Glasswells Exudes Quality

Glasswells Ipswich – Store Refurbishment

Sev were delighted to be appointed for the manufacture and installation of the bespoke joinery package for Glasswells Ipswich store atrium refurbishment with work completed in December 2022.

The project comprised of a double height atrium feature wall standing at over 6 metres tall, a dining chair wall and varous feature displays to show off the high quality furnishings, furniture, floorings, curtains and wide range of homewares available at the store.

Carl Brearley, Senior Account Manager at Sev commented “it was a pleasure working with both the client and clients designer to bring this project from concept to reality. Although the installation was in a trading store, which always adds an additional level of complexity our installation team working closely with the store team to successfully minimise disruption for customers. We were really pleased with the outcome and it was well received by the client and customers”.

Egger products https://www.egger.com/en/ were featured with the use of White Gladstone Oak and Alpine White to provide clean lines and a rich oak quality feel to compliment the products Glasswells retail.

Design Credit – Jarod Griffiths – John Evans Interior Architecture & Design Ltd

Glasswells – About

Glasswells is the largest independent home department store in East Anglia, providing excellent quality furnishings, including furniture, flooring, curtains and a wide range of homewares. We have destination stores located in Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich, plus shops in Haverhill, Saffron Walden and a Discount Furniture Outlet in Sudbury.

Jerry Glasswell began the history of Glasswells with his new venture in 1946 at 34 Brentgovel Street in Bury St Edmunds. A grocer by trade, Jerry had been through the International Stores Training system, working in Stowmarket and Ilford. Jerry made it to the heights of manager, before a policy dispute led to the premature closure of his grocery chapter. Various other jobs, such as window cleaner and auctioneer’s porter, came and went before Jerry launched the family furnishing business.

In 1946, furniture was a scarce commodity, and much of the stock was second hand, obtained from auctions. The history of Glasswells was created and the business boomed to such an extent that the second hand goods were insufficient to meet demand and the company moved into the supply of utility furniture.

Leslie Glasswell joined his father shortly after the opening of the first shop and it proved to be a successful partnership of 30 years. Glasswells has always been very much a family business, with Jerry and his wife Ethel, Leslie, Peggy (Jerry’s daughter) and her husband Tim, together with Jerry’s brother Frank all playing a vital role. Since the history of Glasswells, the family has continued to re-invest in the business, enabling it to grow and retain a strong and loyal workforce and reputable brand.