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A House in Highbury, Thunder Box

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When this house was built it is unlikely that it contained any internal plumbing, water would have been pumped from a well and the WC or “Privy” would have been in the garden. In a makeover of the ground floor shower room the clients decided they would like a Thunder Box – a 19c style […]

Collectors Cupboards in the Japanese Taste

These cupboards were designed by architect Robin Walker for the house in Totteridge which won an RIBA award in 2013. They are to house the client’s collection of Japanese ceramics.

The materials, which were selected by us, are – Cedar of Lebanon for the doors, Fumed Oak for the underframe and Snakewood for the handles.

Cherrywood Chest

A client ordered this chest as a Christmas present for his daughter. I was very busy and found myself working on Christmas Eve to finish it, as I did not want to disappoint the little girl.

When the client collected the chest later that day – he told me his daughter was seven weeks old.

Alcove

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We’ve made dozens of these over the years, paying particular attention to design, detail and quality.

Reception Desk

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It makes a change from our more traditional work to undertake an up-to the-minute commission like this one.

Cabin Boy

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A very fortunate young man had his rather small bedroom turned into a ship’s cabin by us.

Dining Table

In the style of George Bullock, the celebrated Regency designer, this 7 foot 6 inch diameter table is inlaid with English burr woods. Without doubt one of our finest commissions.

A Breakfront Bookcase

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A classic design used to great effect in the double alcove between two chimney breasts. The existing picture rail is carried around the bookcase and the panel mould is copied from the original.

A Pirate Chest

Used to store cushions in a Wiltshire garden.

A Country Bookcase

In oak with hand made iron fittings.