ABOUT OAK FURNITURE

Solid oak furniture is becoming increasingly popular due to its durability and characterful appearance. There are online retailers specialising in oak furniture, much of which is imported. There are also working cabinet makers, who produce solid oak furniture in this country using a variety of traditional craft and high technology manufacturing methods. Most of the oak used for this purpose is imported direct from sawmills in the USA.

Oak furniture may have a traditional appearance, including staining and distressing to give an antique appearance. Traditional pieces of this kind are usually stained, and may have carved legs and other decorative features. Oak also lends itself to clean contemporary designs, which show off the variation and grain of the wood.

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LEADING UK OAK FURNITURE SUPPLIERS

Chris Sharp Cabinets: Oak Furniture. Chris Sharp Cabinets is a specialist manufacturer of solid oak, cherry and walnut furniture. Founded by Chris Sharp in 1986, it is based near Lincoln. The company buys its wood direct from sawmills, mainly in the USA, and sells the vast majority of its oak furniture direct to the public. Each piece of oak furniture is specially made to order. There is a range of standard sizes and designs for oak furniture, but special dimensions can be provided at a small extra charge. Chris Sharp provides oak furniture for the living room, dining room, and bedroom.

Oak Furniture Maker. Oak Furniture Maker, based in Cripps Corner, East Sussex, is a specialist manufacturer of oak furniture. It is a family owned and managed business, founded in 1987. A wide range of styles is available, mainly traditional and rural. Each piece of oak furniture is made using traditional tools including tenon saws, mallets and chisels. The oak furniture is made using sturdy pegged mortice and tenon joints, without the need for glue. In addition to standard collections, custom oak furniture can be made to order from either first quality or character grade oak.

South Seas Trading Company: Oak Furniture. South Seas Trading Company, based in Nunthorpe, Middlesborough, is a specialist online retailer of solid oak furniture. The company supplies solid oak furniture for the living room, dining room, and bedroom. Three ranges of oak are available: Vermont Oak, Milano Oak, and Zen Oak. Samples of each type of oak can be provided free on a nationwide basis. The product range includes: Solid Oak Tables, Oak Wardrobes, Oak Dressers, Oak Sideboards, Oak Book Cases, Oak Coffee Tables, Oak Hi-Fi Units, and Oak Cabinets.

Other useful links relevant to oak furniture and suppliers:

British Furniture Manufacturers Association

Furniture Industry Research Association

DETAILED INFORMATION RESOURCES ON OAK FURNITURE

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include manufacturers' specifications and CAD details: Barbour Compendium at www.barbourcompendium.co.uk, RIBA Product Selector Plus at ww.productselector.co.uk, ASC Bricsnet at www.ascinfo.co.uk, Building Products Index at www.bpindex.co.uk, British Board of Agrément at www.bbacerts.co.uk, British Standards Online at www.bsonline.bsi-global.com.

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