Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Handcrafted Bespoke Furniture in Suffolk
Titchmarsh & Goodwin has been handcrafting bespoke wooden furniture in Ipswich, Suffolk for over a century. Our skilled artisans combine traditional cabinet-making techniques with modern design to create timeless pieces tailored to individual specifications. With a heritage dating back to 1920, we maintain a unique workshop where generations of craftsmen have preserved time-honoured skills in woodturning, carving, and French polishing. Our team works with premium materials including oak, mahogany, and walnut, offering fully customisable solutions from single items to complete interior schemes. We pride ourselves on maintaining rigorous quality standards while adapting to contemporary environmental demands.Our extensive design archive containing 45,000 historical patterns enables clients to commission modified traditional pieces or entirely original creations. As a family-owned business, we continue to uphold the values established by our founders while embracing sustainable practices for future generations. Our international clientele includes royalty and discerning homeowners worldwide, testament to our reputation for exceptional craftsmanship. We remain committed to preserving Britain's artisanal heritage through apprenticeship programs that pass traditional skills to new generations. Every piece we create undergoes meticulous quality control, ensuring durability and beauty that lasts for decades.
Services
Bespoke Furniture
Fitted Furniture
In Stock Furniture
International Shipping
Custom Finishes
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years of continuous furniture-making heritage in Britain
- Skilled artisans preserving traditional cabinet-making techniques
- Fully customisable pieces tailored to individual specifications
- International shipping with expert packaging solutions
- Apprenticeship programs maintaining Britain's artisanal heritage
Services
Bespoke Furniture
We create fully custom furniture pieces tailored to exact client specifications. Our skilled craftsmen work with traditional woods like oak and mahogany to produce unique items ranging from simple tables to complete interior schemes. Each creation combines centuries-old techniques with modern design requirements, ensuring perfect adaptation to contemporary living environments while maintaining historical authenticity.
Fitted Furniture
Our bespoke fitted furniture solutions transform spaces with precision-crafted cabinetry and joinery. From panelled libraries to complete bedroom suites, we design and install integrated storage systems that maximise space efficiency while maintaining aesthetic continuity. Our team works directly in clients' homes to create seamless solutions that complement architectural features and personal lifestyles.
In Stock Furniture
We offer a curated selection of immediately available furniture pieces for urgent requirements. These include unique one-off items and sample pieces from our extensive collection, available for immediate delivery. Each item maintains our exacting quality standards while offering quicker access to our signature craftsmanship for time-sensitive projects.
International Shipping
We provide expert international shipping services for our furniture worldwide. Our experienced logistics team ensures safe transportation of delicate pieces using custom packaging solutions. From Shanghai to New York, we handle all aspects of international delivery, including customs documentation and insurance, ensuring seamless delivery of your bespoke furniture to any global location.
Custom Finishes
We offer a comprehensive range of bespoke finish options to enhance our wooden furniture. From traditional French polishing to modern protective coatings, our specialists apply finishes that protect the wood while highlighting its natural beauty. Clients can choose from various stains, paints, and decorative treatments including carving, gilding, and inlay work to create truly unique pieces.
People
Jamie Cooper
Owner & Managing Director
Jamie Cooper has led Titchmarsh & Goodwin since 2016 following a management buyout. Starting as a junior draftsman in 2005, he progressed through design roles before acquiring the company to preserve its British heritage. He combines technical expertise with strategic vision to maintain the firm's artisanal traditions while ensuring modern relevance.
Jennie Blackbourn
Co-owner
Jennie Blackbourn supports Titchmarsh & Goodwin's strategic direction alongside Jamie Cooper. Bringing business acumen to complement the company's craftsmanship heritage, she helps maintain operational excellence while ensuring continuity of the firm's values and commitment to traditional woodworking techniques.
Questions
How do I commission bespoke furniture?
Contact our Suffolk workshop via phone or email to discuss your requirements. Our designers will work with you to create custom drawings based on your specifications, which can be modified before production begins.
Do you ship furniture internationally?
Yes, we arrange worldwide shipping with specialist packaging. Our logistics team handles all aspects including customs documentation to ensure safe delivery of your furniture anywhere in the world.
Can you match existing furniture pieces?
Our craftsmen can replicate or complement existing furniture using traditional techniques. We can match wood types, finishes, and design details to create seamless additions to your current collection.
What woods do you work with?
We use premium hardwoods including oak, mahogany, walnut, maple, and exotic timbers like grey eucalyptus. All our wood is properly seasoned to withstand modern heating and air conditioning systems.
Is workshop visitation possible?
We welcome visitors to our Ipswich workshop by appointment. You can observe our craftsmen at work and view current projects. We also have sample pieces available for viewing during visits.
What is your company's history?
Established in 1920 by Gordon Goodwin and Lawrence Titchmarsh, our company traces its roots to 18th-century cabinet makers. We've operated continuously in Ipswich for over a century, preserving traditional woodworking techniques through generations.
Reviews (1)
Owen O'Connor
Aug 23, 2020
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Excellent service and fantastic products . Best of both worlds providing new furniture produced using traditional methods and design which are timeless classics
