SMART HOME IDEAS SINCE 1936

Since 1936, Morphy Richards has remained faithful to British design and military-grade quality. Our unwavering commitment to adding smart ideas to the kitchens and daily life – enables the creation of pioneering small appliances that simply make things better, stand the test of time, and forge the uniqueness of Morphy Richards.

When Donal Morphy met Charles Richards

In 1936, Donal Morphy and Charles Richards formed the company, starting from an oast house in St Mary's Cray. Since then, the engineer and salesman constantly inspired each other and explored the meaning of innovation. Along with the unexpected creative collision, technology met humanity, and function met form. And with that, they set out on a journey to make home life easier and happier.

Timeless craftsmanship: military-grade quality since WWII

Prime in the 1970s: the UK's largest appliance producer

Milestones in the history

1936

1940s

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

The beginning

Donal Morphy and Charles Richards formed the company in St Mary Cray.

Time of change

Morphy Richards came under government contract to produce aircraft components.

Full steam ahead

Morphy Richards as a public company merged with Astral and registered a turnover of over £5.5 million with irons as its major product.

Fast growth

BDA was formed and became the UK's largest domestic appliance producer.

Every home in the UK

Every UK household owned an average of two Morphy Richards products.

Back in style

Under the innovation first principle, the products represented avant-garde styles.

Worldwide

Leading market share with products sold in over 30 countries.

Technology leading

Established the Design Engineering Product Technology Hub (DEPTH).

Re-innovation

Made things more portable and multifunctional to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Bigger blueprint

Bring smart ideas into more households around the world.

The redefined classics

Collaborating with brands worldwide, Morphy Richards values the sparks of inspiration that arise from the collision of ideas. Our designs are reshaped to add artistic value and create unique lifestyles.

Our global reach

Starting from the oast house in St Mary's Cray 87 years ago, Morphy Richards has entered more than 30 countries and regions across five continents and become the brand of choice for 100 million families.

GROW YOUR BUSINESS

And the journey continues...

The story of Morphy Richards began with the encounter between the engineer and the salesman.
And it continues with the spirit of exploration to bring smart ideas to everyone, making home life
easier and happier.