed copy of our brand new bespoke furniture & specialist joinery brochure
22/10/2015 - Clarke Rendall ensure Cityspace Management deliver a truly memorable design with this bespoke reception desk
Curved Reception Desk:
11/09/2015 - Clarke Rendall's years of learning curves help shape TLT's new collaborative environment
Circular Reception Desk: 5m diameter conical desk finished in crown-cut maple veneer and silver brushed 3D foil with toughened opaque blue glass counter cap
13/07/2015 - Clarke Rendall delivers the cutting edge in design interpretation, finish and quality
4.8m long reception desk with striking angular end feature finished in 'Antartica White' Corian® with Egger Black laminate recessed plinth. 'Warm White' LED lit recessed front panel extending to oversail top and upstand both finished in eco-friendly 'Concreate', a polished sheet material of air cured concrete combined with layers of recycled textile.
26/06/2015 - Sharp design with smooth edges ensures Noble House offers a warm welcome
2.8m wide straight reception desk with conical shaping finished in unbroken thermoformed 'Glacier White' Corian® with 'Cool White' LED lighting to recessed plinth and feature LED back lit text to front face.
11/06/2015 - Clarke Rendall's minimal design helps RJB Furniture deliver Maximum impact
Reception Desk
07/05/2015 - Clarke Rendall help GTA interior deliver an investment in quality
Reception Desk 3.9m curve ended reception counter finished in American black walnut veneer with solid walnut edging, glacier white Corian® feature counter top section and matt aluminium laminate plinth with blue LED lighting
16/04/2015 - Solid surface expertise helps deliver impressive reception project in London's Soho
Reception Desk Seamless monolithic 4.1m thermoformed 'Glacier White' Corian® reception desk with conical end profiles, 2.2m acute angled return and sculpted counter top with integral storage and data coms.
16/03/2015 - New Project Update from Clarke Rendall
Clarke Rendall's partnership with Cityspace Management delivers client satisfaction
13/02/2015 - Clarke Rendall ensure Office Options deliver a "fantastic finished result"
Boardroom Table 7.7m x 3.3m barrel shaped table top finished in crown cut, fumed oak veneer with 5mm fumed oak solid timber edging, nickel plated steel microcom units and hinged power/data access flaps supported on three fumed oak veneer pedestals with integral cable management and hinged access doors
12/02/2015 - 2014 evolution prices held until the end of March 2015!
Evolution reception desks continue to hit the spot. But don't just take our word for it....
09/02/2015 - Clarke Rendall New Project Update
The results of Clarke Rendalls evoloving partnership with Interaction are clear from this bespoke furniture and specialist Joinery Package.
06/01/2015 - Clark Rendall
For winning this prestigious award in the category of Best Internal Environment and Highly Commended in the Best External Environment for their Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
27/11/2014 - Home Office Study
PROJECT: Home Office Study DEALER: CBS
20/11/2014 - Another Seamless Reception Desk Commission
PROJECT: North Ayrshire Council DEALER: IOT Solutions
06/10/2014 - A demonstration in Corian® fabrication
Technology Demonstration Room Glacier white Corian® worktop scribed and seamed along all four walls of 9m x 6m room and around existing column.
06/10/2014 - Thanks for visiting us at 100% Design....
We'd like to say a big "thank you" to all the 100% Design attendees who took the time to come and visit our stand at the show.
02/09/2014 - Evolution® E•VOKE
'Cool' reception desk design for a 'chilled' client
13/08/2014 - Clarke Rendall assist Metric Office Interiors in supplying 'image critical' reception desk for IT specialists, Attenda
Clarke Rendall assist Metric Office Interiors in supplying 'image critical' reception desk for IT specialists, Attenda
16/05/2014 - Boardroom Installation
Clarke Rendall assists Kudos Interiors in giving an extra "lift" to this new boardroom installation
16/05/2014 - New look London Showroom now open in Clerkenwell
See the new 2014 evolution® reception desk range first hand at our Clerkenwell showroom and discover refined design, simpler specifying and improved pricing.
11/04/2014 - Bespoke reception desk and specialist bespoke joinery package...
All from a single source
05/12/2013 - Need access to Clarke Rendall brochures and price lists on your mobile device?
...Get the app!
08/10/2013 - A study in flexibility for Globe Office Solutions’ client, the University of East London
This suite of study areas for the University of East London called for a robust and highly practical furniture solution.
07/10/2013 - New Project Update
The only thing more versatile than the evolution Xpression reception desk range......is the company that makes it
23/09/2013 - Conference Table
With table design this well conceived, it's easy to get carried away
23/09/2013 - A 'refreshing' start to the new year
Bespoke seating unit with integral Refreshments facility 3.5m wide section in black high gloss and black grained laminate with upholstered leather seating pads
23/07/2012 - New Project Updates
New Project Update from Clarke Rendall
09/07/2012 - New Project Update
New Projects by Clarke Rendall
03/07/2012 - A Big Thank You to everyone who made it to our showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week
It's great to see that even in these austere times, the design community turned out in their numbers to be a part of this year's Clerkenwell Design Week.
19/06/2012 - New Project Update
New Projects by Clarke Rendall
16/05/2012 - Make our showroom collaboration at 104-110 Goswell Road part of YOUR route during CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK
Don't miss out on the opportunity to see some excellent examples of our reception and boardroom furniture first hand during CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK.
09/05/2012 - New Project Update
Another new project from Clarke Rendall
23/04/2012 - 5 reasons why evolution® reception desks are consistently specified
183 Standard reception desks across 5 ranges
03/04/2012 - New Project Update
New Projects by Clarke Rendall
27/03/2012 - New Project Update
New Conference Table/ Boardroom Table/ Credenzas
08/03/2012 - Clarke Rendall bringing furniture design to life
New Project Update
08/02/2012 - Two Stunning new Reception Desks for Goldsmiths College
New Project Update
18/01/2012 - At Clarke Rendall, nothing is a problem
Clarke Rendall has been producing superb quality, contemporary business furniture right here in the UK since 1992.
17/01/2012 - New Project Update
New Projects from Clarke Rendall
09/11/2011 - Announcing an important new Clerkenwell showroom collaboration
Make the newly refurbished Planet Partitioning showroom at 104-110 Goswell Road, Clerkenwell part of your next circuit and discover a major new destination for architects, designers, specifiers and dealers alike.

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Very professional 5* service! Always ask for Andrew Deeley - he's brilliant and did a fantastic job here in Central London!

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Clarke Rendall

As usual we were delighted with the way Clarke Rendall looked after us on this project. Tight timescales, an understanding of what we were trying to produce, patience and a great installation team combined to produce the perfect result. Client delighted.

Reviewer's name hidden or missing - 13 February 2014

Clarke Rendall

Clarke Rendall were extremely quick to comprehend and successfully interpret our ideas, with excellent results, which makes them a very easy company to do business with

Reviewer's name hidden or missing - 26 January 2012

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