Business Details
14 Years
experience
Bespoke Furniture Design & Craftsmanship in Malmesbury
Established by Graham Ikin, our bespoke furniture design business combines generations of artisan heritage with modern engineering expertise. With a lineage of carpenters and craftsmen, Graham's journey began in his teenage years crafting boats and furniture, later honing technical skills through an engineering apprenticeship that led to board-level positions. Rekindling his creative passion, Graham now specialises in contemporary furniture rooted in Art Deco influences, integrating precision engineering into each piece. As a full member of the Gloucester Guild of Craftsmen, we deliver unique commissions across the UK, showcased at prestigious events like the Celebration of Craftsmanship in Cheltenham.Our approach prioritises client collaboration, ensuring every design meets individual needs while maintaining enduring quality. The subtle craftsmanship details - chamfers, inlays, and hidden compartments - distinguish our work, which has been featured in homes nationwide. We maintain rigorous quality standards through traditional techniques enhanced by modern materials, offering comprehensive care guidance to preserve our furniture's longevity. Our Malmesbury workshop remains open by appointment for those seeking exceptional, handcrafted pieces that blend functionality with artistic expression.
Services
Bespoke Furniture Design
Custom Cabinetmaking
Furniture Restoration
Engineering Solutions
Showroom Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We integrate engineering expertise into furniture design for superior functionality
- Our client-led process creates truly unique, personalised pieces
- We use premium hardwoods with meticulous attention to detail
- Full member of the Gloucester Guild of Craftsmen
- Proven track record of successful commissions and exhibitions
Associations and certifications
- Gloucester Guild of Craftsmen
What people say
Delighted with the Omega
Unique pieces
Successful commissions
Enduring quality
Artistic expression
Services
Bespoke Furniture Design
We create unique furniture pieces tailored to individual client specifications. Our process involves collaborative design sessions to understand specific needs and preferences. Each creation combines Art Deco influences with contemporary engineering principles, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and functional longevity through precise craftsmanship and premium materials selection.
Engineering Solutions
Our engineering expertise enables custom furniture mechanisms. We design and fabricate bespoke solutions like gas-assisted desks and TV lift systems. These innovations enhance functionality while maintaining aesthetic integrity, demonstrated through successful projects like the Arisa desk and Kemble TV lift that solve specific usability challenges in modern living spaces.
Furniture Restoration
We specialise in repurposing significant timber into new furniture. Our process preserves the character of reclaimed wood while creating functional modern pieces. This includes careful selection of usable sections, structural reinforcement where needed, and applying protective finishes that maintain natural beauty while ensuring durability for contemporary use.
People
Graham Ikin
Designer & Cabinetmaker
Third-generation craftsman with engineering expertise, Graham combines artisan heritage with technical precision. After a corporate career, he revived his passion for furniture making, exhibiting nationally and creating bespoke pieces that blend Art Deco influences with modern functionality through his Malmesbury workshop.
Questions
What makes your furniture bespoke?
We involve clients throughout the design process, incorporating personal preferences and significant materials into unique pieces tailored to individual needs and spaces.
Can you work with reclaimed timber?
Yes, we specialise in transforming significant timber, like the 200-year-old walnut tree example, into beautiful furniture while preserving its history and character.
How do you combine art and engineering?
Our Art Deco influences merge with technical expertise to create furniture featuring both aesthetic details and functional innovations like custom mechanisms.
What care do your furniture pieces require?
We use durable finishes but recommend regular wax polishing and avoiding extreme temperature changes to maintain your furniture's beauty for generations.
