The Simple Shape Story

Good Things. Good People. Good Sense.

Simple Shape was founded in 2015 by me, Helen Osgerby, based on the simple premise that working with good people, making good things, made good sense.

I work hard to source, collect and edit the best of British and Irish handmade, crafted homewares - carefully crafted things that are designed and made on these shores. It is important to me that our things are made here in the UK and Ireland. The skills exist here and so does the design talent and I’m determined to support individual makers, small businesses and heritage industries. This principal is absolutely core to the business.

Simple Shape offers a collection of homewares that are hand made and hand crafted. Things that are woven, knitted, plaited, sewn, thrown and shaped by established craftspeople and emerging makers. Our products are designed with thought to their purpose and are made carefully. They require skill and knowledge from the designer and the maker. The things might have a history, they might preserve a tradition, maintain a heritage or support an industry.

Come and visit

We have a STUDIO-SHOP that is open on Thursday’s, if you’re local do drop in and say hello!
Opening times: 11am - 5pm
Address: Ashby Mews (between Upper Brockley Road & Manor Avenue), London, SE4 1TE