We are an independent family business based in the UK. Our aim is to provide a fast, efficient and cost effective service, where you can choose from a wide range of quality wooden furniture. We do not have a showroom, you can browse online from the comfort of your own home, this enable us to give you the best possible price. We offer a good selection of solid handcrafter furniture, which is made using traditional methods. The wood used is of a superior quality and mainly from  renewable sources. Free Delivery, usually within 6 days -At a time that suits you-

Eleanor French MacKenzie

These are the types of materials used:-

Abaca
Abaca is a species of banana plant native to the tropical region of South East Asia. It is sometimes referred to as "BacBac". The plant is of great economic importance, being harvested for its fibre, called Manila hemp extracted from the large, oblong leaves and stems. On average, the plant grows about 20 feet (6 meters) tall. The fibre is used for making twines and ropes. Abaca rope is very durable, flexible and resistant to saltwater damage allowing its use in rope, hawsers, ship's lines and fishing nets. It can be used to make handcrafts like bags, carpets, clothing and furniture.

Acacia
A durable hard wood  from the Far East . The thin grain, the flame design and varied colour shades give furniture made from it a warm appearance. Acacia was favoured in America in the 1700's for shipbuilding being hard, strong, durable and inelastic. It was described back then as being suitable for furniture, cogs, wedges or axletrees. Our Acacia comes from a sustainable source.

Birch
Birch wood is fine-grained and pale in colour, often with an attractive satin like sheen. Ripple figuring may occur, increasing the value of the timber for veneer and furniture-making. Many of the First Nations of North America prized the birch for its bark, which due to its light weight, flexibility, and the ease with which it could be stripped from fallen trees, was often used for the construction of strong, waterproof but lightweight canoes, bowls and tipis.

Birch
Birch wood is fine-grained and pale in colour, often with an attractive satin like sheen. Ripple figuring may occur, increasing the value of the timber for veneer and furniture-making. Many of the First Nations of North America prized the birch for its bark, which due to its light weight, flexibility, and the ease with which it could be stripped from fallen trees, was often used for the construction of strong, waterproof but lightweight canoes, bowls and tipis.

Fruitwood
Fruitwood is the wood of several fruit-bearing trees, such as apple, cherry or pear used especially in cabinet making. We used Cinnamon and Hazel Fruitwood. 
Cinnamon wood is commonly used for food containers, furniture, light construction, millwork, crude or rustic wood work, and toys. Cinnamon is found throughout southeast Asia and Indonesia. The lumber has an aromatic scent. It is coarse grained and interlocked. It is strong and dense and bends well. It is suitable for exterior applications as it is resistant to decay and insects.
The Common Hazel is a species of hazel native to Europe and western Asia  It is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 7 m tall, with stems up to 20 cm thick grey bark. The Common Hazel is an important component of the hedgerows that were the traditional field boundaries in lowland England. The wood was traditionally grown as coppice, the poles cut being used for wattle-and-daub building and agricultural fencing. Hazel was chosen for this purpose because it was strong and long lasting.

Mahogany
Mahogany has a generally straight grain and is usually free of voids and pockets. It has a reddish-brown color which darkens over time, and displays a beautiful reddish sheen when polished. It has excellent workability, and is very durable and slow to rot. These properties make it a favorable wood for boat making, as tradition has shown, as well as for making furniture. Mahogany is a very popular material for drum making, because of its great integrity and capability to produce a very dark, warm tone compared to other more common wood types like maple or birch. The famous Beatles sound of the 60s was made with Ludwig Drums in Mahogany shells.

Oak
Oaks are hardwood trees, the wood is commonly used in furniture and flooring. It is heavy, hardwearing, strong and has out-standing wear resistance as well as a beautiful appearance.  We use solid Oak which comes from a sustainable source.

Sheesham
Sheesham is also known as Indian Rosewood.  Sheesham comes from sustainable forests and is cut when it is around 100 years old; it is then matured and dried before being made into a piece of furniture. This furniture will last you for life and as it is hardwood it will withstand all the knocks and bumps from the family. As with all handmade furniture, the finish of each piece is unique.