The House Directory - Furniture

Andrew Manning

The Running Horse, Brinkley Road, Burrough Green, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9NE
Tel/Fax: 01638-508047

Email: am@andrewmanning.co.uk Web: www.andrewmanning.co.uk

Manufacture and installation of fine quality freestanding and fitted furniture. Each project has its own individual character; they will undertake everything from a traditional panelled library to an ultra-contemporary kitchen. Although Suffolk based, commissions are as far afield as London, the Home Counties, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. Their website shows a selection of fitted wardrobes, bookcases, home offices, kitchens, TV and hi fi units but they will also make bespoke furniture in all sorts of timbers including desks, tables, dressers, vanity units, bath panels, screens, beds, display cases or corner cupboards.

Anta Scotland

Interior shop: 73 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH3 6TP
Tel: 0131-2259096

Highland shop: Fearn, Tain, Ross-Shire, IV20 1XW
Tel: 01862-832477 Fax: 01862-832616

Email: sales@anta.co.uk Web: www.anta.co.uk

Anta take true Scottish design and make it just right for today. Anta furniture is designed by Lachlan Stewart. The range, which includes chairs, sofas, stools, cubes and tables, embodies their contemporary Scottish character whilst retaining a strong commitment to Scottish manufacturing. Visit their website for examples of bespoke furniture designed and manufactured by skilled craftsmen in the Highlands.

Ben Whistler

9 Silver Road, London, W12 7SG
Tel: 020-8576 6600 Fax: 020-85766646

Email: info@benwhistler.com Web: www.benwhistler.com

Ben Whistler hand-make high-quality contemporary and classic furniture for hotels, corporations and private homes. They can customise one of their standard pieces of furniture to fit with a designer's plan, or they can create a unique, one-off piece. They are based in Shepherd's Bush in London, where there is a 16,000 sq foot factory as well as a dedicated showroom. They have many years of experience in the luxury interiors market and are able to offer guidance and advice on the construction and design of projects, as well as manage the flow of the job using state of the art custom software.

Benchmark

Bath Road, Kintbury, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 9SA
Tel: 01488-608020 Fax: 01488-608030 Contract: 01488-658184 Contract Fax: 01488-657081

Email: sales@benchmarkfurniture.com Web: www.benchmarkfurniture.com

Established by Terence Conran and partners, Benchmark launched its domestic hand-crafted furniture range in 2004. New and timeless designs are continually added to the collection. Benchmark also designs and makes bespoke furniture from sustainable timbers and specialist woodworking for domestic, commercial and retail clients. They also manufacture zinc and pewter counters for bars and restaurants and street and park furniture for public spaces.

Bill Davies Penny's Mill

Penny's Mill, Nunney, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4NP
Tel: 07976-606107 Fax: 01373-836018

Email: billdavies@pennysmill.com Web: www.pennysmill.org.uk

Bill Davies designs bespoke fitted and freestanding furniture to commission. The finest materials are sourced and each item is fitted with great care. Projects are mainly in London, but commissions are accepted worldwide - from one-off kitchens to fully-fitted apartments, in styles from traditional to ultra-modern. His design portfolio includes curved furniture, veneers, solid timbers and painted finishes: wardrobes, bookcases, TV/HI-FI units, bespoke beds.

Birgit Israel

301 Fulham Rd, London, SW10 9QH
Tel: 020-7376 7255 Fax: 020-7376 7244

Email: info@birgitisrael.com Web: www.birgitisrael.com

Originally established as Babylon Design in 1997 as designers and makers of contemporary furniture, lighting and accessories, Birgit Israel has now added vintage and antique pieces to the eclectic mix, creating an invaluable source for unique interior furnishings. The new hand-crafted 'Made in Germany' collection is inspired by 1930s furniture features including brass, mirror, lacquer and softly stained timbers. Each piece can be customised to clients' specification in terms of size and finish. Birgit Israel and her team also undertake residential interior design projects worldwide.

Black & Key

By appointment: W14 or W6, London,
Tel: 020-8741 8010

Email: karin@blackandkey.co.uk Web: www.blackandkey.co.uk

Black & Key specialise in contemporary and 1930s inspired furniture, hand-crafted in the UK and created by award winning designer Karin Verzariu, Member BIID. The range is being offered in three luxurious finishes with a selection of beautifully designed handles, polished nickel inlays and the option of mother of pearl detailing. Each piece can be customised to meet individual requirements thus ensuring a unique piece of furniture for interior designers and private clients alike.

Collier Webb

Antiques: Core One, The Gas Works, 2 Michael Road, London, SW6 2AN
Tel: 020-7731 2220 Fax: 020-7504 8661

London showroom: 120 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6HU
Tel: 020-7373 8888 Fax: 020-7373 3328

Email: info@collierwebb.com Web: www.afwebb.com

Collier Webb design and make the highest quality metalwork door hardware, lighting and furniture. Andrew Webb has a background in fine antiques and interior design and has created a collection of furniture and lighting. He recently joined forces with Geoff Collier, one of the foremost specialists in metalwork restoration and castings. Their range of door hardware, furniture and lighting combines traditional manufacturing techniques with the finest hand-crafted design. They also undertake bespoke commissioned designs and will advise on, design and restore the interiors of yachts and residential and commercial buildings.

Costello & Welch

142 Stamford Brook Arches, Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith, London, W6 0TQ
Tel: 020-82228899 Fax: 020-87417834

Email: info@costellowelch.com Web: www.costellowelch.com

Costello & Welch provides a creative approach to quality bespoke furniture making, working closely with individual clients and designers alike. Costello & Welch work with a wide range of materials in producing their pieces and have a large in-house sample library of creative finishes which is often the starting point for the design process.

Cubbins

Studio 1, High Warden House, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4SR
Tel: 01434-604181 Fax: 01434-601252 Mobile: 0787-674 5399

Email: studio1@cubbins.co.uk Web: www.cubbins.co.uk

Cubbins design and make exclusive luxury accessories for private clients, hotels and interior designers worldwide. Each piece is made to order and their handmade products include fabric-covered and elegant wood accessories. Products include wastepaper bins, luggage racks, linen bins, photo frames and tissue boxes. They are completely flexible and can work with you to design custom made accessories or you can choose from their own range of designs.

DAVIDSON London

Unit 1/19, Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XE
Tel: 020-7751 5537

Email: sales@davidsonlondon.com Web: www.davidsonlondon.com

Luxury international furniture design for private clients and many of the world's leading interior designers. DAVIDSON specialise in creating furniture of the highest calibre for high end residential, luxury hotels, super yachts and boardrooms incorporating clean classic lines with a modern interpretation. A comprehensive made to measure design service to suit any given project or room size ensures that timbers and dimensions can be specified to the individual requirements of the client if necessary. The service includes technical 2D and 3D drawings alongside quotations and timber samples for approval.

The Dining Room Shop

62-64 White Hart Lane, London, SW13 0PZ
Tel: 020-8878 1020 Fax: 020-8876 2367

Email: enquiries@thediningroomshop.co.uk Web: www.thediningroomshop.co.uk

Established in 1985. The Dining Room Shop makes bespoke furniture of all kinds for customers all over the world. Tables - from simple painted ones for kitchens and conservatories; country style tables in fruitwoods for informal dining; popular pale oak extending tables for family dining, to sophisticated formal mahogany tables in a variety of styles and timbers. Chairs - their own upholstered range, plus traditional French, English and contemporary designs. Other furniture includes sideboards, dressers, consoles, as well as wardrobes - in fact anything from a coffee table to a boot cupboard - all to customers` own specifications and with careful attention to detail.