Business Details
Award-Winning Bespoke Furniture Makers
Established over 30 years ago, Waywood combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to create bespoke wooden furniture for domestic and commercial clients. Our team of six skilled craftsmen, including award-winning designers and CNC specialists, approaches each project with a commitment to functionality, material sensitivity, and enduring design. We specialise in ecclesiastical furniture, kitchens, and architectural interiors while maintaining a reputation for tackling complex commissions.Our workshop integrates digital CAD/CAM technology with hand-crafted techniques, ensuring precision alongside artisanal quality. Sustainability remains central to our practice through responsible timber sourcing and woodland regeneration initiatives.
Services
Bespoke Furniture
Ecclesiastical Furniture
Kitchens & Interiors
Digital Technology
Veneers
Highlights and features
- We combine 30+ years of traditional craftsmanship with digital CAD/CAM technology
- Our team includes award-winning designers and CNC specialists
- We prioritise sustainable forestry and have planted 11,000 hardwood trees
- We handle complex commissions from concept to installation
- Our workshop offers full-service design, making, and project management
Services
Bespoke Furniture
We create unique wooden furniture tailored to client specifications. Our process combines hand-crafted techniques with digital precision to ensure functional, aesthetically pleasing pieces. Clients receive collaborative design input and regular progress updates throughout the making process.
Ecclesiastical Furniture
Specialist furniture for religious spaces including altars, pews, and lecterns. We balance liturgical requirements with design considerations, working closely with committees and heritage organisations. Our experience spans cathedral projects to small chapel commissions.
Digital Technology
CAD/CAM design and CNC machining services for artists and designers. We offer 2D/3D shaping, assembly, and project management. Our expertise in solid wood machining enables complex geometries while maintaining traditional craftsmanship standards.
Kitchens & Interiors
Custom kitchen designs and architectural interiors with meticulous attention to detail. We collaborate with architects and designers to create fitted furniture solutions. Services include staircase design and small-batch production for larger interior schemes.
Veneers
Specialist veneer selection and application using exotic timbers like Burr Walnut and Tamo Ash. We prefer thicker 1.5mm veneers for durability and occasionally cut bespoke veneers for unique projects such as table tops.
People
Barnaby Scott
Founder and Owner
Co-founder with expertise in CAD/CAM integration. Fellow of the Society of Designer Craftsmen since 2006, specialising in combining digital technology with traditional craftsmanship for innovative furniture solutions.
Clive Brooks
Senior Designer and Craftsman
Apprentice-trained craftsman with 30+ years' experience. Oversees furniture design and client project management, specialising in translating client visions into functional, enduring wooden furniture pieces.
Simon Smith
CAD and CNC Manager
Fine art graduate with City & Guilds training. Manages digital design projects while maintaining hands-on craftsmanship. Specialises in balancing technological precision with organic material properties in furniture making.
Matt Smith
Craftsman
Furniture designer with 20+ years' experience in bench joinery. Focuses on material appreciation and creating environments that enhance wellbeing through thoughtful wood selection and design.
Max Shaw
Junior Furniture Maker
Rycotewood College graduate with apprenticeship experience at Edward Barnsly Workshop. Specialises in creating functional yet aesthetically pleasing pieces, combining traditional techniques with modern design principles.
Questions
What types of furniture do you create?
We make bespoke wooden furniture for homes, churches, and commercial spaces including kitchens, ecclesiastical pieces, and architectural interiors.
Do you work with architects and designers?
Yes, we collaborate with professionals on custom projects from single pieces to large-scale interior schemes.
How do you combine traditional and modern techniques?
We use hand-crafted methods alongside CAD/CAM technology and CNC machining for precision complex designs.
What sustainability practices do you follow?
We use sustainably sourced temperate hardwoods and have planted 11,000 trees to regenerate local woodlands.
Can you handle complex or unusual commissions?
Yes, we welcome challenging projects having created everything from F1 engine replicas to cathedral furniture.
How does the commissioning process work?
We begin with a site visit to understand requirements, followed by design proposals, cost estimates, and regular progress updates during making.
