Architectural Joinery & Design · Leeds
Natural forms.
We make bespoke furniture, kitchens and interior joinery from sustainable timber, collaborating with architects, designers and private clients.
About us
We shape the intangible.
Hartwell & Finch was founded in 2012 on a simple principle: return to the roots of honest craftsmanship. We strip away the unnecessary and reveal the raw beauty of sustainable timber.
From our Leeds workshop we work with architects and designers to create spaces that breathe: considered, tactile and made to last for generations.
Read our story- 12
- Years of making
- 450+
- Commissions
- 8
- Design awards
- 100%
- UK-made
Our services
Comprehensive woodworking.
Kitchens & pantries
Custom culinary spaces designed for flow and function, using moisture-resistant hardwoods and premium hardware.
Wardrobes & dressing rooms
Fitted wardrobes and walk-in closets that use every inch of vertical space, with elegant organisation inside.
Bespoke furniture
One-off tables, beds, seating and storage, designed with you and made by hand.
Our portfolio
Selected works
Principles
How we work.
Sustainable sourcing
We trace every board to a managed forest, favouring UK and European timber with certified provenance.
Precision engineering
CNC accuracy where it helps, hand finishing where it matters. Every joint is checked before assembly.
Timeless design
We avoid trends. Proportion, utility and honest materials age gracefully over decades.
From start to finish
Our process
01
Brief & consultation
We talk through the space, your taste, budget and timeline, then visit to measure and survey.
02
Design & drawings
Sketches, 3D visuals and detailed technical drawings, with timber and finish samples to handle.
03
Making
Craftspeople build your piece in our Leeds workshop. You are welcome to visit and watch it take shape.
Journal
Process · 12 October 2025
The art of steam bending
How heat and moisture let us shape fluid, continuous curves without breaking the grain.
Materials · 8 September 2025
Sourcing sustainable oak
Why we visit the forests and sawmills we buy from, and what to ask your own supplier.
Care · 21 July 2025
Finishing with hardwax oil
A practical guide to caring for oiled timber so it looks better every year.
Careers
Join the workshop.
We are always looking for skilled makers and designers who share our passion for slow manufacturing and detail. If you believe good things take time, we want to hear from you.
Start a project
Have a vision for your space? Let’s talk through your requirements and make something that lasts.