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Studio Sams Bespoke handmade furniture crafted in Scotland. Available for commissions and collaborations

Pulpit installation for March 2026Back where it belongs, serving the community for many years to come.The carved shield...
23/04/2026

Pulpit installation for March 2026

Back where it belongs, serving the community for many years to come.

The carved shield with gold leaf is a new addition to the pulpit and symbolises the Congregation of the Oratory of St Philip Neri.

Big thank you to for help with the installation.

Spot the difference.The key goal of any restoration project is trying to make the new look old. It’s where craftsmanship...
14/04/2026

Spot the difference.

The key goal of any restoration project is trying to make the new look old. It’s where craftsmanship meets patience.

Matching grain patterns, replicating joinery work and getting the finish to look consistent on every surface (huge thanks to tutor Graham for help with that)

There are many sections in this photo that sit neatly alongside the originals. But which ones?

After hulking the pulpit back to the workshop, we began to peel back the layers.Under the dirt and dust, beneath the fla...
05/04/2026

After hulking the pulpit back to the workshop, we began to peel back the layers.

Under the dirt and dust, beneath the flaking varnish, we found beautiful rippling oak, tight mitred joints and carefully crafted mouldings.

As with every furniture restoration, we needed to understand what we could save and what must be carefully rebuilt in the original style.

There was a lot to like here. But also plenty the needed to go.

Bespoke side table crafted by hand from rich American walnut and Scottish ash. This piece features two push-to-open draw...
10/09/2025

Bespoke side table crafted by hand from rich American walnut and Scottish ash. This piece features two push-to-open drawers and a striking chevron veneer pattern across the front. As light shifts, the hand-cut veneers catch the grain of the wood differently, giving the impression that the piece itself is changing direction.

A six-seater dining table, hand crafted from Scottish beech. The custom wood tabletop is made from just two bookmatched ...
04/09/2025

A six-seater dining table, hand crafted from Scottish beech.

The custom wood tabletop is made from just two bookmatched boards, cut from the same beech log.

This technique allows the natural grain pattern — complete with knots, cat’s paws, wavy edges and swirling lines — to flow seamlessly down the centre of the table, creating a sense of movement and quiet grandeur.

Finding the perfect piece of furniture for your home isn't always easy. In my latest blog post, I unpack why if you can'...
04/09/2025

Finding the perfect piece of furniture for your home isn't always easy. In my latest blog post, I unpack why if you can't find it, you should get it made. Check out my blog post. Link in bio

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