Fishing a favourite stretch of river is one of the most satisfying of country pursuits – and even better if you happen to own that stretch of river. And now, one talented woodworker is giving fishing enthusiasts the chance to bring that bit of river inside their homes. Fergus McCoss (24), from the Scottish island …
The Chippendale International School of Furniture has been named winner of the prestigious Best Small to Medium Sized Business Award at the 2014 Best Business Awards. The Chippendale International School in East Lothian is acknowledged as being one of the finest furniture design and restoration schools internationally and in 2015 will be celebrating its 30th …
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It’s an absolutely unique chaise longue. Contemporary, slender and amazingly comfortable. It also represents the very best of British woodworking craftsmanship and high-end Portuguese design. The Gomo, of which only 36 will be made, costs £6,000 and is crafted from ash and American black walnut. It was recently exhibited at the Scottish Furniture Makers’ Association …
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The fictional British spy loves his gadgets, from cyanide cigarettes to Geiger counter wristwatches, and from lipstick gas grenades to exploding alarm clocks. The intricate hand-made table has a discreet mechanism that, at the touch of a button, lowers the top of the table into a secret compartment. The ebony and walnut table has been …
The 007 table on Her Majesty’s Secret Service to Shanghai Read More »
The Chippendale International School of Furniture is shortly to run a one-week Chippendale Experience course. Anselm Fraser, the School’s Principal, says it would make an ideal Christmas present. Over the years, we have trained hundreds of people from all over the world to realise their dream of becoming professional furniture designers and makers. But not …
