Oak
European oak is the quintessential British furniture-making timber and accounts for nearly three quarters of all the commissions I take on. It is extremely strong and durable, with an open-grained structure that takes different finishes well. On quartersawn boards, the medullary rays shine through any finish
Bespoke oak dining table - the surface has been finished with a raw oil that keeps the timber looking like it hasn’t been oiled, whilst offering everyday protection
Dickens wall hanging shelf. The hand carved arms supporting the shelves show off the beauty of the end grain detailing in oak.
Bespoke version of my Avery table, alongside Stanton dining chairs - all made from English oak. These have all been finished with my standard satin finish giving a lovely warm tone.
Ash
English ash was once the chosen timber for many items, due to its exceptional strength - tool handles, sports equipment, cartwheels - the list is so long that someone even wrote a book about its uses. Paler and more creamy coloured than oak, older trees tend to have an olive coloured hart which can give visual interest and contrast.
The Talbot media unit shown with a solid English ash carcass and doors, fumed oak frame and detailing. The timbers combine beautifully to give a modern update on a mid-century look.
Stickle hallway bench in carved English oak with blackened brass detailing. The natural strength of ash is shown off here with this minimally structured bench.
Bespoke dining table for a seaside property in English ash. The table received a white oil treatment in keeping with the coastal location and aesthetic.
London Plane
London Plane
Sycamore
Other Timbers
