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Maple and Purpleheart chessboard on a base of Meranti with brass feet. The base can be inverted to allow the taken chess pieces to sit. Other base options are available.
Chessboard

A striking chessboard in purpleheart and maple with a stepped padauk border, meranti sloped base and brass feet. The warm red of the purple deepens beautifully against the pale maple squares.

Maple and Padauk chessboard on a walnut base.
Chessboard

An artisan chessboard in padauk and maple with a stepped walnut border, walnut sloped base and brass feet. The beautiful exotic hardwoods stand out in the crowd. The perfect gift.

Purpleheart & Maple
Chessboard

A unique and truly one of a kind chessboard with a purpleheart and maple playing surface, set on a walnut base with brass feet. Clean lines and rich colour contrast.

Walnut Chessboard
Chessboard

A walnut and maple chessboard with brass ball feet, photographed in a cosy living room setting. A beautiful piece that sits as comfortably on a coffee table as it does on a games table.

Greenheart & Maple Chessboard
Chessboard

A greenheart and maple chessboard on a walnut base with brass ball feet, photographed on a coffee table in a warm living room setting. The vivid forest green of the greenheart is one of the rarest colour contrasts in the range.

Walnut & Wenge Chessboard
Chessboard

A walnut and wenge chessboard on a walnut base with brass ball feet, photographed on a coffee table in a cosy living room. The deep contrast between the two dark timbers gives this board a bold, dramatic character.

Maple Butcher Block
Butcher block

A large maple butcher block with brass ball feet, photographed on a black kitchen island. The pale grain and smooth oil finish make this a stunning centrepiece for any kitchen.

Walnut Butcher Block
Butcher block

A walnut butcher block with brass ball feet in a luxury kitchen, shown with sliced beef and a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. The deep chocolate grain is oiled to a warm lustre — a piece built for serious cooking.

Purpleheart Butcher Block
Butcher block

A solid purpleheart butcher block with brass ball feet in a navy blue kitchen, shown in use with chopped vegetables. The vivid violet grain is extraordinary — a board that earns its place on the worktop every day.

Padauk Butcher Block
Butcher block

A solid padauk butcher block with brass ball feet on a marble worktop in a classic kitchen. The warm orange-red grain deepens beautifully with age and use.

Maple Butcher Block on Black Marble
Butcher block

A maple butcher block with brass ball feet on a black and gold marble worktop. Clean, pale grain against the dramatic marble — a striking combination.

Striped Multi-Timber Butcher Block
Butcher block

A striped butcher block in maple, padauk, purpleheart and walnut with brass ball feet, shown in an outdoor kitchen with sliced beef. A riot of colour that looks as good as it performs.

Maple Chopping Board — White Marble Kitchen
Chopping board

A maple chopping board with brass ball feet, photographed beside a white marble sink in a bright, elegant kitchen. The pale grain sits beautifully against the veined marble — understated and refined.

Walnut Chopping Board — White Kitchen
Chopping board

A walnut chopping board with brass ball feet on a white kitchen worktop. The deep, rich grain of the walnut is shown at its very best — oiled to a warm lustre and built to last.

Purpleheart Chopping Board — Country Kitchen
Chopping board

A solid purpleheart chopping board with brass ball feet, shown with a whole roast chicken and carving knife in a fully-dressed country kitchen with an Aga range. The vivid violet grain is extraordinary.

Maple Chopping Board — Black Granite Kitchen
Chopping board

A maple chopping board with brass ball feet on a black granite worktop with matte black fixtures. The contrast between the pale maple and the dark granite is dramatic and striking.

Padauk Shot Glass Holder
Shot glass holder

A padauk shot glass holder with brass ball feet, shown in an outdoor entertaining setting. Holds 16 shot glasses and makes a stunning centrepiece for any gathering.

Purpleheart Shot Glass Holder
Shot glass holder

A purpleheart shot glass holder with brass ball feet, photographed on a pub bar. The vivid purple grain is a real showstopper — a piece that gets conversations started.

Walnut Coat & Key Rack
Coat & key rack

A walnut coat and key rack with double brass hooks, shown in a classic entryway with a black front door. Solid, practical, and beautiful — a piece that earns its place on the wall every single day.

Padauk Coat & Key Rack
Coat & key rack

A padauk coat and key rack with double brass hooks in a modern entryway. The warm orange-red of the padauk glows against a white wall — a striking first impression for any home.

Purpleheart Coat & Key Rack
Coat & key rack

A purpleheart coat and key rack with double brass hooks. Bold, dramatic, and unmistakably handcrafted — the purpleheart grain is unlike anything else.

Striped Coat & Key Rack
Coat & key rack

A coat and key rack in padauk with double brass hooks. A riot of colour that brings character to any hallway.

22mm Copper Pipe Log Store with Purpleheart Top
Special commission

A 22mm copper pipe log store with a purpleheart top, sat beside a wood-burning stove. Industrial looking copper meets the warmth of handcrafted hardwood — a truly unique piece.

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