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15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Custom Furniture Solutions
Goldfinch Custom Made Furniture creates ethical furniture of outstanding quality and provenance, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. Established in 2011, we specialise in bespoke freestanding, commercial, fitted, and kitchen furniture tailored to clients' lifestyles. Our process begins with clear communication, ensuring every piece is designed and built to last using ethically sourced materials like rescued British hardwoods. We integrate sustainable practices by milling timber from fallen trees and operating onsite kilns. Our multidisciplinary team of designers, makers, and project managers brings expertise to projects ranging from single items to full commercial fit-outs.We prioritise transparency, working within agreed budgets without over-engineering solutions. As part of London Reclaimed, we train 16-25-year-olds in joinery skills, with over 90% transitioning to employment or further education. Our commitment extends beyond creation, offering aftercare to ensure long-term satisfaction. We balance form and function, focusing on materials' strengths while embracing innovation. This approach has earned us a reputation for delivering heirloom-quality pieces that enhance both residential and commercial spaces.
Services
Custom furniture
Kitchen design
Commercial furniture
Fitted furniture
Freestanding furniture
Timber milling
Youth training
Project management
Material sourcing
Aftercare services
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have over a decade of experience in bespoke furniture making
- Our team uses ethically sourced materials and sustainable practices
- Skilled multidisciplinary professionals handle every project aspect
- We prioritise transparent communication and budget adherence
- Our youth training program supports local community development
Services
Custom Furniture
Goldfinch Custom Made Furniture creates custom furniture tailored to individual needs, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design. Each piece is made from ethically sourced materials like rescued British hardwoods, ensuring durability and environmental responsibility. Our process involves collaborative design and transparent budgeting for unique, heirloom-quality results.
Kitchen Design
Our kitchens combine functionality with timeless aesthetics, built to exact specifications using sustainable materials. The design process involves client collaboration, 3D visualisation, and onsite fitting by the same team that crafted the pieces. We prioritise longevity over trends, creating spaces that withstand daily use while maintaining visual appeal.
Commercial Furniture
Goldfinch Custom Made Furniture transforms commercial spaces with bespoke furniture solutions for restaurants, offices, and retail environments. Our approach balances aesthetic appeal with practical requirements, working within agreed budgets and timelines. We offer full project management from design to installation, ensuring spaces meet both functional needs and brand identity.
Fitted Furniture
We design and install fitted furniture optimising space efficiency while maintaining visual harmony. Our expertise includes storage systems, media walls, and custom joinery using natural materials combined with modern techniques. Each solution addresses specific spatial challenges while prioritising environmental sustainability through material selection.
Youth Training
As part of London Reclaimed, we train 16-25-year-olds in traditional and modern joinery techniques. Participants gain hands-on experience working alongside professionals, developing skills in design, timber processing, and furniture making. Over 90% of trainees progress to employment or further education, supporting local community development through practical vocational training.
People
Joe
Head of Design
Joe leads our design team with expertise in creating functional, aesthetically pleasing furniture solutions. He oversees the transition from concept to final product, ensuring each piece meets both client needs and quality standards.
Clara
Senior Designer & Project Coordinator
Clara manages project timelines and client communication while contributing design expertise. Her role ensures seamless coordination between design, production, and installation phases for complex furniture projects.
Phil
Project Manager
Phil oversees project execution from initial design to final installation. He coordinates teams and resources to deliver bespoke furniture solutions on time and within budget while maintaining quality standards.
Mike
Co-Founder
Mike co-founded Goldfinch Custom Made Furniture with a vision to combine ethical practices with exceptional craftsmanship. He contributes strategic direction and hands-on expertise in furniture making and business operations.
Jim
Senior Maker
Jim applies his extensive woodworking experience to create precision furniture components. As a senior maker, he mentors trainees while maintaining high standards in timber processing and assembly techniques.
Questions
What types of furniture do you create?
We specialise in bespoke freestanding, fitted, commercial, and kitchen furniture using ethically sourced materials tailored to residential and business needs.
How does your design process work?
Our collaborative process uses 3D visuals and material samples, with staged payments and regular updates from initial enquiry through to installation.
Do you use sustainable materials?
Yes, we prioritise rescued British hardwoods and Grown in Britain certified timber, combining traditional techniques with modern sustainable practices.
What payment options are available?
Projects require 30-50% deposit, with staged payments during production and final payment before delivery or installation, depending on project size.
How long do projects take?
Typical lead time is 15 weeks, though simpler projects may be completed faster while complex commissions might require additional planning time.
Reviews (4)
Dog Lover
May 29, 2021
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This is the second batch of table tops we have ordered for our restaurant. The quality of workmanship is just as beautiful as the time before. Having gone for oak this time, the wood is an amazing grain. Our first batch of table tops are still going strong. Communication with the team was great and the turn around was quick. All in all we would highly recommend working with Goldfinch
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Pearse Rutledge
May 20, 2021
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I highly recommend this company. I had a large custom-made wooden shelving/display unit designed, made and fitted by the team at Goldfinch. Every stage of the process was an excellent experience: excellent design suggestions; quality build; flexible modifications as the build developed; high-quality build and fitting; and very attentive after-care service. The finished unit looks amazing.
Greg Bale
May 07, 2021
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I would highly recommend the team at Goldfinch who built us a custom tall shelving unit with ladder, a wardrobe and kitchen cabinets within an agreed budget. From initial enquiry and design to installation and snagging the team have been responsive and professional throughout. The design process was what you would hope for and more with detailed drawings provided for review and revision throughout.
Samples of the finishes proposed were provided and it was nice to have the opportunity to visit the workshop on Spa Road. The installation was swift and managed well with the end product exactly
Samples of the finishes proposed were provided and it was nice to have the opportunity to visit the workshop on Spa Road. The installation was swift and managed well with the end product exactly
Robert Orford
Oct 11, 2020
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Weve spent just over 3 years building our new family home and have gone to great lengths to make it unique, with spaces and design that flow throughout, as well as integrating with the local environment. High quality, authentic materials and bespoke design are really important components of this. We were delighted to find Goldfinch Furniture who worked with us to create bespoke installations throughout the home, that brought it all together and delivered on our aspirations - like a golden thread through the property. Furthermore their work ethic and approach has been exemplary, with a can do
