ABOUT US
What we create & how we work
James Winby and a small team of craftsmen produce hand-made furniture to commission from their workshops in Dorset. Our aim is to build beautiful pieces that are lovingly made with an elegant and human touch.
The workshop is run on a traditional basis; each piece is made from start to finish by one craftsman, without it getting passed through a series of hands. The result is a better, more personal piece.
Whatever the piece, we always try to reflect the beauty and warmth of the timber. The final design should be at one with its surroundings, complement them, or comment on them, and of course every joint and detail must reflect the best traditions of British cabinet-making.
Who’s who in the Winby workshop
James
James Winby studied furniture making in the UK under Alan Peters, one of the country’s great cabinet makers. He subsequently moved to Japan and spent two years designing and building furniture. He returned to England in 1995 and set up workshops in Dorset.
Edd
Edd came to the workshop 10 years ago after graduating from the furniture course at Bournemouth and Poole college. He manages the workshop and he is an exceptional maker.
Marie
Marie came to us with a background in sailing and a passion for wooden classic boats. She speaks fluent French and Spanish and runs the entire office of the company.
MODERN PROCESSES
& EQUIPMENT
We handle every part of the project in-house, from designing, to building, to finishing.
Our workshop houses a high-end spray shop, where we apply our finishes, either by spray, or by hand, tailored to your project.
BESPOKE DESIGN
Designing our furniture as well as building it means your vision stays exactly as intended: personal and unique.
Decades of experience helps us advise on your ideas and create truly bespoke pieces you won't find anywhere else.
HIGH GRADE LOCAL HARDWOOD
We pride ourselves on the quality of our furniture, and that starts with the materials we source so carefully.
Our timber is all certified, and often comes locally from the estate in Dorset.
MADE TO MEASURE.
MADE TO LAST.
Our Pieces are designed and made to last. Everything is made to fit perfectly into your life, be it a large dining table for a rustic kitchen, or a minimalist nightstand for a modern flat.
TRUE CRAFTSMANSHIP
AT THE CORE
Above all else we are craftsmen. We take pride in our pieces. A crisp dovetail joint, a carved handle all quietly reflect the quality.
CONTACT US
All enquiries welcome
01725 516454
james@winby.co.uk
Rushmore Farm
Tollard Royal
Wiltshire
SP5 5QA