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Made with you, by hand.
A workshop that takes its time
Chair bodger: chairs and stools made from cleft green wood, turned on the pole lathe and built by hand.
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Get to know us
About us
We work by hand. Cleaving the log, turning the legs and spindles on the pole lathe, shaving and building the chair, step by step, with care. It is honest, absorbing work, and that is where the difference from a machine-made chair lies.
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In the workshop
Our services
Windsor chairs, stools, benches and commissions: see our work.
Repair
Careful work to keep a good chair in use.
Stools & benches
Honest, sturdy pieces made to use.
Made to order
A single piece, made by hand, for you.
Courses & green woodwork
Pole-lathe turning and chair making, shared.
Green-wood chairs
Chairs made from cleft green wood, turned by hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is a bodger?
A bodger works green wood on a pole lathe, traditionally turning chair legs and spindles in the woods. We work that way by hand.
What does a chair cost?
It depends on the piece, the wood and the work involved. Tell us what you have in mind and we will give you a clear price.
Do you run courses?
Yes. We share pole-lathe turning and chair making with learners and groups.
What sets us apart
Why choose us
Repair, don't replace
We put right loose joints and tired chairs, so a good chair is kept in use.
Honest advice
We talk plainly about wood, design and use, so you know what you are getting.
Green wood, worked by hand
We cleave, turn and shave green wood by hand on the pole lathe, the traditional way.
For the home and gifts
For the home, gifts, learners and anyone who wants a chair made the old way.
A wobbly old chair? We can put it right.
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Contact
Not sure what suits the room? Tell us your idea and we will advise.
- AddressKing Street 56, NW13 6BD Nottingham
- Phone+44 7468 352 315
- Emailinfo@beechenpolelathe.pro
- Opening hoursMon-Fri: 8am-7pm, Sat: 9am-1pm