About Us


Welcome to 1770 Online

This is the virtual repository of all things connected with the living, breathing 1770, the Shaftesbury gift shop established in 1997 by James & Bronwen Thrift in the hilltop town overlooking the beautiful Dorset countryside.

At 1770 our team is dedicated to bringing the best in contemporary design a bit closer to you and your home, with

• lighting by the Italian manufacturers FLOS
• funky designs from the masters at ALESSI
• some of the best in British contemporary design by the likes of Innermost, Black & Blum, SUCK UK, Touch of Ginger and Mathmos
• practical stylish glassware from LSA
• our favourite, and now very much yours, the fantastic Sit On It Bean Bag, which now have a new baby sibling in the Tryangle bean bag
• and some of the most innovative and contemporary gifts that Shaftesbury has to offer.

At 1770 Design we can also advise and assist in all aspects of contemporary design, from revitalising the office environment, giving your home a lift, or getting that show home ready for the market.

Whatever you're after, we are here to help, and if you're ever in the area, pop in and see us at the Shaftesbury shop, you can find us here.


1770 Fairs 2008

We have been busy planning our Fair diary for 2008, and look forward to seeing you at the following events:

Sunday 6th July  GOLD HILL FAIR

Wednesday 20th August    Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show

Mon 20th & Tues 21st October        RNLI Michaelmas Fair, Port Regis, Shaftesbury

Wed 22nd to  Fri 24th October    Rockbourne Fair, Salisbury Racecourse

Tues 11th to Fri 14th November  Mary Howard Sale, Hullavington Airfield, Chippenham

Fri 21st & Sat 22nd November, Compton Marbling Christmas Fair, Tisbury

Tues 25th & Wed 26th November  Mary Howard Sale, Sandown Racecourse, Surrey


1770 Wedding List Service

Here at 1770 we run a comprehensive wedding list service to make sure everything for your big day runs as smoothly as possible.

At 1770 you will discover a style and elegance perfect for 21st Century living.

We take the time to listen and develop exactly the right service to suit you; after all it's your day and your future.

How it works?
Simply come in the shop in Shaftesbury, relax, enjoy yourself and select all that your hearts desire from our comprehensive range of contemporary designs for you and your home. With our flexible and friendly service we can arrange a time to suit you, evening and weekend appointments are available.

We then control the list for you, creating your own personal section here on our website for your friends and family to access and choose that special gift for you. You just tell your family and friends where to find us and we will take it from there. No Fuss, No Worry, No Problem.

For those relics who still think a mouse is a small fluffy rodent, one of our advisors is always at the end of the phone.

Your gifts will be complimentary gift-wrapped, and delivery arranged to suit you.
Gift Vouchers are available and can be added to your gift list.

To discuss your requirements further, call the 1770 Wedding Line on 01747 850486.



1770 Business to Business

We undertake the supply of  furniture, lighting and accessories for bars, restaurants, offices  and shops. From file trays to complete office workstations we  can help you create the perfect working environment. Our range of Z Line office furniture offers a versatile and stylish solution for the modern office at a very reasonable price.

Our large database of designers and manufacturers  include Alessi, Kartell. Philippe Starck, and Flos.

Please call us with your requirements, and we will be happy to  provide a very competitive quotation, for deliveries large or  small.

Corporate Gifts
We are also able to assist in the sourcing of a vast range of corporate gifts and incentives, many of which can be personalised with logos and engravings.

Contact us with your requirements.