Materials

Metal

We use a variety of metals and have revived the traditional crafting of zinc and pewter.

Zinc: We use sheet zinc, which is wrapped around a wooden core and patinated. Zinc is susceptible to staining which over time further enhances its rich patina.

Pewter: Unlike pewters of old with their high levels of lead, modern pewter is predominantly tin. We use this in a similar way to zinc, but give it a highly polished finish. Whilst pewter doesn't stain, it is prone to scratching. It needs a great deal of care, but the results are gorgeous! The scratches can be removed with a lot of hard work and polishing paste, or left to add to the character of the piece, ageing in a similar way to a well used silver platter.

Copper Sheet: Copper wrapped around a wooden core and patinated to give a rich, dark patina

Wood

Wood is a natural material and as such we expect a degree of variation and movement. In any given piece of furniture we will try as far as possible to match the grain to ensure a balanced colour throughout.

Oak: We use English and European oak. It is a very sturdy and durable traditional material with a rich and open grain.

Pippy Oak: Characterful oak that has more knots and greater variation in the grain.

Fumed Oak: It is exposed to ammonia fumes which speed up the natural darkening process of the wood.

American Walnut: A rich dark wood with a tight close grain which is ideal for veneering. It is particularly suited to our cleaner urban ranges.

Ash: English and European ash ranges in colour from rich dark olive to clean white. In the main we use ‘white ash’. It is open grained and suitable for use in all forms of furniture both solid and veneered.

Sycamore: A pale delicate English hardwood with a tight close grain used for finer pieces.

Wood Finishes

All finishes can be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild detergent and buffed with a soft dry cloth.

Timbertect: A form of oil that contains a hardening agent, so it has all the benefits of an oiled finish but is more durable.

Clear Lacquer: A hardwearing semi-matt finish that needs minimal maintenance.

Mocha: A stain treatment used on wood to give it a dark rich appearance, which is then finished with a clear lacquer.

Raw: A completely untreated, surface. This is the most characterful of surfaces as it allows the full beauty of the look and feel of the timber to show through. It is very hard wearing and can be easily cleaned by scrubbing.

Samples of timbers and finishes available on request.

Linen and Wool

We have chosen linen and wool for our upholstered ranges. These natural fabrics are very durable, giving a lovely soft and relaxed feel. Our upholstered pieces can be covered in your own choice of fabric. Call to confirm the amount needed.

Leather and Suede

Part of the beauty of leather or suede is the subtle variation across a hide, and the way it ages gracefully. We mainly use aniline dyed leathers, which are less harmful to the environment in the way they are produced.