Heirloom Furniture Scotland

13/04/2017

Are you looking for a in East Lothian, Scotland? You just found him! You can read all about Sandy's beautiful on his website at www.heirloomfurniture.co.uk/rocking-horses

07/04/2017

Today, Sandy's website was launched. See it at www.heirloomfurniture.co.uk - where you can read about Sandy's woodworking skills in making , and . Simply click on the link below.

Sandy Burns specialises in making heirloom pieces including chairs, treasure boxes and rocking horses. Each piece can be personalised with bespoke carvings.

17/03/2017

Before leaving to start up his own business, Sandy worked for many years as a tutor at the Chippendale School of Furniture in Scotland. He now takes on commissioned work - and specialises in making heirloom pieces including and - with his magnificent being his real passion. Please like and share. Thank you!

13/02/2017

If you are looking for a for a or simply appreciate the beauty of wood and fine crafting skills, this post features another of Sandy Burn's beautiful . This one is made of ( ), sourced from the eastern side of the United States and renowned not only for its unusual colour, lustre and grain patterns but also for its strength.
The box features a clean, striped design, with angular feet to match this crisp style. To contrast with the black wood, Sandy has used for the banding, the handle and the feet. The hinges are also made of sycamore, secured with .
The tray inside, again in sycamore, is lined with , giving this box a very classy finish and making it an exceptionally stunning piece.
Sandy can make boxes to commission for use as a , , - or whatever you choose - and as gifts for any occasion from weddings and christenings, to special birthdays and anniversaries. So, whether you are looking for an or would simply like a box made to your own design, Sandy would be delighted to hear from you. You can message him through facebook, send an email to [email protected] or call him on 07947 347361.
And please note that Sandy has a workshop at Fenton Barns in East Lothian, EH39 5AW (tucked behind the mushroom farm) - and visitors are always welcome!

06/02/2017

Sandy Burns is a working at Fenton Barns in East Lothian, Scotland - and one of the items he most enjoys making is or . Sandy carefully sources pieces of wood of great beauty and interest for each of his boxes, which are then personalised with carvings and engravings, resulting in beautifully crafted or that will give pleasure for a lifetime and which make ideal birthday, wedding or anniversary gifts for family and loved ones.
Sandy started making boxes several years ago, and here you can see one of his first, made in Burr Elm and Yew for a gentleman who had served in the Royal Navy for more than 45 years. The box has little bun feet, the lid is decorated with beautifully carved maritime knotwork with anchor-shaped hinges joining the lid to the box. Inside the box there is a felt-lined, lift-out tray, with compartments to provide ideal storage space for business cards, cufflinks, watches, etc.
Please like, follow and share Sandy's page, where we will be posting details about more of his beautiful and some of the other items he loves to make, including his darling little and his amazing, full-size .

21/01/2017

Chairs for children, beautifully handcrafted in elm and yew woods by Sandy Burns of Heirloom Furniture. Find him at Edinburgh Workshop, Decca 1, Fenton Barns, East Lothian, EH39 5AW (Tel: 07947 347361)

10/01/2017

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08/01/2017

Fabulous bespoke furniture items