Furniture Timber
5 Ways to Use a Waney Edge Board
10 August 2026
5 Ways to Use a Waney Edge Board Waney edge boards are one of the most distinctive timber products available. Their natural, untrimmed edge preserves the character of the tree, …
From Woodland to Workbench: A Trusted Timber Supplier Supporting Fine Furniture Making
12 November 2025
A Place Where Craftsmanship and Nature Meet In a peaceful corner of the Scotney Castle Estate in Kent, the Furniture Craft School teaches the timeless art of fine furniture making. …
Tom Faulkner Award Winner: Phil Berczuk’s Andenes Low Table
24 September 2025
At English Woodlands Timber, we believe every piece of wood tells a story. That story begins in the forest and continues until it becomes part of a beautiful piece of …
A Guide For Furniture Makers
24 September 2025
At our West Sussex woodyard, we welcome furniture makers to book an appointment and handpick their own boards. Visiting in person allows you to compare tones and textures, and select …
Ready to Source Timber Like Attica Studios?
24 June 2025
At English Woodlands Timber, we believe every piece of wood tells a story. That story begins in a well-managed woodland and continues until the timber becomes part of something meaningful …
Specialist Timbers for Specialist Makers: Exploring Our Elm, Yew, Mappa Burr and More
11 June 2025
We know that furniture makers and specialist craftspeople need more than just timber – they need the right timber. The kind of timber that tells a story, showcases a skill, …
Why Elm is the Furniture Maker’s Secret Weapon – Beauty, Strength, and Sustainability
14 May 2025
At English Woodlands Timber, we believe that every species we supply has a story – and few are as quietly remarkable as Elm. For furniture makers looking to create pieces …
Why Is Timber Sustainable?
6 May 2024
Wondering What the Most Sustainable Timber Is? You’re not alone. As the world’s natural resources come under pressure, using sustainable timber in construction and manufacturing is more important than ever. …
Watch Your Language >> Wood Words
2 January 2024
All the different words used to talk about wood can get confusing sometimes – we’re sticking with good ole ‘waney edge boards’ for the duration…
Talk about Tannin
15 October 2023
There aren’t many certainties in this life but the presence of Tannin in Oak and Chestnut is definitely one of them. Both of these popular timber species have high levels …
Hand Crafted With French Walnut
25 August 2022
You’re witnessing the happy handover of two very pretty walnut side tables, light on their feet but heavily endowed with rich grain, colour variation and sleek brass stitches.
Ash versus Elm
16 July 2022
One of these beautiful timbers is robust and tough and one is too sweet and gentle for it’s own good. Guess which is which?