A small Icelandic house, run by the same family for four generations
The Eiderdown is a family-owned company started from Icealnd, on the West Fjords and East Fjords of Iceland. We began in 1960 as a single farm supplying Eiderdown to European bedding houses. Today we design, make and sell our own collection direct, from the same farms.
Fourteen people work here. There are no investors, no licensing agreements, and no third-party manufacturing. Every order is filled, stitched, inspected and shipped by us.
We make a small number of things and we intend to keep making them for a long time.
Four commitments we hold to, including when they cost us
We know what we sell
Every product has a reason for being in the collection. We work with carefully selected materials and makers, and we do not offer something simply because it is easy to source.
Quality before quantity
Our collection is built around materials, craftsmanship and consistency. Whether a piece is made through our own production or by a trusted partner, we choose quality over simply increasing our range.
Made to be kept
We believe well-made products should have a long life. We choose materials and construction with everyday use in mind, creating pieces that are made to be lived with rather than quickly replaced.
Everything is verifiable
We believe in being clear about what goes into our products and how they are made. Where applicable, certifications, material information and relevant product documentation are available for verification.
Fourteen people,
most of them for decades
Continues the family’s work with a focus on quality, sourcing and the standards behind every collection.
Oversees the business day to day, from production and sourcing to the people behind the customer experience.
Years of experience across materials and finishing. Reviews every completed piece before it leaves the workshop.
Looks after customer questions, bespoke requests, warranty matters and everything that follows your purchase.
The rest of the collection, and who makes it
Eiderdown is our own. Everything else comes from workshops we have visited and buy from directly, year after year. Four of them supply most of the collection.
What the company is accountable for
We are small enough for our decisions to remain personal. We know the people we work with, the materials we use and the standards we expect. Responsibility is considered at every stage, from sourcing and production to packaging and the life of each piece.
Open to visitors by appointment from June to September. Three rooms, a drying loft, and a long table.
Request a visit →Our only retail space outside Iceland. The full collection, and comforters you can lift and compare.
Book an appointment →Where the down comes from
The company is one half of the story. The bird, the coastline and the season are the other.
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