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Luke James Furniture
Designer and Maker
About
I am passionate about furniture and I strive to perfect the art of design, approaching all projects in a scrupulous way, building pieces that have character and style. I have studied at a variety of schools and workshops, and carried out thorough testing in mechanical engineering. This combined with imagination makes an exciting way of working with wood.
With a sound knowledge of timber science, projects will have the very best chance of standing the test of time. I aim to make each piece last and to continually perform as well as they did when I created them. I achieve this by using the best tools, having close tolerances and special joinery techniques, as well as careful treatment of the timber after it has been selected. Houses today are usually very dry due to central heating so to limit unwanted movement or warping I extensively dry and season the wood to ensure a top quality finished piece.
I design, make and finish all pieces with an emphasis on craftsmanship and individuality. I work with locally sourced sustainable and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) accredited timber where possible to help preserve our precious environment. Also some of the best and most exquisite timbers are locally sourced as a result of land management or clearance. I use special exotic woods from around the world in small quantities to create a truly unique finish. The character of the particular timbers used are of upmost importance.
All materials including timber, leather and hardware etc. is sourced personally.
Luke James
- Very close attention to detail - both in the design stage and throughout the build
- Top quality materials - the most beautiful timber from the best material suppliers
- Over 25 years experience - a friendly and enthusiastic approach accompany knowledge and experience
- Involvement throughout - discussions leading to detailed drawings and fully rendered images allow you see and fine-tune what you're getting before commencement
- Truly unique - innovative and inspired pieces with a focus on good design that really do exceed the criteria
Commissions
Designing and developing your ideal piece of hand made furniture can be very rewarding. Everybody loves the idea of owning their ideal piece that they have imagined and evolved from ideas and inspiration. Each and every piece will be meticulously designed and made to meet your requirements.
All commissions are treated with an open-minded approach. All forms are catered for including contemporary, classic, minimalistic, carved or sculpted and integrating other materials including glass, metals, stone, leather and textiles or engineered to enable moving parts to perform. Size can vary from ring box size objects to 24 seater dining tables.
After the initial requirements are understood, drawings and sketches are formed and various samples or prototypes can then be made. Computer aided design is extensively used to ensure complete accuracy and clarity. Involvement of the client at every stage of the process is both important and satisfying to ensure the best investment to your own fine piece of furniture.
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Get In Touch
Please get in touch for friendly advice or to discuss the piece of furniture you would like to own.
discuss@lukejamesfurniture.co.uk
07775 610 703
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