Walking stick specialist Classic Canes Limited is a family business based in Somerset, England. Established in 1982, Classic Canes supplies walking sticks, folding canes, seat sticks and umbrellas to quality retailers in more than 40 countries around the world.
Known for the style, quality and elegance of our walking sticks, we believe firmly that these practical, functional objects should also be attractive accessories.
Our extensive range includes walking sticks of all kinds, from simple, everyday sticks to fine collectors' canes. We provide detailed personal advice and support, to ensure each stockist has a selection of our walking sticks, seat sticks and umbrellas that is perfect for their business and clientele.
If you are a retailer, we hope our website will inspire you to consider stocking Classic Canes walking sticks in your shop, mail order catalogue or website. Members of the public should visit our
pages to locate retailers of Classic Canes.
We hope you will enjoy reading about Classic Canes and its products on our website. With a range of over 700 products, there is a suitable walking stick for everyone.
COMPANY HISTORY
The family business grew steadily to include more products, employ more people and serve increasingly far-flung retailers. The company started to exhibit at trade fairs in the early 1990s and soon found a willing export market. The once-traditional range expanded to include ladies' fashionable walking sticks, folding walking sticks and formal and gadget canes, so that retailers could order every type of walking stick, seat stick and umbrella from one source. In the early 2000s, the Porter's son Johnny established the workshop so Classic Canes could produce its own rustic walking sticks on site.
Today, Classic Canes Limited supplies a range of over 700 products to retailers in more than 40 countries. Ben and Diana's daughter, Charlotte Gillan, is the managing director. Diana is also a director. Ben is now semi-retired but maintains an interest as a shareholder (see our
page), while other family members assist with diverse duties from representing the company at trade fairs to modelling for lifestyle photographs. Warren House remains the company's headquarters: the office, warehouse and workshop are located in the surrounding woodlands.
Established in 1982, family business Classic Canes specialises in traditional and contemporary walking sticks, seat sticks and umbrellas.
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