Colin Clark Furniture Restorer and Maker

Colin Clark Furniture Restorer and Maker Est since 1977 I design and build bespoke furniture ,mainly in solid oak but will work in all timbers . I also restore antique furniture.

I have always enjoyed working with wood and sold my first coffee table whilst still at school. Setting up my workshop in 1977 , I work with clients to bring their ideas to fruition. using traditional methods such as hand cut dovetail joints to the drawer sides. Over the years I have built up the restoration side of the business again usiing traditional methods,and appropriate timber for the period

Going through some old photos of my work , I came across this oak table . Memories.
11/03/2025

Going through some old photos of my work , I came across this oak table . Memories.

This was an interesting project as it started out life as a wardrobe. It suffered bomb damage during the war. Rather the...
13/10/2024

This was an interesting project as it started out life as a wardrobe. It suffered bomb damage during the war. Rather then throw it away my clients father made it into a blanket/ storage chest. Over the years the plinth and lid had broken . Fortunately , I was able to give it a new lease of life.

Another casualty in need of of repair.
08/10/2024

Another casualty in need of of repair.

This early single leaf Oak table in need of restoration. . I used oak  of the period to match  the turned leg and rail
27/11/2022

This early single leaf Oak table in need of restoration. . I used oak of the period to match the turned leg and rail

Rare antique French coiffeuse dressing table, in need of  a new leather and replace missing veneers.
16/11/2021

Rare antique French coiffeuse dressing table, in need of a new leather and replace missing veneers.

24/06/2021
An early child's chair. When this came into the workshop the right side arm was broken beyond repair. I steam bent , sha...
12/03/2021

An early child's chair. When this came into the workshop the right side arm was broken beyond repair. I steam bent , shaped, fitted and coloured new ash arm.

I was pleased that my client did not want to throw this table away, despite having two broken legs and the top badly mar...
21/11/2020

I was pleased that my client did not want to throw this table away, despite having two broken legs and the top badly marked. It now has a new lease of life

Commissioned in 1987.  Part of a hand-carved panel, which went over a fireplace in a 16th-century manor house. I also  m...
10/06/2020

Commissioned in 1987. Part of a hand-carved panel, which went over a fireplace in a 16th-century manor house. I also made and fitted floor to ceiling solid oak panelling

One of a set of six oak chairs and two carvers and an oak dining table.Hand-carved badger to each of the chair backs
10/06/2020

One of a set of six oak chairs and two carvers and an oak dining table.Hand-carved badger to each of the chair backs

Before and after the restoration of a tripod table..Glue and polish the top .New leg.s
10/06/2020

Before and after the restoration of a tripod table..Glue and polish the top .New leg.s

Another chair
31/05/2020

Another chair

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Tetbury
GL88LX

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