Dovetailors

09/05/2026

Furniture doesn’t need to dominate a room to shape it well.

Sometimes the most useful pieces are the ones that bring calm, proportion, and quiet structure to daily life.

07/05/2026

From process to finished piece.
Precision is part of the story. So is handwork.
The goal is never perfection for its own sake — it’s furniture that feels considered, robust, and good to live with.

05/05/2026

We’re heading to Clerkenwell Design Week later this month. If you're there we'd love to see you.
We’ll be exhibiting and bringing along what we do best. Expect considered design and properly made furniture.
If you’re a designer, brand, specifier or potential collaborator, this is one to keep on your radar.
More details (and a few previews) coming soon … stay tuned.

18/04/2026

Sustainability only holds weight when you can point to it.

Traceable timber.
Joinery that can be repaired, not replaced.
Pieces built to handle years of daily use.
Material used with intent, not excess.

It’s not something we label on at the end. It’s built into how the work is made from the start.

16/04/2026

From workshop to home.

Same piece. Two stages.

What happens early on shapes everything that follows. Joinery, sanding, small adjustments. The parts that don’t always get seen.

It’s where things are checked, refined, and made to last.

That’s what properly made looks like, long before it reaches a space.

11/04/2026

We don’t try to make wood look uniform.

Grain, variation and texture are part of what give a piece its character.

Material honesty matters. Not just in how something looks, but in how it’s made and how it will be lived with over time.

27/03/2026

With Easter approaching next Friday, we’re revisiting this Paschal candle stand made for the Community of the Resurrection in Mirfield.

Following on from last week, a closer look at the making and use. At 2.5m tall and formed from 45 individually shaped pieces of solid oak, it was designed to be both substantial and practical — stable in place, but still easy to move and position when needed.

A piece that quietly supports one of the most significant moments in the church calendar, year after year.

20/03/2026

A few years ago, we had the privilege of creating a Paschal candle stand for the Community of the Resurrection in Mirfield. ✨

Standing 2.5m tall in solid oak, the spiral, triple-helix design blends tradition with contemporary craftsmanship. Made from 45 individually sculpted pieces, it supports the ceremonial candle while remaining easy to move and use throughout the year.

We love how this project combined precision, care, and respect for tradition.

Read more about the design and making process here:

Our majestic Paschal candle stand for Mirfield has a tree-like shape. It is 2.5 meters high, in solid oak, with hidden castors for easy handling.

19/03/2026

Ever sat in a chair and thought, “Yep, this just feels right”? That’s the magic of thoughtful making.

Take the Moor Curve Lounge Chair: in our Yorkshire workshop, skilled hands and precision CNC machines shape every curve, joint, and finish. One team sees it from first sketch to final piece, so every detail works beautifully—and lasts.

Designers and specifiers tell us this approach makes their spaces feel effortless—less compromise, smarter solutions, furniture that just fits.

Want to see how we blend traditional craft with modern tech to create pieces like this? Explore the process in our latest blog:

At Dovetailors, the furniture we make is shaped just as much by how we work as by the materials we choose or the way we develop our designs. Every piece that leaves our Yorkshire workshop reflects a way of working that values craftsmanship, thoughtful design and practical making. Traditional skills....

06/03/2026

⛪ Project Spotlight: Aston Hall Choir Stalls

A look back at this project crafting freestanding oak choir stalls for a small convent chapel within a stately home.

Designed in oak and made to be flexible for a smaller chapel space, the stalls complement the calm, humble character of the setting.

Read more:

A Bespoke Approach to Church Furniture Aston Hall Choir Stall – Brief It’s always a pleasure working on meaningful projects, and these freestanding oak choir stalls for Aston Hall were no exception. Recently, we had the privilege of helping a small convent community that were taking possession o...

04/03/2026

Furniture designers and interior specifiers face the same challenge every day: translating complex ideas into pieces that work — every time.

⚡ Shapes that look great on paper can be difficult to execute consistently.
🔄 Complex curves are hard to craft reliably.
🤝 Finding a partner who can scale production without compromising quality is rare.

That’s where Dovetailors can help. We deliver complex, precise, and repeatable furniture solutions that scale with your business:

🛠 Consistent, accurate forms combining advanced CNC shaping with expert furniture-making skills.
🌳 Solid timber construction that performs reliably over time.
📦 Batch production that works with and for you, so deadlines and budgets are met.

The Moor Curve Lounge Chair is just one example of how we take ambitious designs from concept to finished product — with the quality, durability, and consistency your projects demand.

You can find the Moor Curve Lounge chair for sale on our website: https://dovetailors.co.uk/product/curve-lounge-chair/

Or read more about our work with Ric Frampton and Moor Furniture Ltd here: https://dovetailors.co.uk/portfolio/commercial-page/helping-designers-bring-vision-to-life/