Shaws of Darwen

Shaws of Darwen is one of Britain's oldest and most distinguished sink manufacturers, producing hand-finished fireclay kitchen sinks in Darwen, Lancashire since 1897. The company's sinks are among the finest available in the UK market, made from vitreous china fireclay using traditional methods refined over more than 125 years of continuous production.

Fireclay is a ceramic material fired at very high temperatures, producing a surface that is exceptionally hard, hygienic, heat-resistant, and chip-resistant. Unlike pressed steel or composite sinks, a Shaws fireclay sink has a consistent material composition throughout — the glaze is not a separate coating but an integral surface formed in the firing process. The result is a sink that maintains its appearance with ordinary care for decades.

Woodalls is an authorised Shaws of Darwen dealer, stocking their range of Belfast sinks, inset sinks, and undermount sinks. We supply residential and trade clients across London and North West London from our showroom at 1053–1055 Finchley Road, NW11. Shaws sinks are a popular specification choice for both traditional country-style kitchens and contemporary designs that benefit from a genuine artisan material.

The Shaws Belfast sink is perhaps the brand's most iconic product — a deep-bodied single or double bowl sink that has been a feature of British kitchens for over a century. The Belfast's depth and generous proportions make it highly practical for washing large pots and awkward items, while its visual presence makes it a genuine centrepiece of any kitchen in which it is installed.

All Shaws sinks are made in England by craftspeople with decades of experience in fireclay production. For interior designers and architects seeking a hand-made British kitchen product with genuine provenance, Shaws of Darwen represents a unique and enduring choice. Contact us on 020 8455 3925 or visit woodalls-trade.co.uk for trade enquiries.