Furniture

Each piece of furniture or metalwork I make is based on an individual Arts & Crafts designer's style. Whilst I make some replicas, often something a little different is required. Commissioning a piece of furniture from me is not a difficult process, and can be looked upon as additional enjoyment to the owning of the finished article.

The basic procedure is quite simple as follows:

Firstly contact me with your requirements, for example, you would like to own a Voysey chair, how much would it cost and how long would it take to make?
I will then respond with a costing and give an idea of when you could take delivery, this will depend on my other work commitments at that time. We can then discuss details, for example rush or traditionally upholstered seat, colour of leather etc.
Then if you would like to proceed with placing an order, an initial payment is paid, and a confirmation of order letter is sent by return. When I am about to start making your order a further payment is made. I then make the item keeping you informed of it's progress. When it is ready the balance is then paid and the item is collected or delivered, on time.

Figured English oak, brown oak and English walnut are the woods mostly used, often featuring intricate inlays of 5000 year old bog oak, holly and fruit woods.

Special hand forged brass, steel and silver fittings are often incorporated, in keeping with the particular pieces being made. Stained glass and decorative leather work can also be undertaken in my workshop.

My furniture has an oiled and waxed finish.

touchmark

THE CHRISTOPHER VICKERS TOUCHMARK
A SIGN OF TRADITION AND QUALITY

Initially conceived to distinguish my Metalwork designs from earlier Arts & Crafts designers work, it is now also used on my Furniture and Boxes as well.

The use of the partitioned heart to contain initials was inspired by WR Lethaby's personal bookplate design. It was Lethaby who introduced Ernest W Gimson to the delights of early domestic metalwork and it is Gimson's and CFA Voysey's designs that inspire me to design and make in this tradition.

The heart motif also of course being synonymous with the Arts & Crafts Movement and used particularly by Voysey and MH Baillie-Scott. It was a plasterwork fire surround, designed by Baillie-Scott with a flower growing from a heart, that inspired the finishing touch. It seems entirely appropriate, as this is where the best designs originate.

As well as making to order, a selection of items are kept in stock; these are available to purchase and shown with a price.