Mappa Burl and Solid Black River Table
The brief Our client was having a house built, and his builder wanted to buy him a gift. We were sent lots
London Plain River Table
The brief Natasha T was searching for something with character and finer details along the lines of traditional joinery, and was finding
Twin River Table
The brief Inspiration for this piece came from our client, Pāua Shell Snail. She wanted it to look like the ocean. She
Giant Redwood River Dining Table
The brief Our client saw one of our previously completed commissions, and their imagination began to run wild. Their vision was for
Burr Oak Dining Table
The brief Our clients, J & F Williams Interior Designers, commissioned a table on behalf of their client. It was to be
Contour Cable Table
The brief The Contour Coffee Table was originally designed by Robby Cuthbert, and Charles is licensed to recreate it. Made from sapele
Single Slab Elm Dining Table
The brief Richard and Jo came to us on recommendation, wanting a unique timber table made from a handpicked piece of native
Yew & Blue Waterfall Desk
The brief Founder of By Charles, Charles Williams, made this desk to advance his skills beyond traditional table-making. He wanted to incorporate
Peace by the River Dining Table
The brief Our client had an impressive creative eye and was a stickler for detail. He and his wife had travelled the
Snug Elm Round Table
The brief This piece needed to be made to exact dimensions to fit inside a snug, where renowned interior designer Sonnaz Nooranvary
Custom Designed River Table
The brief Gary and Martina gave us full artistic license to create something unique. We visited them at their home in Sandbanks
Hexagon Clear Resin Table
The brief Sam H had had his space designed and refurbished, and was looking for the perfect centrepiece to finish it off.
Client Journey
When you commission a piece By Charles, you’re given a window into the creative process – becoming an integral part of your furniture’s story.
Dreaming and planning
It all starts with a vision. Clients come to us
inspired by anything from a vague notion, or even just a favourite colour… right through to a fully formed idea. We’ll discuss design options to
bring your vision to life. At this stage, we factor in
every conceivable consideration from dimensions
right through to materials and colours. Only once
you’re completely happy will we sign off the
designs and plan the next phases.
Listening and crafting
This is when the magic truly begins. We listen
intently to our selected piece of wood to fully
understand its directions, noting every knot,
flaw and quirk and working along the grain to
showcase every aspect of its beauty. Using
precision tools and a meticulous eye, every curve
is executed with fastidious attention to detail.
Infusing and narrating
You are as much a part of your furniture’s
story as we are, and as the material is. You are
consulted at every phase of the build, infusing
your personality and influencing every stage. If
you wish, you’ll be shown how to pour your own
resin, creating textures and layers that become
a timeless story of its creation as it takes shape
before your eyes.
Perfecting and polishing
Adding final polishes and that extra touch of
finesse is a vital part of our process, and we
don’t stop until the piece is flawless to the
keenest of eyes. With the resin cured, we’ll
sand and refine it with precision tools until your
furniture passes Charles’s exacting standards.
Then, we add your custom-designed metal
base as a final touch.
Finishing and presenting
When we are confident that your piece is ready
to present to you, we will invite you to meet
your finished commission. It will arrive with
you, accompanied by a collection of images
which tell the story of your furniture’s journey
from idea through to creation. We’ll give you an
aftercare box, with full instructions on how to
care for it. Your fully bespoke piece of furniture
is now yours to treasure and enjoy.