Lancaster & Tomkinson Limited

Lancaster & Tomkinson Limited Quietly exceptional. Three generations of British craftsmanship. Bespoke furniture to last lifetimes.

Lancaster & Tomkinson has maintained an unrivalled reputation in unique furniture making and restoration for 75 years, through traditional values, a rich heritage in craftsmanship and industrial technology and techniques which we hold to the very highest standard.

You can often spot someone from the Potteries by a small habit.Turning over a cup or plate to see where it was made.Furn...
01/06/2026

You can often spot someone from the Potteries by a small habit.

Turning over a cup or plate to see where it was made.

Furniture makers tend to do something similar.

Many of us have an unconscious habit of running a hand along the edge of a table that isn’t our own. Just to feel how it’s been made.

I know I do.

You find yourself noticing details other people might never think about. The edge of a worktop. The weight of a drawer. The feel of a finish.

It comes with the territory really.

I’m quite happy to admit I’m a bit of a wood geek. And I know I’m not alone.

Once you start noticing craftsmanship properly, it’s very difficult to stop.





It was a chilly winter’s morning in February 1931 when young Ronald Tomkinson reported for work to embark upon his appre...
28/05/2026

It was a chilly winter’s morning in February 1931 when young Ronald Tomkinson reported for work to embark upon his apprenticeship under the guidance of Sidney Lancaster, a senior cabinet maker with the firm of Jones and Moss.

The two men quickly formed a strong bond based upon a mutual passion for producing woodwork of the highest quality. This was the start of Lancaster and Tomkinson and would go on to become one of the pre-eminent cabinet makers of the age.

It's a history built on family, friendship and craftsmanship- qualities that endure in the business today.

You can read a full account of our history with some photos from our archives and see how the business has developed over time. https://loom.ly/Z0LUXVU





We love welcoming customers, suppliers and contractors to our workshop to see what we do and see our craft in action. Yo...
22/05/2026

We love welcoming customers, suppliers and contractors to our workshop to see what we do and see our craft in action. You really do need to see it 'on the shop floor' to get a feel for what we do. However, here is a birds eye view of some of the space we work in to give you a flavour.

If you would like to arrange a visit, please do get in touch on 01782614156 or email: [email protected]

Wood is one of the key materials we work with and no two pieces of wood will ever be the same. Oak can be brown or blond...
22/05/2026

Wood is one of the key materials we work with and no two pieces of wood will ever be the same. Oak can be brown or blonde. American Black Walnut can vary wildly — light, dark, heavy sap, even hints of purple. And that variation? That’s not a flaw. That’s the beauty of working with real materials.

The best projects don’t come from one-off collaborations — they come from trusted partnerships.We’ve worked with some of...
21/05/2026

The best projects don’t come from one-off collaborations — they come from trusted partnerships.

We’ve worked with some of our clients for 15–20 years. Not because we’re the loudest name in the market, but because we’re consistent.

Consistent in quality.
Consistent in delivery.
Consistent in doing exactly what we say we will.

Our clients come back to us again and again.

When you invest in your home, it should be for the long term.We work with homeowners who want more than just “new” — the...
20/05/2026

When you invest in your home, it should be for the long term.

We work with homeowners who want more than just “new” — they want spaces that truly fit their lives. Thoughtfully designed, beautifully made, and built to last for decades to come.

From bespoke kitchens to complete interiors, every detail is considered. Every piece is made with care.

What does true craftsmanship actually look like?It’s the same hands working on a piece from start to finish.It’s decades...
15/05/2026

What does true craftsmanship actually look like?

It’s the same hands working on a piece from start to finish.
It’s decades of experience behind every joint, every finish, every detail.
It’s taking the time to get it right — not just done.

At Lancaster & Tomkinson, many of our craftsmen have been with us for 20, 30, even 40 years. That knowledge is built into everything we create.

No shortcuts. No compromises. Just work we’re proud to put our name to.

Whilst we do use a lot of machinery and state of the art technology in our workshop, many of the techniques for making o...
14/05/2026

Whilst we do use a lot of machinery and state of the art technology in our workshop, many of the techniques for making our furniture use good old fashioned methods using traditional tools -pencils, rulers, the human eye !

A lot of furniture is produced 100% by machines now and don't get us wrong, there is a place for these products in the market. However, part of what makes us unique and able to create bespoke pieces for our clients is this personal attention to detail, the human touch. It's where we believe the magic of what we do lies.

Why the finish actually begins at the start! Read how we plan and achieve the highest standard of finishing in everythin...
11/05/2026

Why the finish actually begins at the start!
Read how we plan and achieve the highest standard of finishing in everything we do and make this an integral part of the planning stage in our latest blog. https://loom.ly/V5EV7Pw

After more than a year of work, this London project is now complete.These kinds of projects are built over time.Every st...
08/05/2026

After more than a year of work, this London project is now complete.

These kinds of projects are built over time.

Every stage matters.

Every detail is checked, refined and resolved before it reaches site.

We’re incredibly proud of the team at Lancaster & Tomkinson for the work that’s gone into delivering this.

And grateful to Elston for the opportunity to be involved.

It’s always rewarding to see everything come together.

If you’re planning a project and want a team that will take the same care from start to finish, feel free to get in touch.




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Newcastle Under Lyme
ST56AZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 1pm

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+441782614156

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