Business Details
Bespoke Cabinet Makers in Worcester
Elgar Furniture has been crafting bespoke wooden furniture for homes and businesses for three decades. Our workshop in Kempsey near Worcester combines modern equipment with traditional hand-skills to create unique pieces tailored to client specifications. We specialise in free-standing furniture, fitted designs, and intricate wood carvings using a variety of timbers and finishes. Clients are encouraged to visit our workshop or arrange home consultations to discuss projects, ensuring material choices, design elements, and dimensions align with their vision.With extensive experience in replicating existing styles or creating contemporary pieces, we prioritise quality craftsmanship and customer collaboration. Our portfolio includes historic building restoration, heraldic carvings, and custom joinery for both residential and commercial spaces. We maintain transparency throughout the process, from initial concept to final installation, ensuring each project meets exacting standards. Our commitment to excellence has established us as trusted cabinet makers in the Worcestershire region.
Services
Free Standing Furniture
Fitted Design
Wood Carving
Custom Joinery
Historic Restoration
Highlights and features
- Three decades of specialist cabinet-making experience
- Combines traditional hand-skills with modern workshop equipment
- Offers workshop visits for detailed project consultations
- Specialises in both contemporary and historic woodwork
- Provides tailored solutions for residential and commercial spaces
Services
Free Standing Furniture
Craft bespoke free-standing furniture including tables, cabinets, and bookcases tailored to client specifications. Using premium timbers and traditional joinery techniques, we create durable pieces that combine functionality with artistic design. Ideal for clients seeking unique additions to living spaces or commercial environments.
Fitted Design
Design and install custom fitted furniture solutions like kitchen wall units and bedroom cabinetry. We ensure seamless integration with existing spaces while maintaining aesthetic coherence. Our process includes on-site measurements and material consultations to guarantee perfect fit and finish for both modern and traditional properties.
Wood Carving
Create intricate wood carvings ranging from heraldic motifs to architectural elements. Our expertise includes replicating historic designs and crafting bespoke decorative features. Using traditional tools and techniques, we produce detailed work suitable for both functional pieces and standalone artistic installations in residential and commercial settings.
Custom Joinery
Provide specialist joinery services for handrails, mouldings, and structural timber components. We combine precision craftsmanship with durable materials to create long-lasting solutions. Our work maintains structural integrity while enhancing visual appeal through carefully executed detailing and finishing techniques.
Historic Restoration
Restore historic wooden elements and create period-accurate reproductions. We specialise in maintaining architectural integrity while using appropriate materials and techniques. Our restoration services cover carved details, cabinetry, and structural components for listed buildings and heritage properties requiring sensitive conservation approaches.
People
Derek Cottrill
Owner & Cabinet Maker
With 30 years' experience in bespoke furniture making, Derek Cottrill leads Elgar Furniture's workshop operations. He specialises in traditional woodworking techniques while incorporating modern design elements to create unique pieces tailored to client requirements.
Questions
What types of furniture do you specialise in?
We create bespoke free-standing furniture, fitted cabinetry, and intricate wood carvings using traditional techniques combined with modern craftsmanship.
Can you replicate existing furniture designs?
Yes, we can recreate pieces to match existing colour schemes, designs, and finishes for seamless integration with your current interiors.
Do you offer workshop consultations?
We welcome clients to visit our Kempsey workshop to discuss projects in detail before providing estimates or design proposals.
What materials do you work with?
We work with various timbers including oak, English lime, and other woods suitable for creating durable, aesthetically pleasing furniture pieces.
Do you handle historic restoration projects?
Yes, we undertake historic building restoration work including period-accurate wood carvings and joinery for listed properties.
