Oak
Strong, stable and endlessly versatile. Quarter-sawn boards show a distinctive ray fleck.
- Colour
- Honey to pale gold
- Hardness
- Hard
- Best for
- Tables, cabinetry, flooring
Timber library
The materials we work with.
Every timber has its own character. Here is a short guide to the species we use most, and what each does best.
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Walnut
Rich and dramatic, with a figure that deepens beautifully as it ages.
- Colour
- Chocolate to deep brown
- Hardness
- Medium-hard
- Best for
- Statement tables, kitchens, veneers
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Ash
Light, strong and springy: the traditional choice for curved and bent components.
- Colour
- Pale cream
- Hardness
- Hard and flexible
- Best for
- Chairs, steam-bent forms
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Maple
Fine, even grain and a clean, contemporary look.
- Colour
- Creamy white
- Hardness
- Very hard
- Best for
- Worktops, inlays, light interiors
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Cherry
Darkens with light exposure, developing a deep, glowing patina over time.
- Colour
- Warm reddish brown
- Hardness
- Medium
- Best for
- Furniture, panelling
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Sapele
A stable, durable timber with a striking ribbon figure, sourced from certified forests.
- Colour
- Red-brown, ribboned
- Hardness
- Medium-hard
- Best for
- Doors, windows, joinery
Grain illustrations are stylised. Ask for physical samples before you decide.
Our sourcing promise
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.
Choose your timber
Come and handle samples in the studio, or ask us to post a selection.