Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Bespoke Furniture Solutions
Established in 2010, Alasdair Campbell Furniture represents a lifelong dedication to crafting functional, beautiful furniture pieces. Our founder, Alasdair, trained at Edinburgh College of Art and completed a three-year apprenticeship with Bodan Design & Manufacture, building on a BEng degree in Product Design Engineering from Strathclyde University. We specialise in bespoke joinery and architectural furniture, combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Our portfolio includes award-winning creations such as the Wu Bench, which received accolades at the Wood Awards and Visual Arts Scotland. Each piece is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials like sycamore, fumed oak, and walnut, tailored to clients' specific requirements.With experience spanning over 15 years in design engineering and furniture making, we prioritise precision, innovation, and aesthetic harmony. Our work has been commissioned for prestigious projects, including a Victorian library integration and custom storage solutions for modern homes. We maintain transparency in our process, offering clients direct consultation from concept to completion. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through meticulous attention to detail and the use of time-honoured techniques such as steam bending and mortice and tenon joints. This combination of expertise, creativity, and technical proficiency establishes us as trusted specialists in bespoke furniture creation.
Services
Custom Cabinetry
Bespoke Tables
Architectural Joinery
Storage Solutions
Award-Winning Designs
Steam Bent Furniture
Kitchen Installations
Library Fit-Outs
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in product design engineering
- Our team completed apprenticeships with established Edinburgh designers
- We utilise traditional techniques like steam bending and mortice joints
- Our work has won multiple industry awards including Wood Awards
- We offer direct consultation from concept to project completion
Services
Custom Cabinetry
Crafting tailored cabinetry solutions using premium materials like American black walnut and sycamore. Our designs integrate traditional joinery techniques with contemporary aesthetics. Each piece is engineered for both functionality and visual impact, as demonstrated in our award-winning Slainte Cabinet and Bar Cabinet collections.
Architectural Joinery
Creating large-scale wooden elements for architectural spaces including staircases, storage walls, and room divisions. Our work combines engineering precision with artistic design, exemplified by the Nakashima-inspired Insh Table and the innovative Storage Wall solution.
Steam Bent Furniture
Specialising in steam bending techniques to create complex organic forms without compromising structural integrity. This expertise is showcased in the double award-winning Wu Bench and the challenging Console Table design requiring significant R&D.
Kitchen Installations
Designing and crafting bespoke kitchen elements that blend natural materials with modern aesthetics. Recent projects include walnut kitchen islands and wall cabinets that provide striking contrast in contemporary light kitchens while maintaining functional storage solutions.
Library Fit-Outs
Creating comprehensive library solutions incorporating traditional and modern elements. Our work includes integrating antique panels with new designs, featuring adjustable LED-lit display cabinets and frame-and-panel storage systems tailored to clients' book collections.
People
Alasdair Campbell
Founder & Lead Designer
BEng qualified designer with 15+ years in product design engineering. Trained at Edinburgh College of Art and apprenticed with Bodan Design & Manufacture. Specialises in combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design principles.
Questions
What materials do you typically work with?
We primarily use sustainably sourced hardwoods including sycamore, fumed oak, walnut, and American cherry. We also incorporate materials like birch ply and phenolic ply for specific projects.
Can you create custom pieces based on client designs?
Yes, we specialise in translating client concepts into reality. Recent projects include adapting initial sketches from local architects into functional furniture like our tripod stools.
Do you work on both residential and commercial projects?
We handle both sectors. Our portfolio includes private commissions like the Victorian library and architectural projects such as the Storage Wall solution for modern homes.
What is your production timeline?
Timelines vary by project complexity. We begin with detailed consultations to understand requirements before providing specific time estimates for each commission.
How are prices determined for custom pieces?
Pricing depends on materials, complexity, and project scale. We provide transparent quotes after discussing your specific requirements during the initial consultation.
