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If you are looking for furniture which is

  • Beautiful and practical
  • Made to an original design
  • Constructed using traditional techniques
  • Suitable for the modern home
  • Made from solid wood
  • Repairable and restorable in the long-term
  • Practical for family use
  • Made with non-toxic glues and finishes
  • Handmade using hand tools
  • Keeping traditional crafts alive
  • Incorporating traditional upholstery
  • Good value for money

then I may have what you are looking for.

My furniture is designed for people who expect their furniture to last more than a lifetime. All my furniture has been designed by me. These original pieces are equally at home beside other contemporary furniture or antiques. Although beauty is an essential component, the function of a piece is equally important to me. All my furniture is used in my own home before I am happy with the design.

Traditional furniture construction and traditional finishes are my speciality. All joints are hand cut and held with hot animal glue to ensure restoration is possible in a hundred years' time. Proven and robust finishes such as raw linseed oil and shellac are applied to enhance the piece and will lead to the development of an excellent patina where frequent use leaves its mark.

Upholstered items are made using methods usually only seen on the best antiques. This ensures comfortable, long-lasting upholstery that can be repaired and restored rather than being thrown into landfill.

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John Tuffrey, 4 Harden View, Netherton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7HS, United Kingdom. Tel. 01669 631041