Business Details
48 Years
experience
Bespoke Furniture & Antique Restoration in Bath
Established in 1978, our business has built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship in bespoke furniture, antique restoration, and architectural joinery. With over four decades of hands-on experience, we specialise in creating handcrafted pieces using traditional tools and techniques, tailored to individual client needs. Our portfolio includes intricate projects such as secret bookcase doors, helical staircases, and period library installations, reflecting our commitment to preserving heritage while embracing modern functionality.We personally oversee every stage of a project, from design to installation, ensuring precision and client satisfaction. Our work has been featured in historic properties across Bath and the surrounding regions, underscoring our expertise in both conservation and innovative design. Sustainability and quality remain at the core of our practice, with each piece meticulously crafted to endure for generations.
Services
Bespoke Furniture
Antique Restoration
Architectural Joinery
Secret Bookcase Doors
Wood Carving
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in traditional woodworking and furniture restoration
- Our team provides personal attention from design to installation
- We use handcrafted techniques with traditional tools for authentic results
- Specialists in historic building conservation and secret bookcase doors
- Portfolio includes award-winning projects in listed properties across Bath
Services
Bespoke Furniture
Handcrafted furniture tailored to client specifications using traditional woodworking techniques. Specialising in solid oak, mahogany, and veneered pieces that combine functionality with artistic detail. Each item is designed, constructed, and installed by master craftsman Geoff Collard personally.
Antique Restoration
Conservation of historic wooden items including furniture, staircases, and architectural features. Employing period-appropriate methods to preserve original character while ensuring structural integrity for modern use in listed buildings.
Architectural Joinery
Precision joinery for helical staircases, secret bookcase doors, and period window restoration. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering to create functional art pieces within historic and contemporary buildings.
Secret Bookcase Doors
Innovative bookcase doors that conceal entrances to rooms, featuring adjustable shelves and soft-close hinges. Designed to match surrounding decor while maintaining full functionality as both furniture and access points.
Wood Carving
Detailed carving and veneering for ornamental features including marquetry, fluted columns, and period mouldings. Enhancing architectural spaces with bespoke decorative elements that reflect historical accuracy and artistic craftsmanship.
People
Geoff Collard
Master Woodworker & Owner
Apprenticed in 1978, Geoff has 40+ years of experience in traditional woodworking. Specialises in bespoke furniture and historic restoration, combining technical expertise with artistic vision to create enduring pieces for private and commercial clients.
Questions
What types of furniture do you specialise in?
We create bespoke wooden furniture including libraries, secret bookcase doors, staircases, and period restorations using traditional craftsmanship.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in conservation projects for listed properties, including window restoration and architectural joinery.
How long does a typical project take?
Project timelines vary by complexity but average 6-12 weeks for bespoke furniture and 3-6 months for large restoration works.
Can you match existing period features?
We replicate historic details using traditional techniques to ensure seamless integration with original architectural elements.
Do you offer delivery and installation?
Yes, we handle transportation and installation for all bespoke pieces using our own vehicles and team.
