We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of veneer compared with solid wood, and look at how it should and shouldn’t be used in contemporary furniture making.
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In the summer of 2021, Richard England - Glencairn Furniture’s founder - spoke with Careershifters about the reasons for setting up the company and why he is so passionate about designing and making handmade bespoke furniture.
The full transcript is set out below.
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Unfiltered magazine interviewed Glencairn Furniture founder Richard England to discover how he found inspiration in a whisky glass to create drinks cabinets to dream about.
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In this article we look at several benefits of having your furniture professionally restored and repaired, rather than throwing out and replacing with new.
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In this article we examine the cost, price, relative value and absolute value inherent in bespoke furniture. In doing so, we highlight why it’s very unlikely you’ll ever get less than you paid for.
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In this article, we outline the best ways to keep your handmade furniture in optimum condition. And if damage does occur, what to do about it.
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‘Fast furniture’ may not be a term familiar to everyone, but its environmental, social and health impact is being felt by us all.
In this article I explain what fast furniture is, examine the negative consequences of this worrying trend, and consider viable alternatives.
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Few would dispute the pleasure a beautifully-made piece of solid wood furniture brings to a room – and even, dare I say, a life.
But how many people know that surrounding yourself with exquisitely crafted oak or walnut furniture also boosts your physical and mental wellbeing?
In this article we explore these ‘biophilic’ benefits and outline why the right furniture in the right environment can mean so much more to our everyday lives.
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What’s exactly involved in commissioning a piece of furniture furniture? And how do you ensure you end up with furniture that fulfils its intended purpose and you enjoy for years to come?
In this article we look at the main stages in the process and how to get the most from each.
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In this article we explore eight benefits – some obvious, some not so – of commissioning and owning a piece of bespoke furniture.
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