The Beauty of Bespoke Furniture Materials

The largest variable in our craft of bespoke furniture is the material itself. Its beauty can be breathtaking and it can also cause us the biggest headaches and the need for a walk!!

We use solid timber, moisture-resistant MDF, veneered panels, Richlite, Corian, Birch ply, particleboard, metals and many more.

Each has its own merit and beauty.

The selection of the timber we use can greatly change the look and function of a piece of furniture and this is one place where handmade bespoke furniture can really shine.

Beyond choosing the wood species which to a degree is a personal choice, during the making, each craftsman will look at the grain, direction, pattern, and colour. This can make or break the final aesthetics of the piece, time, skill, and a human eye is the only way to guarantee this.

I am a big fan of our indigenous species, Oak, Ash, Walnut, etc, they have an untaggable warmth and dependability that sits well with the environment. Many exotic species are mind-blowing in their colour and grain patterns.

Environmental responsibility is a trump card many companies like to play, our timber is FSC certified (we source this from James Latham timber) and we use our waste to heat our workshop. What cannot be burnt is sent to a local timber recycling plant. We don’t feel this is noteworthy as its what should be the norm and not something to brag about, just common sense!!