![]() Even this is a fascinating story for a dining table!įletch took photos of the slab of wood he located for me in Somerset and advised me how the finished piece would look once it was finished and varnished properly.Īs we all know, ordering anything like this online takes a bit of a leap of faith because you never know how it will turn out when all you have to go on is pictures on a website.Īll I can say now that the table has arrived is "wow" - both Fletch and Sharon have done a wonderful job in creating a dining table which is both practical and could probably be described as a piece of artwork. The piece he suggested was basically an antique slab of wood that works out over 500 years old if you calculate the time it took the tree to mature to that size, and then the time it was left on the old estate as a piece of unused timber. When it comes to different wood species, I am a complete layman, so Fletch phoned me and was able to understand the type of wood which suited my requirements from my description. I came across Fletch and Sharon's website and emailed them describing the type of table I was after and the type of wood grain and colour I wanted. I have recently bought a house and was after a natural wooden dining table which would fit with the rest of the house which is quite classical but at the same time would not be boring and 'mass market' looking. ![]() ![]() Kathryn smith Unique Wild Wood Furniture April 24, 2018 I think this is the magic and the legacy of Fletch's works." I see every day the pleasure that is given by the pieces Fletch and Sharon create: when I see clients running their hands over the wood, I know that Fletch has done more than create a piece of furniture, he has enriched the way we interact with the pieces we use every day. I cannot recommend Fletch and Sharon more highly. From an aesthetic point of view, Fletch and Sharon completely understood the aesthetic I was aiming for and delivered finished works that more than exceeded my expectations. As an interior architect I work with many designers and makers, and I have never had such an open and productive interaction as with Fletch and Sharon. From a practical point of view it has been an absolute pleasure to work with Fletch and Sharon. I wish I could keep the secret to myself, but Fletch deserves to be recognised for his rare and valuable skills as an artist, and so I must let others into this wonderful secret. "Fletch has the eye and skill of a Nakashima - as well as incredible modesty and humility, knowledge and discernment. Richard and mary balarkas Unique Wild Wood Furniture April 24, 2018 All the best and good luck with the business We think the end result is fantastic, all at a price that represents ridiculously good value". The real test came with the legs which took forever to get right - not Fletch's fault I hasten to add - but it did show how diligent and professional he was at looking after our interests in dealing with a third party supplier who tested everyone's patience to the limits. We asked for the table by Christmas, and despite various "acts of God" that seemed against us, he delivered it personally on Christmas Eve. It turned out to be an educational process, and I am glad we allowed ourselves to be guided on a number of points, including choice of wood and finish, otherwise the end result would have been less impressive. Many photos of wood slabs were texted and emailed over the following weeks. Fortunately we gained the impression right from the start that Fletch was as keen as we were to make sure we found the right slab of wood. "Initially we were a little wary of ordering a custom piece of furniture as although you can envisage what you want in your minds eye you are always going to be dependent upon what nature can provide and what might be available at the time. When they did arrive, exactly when Fletch said they would, they exceeded our expectations! They are absolutely stunning and a real focal point in the room, we look forward to many dinners at our dining table explaining to guests that the table came from Scotney Castle and is approximately 300 years old! The breakfast counter compliments it beautifully and is also a stunning feature in the kitchen!Įlaine Wills Unique Wild Wood Furniture April 24, 2018 Once we placed our order we received regular updates along with photos, which made us feel part of the process and added to our excitement of the arrival of our beautiful furniture! "Fletch and Sharon were both incredibly helpful from the moment we first contacted them to explain what we were looking for! They very patiently explained about all the various different woods and sizes of trees and with their vast knowledge recommended what they thought would be the most suitable for what we wanted.
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