Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Handcrafted Bespoke Furniture in Suffolk
Titchmarsh & Goodwin has been handcrafting bespoke wooden furniture in Ipswich, Suffolk for over a century. Our team combines traditional cabinet-making techniques with modern design to create made-to-measure pieces tailored to individual client specifications. With a heritage dating back to 1920, we maintain a unique workshop where skilled artisans including woodturners, carvers, and French polishers produce timeless furniture using premium materials like oak, mahogany, and walnut. Our 45,000-strong design archive provides inspiration for customised solutions ranging from single items to complete interior schemes.We pride ourselves on preserving traditional craftsmanship while adapting to contemporary environments, serving both domestic and international clients. The business remains committed to British ownership and craftsmanship, having been safeguarded through a management buyout in 2016. Our portfolio includes prestigious commissions for royalty and international figures, reflecting our reputation for excellence in bespoke furniture creation.
Services
Bespoke furniture
Fitted furniture
In-stock furniture
Custom finishes
International shipping
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of continuous furniture-making heritage
- Our workshop maintains traditional craftsmanship techniques
- Each piece is made to individual client specifications
- We combine historic design archives with modern requirements
- International shipping and installation capabilities available
Services
Bespoke furniture
We create made-to-measure wooden furniture tailored to client specifications. Our skilled artisans craft unique pieces using traditional techniques combined with modern requirements. Each item is produced in our Ipswich workshop using premium materials like oak, mahogany, and walnut.
Fitted furniture
Specialist production of integrated furniture solutions for complete interior schemes. We create panelled libraries, fitted bedrooms, and custom cabinetry using multiple wood types. Projects can be adapted from our 45,000-strong design archive or developed from scratch.
In-stock furniture
Immediate availability of select handcrafted pieces for prompt delivery. Current stock includes beds, tables, benches, and storage solutions in various wood finishes. Items can be viewed and purchased directly from our Ipswich workshop.
Custom finishes
Wide range of finishing options available for bespoke pieces. Expert application of traditional techniques including French polishing, gilding, and wood carving. We match finishes to existing furniture or create unique effects using specialist materials.
International shipping
Comprehensive shipping arrangements for furniture worldwide. We handle logistics for single items or complete room schemes to international destinations. Packaging and transportation methods ensure safe delivery of handcrafted pieces.
People
Jamie Cooper
Owner
Jamie Cooper has led Titchmarsh & Goodwin since 2016 following a management buyout. Starting as a junior draftsman in 2005, he progressed through design roles before acquiring the company to preserve its British heritage and traditional craftsmanship.
Jennie Blackbourn
Co-owner
Jennie Blackbourn supports business operations alongside husband Jamie Cooper. Her involvement helps maintain the company's traditional values while implementing modern business practices to ensure long-term sustainability and growth.
Questions
What types of furniture do you make?
We create all types of wooden furniture including beds, tables, chairs, storage units, and fitted interiors using traditional craftsmanship techniques.
Can you match existing furniture pieces?
Yes, we can replicate or complement existing furniture through our bespoke service using traditional wood finishing techniques.
Do you offer international shipping?
We arrange worldwide shipping for both single items and complete interior schemes with appropriate packaging and logistics.
How long has the company been operating?
Titchmarsh & Goodwin has been crafting furniture continuously since 1920, maintaining traditional techniques for over a century.
Can I visit your workshop?
Yes, we welcome visitors to our Ipswich workshop where you can see our craftsmen at work and view current projects.
What woods do you work with?
We use traditional British woods like oak and walnut alongside exotic timbers including mahogany and eucalyptus for bespoke projects.
