From Design to Fabrication
Through Gora & Heasley, our studio designs and produces furniture for hospitality, residential, and retail projects, working with our partner workshop in New Delhi.
Some furniture is straightforward to make.
The work we pursue often isn’t.
Through Gora & Heasley we develop furniture that relies on skilled craftsmanship—hand carving, wood turning, cane and wicker work, detailed upholstery, leather work, and complex finishes. These techniques allow designers and brands to move beyond standard production and create pieces with real character.
As a designer, I understand the creative and technical demands of developing furniture for real projects. My experience in FF&E management also means we understand the practical realities of the business—budgets, timelines, procurement, and production. Kirk’s background in sales and client relations ensures clear communication and attentive service throughout the process, while our production partner Paul Thomas oversees fabrication in India and maintains strict adherence to our clients’ quality standards.
Alongside our workshop, we collaborate with an extensive network of specialized manufacturers and artisans across India, coordinated by Paul in New Delhi. This structure allows us to produce both highly crafted pieces and larger project quantities, while connecting designers, retailers, and procurement teams with the right makers for specialized work.
We work exclusively with the trade—supporting designers, procurement teams, and brands from concept through fabrication.
GORA & HEASLEY
Our proprietary collection, designed by Glorimar Santiago, is developed in close collaboration with trusted partner factories, using responsibly sourced and locally grounded materials. Designed in Barcelona and produced across Eastern Europe, India, and Malaysia, each piece reflects a disciplined approach to craftsmanship, material integrity, and enduring design.
The collection is informed by what is relevant today, yet not defined by trends. Proportions, materials, and details are considered with longevity in mind—pieces that feel current without being transient. Conceived for hospitality and adaptable to retail, the result is a collection that is both contemporary and lasting, designed to remain relevant over time rather than follow cycles.
GORA & HEASLEY CUSTOM
This catalog presents a selection of furniture produced through our partner Paul in Bangalore, at his workshop Tom Hermes, for a diverse range of clients across hospitality, residential, and retail environments. While the designs originate from various designers and brands, these pieces represent our role in bringing those ideas into production.
They reflect the scope of what we facilitate—from refined upholstery and leatherwork to carving, wood turning, and cane and wicker weaving—executed by skilled makers with a focus on precision and consistency. We work closely with clients at every stage, translating concepts into resolved visuals, engineering each piece for manufacturing, and collaborating directly with workshops to ensure quality, durability, and fidelity to the original vision.
What we Can Make
This gallery presents furniture produced by our partner Paul in Bangalore through his workshop, Tom Hermes, for a range of clients across hospitality, residential, and retail environments. These pieces reflect the breadth of our work and the level of detail we bring to each project.
From refined upholstery and leatherwork to carving, wood turning, and cane and wicker weaving, our focus is on craftsmanship that requires skilled hands and thoughtful execution.
We collaborate closely at every stage—listening carefully, developing visuals until the design is fully resolved, engineering each piece for production, and working directly with makers to ensure the highest standards of quality and durability are achieved.
