The company was founded in 1985 and the centre of The Hardwood Co is a team of experienced individuals committed to ensuring that every item of solid wood furniture supplied has been made to their exacting standards of construction and finish.

Today we have many tried and trusted relationships with manufacturers and suppliers from all over the world, helping create unique items of furniture for individuals as well as the trade.

This successful marriage of craft skills and design know-how has enabled the company to become known amongst both customers and manufacturers alike as a specialist in the field of handmade wood furniture.

We are proud of our relationships with our craftspeople and trade partners, which has enabled us to supply quality wood furniture online and to offer a bespoke custom made solid wood furniture design and manufacturing service second to none.

Construction

Good design needs to be based upon good construction, Robert always says, “it’s just not enough to supply someone something that looks good, it has to look good and still be functioning as well for years to come if we are to say we did our job properly”.

Making wood furniture by hand using traditional methods of construction can be tricky and using properly dried wood is essential.

Production begins with the kiln drying of the wood chosen for an item of furniture.  Kiln drying is a highly skilful and painstaking process;  dry too quickly and the wood will become brittle and crack;  too slowly, however, and the heart of the log or plank may remain damp and will finish up bending and twisting.

Once the wood has been expertly prepared, the craftsmen set to work fashioning each item by hand, according to our exacting design, production and quality control demands.

Once each unique item of solid wood furniture has been constructed it is time for it’s finishing.  Here again great skill and experience is required to ensure the finished item not only looks good today but will continue to look good in years to come.

How best to finish an item depends upon many considerations; should it be natural wax on a shellac base to resist scratches and water marks; what light-resistant stains to minimise bleaching should be used; or if it is to be painted, what primer foundation should be used before the paint is applied?

The Hardwood Co is a stickler for ensuring that each item of furniture supplied meets the highest quality.