the Timber

Sandy works exclusively with British grown timber sourced from across the British Isles and wherever possible, local to his London workshop. Each board is carefully selected for a particular piece and comes with a tag signifying its provenance. This ensures that all the timber used comes from managed woodlands and the felling was part of a sustainable woodland management plan or through storm damage.

Sandy is part of a group of like minded furniture makers from around the world who are part of the Treemaker Initiative. Members pledge to re-invest profits into tree planting or protection in their country and Sandy does this through various tree planting charities across the UK. You can read more about the initiative here.

Each species has its own particular characteristics and an individual beauty. Timber selection forms the basis of Sandy’s designs and this is discussed during the commissioning process to help you understand the best timber for your needs both aesthetically and functionally. This way you can rest assured that you are getting the best timber for your piece, while knowing it is sustainably sourced, understanding its provenance and that you are contributing to the reforesting of the UK.

After Care

All the pieces that leave the workshop are intended to be used and are protected with a finish that is suitable for the particular timber and use of the piece.

For all these finishes it is recommended that any spills are not left to soak and to clean your furniture, nothing more than a wipe with warm soapy water will do the trick.

Please do not leave any of the wood products (like boards or spoons) to soak, or put them in the dishwasher as this may stain or warp the piece.

If you need any specific advice then please just drop Sandy an email.