Material source book
Discover some of the British wood, surface textures, naturally derived finishes and complementary materials we use in our studio, to realise bespoke pieces of design. Visit us to see and feel more of the materials we work with.
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British wood species
We work with a hugely varied selection of native wood, each one unique in its working properties, look and feel.
Tiger oak
Spalted beech
Cedar
Quarter sawn oak
Sycamore
Elm
Beech
London plane
Pippy oak
Chestnut
Brown oak
Wellingtonia
Walnut
Rippled sycamore
Ash
Alder
Naturally derived wood finishes
Sometimes the natural finish of wood isn’t quite right for an interior design scheme. We use a selection of richly coloured finishes to enhance the natural character of our beautiful material.
Madder red
Fumed oak
Scorched ash
Emerald green
Thermo sycamore
Weld yellow
Ebonised chestnut
Thermo ash
Woad blue
Limed ash
Texture with wood
Aside from natural grain and character, wood can offer richly textured surfaces depending on how it’s worked.
Adzed surface texture
Chestnut shakes
CNC cut ripples
Waney edge
Adzed English lime
Band sawn surface texture
Kerf panels
Weave
Complementary materials
From leather, to willow and linen; we love to pair beautiful wood with other natural materials.
Mycelium
Cast bronze
Danish cord and English ash
Willow
Upholstery
Brass rings
Leather
Glass
Danish cord and cleft chestnut
Metal
Stone
Jesmonite