David Stephenson is a Hampshire based furniture designer-maker, specialising in designing and creating unique pieces of bespoke handcrafted freestanding furniture. Using sustainably sourced timber combined with practical design and traditional craftsmanship each piece is made to be loved and designed to last! David also offers woodworking and furniture making courses & tuition.
With a growing selection of one to one short carpentry courses perfect for those wishing to take their first steps exploring the world of woodworking. David's bespoke furniture is commissioned by private and commercial clients around the UK seeking both unique and thoughtful design and high quality craftsmanship.
Each piece of bespoke fine furniture is designed and handmade in David's small, well equipped workshop situated in the historic Test Valley village of Weyhill just outside Andover on the border between Hampshire and Wiltshire.His own furniture design style displays a combination of Shaker simplicity and function, with Arts and Crafts influences in construction details with a hint of mid-century Scandinavian style added into the mix, creating both a timeless and contemporary look.
With a growing selection of one to one short carpentry courses perfect for those wishing to take their first steps exploring the world of woodworking. David's bespoke furniture is commissioned by private and commercial clients around the UK seeking both unique and thoughtful design and high quality craftsmanship.
Each piece of bespoke fine furniture is designed and handmade in David's small, well equipped workshop situated in the historic Test Valley village of Weyhill just outside Andover on the border between Hampshire and Wiltshire.His own furniture design style displays a combination of Shaker simplicity and function, with Arts and Crafts influences in construction details with a hint of mid-century Scandinavian style added into the mix, creating both a timeless and contemporary look.
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Originally from Kingston Upon Thames in London, David Stephenson has over 15 years experience working in the wood industry along with a life-long passion for working with timber.
David's love of woodworking began at an early age and continued through his time in school.
At 16, he went straight into a joinery apprenticeship with an established business in Kingston upon Thames; he also attended The Building Crafts College in London, run by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters.
He then spent time in Sussex receiving tuition in furniture making from John Lloyd.
David's love of woodworking began at an early age and continued through his time in school.
At 16, he went straight into a joinery apprenticeship with an established business in Kingston upon Thames; he also attended The Building Crafts College in London, run by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters.
He then spent time in Sussex receiving tuition in furniture making from John Lloyd.
He loves visitors, and will bounce up to meet them at the door - don't be surprised if a furry face greets you when you arrive!
Other than greeting visitors, Monty enjoys "helping" around the workshop (mostly by stealing things and posing for photographs), and supervising from his bed in its prime location in the centre of the workshop.
He also has great fun with another workshop dog at the fairground, Jasper the sprocker of Taylor and Kerby, antique clock repairers, who can be found two doors down at unit 5.
Other than greeting visitors, Monty enjoys "helping" around the workshop (mostly by stealing things and posing for photographs), and supervising from his bed in its prime location in the centre of the workshop.
He also has great fun with another workshop dog at the fairground, Jasper the sprocker of Taylor and Kerby, antique clock repairers, who can be found two doors down at unit 5.
Today there is a huge amount of very samey mass produced furniture available on the high street and online, the vast majority of which will end up as landfill within a shockingly short number of years, why not have something totally unique, original and made to last instead?
As a bespoke furniture designer and maker David Stephenson offers many custom made furniture services.
From simple, functional utility items through to fine pieces of statement furniture.
Commissioning a piece of bespoke furniture is a unique chance for you to create a fusion of your own ideas with a designer-maker's expertise and individual style, resulting in the creation of a beautiful, personal object, designed for purpose and matching the precise needs of you, the client.
As a bespoke furniture designer and maker David Stephenson offers many custom made furniture services.
From simple, functional utility items through to fine pieces of statement furniture.
Commissioning a piece of bespoke furniture is a unique chance for you to create a fusion of your own ideas with a designer-maker's expertise and individual style, resulting in the creation of a beautiful, personal object, designed for purpose and matching the precise needs of you, the client.
Are you a complete newbie to workworking or is there a specific skill you want to develop as you progress as a woodworker?
This range of one-day courses has been designed with you in mind!
These courses are all currently run on a one-to-one basis and can be arranged for a date that suits both parties.
Due to the popularity of the one day courses (particularly building a stool on the taster day!) David is currently developing a few new one day project based classes.
Projects in the pipeline will be smaller furniture pieces and some very useful additions to the home workshop.
This range of one-day courses has been designed with you in mind!
These courses are all currently run on a one-to-one basis and can be arranged for a date that suits both parties.
Due to the popularity of the one day courses (particularly building a stool on the taster day!) David is currently developing a few new one day project based classes.
Projects in the pipeline will be smaller furniture pieces and some very useful additions to the home workshop.
Have you ever wanted to have a go at wood working?
Was the last time you touched a hand-tool in the workshop at school?
This one day introduction course is the one for you!
Designed with the intention of being a gateway to further woodworking experiences, this course will introduce you to the common hand tools and woodworking machinery you are likely to encounter while developing your skills.
The day will begin with a general health and safety discussion, followed by exploring different types of hand tools and a brief overview of what they are used for.
Was the last time you touched a hand-tool in the workshop at school?
This one day introduction course is the one for you!
Designed with the intention of being a gateway to further woodworking experiences, this course will introduce you to the common hand tools and woodworking machinery you are likely to encounter while developing your skills.
The day will begin with a general health and safety discussion, followed by exploring different types of hand tools and a brief overview of what they are used for.
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