HFS is a local independent registered charity that provides affordable reused furniture, helps low-income households to furnish their homes, collects surplus furniture and appliances for reuse, and provides practical opportunities for people to gain skills, experience and confidence.
We produce a range of handmade items from a wide variety of native and exotic timbers from kitchen worktops to fountain pens.
We use timbers that are not normally found on generic high street products to create unique, one off, furniture and homewares that will accentuate any home or be a memorable gift.
For more details about wood types, how they look and their durability the Wood Database has a wealth of information on all the wood species that we can source and more.
Below are samples of a few of the woods that we have in our workshop.
Whether you're looking to update yourbedroomor create more practical storage in your hallway, we have the perfect furniture piece for you and your home.
Kirsty Hyam— Well today at the new forest show my 6 year old needed to sit in the shade I placed
With only ten pounds in working capital he used the furniture from his own home to put in the widow to gain his first sales and undertake deliveries by way of a handcart.
He used to say he had built the business up on chalk, as his practice of creating rhymes which he chalked on the windows and later his blackboard outside, caught the attention of and amused thousands of passer-by's, thus ensuring a steady flow of customers.
John Busbridge was widely respected by all who knew him.
After the Second World War in 1946 he passed the then flourishing business over to his son Gordon (John Gordon) Busbridge in exchange for Gordon's house "Coniston" in Westfield lane.
All my furniture is individually made so each piece is different and can be adjusted to your own design and measurements -- Just tell me what you have in mind and I will do the rest!
All round wood is chestnut -- Backs and boards are usually softwood, but all items can be made using oak boards for longer life.
This is reflected in the increase in price of about 40% for oak boards.
All peeled items are treated with a preservative before delivery.
All measurements are approximate -- Metric sizes available.
Gilly Emsley— Kim and hubby are so friendly. They listen to what you want and create lovely rustic
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