Business Details
25 Years
experience
Crafting Timeless Period Furniture & Joinery in Somerset
Established in 2001 by Brian Purnell, our company specialises in crafting bespoke period architectural joinery and furniture, drawing on over 35 years of expertise in 16th to 18th-century interiors. Our dedicated team of craftsmen in Somerset employs traditional methods to create handcrafted oak staircases, panelled rooms, bookcases, and custom furniture for discerning clients nationwide. We pride ourselves on meticulous attention to detail, offering a personal service that includes site visits, design consultations, and nationwide installations.Our work caters to private clients, public institutions, architects, and interior designers, with a showroom displaying our commitment to historical authenticity. We complement our joinery with period-appropriate accessories, including hand-carved fireplaces and ironwork, ensuring every project reflects the client's vision while maintaining historical integrity.
Services
Oak Staircases
Period Furniture
Architectural Joinery
Custom Bookcases
Panelled Rooms
Wine Rooms
Period Kitchens
Solid Oak Doors
Bespoke Desks
Replica Fireplaces
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of expertise in period interiors.
- Our team uses traditional handcrafted methods for authenticity.
- We offer nationwide installations and site-specific consultations.
- We provide complementary period accessories like carved fireplaces.
- Our work is showcased in private homes and public institutions.
Services
Oak Staircases
Handcrafted oak staircases tailored to period properties, combining traditional joinery techniques with bespoke design. Each staircase is polished and fitted by experienced craftsmen to match historical accuracy. Ideal for listed buildings or modern homes seeking timeless elegance.
Period Furniture
Custom-made furniture from reclaimed pine, mahogany, and walnut, including four-poster beds, refectory tables, and carved cabinets. Each piece is finished to client specifications, blending historical authenticity with modern functionality for drawing rooms, studies, and dining areas.
Architectural Joinery
Specialist period architectural joinery covering oak panelling, wine rooms, and carved overmantels. Our team replicates 16th-18th-century designs or creates new pieces to complement existing interiors, ensuring seamless integration with original features in any property.
Solid Oak Doors
Handmade internal and external oak doors in planked, panelled, or gothic styles, colour-matched to existing joinery. Designed for period homes, listed buildings, or modern properties requiring historical accuracy, with options for bespoke detailing.
Panelled Rooms
Full oak panelled rooms and dado panelling installations, replicating Georgian or Victorian designs. Our craftsmen ensure precise fitting and finishing to transform entrance halls, libraries, or studies into historically accurate spaces with enduring quality.
People
Brian Purnell
Founder
With over 35 years of expertise in 16th-18th-century interiors, Brian established the company in 2001. Recognised for meticulous attention to detail, he oversees projects ranging from private homes to Grade I listed properties, ensuring historical authenticity in every commission.
Questions
What types of properties do you work with?
We specialise in period properties, listed buildings, and homes requiring historical accuracy, but also create bespoke pieces for modern residences.
Can you replicate existing architectural features?
Yes, we replicate dado panelling, fire surrounds, and other period details to match original joinery in your property.
Do you offer nationwide services?
Yes, we work across the UK, with recent projects in Somerset, Winchester, Guernsey, and London.
What materials do you use?
We use solid oak, reclaimed pine, mahogany, walnut, and tulipwood, with finishes ranging from polished to aged and distressed.
Can I request custom designs?
Yes, we create bespoke furniture and joinery tailored to your specifications, including unique carvings or dimensions.
Do you provide quotations?
Yes, we offer no-obligation quotations after discussing your project requirements in detail.
